Animation Educators Forum

2026 AEF Scholarship Recipients Announced

September 17th, 2026

ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum (AEF) is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for academic year 2026. Twelve students were selected out of a pool of 113 applicants. Here's the list.

2026 Student Animation Showcase “Call For Submissions” Now Live Through June 16th

Jerry Beck|

April 30th, 2026

“We are seeking the best final student short films of the year—projects that demonstrate creativity, originality, and a bold vision for the future of animation.,” says Michael Bonitatis, chair, AEF Student Animation Showcase.

Animation Educators Forum Now Accepting Applications for Annual Faculty Grants

Jerry Beck|

April 13th, 2026

The application deadline is Friday, May 22, 2026, and recipients will be announced in mid-June. Awards will range from US $1,000 to a maximum of US $5,000 per applicant.

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2026 Animation Educators Forum “Hall Of Fame” Selected

Each January the Forum announces a new group of names added to their Hall of Fame. Animators Nancy Beiman, Doug Crane, Harry Love, Elmer Plummer and Harold Whitaker are this year's honorees.

Jerry Beck|February 2, 2026

Mickey Mouse

Spider-Ham

KENEDA

Daffy Duck

Animation Educators Forum

2026 AEF Scholarship Recipients Announced

2026 Student Animation Showcase “Call For Submissions” Now Live Through June 16th

Animation Educators Forum Now Accepting Applications for Annual Faculty Grants

Latest in Category: Animation Educators Forum

2026 Animation Educators Forum “Hall Of Fame” Selected

2026 AEF Scholarship Recipients Announced