AFROANIMATION
SUMMIT 3.0
Burbank, California
about us
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.
what's new
In-Person and Virtual
Dynamic Panel
Discussions
In-Person
Meet Studio
Executives
In-Person
On-Site
Recruiting
In-Person
Workshops and
Masterclasses
In-Person
VIP Networking
Receptions
In-Person
CVs and
Portfolio Reviews
In-Person and Virtual
Icon Awards
Luncheon
In-Person
Women in
Animation Event
In-Person
Expo Hall
In-Person
LatinX
Fireside Chat
In-Person
Online
Streaming Pass
In-Person
Blockbuster Traller
Movie Screening Room
In-Person
Indie Animation
Short Film Competition
In-Person
Interships and
Apprenticeship
In-Person
Gift Bags
and Perks
In-Person
WHO TO EXPECT AT
AFROANIMATION 3.0
PRODUCER/DIRECTORS
STUDIO RECRUITERS
CHARACTER DESIGNERS
STORYTELLERS
ILLUSTRATORS
ANIMATORS
STUDO EXECUTIVES
STUDENTS
Television ExecutiveS
PREMIER SPONSORS
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Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel
and Convention Center
2500 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
buy passVisit Burbank:
A Better Way to See LA
Known 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
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Benefits of Attending AfroAnimation 3.0
High Powered
In-Person Networking
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.
Grow Your Contacts 20x Faster
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.
Dynamic Panel
Discussions
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-Person CV Reviews and Interviews
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.
Drive Diversity Forward
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.
program
BURBANK, CALiFORNIA
MARRIOTT BURBANK AIRPORT HOTEL CONVENTION CENTER
2500 N HOLLYWOOD WAY, BURBANK, CA 91505
APRIL 26 -27, 2023
8 AM - 8 PM PST
TUESDAY, APRIL 25 (PST)
INDUSTRY KICK-OFF MIXER
(PASS HOLDERS-ONLY)
7 PM - 9 PM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 (PST)
INTRODUCTION & INTERVIEW:
KEITH WHITE, FOUNDER OF AFROANIMATION
8:20 AM - 8:30 AM
KEYNOTE
DAY-1 (TBD)
8:35AM - 8:55 AM
CURRENT STATE OF DIVERSITY IN
THE ANIMATION INDUSTRY
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM
drawing diversity:
COVERING THE TRUE FABRIC OF
AMERICAN CULTURE IN FILM
10:00 AM - 10:55 PM
DIRECTING IN THE SPIDER-VERSE: sony pictures animation
IN CONVERSATION WITH PETER RAMSEY AND KEMP POWERS moderated by jarelle dampier
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
icon award luncheon
(industry passholders-only)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
kizazi moto: Generation fire
AN AFRICAN ANTHOLOGY SHORT SERIES FROM DISNEY WITH IN-PERSON DISCUSSION WITH THE AFRICAN DIRECTORS AND PRODUCERS I PART I
1:00 PM - 1:55 PM
INCREASING THE VISIBILITY OF
WOMEN STORYTELLERS/ING IN FILM
2:00 PM - 2:55 PM
A CONVERSATION WITH NETFLIX (TBD)
3:00 PM - 3:55 PM
industry workshops
COFFEE wITH nETFLIX
LatinX in Animation
Kickstarter Strategies For Film Fundraising
4:00 PM - 4:55 PM
networking reception
(industry passholder-only)
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Thursday, APRIL 27 (PST)
INtroduction & insights:
rio cyrus, co-chair of afroanimation
8:20 aM - 8:30 AM
keynote
day-2 (tbd)
8:35 aM - 8:55 aM
the art of the pitch:
closing the content deal w/studios, television networks and streamers
9:00 aM - 9:55 AM
unlocking a career
pathway in animation
10:00 aM - 10:55 AM
Kizazi Moto Generation Fire :
AN AFRICAN ANTHOLOGY SHORT SERIES FROM DISNEY WITH IN-PERSON DISCUSSION WITH THE AFRICAN DIRECTORS AND PRODUCERS I PART II
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
self-lunch/networking
12:00 PM - 12:55 PM
the power of diverse storytelling:
an in person conversaion with dreamworks animation
1:00 pM - 1:55 pM
marvel "moon girl and devil dinosaur" conversation:
disney television animation
2:00 pM - 2:55 pM
A conversation with wild brain studios of canada (TBD)
3:00 pM - 3:55 pM
indie animation short film award & closing remarks
4:00 pM - 4:30 pM
closing industry networking reception
(industry passholder-only)
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO SLIGHTly CHANGES
bruce
smith
Show Creator And Executive
Producer, Disney Television
Animation
Samantha
Brown
Senior Recruiter,
Marvel Animation
Studios
inko
Gotoh
Vice-President,
Women In Animation
Jan
Hirota
Producer, Disney
Television Animation
Nea Anna
Simone
CEO, Bespoke Media Marketing,
CEO Of Melanated Studios &
CEO Of NFT Atlanta-Con
Keith
Kellogg
Animation Director,
Lucasfilm Animation
KyLee
Evans
Writer, Disney Television
Animation
Joe
Hughes
Sr. Talent Development Specialist
Warner Bros. Animation &
Cartoon Network Studios
bruce
smith
Show Creator And Executive
Producer, Disney Television
Animation
Samantha
Brown
Senior Recruiter,
Marvel Animation
Studios
inko
Gotoh
Vice-President,
Women In Animation
Jan
Hirota
Producer, Disney
Television Animation
Nea Anna
Simone
CEO, Bespoke Media Marketing,
CEO Of Melanated Studios &
CEO Of NFT Atlanta-Con
Keith
Kellogg
Animation Director,
Lucasfilm Animation
KyLee
Evans
Writer, Disney Television
Animation
Joe
Hughes
Sr. Talent Development Specialist
Warner Bros. Animation &
Cartoon Network Studios
bruce
smith
Show Creator And Executive
Producer, Disney Television
Animation
Samantha
Brown
Senior Recruiter,
Marvel Animation
Studios
inko
Gotoh
Vice-President,
Women In Animation
Jan
Hirota
Producer, Disney
Television Animation
Nea Anna
Simone
CEO, Bespoke Media Marketing,
CEO Of Melanated Studios &
CEO Of NFT Atlanta-Con
Keith
Kellogg
Animation Director,
Lucasfilm Animation
KyLee
Evans
Writer, Disney Television
Animation
Joe
Hughes
Sr. Talent Development Specialist
Warner Bros. Animation &
Cartoon Network Studios
bruce
smith
Show Creator And Executive
Producer, Disney Television
Animation
Samantha
Brown
Senior Recruiter,
Marvel Animation
Studios
inko
Gotoh
Vice-President,
Women In Animation
Jan
Hirota
Producer, Disney
Television Animation
Nea Anna
Simone
CEO, Bespoke Media Marketing,
CEO Of Melanated Studios &
CEO Of NFT Atlanta-Con
Keith
Kellogg
Animation Director,
Lucasfilm Animation
KyLee
Evans
Writer, Disney Television
Animation
Joe
Hughes
Sr. Talent Development Specialist
Warner Bros. Animation &
Cartoon Network Studios
summit passes
AfroAnimation
2023 Pass Options
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.
General Pass
(1-day)
Access to all panel discussions for one day and Expo Hall
$119*
Mar 1 - Mar 31
General Pass
(2-days)
Access to all panel discussions for two days and Expo Hall
$210*
Mar 1 - Mar 31
Student Pass
(2-days)
Access to all panel discussions and Expo Hall.
Proof of student ID and .edu email extension required (Non-transferable)
$90*
Mar 1 - Mar 31
Industry Pass
(2-days)
All Access VIP Perks, Priority Entry, (2) Networking Receptions, Icon Awards Luncheon, Swag Bag and Premium Seating
$330*
Mar 1 - Mar 31
virtual Pass
(1-day)
Online Streaming Only: Panel Discussions. Streaming link sent to email on April 24th and is non-transferable
$30*
Mar 1 - Mar 31
Keynote Speakers
In-Person and Virtual
Dynamic Panel Discussions
In-Person and Virtual
On-Site Recruiting
In-Person
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Workshops and Masterclasses
In-Person
(2) VIP Networking Receptions
In-Person
Onsite CVs and Portfolio Reviews
In-Person
Animation Icon Awards Luncheon
In-Person
Women in Animation Event
In-Person
Expo Hall
In-Person
Virtual Streaming Pass
View all panel discussions online
Blockbuster Movie Trailer Screening
In-Person
Indie Animation Short Film Competition
In-Person and Virtual
Internship Corner
In-Person
Swag Bags and Perks
In-Person
price chart
General Pass
(1-day)
General Pass
(2-days)
STUDENT Pass
(2-days)
PRODUCER Pass
(2-days)
virtual Pass
(1-day)
SUPER EARLY BIRD
$99 Feb 15 - Feb 28
$175 Feb 15 - Feb 28
$105 Feb 15 - Feb 28
$275 Feb 15 - Feb 28
$24 Feb 15- Feb 28
EARLY BIRD
$119 MARCH 1 - MARCH 31
$210 MARCH 1 - MARCH 31
$90 MARCH 1 - MARCH 31
$330 MARCH 1 - MARCH 31
$30 MARCH 1 - MARCH 31
STANDARD
$145 APRIL 1 - APRIL 22
$250 APRIL 1 - APRIL 22
$110 APRIL 1 - APRIL 22
$395 APRIL 1 - APRIL 22
$38 APRIL 1 - APRIL 22
AfroAnimation Indie
Short Film Competition
Submit your indie animation short film project for a chance to win the Animation Indie Awards.
Open
Submit CV or Portfolio for Studios
and Television Network Interviews
Submit your CV and portfolio
Have it reviewed for consideration
One-on-One interviews
with recruiters
Portfolio review feedback
Real-time networking
Get an Animation job
About Founder, Co-Chair
and Executive Team
Hi, I am Keith White
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.
Hi, I am Rio Cyrus
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.
Laurie
Meiring
Chief Marketing
Officer
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Rosa
Falu
Head Of Short
Film Awards
Kay
Barnes
Head Of Recruiting
Partnerships
Senjobi
Olumide
Creative Director,
AfroAnimation
Nekeidra Donaldson
Senior Event Planner
Trevonne Gooding-Barrow
Head of Virtual Events
Stephanie Colin
Event Manager
Mia Howard
Co-Head of High School Outreach
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Jochy Garica
Videographer
Andrea Romos
University Out Reach and Partnerships
Rubaab Mohsin
Manager of Social Media Organic Growth
AFROANIMATION 2022 RESULTS
4889
ATTENDEES
VIRTUAL
9.3
ATTENDEE
SCORE
6:12 HRS
AVERAGE
TIME SPENT
3055
NETWORK
MEETINGS
SOURCE: HOPIN PLATFORM 2022
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