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APRIL 10 - 12 | BURBANK, CA
APRIL 10 - 12 | BURBANK, CA
APRIL 10 - 12 | BURBANK, CA

Celebrating Diverse
Creative Talent

APRIL 10 - 12, 2024 | BURBANK,CA 
Influential Speakers. Creative Jobs. Networking. Celebrations.

Celebrating Diverse
Creative Talent

AfroAnimation 4.0 (3-Days) | Burbank, CA April 10 - 12, 2024
Influential Speakers. Creative Jobs. Networking. Celebrations.
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What is the
AfroAnimation Summit?

We bring change to life to the creator economy by connecting diverse and multicultural creative talent to movie studios, television networks, new media, and gaming to get jobs, discuss important subject matters, gain insights, network, and celebrate.

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What to Expect

Movie
Producers

Diverse Creative
Community

Panel
Discussions

Workshops &
Learning Labs

Empowering
Conversations

Expo & Portfolio
Reviews

Women
Creators

Networking

What to Do

Free Resume & Portfolio Reviews
FRWD Awards
Short Film Awards
Networking
Women Networking
Illustration Competition
Internship Corner
Parties
1:1 Studio Interviews
Expo Hall
Workshops
Panel Discussions
Icon Awards
Film Screening

Our Speakers

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KEMP
POWERS

DIRECTOR OF SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE,
Golden-Globe Award-Winner

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Jeanell
English

Founder, CEO,
Elizabeth

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Camille
Eden

VICE PRESIDENT, NICKELODEON RECRUITING AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Nickelodeon

Malama Sokoni

Shawn
Martinbrough

Writer / Artist,
DC Comics, Marvel

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Curtis
Baxter

Sr. Game Writer,
EA & Cliffhanger Games

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Dr. Akua K. Boateng

FOUNDER & CEO,
PSYCHOTHERAPIST,
BOATENG CONSULTING

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Halima
Hudson

Screenwriter
Walt Disney Animation Studios

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Mounia
ARAM

Producer & Distributor,
Mounia Aram Company

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Bruce
Smith

Executive Producer/ Director
Walt Disney Television Animation

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Eric
Bauza

Voice Over Artist
Bauzilla Inc

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Tiffany
Thomas

Staff Writer
Disney

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Searit
Huluf

SparkShorts Director
Pixar

90+ Speakers Onboarding

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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)

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premier partners

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Community Partners

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Visit 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.

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.

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