The Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival (ANIAFF) announced collaborations with two renowned international organizations: ASIFA-Hollywood
ASIFA-Hollywood, the largest chapter of the Association Internationale du Film d’Animation (ASIFA) and presenter of the Annie Awards, will participate through the appointment of its Executive Director, Aubry Mintz, to the ANIAFF Feature Film Competition Jury.
Mintz said:
“ANIAFF’s mission to advance both the culture and industry of animation worldwide strongly aligns with ASIFA-Hollywood’s. I look forward to seeing this international relationship grow and flourish.”
Also joining the jury are Pénélope Bagieu, the acclaimed bande dessinée author and illustrator known for works such as Brazen, and Shuzo John Shiota, President and CEO of Polygon Pictures, who has received Annie Awards for his work on Tron: Uprising and “Jibaro” from Lov
Women in Animation (WIA), the leading non-profit organization promoting gender equity in animation, VFX, and gaming, will collaborate with ANIAFF on a special program titled “Women in Animation in Japan.” The session will highlight the contributions of women in animation both in Japan and internationally, and encourage dialogue on inclusion and representation in the industry.
For more information, visit: https://aniaff.com/en/.
