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APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW: AIA 2026 Feature Production Program! Work with emerging AIA talent to create a 2D animatic excerpt from a feature script over the course of 4 months.Β Β 

DATES: Application Open 2/23Β 
Crew Application Due 3/9

Learn more & apply at: bit.ly/aia-fppp26

24.02.2026 00:01 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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APPLY NOW FOR AIA 2026 2D Production Program! We’re hiring for a variety of roles to create a 1-2 minute 2D short film over the course of 9 months.Β 

PROGRAM DATES: March-SeptemberΒ 
APPS DUE: Leads & Crew 3/9

Learn more & apply at: bit.ly/aia2d26

23.02.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Filipino Frames" is back! Hosted by the AIA Philippine Chapter, we’re creating a dedicated space for Filipino and Filipino-mixed creatives to connect and celebrate the shared heritage. πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­

Mar. 14, 2026 | 10-11 AM (GMT +8) | Zoom

Join Here: https://tinyurl.com/AIAPHCC26

22.02.2026 17:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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OPENING SOON: The AIA 2026 2D Production Program is back! We’re hiring for a variety of roles to create a 1-2 minute 2D short film over the course of 7 months.Β 

πŸ—“οΈDATES: Apps Open February 23, Leads & Crew Due 3/9

Learn more & apply at: https://www.asiansinanimation.org/2d-prod-program-2026

20.02.2026 15:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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At #AsiansInAnimation, we strive to bring energy, vitality, and passion to our events and opportunities in 2026.Β 

Continue to keep an eye out for what’s coming this year, we are super excited to share it with you!

17.02.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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APPS CLOSE TODAY! 🚨Recruiting Leads & Crew for the 2026 CG Production Program. Build your network and work with a dedicated team through a full 3D pipeline! πŸš€

Learn more & apply at: https://www.asiansinanimation.org/cg-prod-program.html

#Animation #CG #AsiansInAnimation

06.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Share the love with AIA this February! Hone your skills and connect with other members by joining our Storyboard and PAW sessions.

Celebrate your passion for animation and grow alongside our creative community! 🎨✨

#AsiansInAnimation #AnimAsians #Animation

02.02.2026 03:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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APPLY NOW: Recruiting for crew leads has been EXTENDED! Apply by 2/6 to participate for the AIA 2026 CG Production Program. Apps for production, 2D art, and story are closing TODAY.Β 

Learn more & apply at: https://www.asiansinanimation.org/cg-prod-program.html

31.01.2026 00:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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REMINDER TO APPLY FOR AIA 2026 CG Production Program!Β 

We’re hiring for a variety of roles to create a 1-2 minute CG short film over the course of 9 months.

DATES:
Lead Due 1/30, Crew Due 2/6

Learn more & apply at: https://www.asiansinanimation.org/programs.html

28.01.2026 21:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN: AIA 2026 CG Production Program! Work with emerging AIA talent to create a 1-2 CG short film over the course of 9 months.Β 

DATES: Apps Open 1/12, Leads Due 1/30, Crew Due 2/6

Learn more & apply at: https://www.asiansinanimation.org/cg-prod-program.html

13.01.2026 02:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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APPLICATION OPEN SOON: AIA 2026 CG Production Program! Work with emerging AIA talent to create a 1-2 CG short film over the course of 10 months.Β 

DATES: Apps Open 1/12,Β 
Lead Due 1/30, Crew Due 2/6

Learn more & apply at: https://www.asiansinanimation.org/programs.htmlΒ Β 

#AsiansInAnimation

09.01.2026 19:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dream boldly with AIA this January! It’s a new year, but it’s never too late to fight to be creative.

Come join us through AIA’s Storyboard and PAW Sessions.

#AsiansInAnimation #AnimAsians #Animation

02.01.2026 23:33 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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✨2025 was an incredible year at Asians in Animation! ✨

65 community events β€’ 6,500+ members in 93 countries β€’ China Chapter launched β€’ 8 awards for BΓ© HΓ΄ng β€’ Major programs completed β€’ Forbes Under 30 recognition!

We are grateful to our amazing community. πŸ’›πŸŽ‰

#AsiansInAnimation

24.12.2025 18:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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2025 is a WRAP! πŸŽ‰ AIA Philippines EOY Report is outβ€”did your fave events make the high-demand list? Peek at everyone’s TOP 3 wants for 2026!

Shoutout to our AIA Philippines regional team for making Filipino animation shine!

#AIAph #FilipinoAnimation #AnimationAsia

23.12.2025 18:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re proud to celebrate our founder, Lexie Chu, as a 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in Hollywood & Entertainment! Through her advocacy and leadership, she continues to open doors for Asian creatives and help shape the future of storytelling. Congratulations, Lexie!

#ForbesUnder30 @forbesunder30

18.12.2025 23:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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AIA CG SHORT PROGRAM ✨ Applications & info to come in January 2026! ✨  

We’re recruiting the crew for our upcoming CG Short Program across all departments.

πŸ—“ Program Dates: Jan - Oct 2026

Learn more and get ready to apply: www.asiansinanimation.org/PROGRAMS (coming January)

18.12.2025 00:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're excited to expand the magical world of Tea Leaves Last to our Spanish and Dutch-speaking audiences.Β 

Special thanks to Gustavo Meillon from A Media Sala Meillon (Spanish) and Kyra van der Linden (Dutch) for making this possible!Β 

Check out the pilot:
youtu.be/kkmCAIchVGg?si=LxaCytu_lfNpOqQY

16.12.2025 02:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bikini Bottom, assemble!

Catch The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants in theaters Dec 19!

AIA is proud to partner with Paramount to spotlight this upcoming film. Who’s ready to dive in?

#AsiansInAnimation #Animation #Paramount #SpongeBob #SpongeBobMovie

12.12.2025 01:31 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš€ Ready for real industry feedback?

Our portfolio review with Jing Ouyang, Alex Louise Hill, and Andrew Han is at 3:30–4:15 PM PST, Saturday Dec 13th

RSVP now: bit.ly/AIACommunitySummit2025

#AIACommunitySummit #AnimAsians #AnimationCommunity

10.12.2025 18:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re excited to share the session lineup for AIA Community Summit 2025 πŸ’›πŸŽ‰

Come learn, connect, and grow with us:
RSVP now: bit.ly/AIACommunitySummit2025

#AIACommunitySummit #AnimAsians #AnimationCommunity

08.12.2025 18:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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AIA Community Summit is BACK! Join us on Sat, Dec 13th for a day of practical skills & workshops. Get the tools to advance your animation journey!

RSVP: https://bit.ly/AIACareerSummit2025

05.12.2025 02:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ringing in December with Holiday Harmonies!
As the year winds down, we’re embracing creativity and community through AIA’s Storyboard and PAW Sessions.

Join us to reflect, create and stay inspired through 2025

Apply to open roles at bit.ly/AIAOpenRole

#AsiansInAnimation #AnimAsians #Animation

01.12.2025 17:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On October 11th, 2025, Ivan Gozali, Co-Director of BΓ© Hα»“ng (Little Persimmon), along with other talented professionals, spoke on a panel titled "Drawn to the Screen" at the Viet Film Fest to celebrate Vietnamese voices in feature animation.Β 

Learn more by visiting vietfilmfest.com.

26.11.2025 22:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our LA Mixer collab event with Viva La AnimaciΓ³n has been rescheduled to Dec 14th, Sunday!Β 

Date: Dec 14th, 2025 | 6-8:30PM
Location: Everson Royce Bar - 1936 E 7th St, Los Angeles

RSVP: https://bit.ly/49POf9Q
Space is limited. AIA members will be given priority for this event.

19.11.2025 22:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrate the release of BΓ© Hα»“ng (Little Persimmon)! This Sat, Nov 22 – AIA is teaming up with Sunright Tea Studio to bring four specially picked drinks paired with a free sticker inspired by the short film.Β Β 

πŸ“ Select CA locations only: Monterey Park, Alhambra

18.11.2025 02:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to everyone who submitted to the AIA Impact Awards! Submissions are now closed.

We’re inspired by the creativity & leadership of Asian talents across animation. Stay tuned for updates!

#AIAImpactAwards #AsiansInAnimation #Animation #DEI #DEIA

16.11.2025 18:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨POSTPONEMENT DUE TO WEATHER! 🚨

LA Mixer collaboration event with Viva La AnimaciΓ³n has been postponed.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. New date to be announced soon!

14.11.2025 05:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Our award-winning short film BΓ© Hα»“ng (Little Persimmon) from our 2024 Animation Industry Immersive Lab is OUT NOW!

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/mUffjCut_RI

14.11.2025 01:57 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Meet Amina Umirzhanova, the director behind the student animated short β€˜Γœmit’– a story about a young astronomer who lives in 15th-century Central Asia, in a world where the sun is believed not to exist.

Read the full interview at: https://bit.ly/UMITInterview

12.11.2025 22:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our award-winning short film BΓ© HΓ΄ng (Little Persimmon) releases on Youtube this coming Thursday, November 13th.

Subscribe to https://bit.ly/AnimAsiansYouTube

#AsiansInAnimation #AnimAsians #Animation

11.11.2025 22:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0