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Asians in Animation The leading representative organization for Asians in the animation industry.

Asians in Animation is a global non-profit dedicated to advancing the visibility, professional growth, and equitable representation of Asian communities in animation. Founded in 2020, Asians in Animation (AIA) is an international organization dedicated to the celebrAsian and support of the Asian animation community.

​AIA is committed to Education, Inclusivity, and the Celebration of Asian stories, Asian-led work, and the many cultures that span the entire continent of Asia and its diasporas.

AIA x VLA Lightbox Meet Up! Join Asians in Animation and Viva La Animación members for an in-person meetup and participa...
10/11/2026

AIA x VLA Lightbox Meet Up!
Join Asians in Animation and Viva La Animación members for an in-person meetup and participate in our mascot challenge! Come draw, meet new people, and celebrate the animation community after Lightbox Expo!

Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 6:00 PM PT
Location: Outside the Pasadena Convention Center, near the big Lightbox letters

Look for our LA Regional Team with a giant poster board near the Lightbox letters. Show us your creative chops to our AIA and VLA mascots.
Whether you participated in Lightbox Expo or are simply in the area, come hang out, draw, and connect with the animation community!

Have questions? Email: [email protected]

Delve deep into your dreams with AIA this October!Celebrate Bé Hồng (Little Persimmon) as a featured short at the Animat...
10/01/2026

Delve deep into your dreams with AIA this October!

Celebrate Bé Hồng (Little Persimmon) as a featured short at the Animation is Film Festival: New Voices in Animation Showcase! Get 25% off with code: AIA_26

Animation has often been utilized as an outlet for artists to explore one's dreams and memories. With Lightbox Expo approaching this month, join our monthly work sessions where you can delve into your work, set your own goals, and reach deeper into the stories you want to share.

Portfolio, Art & Work Sessions:
Saturday, Oct 3 @ 5 pm PT | Discord
Saturday, Oct 17 @ 11 am PT | Discord
Join our PAW sessions to work on your portfolio, explore art projects of your interest, and keep your creative goals accounted for.

Storyboard Session:
Tuesday, Oct 13 @ 8 pm PT | Discord
Explore original storyboards and scripts in Storyboard Session with host Pine Pham.

We're also excited to feature NIGHTLAND, a game that originated from a dream! A team of San Jose State University animation students turned their senior capstone project into a fully playable video game demo.

The demo features Piper, who returns to her hometown only to find it consumed by strange nightmarish creatures lurking in a shadowy fog.

Harnessing the power of her two Fae companions, Piper uncovers the mystery behind "Nightland" and confronts her past trauma along the way.
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/46QfcHT
Play the free demo: http://nightlandrpg.itch.io/nightland

After nearly a year of development, we’ve officially wrapped our program and completed the proof-of-concept animatic for...
09/23/2026

After nearly a year of development, we’ve officially wrapped our program and completed the proof-of-concept animatic for our sci-fi rom-com!

Over the past several months, our story, design, editorial, music, and sound teams have worked together to bring the project to life!

This milestone represents thousands of hours of work from an incredibly talented team, and we’re proud to have created a platform that showcases the versatility and creativity of a rising generation of Asian talent.
While the program has come to an end, this is just the beginning for our feature. We’re excited to continue developing the project and look forward to sharing more updates in the months ahead.

Read our full behind-the-scenes update here: https://www.asiansinanimation.org/prod-program-updates/feature-production-memo-sept-2026

Art by Sara Kubo, An Mai, Ylan Ha

This month, our CG Program post-production crew (compositing, FX, lighting, and animation) officially launched! We’ve re...
09/22/2026

This month, our CG Program post-production crew (compositing, FX, lighting, and animation) officially launched!

We’ve recently recruited 20+ new crew members to help with this phase. It’s hard to believe we’re on track to finish our CG production in October!

Check out our full BTS updates from our CG Program on our website: https://www.asiansinanimation.org/prod-program-updates/cg-production-memo-sept-2026

Celebrate the fall season by joining AIA’s NYC Regional Group in a fun outdoors Sketchtober meet-up at Bryant Park!Your ...
09/20/2026

Celebrate the fall season by joining AIA’s NYC Regional Group in a fun outdoors Sketchtober meet-up at Bryant Park!
Your two Regional Leads, Amber and Schantelle, will be leading joint plein air and observational people sketching sessions.

Attendees can bring their own materials and join whichever circle suits their fancy! If weather permits, please feel free to bring treats for an outdoor picnic while we draw. In the event of rain/cold, we’ll move indoors to the Stavros Niarchos NYPL right across the street!

RSVP Link - https://bit.ly/nycAIA-sketchtober

Ever wonder how to build your own small business as an artist? Ever wanted to turn your passions into an alternative str...
09/18/2026

Ever wonder how to build your own small business as an artist? Ever wanted to turn your passions into an alternative stream of income? Join our panelists for a conversation on how to utilize the skills that you have gained from the art/animation industry to build something of your own.

Our panelists include:
Zayna Quader - Writer & Owner, Noetic Paper
Lucy Xue - 3D Generalist, Freelance Illustrator, & Comic Artist
Cheska Odulio - Visual Development & Background Artist

📆 WHEN: September 19th, 2026 at 5PM PT
🔗 RSVP (also in bio): bit.ly/aiasmallbizpanel
🌐 ZOOM: Link provided upon RSVP or closer to the event

This is an LA-based event, but the panel will be open to everyone!

The FOREST team is deep in production—steadily bringing the tiny woodland village's look, feel, and sound to life!We’re ...
09/17/2026

The FOREST team is deep in production—steadily bringing the tiny woodland village's look, feel, and sound to life!

We’re also proud to announce that five minutes of the FOREST’s soundtrack have been recorded. This is a big one, as our film score is the heartbeat of our 2D short.

Art by Nick Pina & Ivory Bi
Rough Animation by Grace Jung
Clean & Color Animation by Gab Talan
Composited by Eric Wolford & Fionna Chang
Article by Andrew Frastaci

Check out this month’s full BTS update from our 2D Program on our website! (Link in bio)

09/10/2026

Watch the official trailer for Unboxed, our 2025 2D Immersive Lab short film!

Tired of being overlooked at a vast delivery hub, a young mechanic yearns for something more than turning bolts and screws. Her world is thrown into chaos when she is suddenly entrusted with a mysterious package that seems to have a life of its own, launching her into an unintended journey across dimensions.

Mark your calendars: the Global Premiere drops Friday, September 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM PT on our YouTube channel! We hope you’ll join us in the live chat so we can watch and celebrate together. 🍿🎉

Produced through the Asians in Animation (AIA) Immersive Lab alongside industry mentors, and proudly powered by Toon Boom Animation!

Set your premiere reminder today: https://youtu.be/dOveycYHMIc

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