This Week at ASIFA . . .
SDCC 2025 / AEF STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP 2025 / AMPLIFYING VOICES: WEI-LUN TING / UPCOMING EVENTS |
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ASIFA-HOLLYWOOD AT SDCC 2025 |
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ASIFA-HOLLYWOOD returns to San Diego Comic Con from July 24th-27th, 2025! You can find us at Booth #1532, where you can learn more about ASIFA-Hollywood, the Annie Awards, and more. We will also have a great lineup of panels that we highly recommend you all check out!
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Worst Cartoons Ever! Panel |
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Thursday, 7/24/25, 7:00PM - 8:00PM, Room: 5AB
Making its 19th appearance 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! |
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Villains We Love:
Why We’re Drawn to the Dark Side Panel |
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Friday, 7/25/25, 4:30PM - 5:30PM, Room: 24ABC
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! |
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Beyond Solo: The New Digital Era of Creator Collaboration Panel |
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Saturday, 7/26/25, 3:00PM - 4:00PM, Room: 25ABC
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) |
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Animation Educators Forum 2025 Student Scholarship |
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AMPLIFYING VOICES INTRODUCES
WEI-LUN TING |
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Wei-Lun Ting is a Taiwanese animation director and multidisciplinary artist based in New York. He served as Lead Concept Artist for Aliisha, featured by Nintendo and praised by IGN and Famitsu. His independent short The Night Market Fantasy blends folklore with musical storytelling and has screened at international festivals. A member of ASIFA-Hollywood and ACM SIGGRAPH, and a frequent speaker at events such as the Asia Pacific Game Summit (APGS) and the Taipei Game Developers Forum (TGDF), Wei-Lun is passionate about cross-cultural worldbuilding and narrative design.
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COMING SOON
THE BAD GUYS 2
ZOOTOPIA 2
BIG MOUTH: SEASON 8
SNEAKS
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SHORT FILM OF THE MONTH PROGRAM! |
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 | Please click the button below to submit your short or student film. If your film is selected, you will receive a one-year complimentary membership.
Your film will also be featured on ASIFA-Hollywood's e-newsletter! |
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AMPLIFYING VOICES INITIATIVE |
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Interested in being featured on an ASIFA-Hollywood's eblast and social media via the Amplifying Voices Initiative?
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