Different audio system embody Netflix programming managers Grazia Como and Rynae Lewis, Warner Bros. Animation vp of collection Stacey Kim, Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Community Studios expertise growth specialist Joe Hughes, Tremendous Particular founder Amy Niobi, and Studio Smokescreen founder Kris Wimberly.
Highlights of this 12 months’s occasion embody panel discussions on rising the visibility of girls storytellers and storytelling in movie, crowdfunding methods, closing offers with studios and streamers, and navigating a profession in animation. Along with the in-person occasion, key parts of this 12 months’s Afroanimation can be live-streamed around the globe.
The 2-day occasion will culminate in an awards ceremony honoring impartial creators from around the globe, adopted by a networking reception on Thursday night.
Mentioned Keith White, Afroanimation founder, mentioned in a launch: “We created Afroanimation in 2021 to assist enhance variety within the animation business and the response globally has been overwhelming. We’re proud to deliver collectively a world crew representing the leisure business this 12 months, that includes a dynamic group of audio system, film studio sponsors, and awardees.”
Rio Cyrus, Afroanimation co-chair, added: “I’m delighted by the expansion of Afroanimation this 12 months. With the assistance of our sponsors and studio companions, we’re doing our half to construct a world animation neighborhood that displays the world at massive. That is precisely why we launched into this mission.”
Key company companions in launching the primary in-person Afroanimation embody Netflix, Dreamworks, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, Sony, WildBrain, Titmouse, Triggerfish, and Disney.
Correction: An earlier model of this text incorrectly recognized Ramsey and Powers as creators of “Kizazi Moto.”
