World Animation Summit Announces Full Line-Up & Free Ticket Giveaway
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From November 17-19, The World Animation Summit will bring together creative stars, innovative visionaries and industry tastemakers to celebrate the latest triumphs of animation, and the challenges facing animation artists and professionals today. The Summit will be held once again in North Hollywood’s historic, boutique hotel, The Garland.
The full line-up of keynotes, panels and speakers for this year’s edition has been announced. The summit will feature some of the biggest names behind the year’s top animated features and shorts discussing their award season contenders, their career and creative strategies and the ever-changing animation landscape.
Animation Magazine is also offering the chance to win free tickets to the event!
“Our line-up of sessions, keynotes and awards are curated to inspire, inform and intrigue you.We hope that over these short three days, you will be able to take the time to meet everyone who will be here,” said Jean thoren, Founder of The World Animation Summit and Publisher of Animation Magazine.”It is my opinion that we don’t know who and what we don’t know until we reach out and explore. The reward for this effort is exponential. It is such a joy to step away from our screens and be surprised at what we find in the real world.”
Annecy Announces Initial Speaker Lineup for 2025
the International animation Film Festival – Annecy – has revealed a first look at its speaker lineup for the 2025 festival, taking place June 9-14. The initial announcement highlights industry leaders and creative talents, promising insightful discussions and a glimpse into the future of animation.
Among the confirmed speakers are Jorge R. Gutierrez and Dana Terrace, signaling a strong focus on creator-driven projects.
The festival will also host several panels exploring key industry trends and challenges.These include:
* Working with Global Partners: New paradigms and Practices – Featuring saraswathi Vani Balgam (Dancing Atoms), Aaron Behl (Atomic Cartoons), Frank Falcone (Guru Studio), Aaron Berger (Chatrone), David Michel (Cottonwood Media); Moderator: Sander Schwartz (Sandman Films)
* Will the Next Bluey Please Wag Your tail – Dete Meserve (Apple TV’s Not a Box), Bryan O’Connell (The Jim Henson Company), Jessica Rapsas (Disney Jr.’s SuperKitties), Vanessa Taylor Sands (DreamWorks Animation); moderator: Karen Idelson
* Awards Features Contenders, Part I – carrie Liao (Zootopia 2), Peter Hastings (Dog Man), Maggie Kan
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- Creative Keynote: Next Stop,
exandria, with Sam Riegel, Travis
## Animation Festival Lineup Announced for November 17-19
Alex Rubens
- The New British Animation Invasion
- How We Got Our Show Made, Against All Odds! – Emily Brundige (Goldie, Pubertina), Genevieve LeDoux (Star Forest, Tumble Leaf)
- The Animation Professional’s Survival Guide: Practical Tips on Thriving in an Unpredictable Industry – Julia Pistor (upcoming Moomins feature), Gregg Taylor (In Your Dreams), Marge Dean (Invincible), Joe Sichta (Public Pixels Media); Moderator: Rita Street (Radar Cartoons)
- The Colombian Creative Connection – Carlos Duque (katapix Media), Felipe Fierro (Pigmalion Animation Studio), Julián Sánchez (Dinamita Animación), Peter Lopez (IKartoon), David Andrés mesa Parra (Bombillo Amarillo Studios), Camila Gómez (Team Toon), Alejandro Londono (ProColombia)
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Win Free Passes to the 2025 World Animation Summit & Test Your KPop Demon Hunters Knowledge
Animation Magazine is offering Los Angeles-area residents a chance to win one of three free passes to the 2025 World Animation Summit! To enter, simply answer a trivia question about the animated series KPop Demon Hunters. This exciting event will bring together industry professionals and animation enthusiasts alike.
About the World Animation Summit 2025
The World Animation Summit is a premier event for the animation industry, offering opportunities for networking, learning, and showcasing the latest advancements in the field. The 2025 summit will be held from October 23-25, 2025, at the fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, California. https://animationmagazine.net/summit/
the summit’s initial speaker lineup includes:
* Jorge R. Gutierrez (El rey);
* Craig McCracken (Powerpuff Girls, Foster’s Home for imaginary Friends);
* Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter’s laboratory, Samurai Jack, Primal);
* Moderator: Brooke Keesling.
Enter the Trivia Contest
Here’s your chance to win a free pass! Answer the following question and email your response to ramin@animationmagazine.net:
Q: In the rich musical world of KPop Demon Hunters, HUNTR/X star Rumi’s mom was also in a pop group. What was it called?
a. Starlight Sisters
b. Moonlight Mamas
c. Sunlight Sisters
d. Twilight Twins
Key Takeaways
* Event: World Animation Summit 2025
* Dates: October 23-25, 2025
* Location: Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Santa Monica, California
* How to Enter: Answer the KPop Demon Hunters trivia question and email your answer to ramin@animationmagazine.net.
* prize: Three free passes to the summit.
* Eligibility: Los Angeles area locals only.
Don’t miss this possibility to attend the world Animation Summit 2025 and connect with the brightest minds in animation!