ASIFA-Hollywood will launch a new awards season event this fall, bringing together many of the animation industry’s top studios and platforms for two days of screenings, panels, presentations and other programming.
The inaugural ASIFA-Showcase will take place November 14-15 at the Audrey Irmas Pavilion in Los Angeles as part of the Infinity Festival Hollywood, which will take place November 12-15. ASIFA-Hollywood is positioning the event as its For Your Consideration showcase and a preview of the 2026 awards season.
The first edition already has a long list of participating companies, including Apple TV, Crunchyroll, Disney/Pixar, Disney Television, IFC, Laika, Marvel Animation, Netflix Animation, Paramount+, Sony Pictures Animation, Tierney Corp, Universal Pictures/DreamWorks Animation and Warner Bros. Animation. Wacom is sponsoring the exhibition, and additional programming and participants are yet to be announced.
“We wanted to create an event that belongs to the animation community and gives the incredible work produced in our industry a place to be seen, discussed and celebrated as awards season begins,” said ASIFA-Hollywood CEO Aubry Mintz. “The Showcase has attracted extraordinary programming in its first year and we are excited to bring together so many parts of our animation community in one place.”
Programming will span animated films and television, and filmmakers and creative teams will appear to discuss their work. ASIFA-Hollywood says the event will include both major studio productions and independent animation.
The exhibit will also serve to raise funds for ASIFA-Hollywood’s plans to establish a second Annie Awards ceremony, an initiative aimed at creating additional nominations and recognition opportunities for animation artists.
ASIFA-Hollywood members will receive free access to all four days of the Infinity Festival, while professional members and sponsors can RSVP to the showcase in advance.