Jumpstart your school year with AIA this September! Check out our upcoming events this month and Feature Spotlight!  Thank you to our contributors who worked on this post: Artist:  Sanoa Washburn Writer: Haram Kim  Production Coordinator: Andrew Arthurs #AsiansInAnimation #AnimAsians

Our Feature Pro moving full speed ahead! Casting is complete; our art team has created 80+ concept pieces; storyboards are underway for the rough pitch; and our production team continues to grow!  Read more about our July update in bio ✨

Our CG Production Program is officially halfway through! From 3D modeling to Pre-Vis to welcoming our Music team, we are hitting our stride. Read the full July update at the link in bio!  #AsiansInAnimation #CGAnimation #IndieAnimation

Our 2D Production Program has officially completed its Clean Storyboard Pitch! Congrats to our Story team, and welcome to our Editorial team as they prepare to produce our first animatic. Learn more about the 2D Program on our website! (Link in bio)

Leave some time during your summer plans this July for some AIA fun! Summer is in full swing! Check out some of Asians in Animation's events that can add to your busy summer schedule.  Want to join AIA and give back? Learn more about our open roles at:

Get Involved | Asians in Animation

For more resources, news, and friends, join our invite-only AIA community on Discord! Find out more about partnering with us, volunteering with us, or writing with us.

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Here are five recent animated works that offer fresh, dynamic takes on Asian American representation! Read more at: bit.ly/aia-asamstories #asiansinanimation

Make your dreams come true with AIA this summer! With film festivals on the horizon, work on your personal projects and receive feedback at our monthly events. #AsiansInAnimation #AnimAsians #Animation

Meet storyboard artist Munaum Bilal ✨ Inspired by Middle Eastern & South Asian folklore and mythology, Munaum shares how culture and storytelling shape his creative journey in this Community Voice feature. Read more at https://bit.ly/4eaTMtq

With finals approaching, graduation on the horizon, and the spring job hunt in full swing, Asians in Animation has the resources designed to support you each step of the way! Check out this month’s upcoming AIA community events and opportunities:

Thank you to everyone who joined our AIA En Plein Air Challenge! From virtual to in-person NYC meetup, it’s been an amazing experience together! There’s still time to submit your artwork for our upcoming feature. Be sure to tag AIA and use #AIAEnPleinAir

Tickets for #LosAngelesAsianPacificFilmFestival are on sale now! LA April 29 - May 3 in LA and virtual! AIA is also proud to be a Community Partner for LAAPFF’s Almost Ordinary animated shorts program. Find out more by going to their website 🔗https://vcmedia.org/festival

Join us for an exclusive tour of Titmouse LA Studio! ✨ Interested in touring Titmouse LA Studio and seeing what goes on behind the scenes? Learn more and fill out this interest form at: airtable.com/app7npdNx19SXIcz0/shrG5BuiAtV4F1KpG

Join us for our LA Meetup at Kona Loa Coffee (Crown Valley) on April 11, 1 PM PST! ☕✨ Network with AIA members and chat with Jesse Pak & Trilina Mai about their journey as vis dev artists. Limited spots—register here: https://bit.ly/aialacoffeemeet

AIA En Plein Air! Join us at AIA for a 2-week challenge to celebrate your world through plein air art. Daily posting and including Asian flair are optional. ✨   Dates: April 4 - April 18 Medium: Digital or traditional To Participate: Share your work with #AIAEnPleinAir and tag AIA

How do you connect your heritage with your designs? Join acclaimed Filipino character designer and visdev artist Kenny Leoncito as he shares his artistic journey and approach to diverse, authentic visual design. 📅 Apr 10 @ 6pm PST / Apr 11 @ 10am GMT+8 📍Zoom  Register: http://tinyurl.com/AIAPHKL

Celebrating the bloom with our Industry Spotlight: Pearl Low, animator, director & storyteller — swipe through their Q&A and watch "Wheels & Roses" on YouTube now. #AsiansInAnimation #IndieAnimation #Animation

Join the #2026BRICSummit Talent + Education Day on March 29! The all-virtual @bricfound Summit will feature free career & entrepreneurial development, education & networking opportunities for rising creatives, educators & industry pros 👉 2026bricsummit.com

Go beyond the start of Trese. Deep dive into Budjette Tan's motivation, inspirations, and journey from advertising to writing the "Trese" comics.  Date: March 28, 2026  Time: GMT+8 (Philippines) 3PM-4PM, Denmark 8AM-9AM (CET), 12AM-1AM PDT Location: Zoom Join us: trese_now_aia.eventbrite.com

APPS CLOSE TODAY (3/9) FOR OUR 2026 FEATURE PRODUCTION PROGRAM! We’re hiring for a variety of roles to create a 15-20 minute 2D animatic excerpt from a feature script over the course of 4 months. Apply at: bit.ly/aiafeature26 #AsiansInAnimation #2DAnimation #AnimationCrew #EmergingTalent

Applications close TODAY (3/9) for the AIA 2026 2D Production Program! We’re hiring for a variety of roles (leads & crew) to create a 1-2 minute 2D short film over the course of 7 months. Learn more & apply at: bit.ly/aia2d26

Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we celebrate and honor women in animation whose artistry and voices are shaping our industry and inspiring the next generation. Hear personal reflections from AIA Leadership on uplifting women in our field. #IWD2026 #GivetoGain #WomenWhoLead

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.   DATES: Application Open 2/23  Crew Application Due 3/9 Learn more & apply at: bit.ly/aia-fppp26

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.  PROGRAM DATES: March-September  APPS DUE: Leads & Crew 3/9 Learn more & apply at: bit.ly/aia2d26

"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. 🇵🇭 Mar. 14, 2026 | 10-11 AM (GMT +8) | Zoom Join Here: https://tinyurl.com/AIAPHCC26

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.  🗓️DATES: Apps Open February 23, Leads & Crew Due 3/9 Learn more & apply at: https://www.asiansinanimation.org/2d-prod-program-2026

At #AsiansInAnimation, we strive to bring energy, vitality, and passion to our events and opportunities in 2026.  Continue to keep an eye out for what’s coming this year, we are super excited to share it with you!

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! 🚀 Learn more & apply at: https://www.asiansinanimation.org/cg-prod-program.html #Animation #CG #AsiansInAnimation

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

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

REMINDER TO APPLY FOR AIA 2026 CG Production Program!  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