Mickey Mouse is an cartoon character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks.
Spider-Ham (Peter Porker) is a superhero appearing in Marvel Comics. The character is an anthropomorphic pig and is a parody version of Spider-Man. He was created by Larry Hama, Tom DeFalco, and Mark Armstrong.
Kaneda, the leader of a motorcycle gang in Katsuhiro Otomo’s classic anime feature AKIRA (1988).
Daffy Duck was created by Tex Avery for Leon Schlesinger Productions. He has appeared in cartoon series such as Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, in which he is usually depicted as a foil for either Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, or Speedy Gonzales.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum (AEF) announces the 2025 Top 5 Student Animation Showcase Films.
