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In recognition of extraordinary storytelling amid unimaginable circumstances, AfroAnimation is honored to present an honorable mention to Like Friend, Like Deer by Malek Eghbali located in Iran.

Originally selected as a finalist in this year’s Indie Short Film Awards under General Films, Malek’s powerful work stood out for its vision, artistry, and emotional depth. Due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, communication barriers prevented timely coordination—but his creative voice deserves to be celebrated.

At AfroAnimation, we believe art transcends borders, hardship, and silence.

Please join us in honoring filmmaker Malek Eghbali for this remarkable achievement.

#afroanimation #animation #animatedshort #iran #shortfilm

Bairton Brown yesterday out doing the community outreach w9rk on behalf of AfroAnimation. Informing young up-and-coming creators interested in the creative and animation industries.Creative Career Fair hosted by Create Now - a Free 2-day communiy event at Sereno Middle School. Thanks Bairton for bringing your passion and sharing insights on carreer pathways.

#afroanimation #createnow #creativecareers #jobfarm

AfroAnimation 6.0 Indie Short Animation Film Awards — Honoring exceptional creativity, storytelling, and visionary filmmaking from artists around the world.

We are proud to celebrate the official winners and selected films of this year’s competition. The screening for the winners of the Short Animation Film Awards were held on Thursday April 23rd at the AMC Burbank 16 for the first time!

🏆 FINALISTS
Winner (General): Black Man, Black Man — Frank Abney
1st Runner-Up: Na Makasi: Ancestral Awakening — Ashley Van-De-Cruize Lampkin
2nd Runner-Up: UBUNTU — Joel Matladi

Winner (Kids) : L’Allunaggio del Lupo (The Lupine Lunar Landing) — Yemi Kanmi, ShowtuneCockatoo
1st Runner-Up: SuperScientists: Origins — Ross Lelliott, Produced/Created by Justin Yarrow
2nd Runner-Up: Little Stories, Big Echoes: Beads of Hope — Dawn Richard

🌟 SEMI-FINALISTS
The Phatts & The Lipids — Devan A. Jones
The Spirit of Dambe: Love & Legacy — Mark Eyesan
My First Memory of Dance: Assane Konte — Rhonda Greene, Marco Orozco, Mel McCann
Wonder Gum — William “Bradford” McDonald
WolfSlayer — John Thompson, Quincy McClellan
Hope — Jamal Ademola

🎥 QUARTER-FINALISTS
Villain 101 — Jayden Sharp
Our Song — Directed by Stephanie Glover, Produced by Darnell Lamont Walker
Light Together — Eowyn Gury
Alphabet Transformations — Shondra M. Quarles
Rusty — Desirae Moore
Tedros & The Sword of Light — Fasil Kassa

Congratulations to all selected filmmakers whose work continues to shape the future of animation through innovation, artistry, and powerful storytelling.

#AfroAnimation #ShortFilmAwards #AnimationFestival #BlackAnimation #animatedshort

AfroAnimation 6.0 Indie Short Animation Film Awards — Honoring exceptional creativity, storytelling, and visionary filmmaking from artists around the world.

We are proud to celebrate the official winners and selected films of this year’s competition. The screening for the winners of the Short Animation Film Awards were held on Thursday April 23rd at the AMC Burbank 16 for the first time!

🏆 FINALISTS
Winner (General): Black Man, Black Man — Frank Abney
1st Runner-Up: Na Makasi: Ancestral Awakening — Ashley Van-De-Cruize Lampkin
2nd Runner-Up: UBUNTU — Joel Matladi

Winner (Kids) : L’Allunaggio del Lupo (The Lupine Lunar Landing) — Yemi Kanmi, ShowtuneCockatoo
1st Runner-Up: SuperScientists: Origins — Ross Lelliott, Produced/Created by Justin Yarrow
2nd Runner-Up: Little Stories, Big Echoes: Beads of Hope — Dawn Richard

🌟 SEMI-FINALISTS
The Phatts & The Lipids — Devan A. Jones
The Spirit of Dambe: Love & Legacy — Mark Eyesan
My First Memory of Dance: Assane Konte — Rhonda Greene, Marco Orozco, Mel McCann
Wonder Gum — William “Bradford” McDonald
WolfSlayer — John Thompson, Quincy McClellan
Hope — Jamal Ademola

🎥 QUARTER-FINALISTS
Villain 101 — Jayden Sharp
Our Song — Directed by Stephanie Glover, Produced by Darnell Lamont Walker
Light Together — Eowyn Gury
Alphabet Transformations — Shondra M. Quarles
Rusty — Desirae Moore
Tedros & The Sword of Light — Fasil Kassa

Congratulations to all selected filmmakers whose work continues to shape the future of animation through innovation, artistry, and powerful storytelling.

#AfroAnimation #ShortFilmAwards #AnimationFestival #BlackAnimation #animatedshort

AfroAnimation 6.0 Indie Short Animation Film Awards — Honoring exceptional creativity, storytelling, and visionary filmmaking from artists around the world.

We are proud to celebrate the official winners and selected films of this year’s competition. The screening for the winners of the Short Animation Film Awards were held on Thursday April 23rd at the AMC Burbank 16 for the first time!

🏆 FINALISTS
Winner (General): Black Man, Black Man — Frank Abney
1st Runner-Up: Na Makasi: Ancestral Awakening — Ashley Van-De-Cruize Lampkin
2nd Runner-Up: UBUNTU — Joel Matladi

Winner (Kids) : L’Allunaggio del Lupo (The Lupine Lunar Landing) — Yemi Kanmi, ShowtuneCockatoo
1st Runner-Up: SuperScientists: Origins — Ross Lelliott, Produced/Created by Justin Yarrow
2nd Runner-Up: Little Stories, Big Echoes: Beads of Hope — Dawn Richard

🌟 SEMI-FINALISTS
The Phatts & The Lipids — Devan A. Jones
The Spirit of Dambe: Love & Legacy — Mark Eyesan
My First Memory of Dance: Assane Konte — Rhonda Greene, Marco Orozco, Mel McCann
Wonder Gum — William “Bradford” McDonald
WolfSlayer — John Thompson, Quincy McClellan
Hope — Jamal Ademola

🎥 QUARTER-FINALISTS
Villain 101 — Jayden Sharp
Our Song — Directed by Stephanie Glover, Produced by Darnell Lamont Walker
Light Together — Eowyn Gury
Alphabet Transformations — Shondra M. Quarles
Rusty — Desirae Moore
Tedros & The Sword of Light — Fasil Kassa

Congratulations to all selected filmmakers whose work continues to shape the future of animation through innovation, artistry, and powerful storytelling.

#AfroAnimation #ShortFilmAwards #AnimationFestival #BlackAnimation #animatedshort

AfroAnimation 6.0 Indie Short Animation Film Awards — Honoring exceptional creativity, storytelling, and visionary filmmaking from artists around the world.

We are proud to celebrate the official winners and selected films of this year’s competition. The screening for the winners of the Short Animation Film Awards were held on Thursday April 23rd at the AMC Burbank 16 for the first time!

🏆 FINALISTS
Winner (General): Black Man, Black Man — Frank Abney
1st Runner-Up: Na Makasi: Ancestral Awakening — Ashley Van-De-Cruize Lampkin
2nd Runner-Up: UBUNTU — Joel Matladi

Winner (Kids) : L’Allunaggio del Lupo (The Lupine Lunar Landing) — Yemi Kanmi, ShowtuneCockatoo
1st Runner-Up: SuperScientists: Origins — Ross Lelliott, Produced/Created by Justin Yarrow
2nd Runner-Up: Little Stories, Big Echoes: Beads of Hope — Dawn Richard

🌟 SEMI-FINALISTS
The Phatts & The Lipids — Devan A. Jones
The Spirit of Dambe: Love & Legacy — Mark Eyesan
My First Memory of Dance: Assane Konte — Rhonda Greene, Marco Orozco, Mel McCann
Wonder Gum — William “Bradford” McDonald
WolfSlayer — John Thompson, Quincy McClellan
Hope — Jamal Ademola

🎥 QUARTER-FINALISTS
Villain 101 — Jayden Sharp
Our Song — Directed by Stephanie Glover, Produced by Darnell Lamont Walker
Light Together — Eowyn Gury
Alphabet Transformations — Shondra M. Quarles
Rusty — Desirae Moore
Tedros & The Sword of Light — Fasil Kassa

Congratulations to all selected filmmakers whose work continues to shape the future of animation through innovation, artistry, and powerful storytelling.

#AfroAnimation #ShortFilmAwards #AnimationFestival #BlackAnimation #animatedshort

Industrial Light & Magic Job Openings Now Live!

Industrial Light & Magic is hiring across multiple creative and technical departments—offering professionals the opportunity to join one of the world’s most iconic visual effects studios.

Available roles include:
• Lighting Supervisor
• Lead Generalist Artist
• Mocap Editor
• Junior Creature Technical Director
• Feature Animator

Whether your strengths are in animation, creature development, lighting, or motion capture, this is your opportunity to work alongside industry leaders on major productions.

How to Apply:

Visit afroanimation.com, click “Jobs” in the top navigation, or explore the Creator’s Job Farm for current openings.

#JobOpening #AnimationJobs #IndustrialLightAndMagic #VFXCareers #CreativeJobs

2026 FRWD Award Winners at AfroAnimation 6.0

For the 3rd year honoring animation films, series, shorts, directors and voice over artists. whose storytelling represents a diverse character(s) in a principal role.

Best Voice Over
Quinta Brunson — Zootopia 2

Best Animation Series
Eyes of Wakanda — Marvel Animation

Best Animation Feature
Elio — Disney & Pixar

Best Animation Shorts
Wednesdays with Gramps — DreamWorks Animation

Best Animation Director
Frank E. Abney III — Black Man, Black Man

The FRWD Awards exist to ensure in history that diverseartists and films are recognized globally. That we celebrates excellence in storytelling and representation across animation. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners for their outstanding achievements over the last year and lasting impact on this amazing industry, we love.

#Animation #afroanimation #pixar #dreamworksanimation #marvel

2026 FRWD Award Winners at AfroAnimation 6.0

For the 3rd year honoring animation films, series, shorts, directors and voice over artists. whose storytelling represents a diverse character(s) in a principal role.

Best Voice Over
Quinta Brunson — Zootopia 2

Best Animation Series
Eyes of Wakanda — Marvel Animation

Best Animation Feature
Elio — Disney & Pixar

Best Animation Shorts
Wednesdays with Gramps — DreamWorks Animation

Best Animation Director
Frank E. Abney III — Black Man, Black Man

The FRWD Awards exist to ensure in history that diverseartists and films are recognized globally. That we celebrates excellence in storytelling and representation across animation. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners for their outstanding achievements over the last year and lasting impact on this amazing industry, we love.

#Animation #afroanimation #pixar #dreamworksanimation #marvel

2026 FRWD Award Winners at AfroAnimation 6.0

For the 3rd year honoring animation films, series, shorts, directors and voice over artists. whose storytelling represents a diverse character(s) in a principal role.

Best Voice Over
Quinta Brunson — Zootopia 2

Best Animation Series
Eyes of Wakanda — Marvel Animation

Best Animation Feature
Elio — Disney & Pixar

Best Animation Shorts
Wednesdays with Gramps — DreamWorks Animation

Best Animation Director
Frank E. Abney III — Black Man, Black Man

The FRWD Awards exist to ensure in history that diverseartists and films are recognized globally. That we celebrates excellence in storytelling and representation across animation. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners for their outstanding achievements over the last year and lasting impact on this amazing industry, we love.

#Animation #afroanimation #pixar #dreamworksanimation #marvel

2026 FRWD Award Winners at AfroAnimation 6.0

For the 3rd year honoring animation films, series, shorts, directors and voice over artists. whose storytelling represents a diverse character(s) in a principal role.

Best Voice Over
Quinta Brunson — Zootopia 2

Best Animation Series
Eyes of Wakanda — Marvel Animation

Best Animation Feature
Elio — Disney & Pixar

Best Animation Shorts
Wednesdays with Gramps — DreamWorks Animation

Best Animation Director
Frank E. Abney III — Black Man, Black Man

The FRWD Awards exist to ensure in history that diverseartists and films are recognized globally. That we celebrates excellence in storytelling and representation across animation. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners for their outstanding achievements over the last year and lasting impact on this amazing industry, we love.

#Animation #afroanimation #pixar #dreamworksanimation #marvel

2026 FRWD Award Winners at AfroAnimation 6.0

For the 3rd year honoring animation films, series, shorts, directors and voice over artists. whose storytelling represents a diverse character(s) in a principal role.

Best Voice Over
Quinta Brunson — Zootopia 2

Best Animation Series
Eyes of Wakanda — Marvel Animation

Best Animation Feature
Elio — Disney & Pixar

Best Animation Shorts
Wednesdays with Gramps — DreamWorks Animation

Best Animation Director
Frank E. Abney III — Black Man, Black Man

The FRWD Awards exist to ensure in history that diverseartists and films are recognized globally. That we celebrates excellence in storytelling and representation across animation. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners for their outstanding achievements over the last year and lasting impact on this amazing industry, we love.

#Animation #afroanimation #pixar #dreamworksanimation #marvel

2026 FRWD Award Winners at AfroAnimation 6.0

For the 3rd year honoring animation films, series, shorts, directors and voice over artists. whose storytelling represents a diverse character(s) in a principal role.

Best Voice Over
Quinta Brunson — Zootopia 2

Best Animation Series
Eyes of Wakanda — Marvel Animation

Best Animation Feature
Elio — Disney & Pixar

Best Animation Shorts
Wednesdays with Gramps — DreamWorks Animation

Best Animation Director
Frank E. Abney III — Black Man, Black Man

The FRWD Awards exist to ensure in history that diverseartists and films are recognized globally. That we celebrates excellence in storytelling and representation across animation. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners for their outstanding achievements over the last year and lasting impact on this amazing industry, we love.

#Animation #afroanimation #pixar #dreamworksanimation #marvel

Thank you Forbes and Sabrina Reed and Chevy Wolf!

Read the full article:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sabrinareed/2026/05/08/afroanimation-summit-co-founder-keith-white-on-validating-creators-of-color-loopi-and-ai-in-animation/

FRWD Awards Dinner (2 out of the 5) winners Frank Abeny, III for Best Animation Director for Black Man, Black Man and Shabrayia Cleaver, Producer for Best Animation Short Wednesday with Gramps with Keith White, co-Founder of AfroAnimation at Castaway's in Burbank.

What an award-winning night and celebration of excellence in Animation.

#afroanimation

FRWD Awards Dinner (2 out of the 5) winners Frank Abeny, III for Best Animation Director for Black Man, Black Man and Shabrayia Cleaver, Producer for Best Animation Short Wednesday with Gramps with Keith White, co-Founder of AfroAnimation at Castaway's in Burbank.

What an award-winning night and celebration of excellence in Animation.

#afroanimation

Tiffany Purkeypile (LAIKA), Shabrayia B. Cleaver (DreamWorks Animation) and Rio Cyrus (AfroAnimation) honorees of the Icon Awards 2026 - advocates of diversity, inclusion and representation throughout their careers in the animation industry.

What a powerhouse of three amazing women pushing the culture forward and representing.

We see your work and honor you at AfroAnimation.

@afroanimationsummit @visitburbank

We extend our sincere thanks to Councilmember Chris Rizzotti for his inspiring opening remarks at the AfroAnimation Icon Awards, where he highlighted the importance of inclusion and access in the animation industry.

We are also deeply grateful for the City of Burbank’s recognition of our honorees with official Certificates of Recognition and our sponsor Visit Burbank.

Tiffany Purkeypile (LAIKA)
Shabrayia B. Cleaver (DreamWorks Animation)
Rio Cyrus (AfroAnimation)

The ceremony, held at Castaway Restaurant & Events on Friday, April 25, 2026, was a meaningful moment of recognition for leaders advancing opportunity across the industry.

We also appreciate the presence and continued support of Odette Zakarian (Visit Burbank) and Vanessa McAteer (DreamWorks), alongside our valued guests.

Together, we are building a more inclusive and connected future for animation.

#AfroAnimation #Burbank #AnimationIndustry #Inclusion #CreativeCareers

We extend our sincere thanks to Councilmember Chris Rizzotti for his inspiring opening remarks at the AfroAnimation Icon Awards, where he highlighted the importance of inclusion and access in the animation industry.

We are also deeply grateful for the City of Burbank’s recognition of our honorees with official Certificates of Recognition and our sponsor Visit Burbank.

Tiffany Purkeypile (LAIKA)
Shabrayia B. Cleaver (DreamWorks Animation)
Rio Cyrus (AfroAnimation)

The ceremony, held at Castaway Restaurant & Events on Friday, April 25, 2026, was a meaningful moment of recognition for leaders advancing opportunity across the industry.

We also appreciate the presence and continued support of Odette Zakarian (Visit Burbank) and Vanessa McAteer (DreamWorks), alongside our valued guests.

Together, we are building a more inclusive and connected future for animation.

#AfroAnimation #Burbank #AnimationIndustry #Inclusion #CreativeCareers

We extend our sincere thanks to Councilmember Chris Rizzotti for his inspiring opening remarks at the AfroAnimation Icon Awards, where he highlighted the importance of inclusion and access in the animation industry.

We are also deeply grateful for the City of Burbank’s recognition of our honorees with official Certificates of Recognition and our sponsor Visit Burbank.

Tiffany Purkeypile (LAIKA)
Shabrayia B. Cleaver (DreamWorks Animation)
Rio Cyrus (AfroAnimation)

The ceremony, held at Castaway Restaurant & Events on Friday, April 25, 2026, was a meaningful moment of recognition for leaders advancing opportunity across the industry.

We also appreciate the presence and continued support of Odette Zakarian (Visit Burbank) and Vanessa McAteer (DreamWorks), alongside our valued guests.

Together, we are building a more inclusive and connected future for animation.

#AfroAnimation #Burbank #AnimationIndustry #Inclusion #CreativeCareers

We extend our sincere thanks to Councilmember Chris Rizzotti for his inspiring opening remarks at the AfroAnimation Icon Awards, where he highlighted the importance of inclusion and access in the animation industry.

We are also deeply grateful for the City of Burbank’s recognition of our honorees with official Certificates of Recognition and our sponsor Visit Burbank.

Tiffany Purkeypile (LAIKA)
Shabrayia B. Cleaver (DreamWorks Animation)
Rio Cyrus (AfroAnimation)

The ceremony, held at Castaway Restaurant & Events on Friday, April 25, 2026, was a meaningful moment of recognition for leaders advancing opportunity across the industry.

We also appreciate the presence and continued support of Odette Zakarian (Visit Burbank) and Vanessa McAteer (DreamWorks), alongside our valued guests.

Together, we are building a more inclusive and connected future for animation.

#AfroAnimation #Burbank #AnimationIndustry #Inclusion #CreativeCareers

We extend our sincere thanks to Councilmember Chris Rizzotti for his inspiring opening remarks at the AfroAnimation Icon Awards, where he highlighted the importance of inclusion and access in the animation industry.

We are also deeply grateful for the City of Burbank’s recognition of our honorees with official Certificates of Recognition and our sponsor Visit Burbank.

Tiffany Purkeypile (LAIKA)
Shabrayia B. Cleaver (DreamWorks Animation)
Rio Cyrus (AfroAnimation)

The ceremony, held at Castaway Restaurant & Events on Friday, April 25, 2026, was a meaningful moment of recognition for leaders advancing opportunity across the industry.

We also appreciate the presence and continued support of Odette Zakarian (Visit Burbank) and Vanessa McAteer (DreamWorks), alongside our valued guests.

Together, we are building a more inclusive and connected future for animation.

#AfroAnimation #Burbank #AnimationIndustry #Inclusion #CreativeCareers

We extend our sincere thanks to Councilmember Chris Rizzotti for his inspiring opening remarks at the AfroAnimation Icon Awards, where he highlighted the importance of inclusion and access in the animation industry.

We are also deeply grateful for the City of Burbank’s recognition of our honorees with official Certificates of Recognition and our sponsor Visit Burbank.

Tiffany Purkeypile (LAIKA)
Shabrayia B. Cleaver (DreamWorks Animation)
Rio Cyrus (AfroAnimation)

The ceremony, held at Castaway Restaurant & Events on Friday, April 25, 2026, was a meaningful moment of recognition for leaders advancing opportunity across the industry.

We also appreciate the presence and continued support of Odette Zakarian (Visit Burbank) and Vanessa McAteer (DreamWorks), alongside our valued guests.

Together, we are building a more inclusive and connected future for animation.

#AfroAnimation #Burbank #AnimationIndustry #Inclusion #CreativeCareers

We extend our sincere thanks to Councilmember Chris Rizzotti for his inspiring opening remarks at the AfroAnimation Icon Awards, where he highlighted the importance of inclusion and access in the animation industry.

We are also deeply grateful for the City of Burbank’s recognition of our honorees with official Certificates of Recognition and our sponsor Visit Burbank.

Tiffany Purkeypile (LAIKA)
Shabrayia B. Cleaver (DreamWorks Animation)
Rio Cyrus (AfroAnimation)

The ceremony, held at Castaway Restaurant & Events on Friday, April 25, 2026, was a meaningful moment of recognition for leaders advancing opportunity across the industry.

We also appreciate the presence and continued support of Odette Zakarian (Visit Burbank) and Vanessa McAteer (DreamWorks), alongside our valued guests.

Together, we are building a more inclusive and connected future for animation.

#AfroAnimation #Burbank #AnimationIndustry #Inclusion #CreativeCareers

We extend our sincere thanks to Councilmember Chris Rizzotti for his inspiring opening remarks at the AfroAnimation Icon Awards, where he highlighted the importance of inclusion and access in the animation industry.

We are also deeply grateful for the City of Burbank’s recognition of our honorees with official Certificates of Recognition and our sponsor Visit Burbank.

Tiffany Purkeypile (LAIKA)
Shabrayia B. Cleaver (DreamWorks Animation)
Rio Cyrus (AfroAnimation)

The ceremony, held at Castaway Restaurant & Events on Friday, April 25, 2026, was a meaningful moment of recognition for leaders advancing opportunity across the industry.

We also appreciate the presence and continued support of Odette Zakarian (Visit Burbank) and Vanessa McAteer (DreamWorks), alongside our valued guests.

Together, we are building a more inclusive and connected future for animation.

#AfroAnimation #Burbank #AnimationIndustry #Inclusion #CreativeCareers

We extend our sincere thanks to Councilmember Chris Rizzotti for his inspiring opening remarks at the AfroAnimation Icon Awards, where he highlighted the importance of inclusion and access in the animation industry.

We are also deeply grateful for the City of Burbank’s recognition of our honorees with official Certificates of Recognition and our sponsor Visit Burbank.

Tiffany Purkeypile (LAIKA)
Shabrayia B. Cleaver (DreamWorks Animation)
Rio Cyrus (AfroAnimation)

The ceremony, held at Castaway Restaurant & Events on Friday, April 25, 2026, was a meaningful moment of recognition for leaders advancing opportunity across the industry.

We also appreciate the presence and continued support of Odette Zakarian (Visit Burbank) and Vanessa McAteer (DreamWorks), alongside our valued guests.

Together, we are building a more inclusive and connected future for animation.

#AfroAnimation #Burbank #AnimationIndustry #Inclusion #CreativeCareers

We extend our sincere thanks to Councilmember Chris Rizzotti for his inspiring opening remarks at the AfroAnimation Icon Awards, where he highlighted the importance of inclusion and access in the animation industry.

We are also deeply grateful for the City of Burbank’s recognition of our honorees with official Certificates of Recognition and our sponsor Visit Burbank.

Tiffany Purkeypile (LAIKA)
Shabrayia B. Cleaver (DreamWorks Animation)
Rio Cyrus (AfroAnimation)

The ceremony, held at Castaway Restaurant & Events on Friday, April 25, 2026, was a meaningful moment of recognition for leaders advancing opportunity across the industry.

We also appreciate the presence and continued support of Odette Zakarian (Visit Burbank) and Vanessa McAteer (DreamWorks), alongside our valued guests.

Together, we are building a more inclusive and connected future for animation.

#AfroAnimation #Burbank #AnimationIndustry #Inclusion #CreativeCareers

What an honor to be invited to speak at this year’s @afroanimationsummit this past weekend for our contribution to the black indie comics community! We were surrounded by so much talent and learned so much from every encounter, panel and conversation. Fueling and empowering an overwhelming love for the creative space in their myriad of forms. Godhood remains committed and inspired to being a hub of high quality black comics and entertainment. S/O to every creator, student and artist we had the pleasure of interacting with. We’ve all got work to do! Original, New and Necessary! #godhoodcomics

What an honor to be invited to speak at this year’s @afroanimationsummit this past weekend for our contribution to the black indie comics community! We were surrounded by so much talent and learned so much from every encounter, panel and conversation. Fueling and empowering an overwhelming love for the creative space in their myriad of forms. Godhood remains committed and inspired to being a hub of high quality black comics and entertainment. S/O to every creator, student and artist we had the pleasure of interacting with. We’ve all got work to do! Original, New and Necessary! #godhoodcomics

What an honor to be invited to speak at this year’s @afroanimationsummit this past weekend for our contribution to the black indie comics community! We were surrounded by so much talent and learned so much from every encounter, panel and conversation. Fueling and empowering an overwhelming love for the creative space in their myriad of forms. Godhood remains committed and inspired to being a hub of high quality black comics and entertainment. S/O to every creator, student and artist we had the pleasure of interacting with. We’ve all got work to do! Original, New and Necessary! #godhoodcomics

What an honor to be invited to speak at this year’s @afroanimationsummit this past weekend for our contribution to the black indie comics community! We were surrounded by so much talent and learned so much from every encounter, panel and conversation. Fueling and empowering an overwhelming love for the creative space in their myriad of forms. Godhood remains committed and inspired to being a hub of high quality black comics and entertainment. S/O to every creator, student and artist we had the pleasure of interacting with. We’ve all got work to do! Original, New and Necessary! #godhoodcomics

If you know me, you know I love animation. I grew up consuming almost exclusively animated film and TV, and so much of my style and journey as a creative has been shaped by the medium. Needless to say, joining the @afroanimationsummit team in February was a dream! ✨

As a Marketing Intern, I was able to generate up to 5,600+ views on original reels. I also managed AfroAnimation’s Instagram Stories throughout the event, contributing to 6,500+ audience interactions and supporting content that reached 40,000+ accounts across the Summit. 📱📶

I also had the opportunity to manage this year’s Independent Short Film Awards! From coordinating communication between judges and nominees, supporting the organization of the judging process, and MCing at the awards ceremony, it was such a meaningful experience to help create a space that celebrated talent in animation, and to recognize the work of the animators, writers, and directors who shared their films with us. Congratulations again to all of the selections for their incredible work! 🎥

Between fellowshipping with fellow animation lovers, meeting legends in the industry, and celebrating emerging talent, one thing is clear: the power of genuine community is what brings this space to life. The AfroAnimation Summit is a testament to the importance and expansiveness of animation, and I’m especially grateful to have been part of a space that uplifts Black voices and stories that deserve to be heard. Let’s run it back next year! 🫶🏽

#afroanimation #womeninanimation #blackanimation

If you know me, you know I love animation. I grew up consuming almost exclusively animated film and TV, and so much of my style and journey as a creative has been shaped by the medium. Needless to say, joining the @afroanimationsummit team in February was a dream! ✨

As a Marketing Intern, I was able to generate up to 5,600+ views on original reels. I also managed AfroAnimation’s Instagram Stories throughout the event, contributing to 6,500+ audience interactions and supporting content that reached 40,000+ accounts across the Summit. 📱📶

I also had the opportunity to manage this year’s Independent Short Film Awards! From coordinating communication between judges and nominees, supporting the organization of the judging process, and MCing at the awards ceremony, it was such a meaningful experience to help create a space that celebrated talent in animation, and to recognize the work of the animators, writers, and directors who shared their films with us. Congratulations again to all of the selections for their incredible work! 🎥

Between fellowshipping with fellow animation lovers, meeting legends in the industry, and celebrating emerging talent, one thing is clear: the power of genuine community is what brings this space to life. The AfroAnimation Summit is a testament to the importance and expansiveness of animation, and I’m especially grateful to have been part of a space that uplifts Black voices and stories that deserve to be heard. Let’s run it back next year! 🫶🏽

#afroanimation #womeninanimation #blackanimation

If you know me, you know I love animation. I grew up consuming almost exclusively animated film and TV, and so much of my style and journey as a creative has been shaped by the medium. Needless to say, joining the @afroanimationsummit team in February was a dream! ✨

As a Marketing Intern, I was able to generate up to 5,600+ views on original reels. I also managed AfroAnimation’s Instagram Stories throughout the event, contributing to 6,500+ audience interactions and supporting content that reached 40,000+ accounts across the Summit. 📱📶

I also had the opportunity to manage this year’s Independent Short Film Awards! From coordinating communication between judges and nominees, supporting the organization of the judging process, and MCing at the awards ceremony, it was such a meaningful experience to help create a space that celebrated talent in animation, and to recognize the work of the animators, writers, and directors who shared their films with us. Congratulations again to all of the selections for their incredible work! 🎥

Between fellowshipping with fellow animation lovers, meeting legends in the industry, and celebrating emerging talent, one thing is clear: the power of genuine community is what brings this space to life. The AfroAnimation Summit is a testament to the importance and expansiveness of animation, and I’m especially grateful to have been part of a space that uplifts Black voices and stories that deserve to be heard. Let’s run it back next year! 🫶🏽

#afroanimation #womeninanimation #blackanimation

If you know me, you know I love animation. I grew up consuming almost exclusively animated film and TV, and so much of my style and journey as a creative has been shaped by the medium. Needless to say, joining the @afroanimationsummit team in February was a dream! ✨

As a Marketing Intern, I was able to generate up to 5,600+ views on original reels. I also managed AfroAnimation’s Instagram Stories throughout the event, contributing to 6,500+ audience interactions and supporting content that reached 40,000+ accounts across the Summit. 📱📶

I also had the opportunity to manage this year’s Independent Short Film Awards! From coordinating communication between judges and nominees, supporting the organization of the judging process, and MCing at the awards ceremony, it was such a meaningful experience to help create a space that celebrated talent in animation, and to recognize the work of the animators, writers, and directors who shared their films with us. Congratulations again to all of the selections for their incredible work! 🎥

Between fellowshipping with fellow animation lovers, meeting legends in the industry, and celebrating emerging talent, one thing is clear: the power of genuine community is what brings this space to life. The AfroAnimation Summit is a testament to the importance and expansiveness of animation, and I’m especially grateful to have been part of a space that uplifts Black voices and stories that deserve to be heard. Let’s run it back next year! 🫶🏽

#afroanimation #womeninanimation #blackanimation

If you know me, you know I love animation. I grew up consuming almost exclusively animated film and TV, and so much of my style and journey as a creative has been shaped by the medium. Needless to say, joining the @afroanimationsummit team in February was a dream! ✨

As a Marketing Intern, I was able to generate up to 5,600+ views on original reels. I also managed AfroAnimation’s Instagram Stories throughout the event, contributing to 6,500+ audience interactions and supporting content that reached 40,000+ accounts across the Summit. 📱📶

I also had the opportunity to manage this year’s Independent Short Film Awards! From coordinating communication between judges and nominees, supporting the organization of the judging process, and MCing at the awards ceremony, it was such a meaningful experience to help create a space that celebrated talent in animation, and to recognize the work of the animators, writers, and directors who shared their films with us. Congratulations again to all of the selections for their incredible work! 🎥

Between fellowshipping with fellow animation lovers, meeting legends in the industry, and celebrating emerging talent, one thing is clear: the power of genuine community is what brings this space to life. The AfroAnimation Summit is a testament to the importance and expansiveness of animation, and I’m especially grateful to have been part of a space that uplifts Black voices and stories that deserve to be heard. Let’s run it back next year! 🫶🏽

#afroanimation #womeninanimation #blackanimation

If you know me, you know I love animation. I grew up consuming almost exclusively animated film and TV, and so much of my style and journey as a creative has been shaped by the medium. Needless to say, joining the @afroanimationsummit team in February was a dream! ✨

As a Marketing Intern, I was able to generate up to 5,600+ views on original reels. I also managed AfroAnimation’s Instagram Stories throughout the event, contributing to 6,500+ audience interactions and supporting content that reached 40,000+ accounts across the Summit. 📱📶

I also had the opportunity to manage this year’s Independent Short Film Awards! From coordinating communication between judges and nominees, supporting the organization of the judging process, and MCing at the awards ceremony, it was such a meaningful experience to help create a space that celebrated talent in animation, and to recognize the work of the animators, writers, and directors who shared their films with us. Congratulations again to all of the selections for their incredible work! 🎥

Between fellowshipping with fellow animation lovers, meeting legends in the industry, and celebrating emerging talent, one thing is clear: the power of genuine community is what brings this space to life. The AfroAnimation Summit is a testament to the importance and expansiveness of animation, and I’m especially grateful to have been part of a space that uplifts Black voices and stories that deserve to be heard. Let’s run it back next year! 🫶🏽

#afroanimation #womeninanimation #blackanimation

What an amazing team at AfroAnimation 2026. From Rio, Rubaab, Russell, Alex, Peyton, Zara, Fiori, Ivy, Sherya, Brianna, Tracey, Ridwan, Senjobi, Errol, T, Shiraz, Tahira, Zion, Tenolia and the wonderful volunteers. I say thank you for your incredible contributions to making AfroAnimation 2026 a huge success across 4-days.

Not all team members could join us in-person, but your impact was felt.

Keith W.