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AfroAnimation April 23 -26, 2026 is a 4-day Summit in Burbank, California and is the largest summit in the world for diverse content creators and storytellers.

Joined January 2023
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Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by celebrating Black excellence in animation. Black storytellers continue to shape culture and the future of animation. We’re proud to congratulate our AfroAnimation partners on their 2026 57th NAACP Image Awards nominations!
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AFROANIMATION ICON AWARD 2026 HONOREES Shabrayia B. Cleaver Producer, DreamWorks Co-Lead, Black Employee Network Rama Duwaji Illustrator & Animator First Lady of New York City
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AfroAnimation Summit 2026 🎬 • Creative Job Fair • Recruiters & studios • Panels, workshops & portfolio reviews April 23–26, AMC Burbank 16 Theatre & Cambria Hotel, Burbank Super Early Bird passes available now at afroanimation.com
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Join us at the Afro Story Summit in London—an all-day event spotlighting incredible voices in animation and film. 📅 Saturday, Dec 6th, 2025 📍 The Brixton Ritzy, London 🕤 9:30AM – 7:30PM 🎟️ Grab your tickets at afrostory.co.uk/ Use code “COMMUNITY15” for 15% off
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🎬 Exciting news! AfroAnimation Co-Founder Keith White joins DNEG Animation on Oct 16 for #BlackHistoryMonthUK: “The Evolution of Black Animation: From Margin to Mainstream.” 🌍✨ DM us or email team@afroanimation.com for the presentation! #AfroAnimation #DNEG
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🚀 Launching 1Q 2026: The Animation News Network on YouTube Your go-to destination for animation news, career opportunities, and entertainment updates. In stealth mode, but stay tuned—building on the future of animation.
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AfroAnimation needs your vote for SXSW! Our panel Future of Diversity in Animation and Impact is running to be featured at SXSW 2025 in Austin, Texas! To make it to the stage, your vote counts. Sign up on the website Cast your vote by clicking the heart icon
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Click the following link to cast your vote now! participate.sxsw.com/flow/sx…
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$105k range - Seeking Senior Business Development Manager. The company’s tools support instruction, streamline administrative tasks, and enable personalized learning across early education, K–12, higher ed, and corporate training environments. Remote work with some travel, U.S.
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Key Requirements: 3 years of SaaS experience 5 years of sales experience Proven EdTech sales background Ideal Candidate Also Has - Proficiency using CRM tools If this is a fit for you or you know someone that meets these qualifications: Send a resume to team@afroanimation.com
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Catch @NFMLA's Film Festival “InFocus: International Animation” in DTLA! NFMLA is directing our attention to the International Animation film community, so come watch some great films, network, and more! 🎬 🎞️  Get your tickets 🎟️ at: NFMLA.org/events
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AfroAnimation x Africa Pavilion is spotlighting African animation at Cannes! Join us May 19, 2025 for panels, screenings & collabs at The African House. Celebrate storytelling, culture & creativity on a global stage. RSVP: africananimationcannes.com
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The Future of Consumer Innovation – Live Pitch Showcase April 25 | Culver City, CA Join us for a fast-paced pitch event sponsored by SVB, featuring 9 top early-stage startups in consumer tech, gaming, & more. Email kwhite@askgigflick.com to receive RSVP link
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Day 2 of AfroAnimation brought the energy, the inspiration, and the celebration! From powerful panels and industry networking to unforgettable moments on stage, the FRWD Awards were the heart of it all—honoring the talents, directors and bold voices redefining animation
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Join us at AfroAnimation for an exciting panel on the next evolution of gaming! Featuring industry leaders from Netflix, Sony Interactive Entertainment, 9B Collective, and more! This discussion will explore innovation, creativity, and representation in gaming.
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AfroAnimation has officially launched its own Discord server! 🎉 We’re building a vibrant community space for creators, storytellers, and industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and stay informed. discord.gg/4A4SWutsX2
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AfroAnimation stands with our longtime partner ASIFA in supporting AnimAID. Let’s help our animation colleagues rebuild—one frame at a time. Donate at animAID.org @ASIFAHollywood
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The AfroAnimation Summit 5.0 is just 10 days away! From April 3-5, 2025, join us in Burbank, California, for an immersive experience featuring panels, workshops, networking opportunities, and a creative job fair. Secure your pass today at afroanimation.com
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Exciting news! Lucasfilm, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios & Disney TV Animation are rejoining us as Premier Partners! Join us April 3–5 in Burbank, CA, for one of the biggest gatherings of animators & storytellers. Get your passes: afroanimation.com
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