AfroAnimation 3.0 is a 2-day in-person and virtual Summit in Burbank, California, that has grown to 4,900 creative and industry executive attendees as of 2022. AfroAnimation is a platform dedicated to empowering creatives, creating employment pathways and increasing diverse and women representation in the animation industry. We do this by connecting creators of color from around the globe, once a year to Hollywood and Canadian film and television companies to meet and discuss important topics relative to the vertical, gain new insights, recruit, screen indie films, network, award and celebrate.
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Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel
and Convention Center
2500 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
buy passKnown as “Media Capital of the World,” Burbank is a top Los Angeles travel destination adjacent to Hollywood. Home to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, Burbank is next to Universal Studios Hollywood, Disney Headquarters, Netflix Animation and more.
Favorites include attending live TV tapings, horseback rides to the Hollywood Sign and much more. As a major entertainment production center, Burbank offers hundreds of shopping and dining experiences.
The LA Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel and Convention Center are on the same property. Please book your room below at the Marriott to receive the AfroAnimation convention group discount and discounted parking.
Book your discount rate for AfroAnimation Summit Burbank April 2023.
book roomor call 1-800-228-9290
Opportunities to network in-person with animators and creators from the US, Canada, Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Brazil and more, including networking with studio executives who can green-light projects and hire.
Get peer and executive contacts in-person from around the globe in one destination at AfroAnimation 3.0 Burbank. Connect with producers, directors, animators, illustrators, storytellers, writers, voice over artists, industry executives, recruiters and financiers.
Gain new insights, inside tips and techniques on cutting-edge best industry practices from top artists, film studio executives and television network professionals. Sit in on workshops and master classes taught by industry leaders committed to diversity.
In 2023 there were 133 job openings with film and television companies being offered at AfroAnimation. Talk and meet with recruiters, get real-time feedback, in-person on your resume or portfolio.
Come celebrate, have fun, connect, unite with your industry peers and show your commitment to diversifying the animation industry. Diversity increases the bottom-line result.
MARRIOTT BURBANK AIRPORT HOTEL CONVENTION CENTER
2500 N HOLLYWOOD WAY, BURBANK, CA 91505
Show Creator And Executive
Producer, Disney Television
Animation
Senior Recruiter,
Marvel Animation
Studios
Vice-President,
Women In Animation
Producer, Disney
Television Animation
CEO, Bespoke Media Marketing,
CEO Of Melanated Studios &
CEO Of NFT Atlanta-Con
Animation Director,
Lucasfilm Animation
Writer, Disney Television
Animation
Sr. Talent Development Specialist
Warner Bros. Animation &
Cartoon Network Studios
Show Creator And Executive
Producer, Disney Television
Animation
Senior Recruiter,
Marvel Animation
Studios
Vice-President,
Women In Animation
Producer, Disney
Television Animation
CEO, Bespoke Media Marketing,
CEO Of Melanated Studios &
CEO Of NFT Atlanta-Con
Animation Director,
Lucasfilm Animation
Writer, Disney Television
Animation
Sr. Talent Development Specialist
Warner Bros. Animation &
Cartoon Network Studios
Show Creator And Executive
Producer, Disney Television
Animation
Senior Recruiter,
Marvel Animation
Studios
Vice-President,
Women In Animation
Producer, Disney
Television Animation
CEO, Bespoke Media Marketing,
CEO Of Melanated Studios &
CEO Of NFT Atlanta-Con
Animation Director,
Lucasfilm Animation
Writer, Disney Television
Animation
Sr. Talent Development Specialist
Warner Bros. Animation &
Cartoon Network Studios
Show Creator And Executive
Producer, Disney Television
Animation
Senior Recruiter,
Marvel Animation
Studios
Vice-President,
Women In Animation
Producer, Disney
Television Animation
CEO, Bespoke Media Marketing,
CEO Of Melanated Studios &
CEO Of NFT Atlanta-Con
Animation Director,
Lucasfilm Animation
Writer, Disney Television
Animation
Sr. Talent Development Specialist
Warner Bros. Animation &
Cartoon Network Studios
Note: Passes grant access to events listed, however, seating is subject to venue capacity. Producer Pass holders, premium seating are reserved until starting time of sessions.
Access to all panel discussions for one day and Expo Hall
Mar 1 - Mar 31
Access to all panel discussions for two days and Expo Hall
Mar 1 - Mar 31
Access to all panel discussions and Expo Hall.
Proof of student ID and .edu email extension required (Non-transferable)
Mar 1 - Mar 31
All Access VIP Perks, Priority Entry, (2) Networking Receptions, Icon Awards Luncheon, Swag Bag and Premium Seating
Mar 1 - Mar 31
Online Streaming Only: Panel Discussions. Streaming link sent to email on April 24th and is non-transferable
Mar 1 - Mar 31
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$119 MARCH 1 - MARCH 31
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Submit your indie animation short film project for a chance to win the Animation Indie Awards.
I attended Howard University and have been a media and tech entrepreneur for over 20+ years, working in a number of countries.
While traveling in Africa, I met many creative people who expressed an interest in connecting with their American counterpart. In 2020, the George Floyd incident occurred, corporate America advocated for change - focused on increased diversity, equity and inclusion in its talent pipeline. It made perfect sense to create AfroAnimation.
Rio Cyrus is an entertainment marketing & distribution veteran whose 20+ year career successful global senior positions within 20th Century Fox, The Walt Disney Company, NBC Television, Quibi and more. Rio's love for animation has seen her work on campaigns for Pixar movies, in addition to television properties Family Guy, Archer, The Simpsons. She is an innovative, digitally savvy executive who is proud to lend her talents to expanding diversity, access and exposure to the animation industry for underrepresented groups.
Chief Marketing
Officer
Head Of Short
Film Awards
Head Of Recruiting
Partnerships
Creative Director,
AfroAnimation
Senior Event Planner
Head of Virtual Events
Event Manager
Co-Head of High School Outreach
Videographer
University Out Reach and Partnerships
Manager of Social Media Organic Growth
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