Brut Directing Collective Busts COVID-19 Myths in Short for United Nations
Mixed media production company 1stAveMachine uses animated gags to take aim at measures that are ineffective against the coronavirus.
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BAAA Art Auction for Racial Justice Expands for New 3-Day Event
Running June 19-22, auction adds original artwork from numerous noteworthy artists; all proceeds to benefit Equal Justice Initiative.
BAAA Online Art Auction Supporting Equal Justice Initiative Now Open
Original works from Dice Tsutsumi, Robert Kondo, Kal Athannssov and other prominent industry creatives open for bids through June 14; all proceeds being donated to EJI.
Baobab Studios, KuKu Studios, and Tonko House Form Bay Area Animation Alliance
Powerhouse indie studios join forces to support and inspire Bay Area animation professionals while raising the bar for independent animation worldwide.
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Animated Women UK Launches ‘Achieve Online 2020’ Workshops
Career development workshop series aimed at supporting women in UK’s VFX and animation industries continues June 5.
Disney Pledges $5 Million to Support Nonprofits That Advance Social Justice
Company signals commitment with initial $2 million donation to the NAACP.
Statement from WIA President Marge Dean and Oscar-Winning Producer Karen Rupert Toliver
Dean shares letter from Executive VP of Creative at Sony Pictures Animation, about the peaceful protests turning to riots, #BlackLivesMatter, and painful realities we’re all facing as a community and country.
‘Whatever Gets You Talking’ Music Video Encourages Young People to Discuss Mental Health
‘Seize the Awkward’ campaign releases animated short inspiring young people to check in with friends and support their mental health; video features rapper Akinyemi, pop icon Meghan Trainor and music and digital stars Addison Rae, Avery Cyrus, Bryce Xavier, James Henry, The McFarlands, Molly Burke, mxmtoon and brothers Zach Valentine and Pat Ramirez.
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Chinese Artist Sun Xun Invites Everyone to Contribute Art to His Animated Feature
To celebrate being active in the face of the pandemic, famed painter and animator is looking for artists everywhere to participate in a special sequence within his new 90-minute film.
Curveball Media Animated Shorts Helps Raise Money for COVID-19 Research
Norwich-based studio creates animation to help The Wellcome Trust raise $8 billion for research into the coronavirus.
KEPYR Announces ‘Kindred Spirits 2020’ UNICEF Fundraiser
Running May 20 – June 20, in support of UNICEF’s COVID-19 emergency and relief campaign, organization seeks to raise $50,000 in donations from the international children’s entertainment industry.
Animation Guild Donates $210,000 to Aid Union Members
Funds will benefit entertainment industry professionals impacted by COVID-19.
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Exclusive: Baobab Studios and John Legend Release ‘When You Can Fly’ Music Video
New lyrics music video of original song from 4-time Emmy Award-winning animated VR film to help raise awareness of Return to the Heart Foundation’s Native COVID-19 Action Fund.
Daily Madness Productions Releases ‘Pins and Nettie’
Animated mini-series provides coping techniques for young viewers affected by the COVID-19 lockdown.
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‘On Stage at Home with Clangers and Nordoff Robbins’ Launching April 28
Collaboration between the Coolabi Group and Nordoff Robbins uses popular preschool brand to help children and their families connect through music.
Monsta’s Papa Pipi Educates Kids About COVID-19 Outbreak
Malaysian animation studio creates animated PSAs using ‘BoBoiBoy,’ their popular animated franchise.
COVID-19 Film and TV Emergency Relief Fund Applications Now Open
Relief fund launches to provide urgently needed support for workers and freelancers hit by UK production closures.
This Week’s #SocialDistanceAnimation Theme: Animals
As we quarantine at home, doing our best to stay healthy and safe, AWN is trying to bring a little bit of artistic color to the monotony.
FXhome’s ‘Pay What You Want’ Initiative to Support COVID-19 Response
Campaign to provide financial support to those on the front lines providing care and healing to individuals and communities impacted by the global pandemic.
Nickelodeon Launches #KIDSTOGETHER Initiative to Keep Kids Informed
Studio reaching out with multiplatform prosocial initiative, using their most popular characters and free access to Noggin, to engage kids and families on staying healthy while at home.
Academy Museum to Offer Free Admission to Visitors Under 18
The George Lucas Family Foundation has provided a transformative grant in support of the museum’s educational mission.
