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ANIMATION, Gaming,
Immersive AND
TEch Summit
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 3-5, 2025
The Premier Summit for Creators & Artists
In 2025, we are doubling down on transforming the creator economy by connecting creators to industry opportunities and studios.
Read MoreWhat To Expect
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Learn from
Industry Experts
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Creative Job Fair
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Hands-On
Worshops
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Gain Insights
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Screenings
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Network With
Global Creators
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Expo
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Artists
Signings
What’s New
Shorts Screenings
Networking
& Expert Advice
who to expect
2d and 3d animators | creative directors | game developers | story board artists | illustrators | graphic designers | background artists | writers | voice actors | lighting designers | consumer products | artists | tech | innovators | recruiters | animation studios | executives | brands | producers | directors | film distributors | talent agents | Stop Motion Artists | vfx | Puppeteering | Digital Artists | icons & more
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Kevin Klowden
State of the Entertainment Economy
Disney TV Animation Storyboard Revisionist, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. Storyboard Revisionist - Iwaju, Storyboard Revisionist , Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceou.
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Raha Dabiri
Story Artist, Raha Dabiri / Drawhaa
Disney TV Animation Storyboard Revisionist, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. Storyboard Revisionist - Iwaju, Storyboard Revisionist , Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceou.
Kwame Nyongo
Professor, SCAD
Adriel is a Canadian-American illustrator and animator. He has worked at Nickelodeon, Disney TV, Monkey Paw Productions, and Sony Animation on the hit shows Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,
Adriel Meka
Illustrator - Animator - Director, Disney Television Animation
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Qam has done storyboard work for Disney TVA, Netflix Con Todo, and several independent projects. He specializes in action, comedy, and drama.
Qamdhyn Hale
Storyboard Artist, Disney Television Animation
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Her comedy writing earned her a position as a staff writer on the Disney animated series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.
Tiffany Thomas
Staff Writer, Disney's The Proud Family
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An American filmmaker and animator. Chris wrote the screen play for Wild Robot, wrote, directed and voice Lilo & Stitch, worked on Beauty and the Best, the Lion King and Mulan.
Chris Sanders
Writer/ Director, Voice The Wild Robot, Lilo & Stitch
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Leveraging her deep knowledge of the independent film space to bring 100s of films & documentaries to fruition.
Tiffany Boyle
President of Packaging & Sales, Ramo Law PC
Vincent Edwards is an International award-winning creative entertainment professional with over 25 years of experience in crafting content for animation, film, and virtual reality.
Vincent Edwards
Supervising Director, Iyanu Entertainment
Writer and Co-Executive Producer on THE SIMPSONS since 2002. Now the Co-Creator and Co-Showrunner of the new BET + animated comedy series LIL KEV.
Mike Price
Creator/Executive Producer, Lil Kev
At Hulu, Parker’s purview covers, all of adult animation including Futurama, Solar Opposites, and King of the Hill along with scripted hit Only Murders in the Building and more.
Kelci Parker
VP - Comedy/Adult Animation, Hulu
At Hulu, Parker’s purview covers, all of adult animation including Futurama, Solar Opposites, and King of the Hill along with scripted hit Only Murders in the Building and more.
Kelci Parker
VP - Comedy/Adult Animation, Hulu
Icon Award
Lyvia Martinez
Netflix
Icon Award
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Keith White
Co-Founder, AfroAnimation Summit
Icon Award
Get Pass
(GET SUPER EARLY-BIRD)
$145
General Pass
(1-Day)
$265
General Pass
(2-Day)
$370
General Pass
(3-Day)
$115
Student Pass
(3-Day)
$495
VIP Pass
(3-Day)
Introducing the Creative Job Fair
Interviews, Workshops & Networking
Looking to kickstart your career, explore internship opportunities, or land your dream job in 2025? The inaugural Creative Job Fair in Burbank, CA, on Saturday, April 5th, is the place to be!
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HQ of AfroAnimation Summit 2025
AMC Burbank 16 & Cambria Hotel
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AMC Burbank 16 Theater
Panel Discussions . Workshops . Expo
April 3rd-4th 2025
AAS2025 HQ
Cambria Burbank Airport Hotel
April 2nd-5th 2025
Job Fair . Workshops . Expo
April 5th 2025
Partner
Hilton Garden Inn Burbank
April 2nd-5th 2025
Partner
Hotel Burbank
April 2nd-5th 2025
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Visit Burbank:
A Better Way to See Los Angeles
As the “Media Capital of the World,” Burbank is a must-visit destination next to Los Angeles, situated right next to Hollywood. Explore iconic attractions like the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, and enjoy proximity to Universal Studios Hollywood, Disney Headquarters, Netflix Animation, Nickelodeon and more.
The Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport will serve as the official headquarters for AfroAnimation Summit 2025, conveniently located just three minutes from the Burbank Airport. Additional partner hotels include the Hilton Garden Inn Burbank and Hotel Burbank in downtown.
Take advantage of exclusive and discounted hotel rates for AfroAnimation Summit and Jobs Fair in April 2025. Bookings open, make your reservation Now!”
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AAS Snack News
CREATIVE JOBS: LAIKA Studios is interviewing for multiple JOBS at AfroAnimation 4.0 in Burbank, CA for 3-DaysCREATIVE JOBS: LAIKA Studios is interviewing for multiple JOBS at AfroAnimation 4.0 in Burbank, CA" April 10th - 12th. VFX, Director of Engineering, SR Code Digital Pipeline, CG VFX Rigger, VFX Layout Artist, Paint Artist, Project Accountant, Lead CG Animator and more.
AfroAnimation Virtual Viewing is back - immerse yourself in the world of animation at home or office.AfroAnimation Virtual Viewing is back - immerse yourself in the world of animation with powerhouse creators and producers working on your favorite movie, television or series show. without leaving your home or office.
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Camille Eden to receive the Icon Award at AfroAnimation 4.0 on April 11thCamille Eden joined Nickelodeon as Vice President, Recruitment, Talent Development and Outreach in January 2020, where she leads the recruitment for Nickelodeon Animation, finding and placing new talent that will help develop a growing slate of series and feature productions.
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