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ASIFA-Hollywood, a prominent professional organization dedicated to advancing the art of animation, has unveiled a new 16-member advisory board, comprising some of the animation industry’s most respected figures and innovators. This new board has been carefully selected by ASIFA-Hollywood’s board of directors and is scheduled to convene biannually to share insights, evaluate progress, and contribute to the organization’s strategic planning.

“We are particularly enthused to discuss forthcoming initiatives with our advisory board, which include enhancements to the Annie Awards, new outreach efforts, and expanded educational programming aimed at supporting our animation community,” stated Aubry Mintz, the executive director of ASIFA-Hollywood. “The experience and perspective of these esteemed members will significantly inform our initiatives and guide ASIFA-Hollywood toward impactful growth.”

The newly appointed members include Brenda Chapman, an Academy Award-winning director known for her previous work on Brave and The Prince of Egypt. Other notable members are Margie Cohn, president of DreamWorks Animation, and Pete Docter, chief creative officer at Pixar Animation Studios, who has won Oscars for his work on Inside Out, Up, and Soul. Additionally, Dave Filoni, executive creative director at Lucasfilm, makes the board with his experience as co-creator of Star Wars: The Clone Wars and major contributions to The Mandalorian.

Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons and Futurama, along with Jorge R. Gutierrez, Emmy-winning director of The Book of Life and creator of Netflix’s Maya and the Three, also join the advisory board. Further notable members include Phil Lord and Chris Miller, known for their work on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and The LEGO Movie, as well as legendary Disney animator John Musker, who directed classics such as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Moana.

Other appointees include Tomm Moore, co-founder of Cartoon Saloon, and Ramsey Naito, president of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation. The board further comprises Peter Ramsey, also an Academy Award-winning co-director of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and Sandy Rabins, a veteran producer with extensive experience across major animation studios.

Moreover, animation industry stalwarts like Chris Prynoski, founder and president of Titmouse, Inc., and Linda Simensky, a key figure in children’s programming development at PBS, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon, as well as Tom Sito, an animation historian and professor, round out this prestigious advisory board.

ASIFA-Hollywood is celebrated for producing the Annie Awards, widely recognized as the highest honor in animation within the United States. Since its inception in 1972 by pioneering voice actress June Foray, the awards have expanded in both scope and prestige over nearly five decades.

Persons: Aubry Mintz, Brenda Chapman, Margie Cohn, Pete Docter, Dave Filoni, Matt Groening, Jorge R. Gutierrez, Phil Lord, Chris Miller, John Musker, Tomm Moore, Ramsey Naito, Peter Ramsey, Sandy Rabins, Chris Prynoski, Linda Simensky, Tom Sito
Company Names: ASIFA-Hollywood, DreamWorks Animation, Pixar Animation Studios, Lucasfilm, Cartoon Saloon
Titles: Brave, The Prince of Egypt, Inside Out, Up, Soul, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The Mandalorian, The Simpsons, Futurama, The Book of Life, Maya and the Three, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The LEGO Movie, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Moana

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