The Annie Awards organizers have locked in their next major gathering. ASIFA-Hollywood has announced ASIFA-Showcase, a two-day exhibition of screenings, panels and presentations scheduled for November 14-15 in Los Angeles. It takes place at the Audrey Irmas Pavilion as part of the four-day Infinity Festival Hollywood.
The gathering brings together some of the most celebrated names in animation. Its purpose is straightforward: it offers ASIFA-Hollywood members an inside look at the films, TV shows and creative talent that have shaped the year in animation.
The Studios Behind The Showcase
Studios in the mix include:
- Apple TV
- Crunchyroll
- Disney/Pixar
- Disney Television
- IFC
- LAIKA
- Marvel Animation
- Netflix Animation
- Paramount+
- Sony Pictures Animation
- Tierney Corp
- Universal Pictures/DreamWorks Animation
- Warner Bros. Animation
This gathering brings together major studio productions and independent animation, and it exists to give the animation community a shared space for finding new work, sharing ideas and honoring the artists behind these stories.
What Attendees Get
Those attending ASIFA-Showcase get a look at the newest toon features and TV shows. They listen as the filmmakers and creative teams behind these productions explain their artistry, storytelling and the work that went into shaping animation this awards season.
The event raises money for charity too. The wider Infinity Festival Hollywood spans November 12-15, with programming spread across entertainment, animation, gaming, sports and emerging media.
The Organisers Speak
“We wanted to create an event that belongs to the animation community and gives the incredible work being produced across our industry a place to be seen, discussed and celebrated as awards season begins,” said Aubry Mintz, Executive Director of ASIFA-Hollywood. “The Showcase has drawn an extraordinary lineup in its very first year, and we’re excited to bring so many parts of our animation community together in one place.”
A Long Season Ahead
The Annie Awards are an annual animation celebration produced by ASIFA-Hollywood, and at their 2026 ceremony, eventual Best Animated Feature Oscar winner Kpop Demon Hunters swept all 10 of the categories for which it was nominated.
The Dates To Remember
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 12-15 | Infinity Festival Hollywood |
| November 14-15 | ASIFA-Showcase |
A Community Built Around Screens
Screenings, panels and presentations make up the event, giving guests a way to view the work and listen to those who made it.
This selection presents itself as a snapshot of where animation stands right now, drawing together studios from Apple TV to Warner Bros. Animation across feature films, television series and independent projects alike.
Why This Matters Now
ASIFA-Showcase takes place in November, and the scheduling is on purpose because that places it at the beginning of the awards season.
The occasion brings together a great number of people who make animated images, giving them a singular opportunity to come together in one location and take in the breadth of what is currently being made.
The Fundraising Angle
The event operates on two levels at once: it functions as a showcase while raising funds for its cause. This dual nature is something to keep in mind when considering what ASIFA-Showcase sets out to accomplish.
Hollywood’s Infinity Festival spans November 12-15 and offers programming covering entertainment, animation, gaming, sports and emerging media.
A First-Year Lineup
That the Showcase drew an extraordinary lineup in its very first year points to the organizers’ confidence in both the format and the audience’s appetite for it.
A wide group of studios has gathered for this occasion, from Apple TV to Warner Bros. Animation, and the variety of those involved stands out, particularly for an event in its very first year.
Our Take On The Event
A shared exhibition for animation creators, such as ASIFA-Showcase, serves the field well by giving its members a place to view and honor one another’s output.
This gathering aims to provide a setting where members of the animation field can find new pieces, share thoughts and honor the creators behind the stories they produce.
A solid slate of talent, a carefully chosen moment for release and a schedule built with room for panels, presentations and screenings all point toward a promising event.
The organisers are running a fundraiser, which is a practical arrangement for them, though it does nothing to reduce the worth of the content on offer.
A worthwhile stop on the animation calendar is ASIFA-Showcase. Studios and creatives come together at the event, giving attendees the chance to see the work and hear from the people behind it.
The event is a step forward for ASIFA-Hollywood.
Source material: “ASIFA-Showcase Set For November, New FYC Event From Annie Awards Group,” Deadline.
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