Join and hear from Community partners representing TAG, BRIC, CCA, ASIFA-Hollywood alongside Wacom to discuss the importance of finding, fostering, and leaning into the creative community.
What does it take to create award-winning animation—and where can that career lead?
This panel features past Annie Award winners in craft categories such as character animation and storyboarding, exploring the work that earned them recognition and the career paths they’ve taken since. From breakthrough moments to industry shifts, you’ll gain insight into how top artists continue to grow and adapt.
Designed for LightBox Expo artists and aspiring professionals, this session highlights the creative decisions, storytelling skills, and dedication behind award-winning work, while offering practical advice you can apply to your own creative journey.
Screening of the 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students—a global challenge where teams create a 30-second animated film in just 24 hours! Entries are judged by top industry pros, with prizes from sponsors like Toon Boom, Disney, Pixar, Netflix, Sony, DreamWorks, and more. Over 15,000 students from 240 schools in 35+ countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, India, Israel, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Spain, the UK, the USA, and more have competed simultaneously worldwide. The screening includes a Q&A with select filmmakers, , moderated by Nathan Brown from Wacom. Sponsored by Legends Animated, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting impactful, independent animation.
