COMMITTEE
VISION
A CONNECTED WORLD THROUGH ANIMATION
ASIFA-South is the Southeastern US Chapter of ASIFA International, the international animation network - headquartered in Atlanta, GA. The goal of ASIFA-South is to foster and unite the animation community locally and globally to promote artists and the art of animation. We aim to better the industry through communication and collaboration.
MISSION
ARTIST VISIBILITY & GLOBAL COMMUNITY
At the heart of ASIFA-South, we care about making the world a better place through animation and being a professionally recognized organization for creatives in the animation field. We are focused especially on being a driving force in the development of a sustainable creative industry in the Southeastern United States.
SUPPORT OF STEAM EDUCATION
We support the next generation of artists and interest in animation through the promotion of STEAM education with year-round free and low-cost workshops for schools, libraries, and more. We also showcase and partner with relevant organizations to promote affordable animation alternatives and open-source programs to increase accessibility at all levels.
CELEBRATING THE VOICES OF COMMUNITY
We believe that empathy makes us better animators. We focus on fostering a supportive open-minded community based on inclusion where diverse voices can be respected to encourage the growth of well-rounded caring professionals that are forward-thinking.
INDUSTRY ADVOCACY
ASIFA-South actively collaborates and partners with organizations locally and globally to advocate for sustainable practices. We serve as the animation voice to represent the entertainment industry in conversations that affect us.
HISTORY
LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ASIFA-SOUTH LEGACY (The shoulders on which we stood)
Linda Simensky | Stephen Mank | Noeve Warren | Madeline Fan | Sarah Fay Krom | Lou Hertz | Joe Peery | Brett W. Thompson
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
CONTACT US
General Contact/ Inquiries
info@asifa-south.com
Media Inquiry
marketingteam@asifa-south.com
Business
business@asifa-south.com
Programming/ Education
programming@asifa-south.com
