August 2025
Latest past events
How Indie Animation Challenges the Industry Panel at San Diego Comic Con
Join us at the How Indie Animation Challenges the Industry Panel, Saturday July 26, 2025 from 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT, Room 9 at San Diego Comic Con!!! The MechWest Show creator David Gallagher (AnimSchool Studios), Noah Gallagher (story, MechWest), Brooke Keesling (head of animation talent development at Bento Box Entertainment & Vice President of ASIFA-Hollywood), and Lord Spew (Sean Glaze) take an unfiltered peek behind the animation curtain. They’ll discuss how independent creators are disrupting the traditional pipeline, building global audiences, and shifting how the animation industry defines success. Moderated by Katcy Stephan (Variety). Graphic by Lord Spew (Sean Glaze) To learn more, https://www.comic-con.org/cc/things-to-do/programming-schedule/saturday/
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Beyond Solo: The New Digital Era of Creator Collaboration Panel at San Diego Comic Con
Join us for the Beyond Solo: The New Digital Era of Creator Collaboration Panel on Saturday, 7/26/25, 3:00PM - 4:00PM, Room: 25ABC at San Diego Comic Con! Step inside the evolving world of digital storytelling with “Beyond Solo,” a powerhouse panel exploring how today’s creators are teaming up across platforms to shape the future of animation, voice acting, and entertainment IP. Whether you’re an artist, writer, gamer, or fan, this conversation will unlock real insights into how creative teams bring original content to life in today’s hyper-connected, cross-platform world. Moderator Hunter Peterson (Honkai: Star Rail, SCP: Explained on YouTube) will lead the discussion with producer and actor Christopher Sean (Ultraman: Rising, Star Wars: Visions), creative director Nicholas Cabana (Claynosaurz), lead animator Kevin Temmer (Glitch Productions, The Amazing Digital Circus), producer and voice actor Dina Sherman (Bleach, Genshin Impact) and YouTube creator Victoria Vincent (VEWN). To learn more, visit https://www.comic-con.org/cc/things-to-do/programming-schedule/
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Villains We Love: Why We’re Drawn to the Dark Side Panel at San Diego Comic Con
Join us at the Villains We Love: Why We’re Drawn to the Dark Side Panel, THIS FRIDAY, 7/25/25, 4:30PM - 5:30PM, Room: 24ABC at San Diego Comic Con! Why do villains captivate us just as much, if not more, than heroes? ASIFA-Hollywood will explore why we root for the bad guys, how villains drive unforgettable storytelling, and why the best ones stay with us long after the final scene fades. Bring your favorite villain in mind—we’re ready to unpack what makes them irresistible. Moderator John Omohundro (Bravest Warrior, Tokyo Revengers) will lead the discussion alongside an exciting lineup of panelists: Charlotte Fullerton (Ben 10, My Little Pony), Jim Krieg (Watchmen, Justice League), Craig Miller (Godzilla: The Series, Curious George), and John Semper Jr. (Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Green Lantern: Beware My Power). There will also be a surprise guest! To learn more, visit https://www.comic-con.org/cc/things-to-do/programming-schedule/
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Worst Cartoons Ever! Panel at San Diego Comic Con
Join us at the Worst Cartoons Ever Panel on Thursday July 24, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT, Room 5AB at San Diego Comic Con!!! Esteemed animation historian Jerry Beck(CartoonResearch.com) and ASIFA-Hollywood will once again foist a selection of the most terribly written, ugliest drawn, and unintentionally funniest animated films ever made. Cartoons include Con favorites Mighty Mr. Titan (the physical fitness superhero in his form-fitting costume a little too tight for comfort) and Johnny Cypher in Dimension Zero (worst. anime. ever.). Don’t say we didn’t warn you! To learn more, visit: https://www.comic-con.org/cc/things-to-do/programming-schedule/
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ASIFA-Hollywood at San Diego Comic Con 2025!
Find us at Booth #1532 at San Diego Comic Con, where you can learn more about ASIFA-Hollywood, the Annie Awards, and more!