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Complete List of Visual Effects and Animation Organizations In World
Here is the list of the Visual Effects and Animation Organizations around the world.
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars) (AMPAS)
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world’s preeminent movie related organization, comprised of 8,000+ accomplished men and women working in cinema.
Location: Beverly Hills, California, United States
We are a cross-company initiative to promote diversity and inclusion in the VFX industry. Many VFX companies, educational establishments and industry organisations have come together to create initiatives & events to help raise awareness and champion the important issue, helping to bring about change.
Location: London
African Animation Network (AAN)
The African Animation Network is a pro-profit, talent-driven social enterprise and open network that endeavors to build a sustainable African animation industry.
Location: Africa
(AICGAA)
All India Computer Graphic Artist and Co-Wormen’s Association is a registered All India Trade Union in Computer Graphic sector. The union provides legal support to all the members against wage cut or Layoff’.
Location: Mumbai, India
Founded in 2013 by Lindsay Watson, AWUK exists to positively support, represent, celebrate and encourage women in the animation and VFX industries in the UK. We aim to change the gender landscape by building a vibrant network that facilitates mentoring, knowledge exchange and education resulting in women in fulfilling their potential.
Location: London
Animation Educators Forum (from ASIFA Hollywood) (AEF)
The people who teach animation can vary from an old studio veteran, to a young independent filmmaker, to a computer tech. All are united in their love of teaching and a desire to ensure the skills of the past are passed on to future generations. Despite the large number of people now teaching animation, there has been very little communication between these teachers outside of their respective institutions, other than casual social contact…until now.
Location: Burbank, California
Animation Ireland is the trade association for the leading Irish animation studios working together to promote Ireland’s world class sector internationally. With millions of children watching animated programmes produced here, Ireland is a recognised leader for TV, Film, Games and Visual Effects.
Location: Ireland
Subsidised Training for Animation, Games and VFX. Animation Skillnet provides subsidised training solutions to the animation, games and VFX sectors in Ireland. We run subsidised, high-end, bespoke training courses designed and delivered by industry specialists and we organise and support professional networking events and conferences for these sectors in Ireland and internationally.
Location: Dublin
Association for Chinese Animation Studies (ACAS)
Association for Chinese Animation Studies (ACAS), the leading scholarly and public organization dedicated to introducing and promoting Chinese animation to the English-speaking world.
Location: China
Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Computer GRAPHics and Interactive Techniques (ACM SIGGRAPH)
A special interest group of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the world’s first and largest computing society, ACM SIGGRAPH offers a diverse menu of programs and services for its members and the computer graphics community.
Association Of Animation Artistes Kenya (A3K)
The Association Of Animation Artistes Kenyais a registered Association in Kenya with the aim of promoting All type of animation art, digital art and other Creative disciplines associated with Animation in Kenya, East Africa and the Continent of Africa.
Founded in 1998, the Animation Guild (formerly the Animation Clinic) is a nationwide and the only professional organization for animators. There are currently 160 members.
The Creators Society is a group of passionate, like minded members of the animation community who work in the fields of film, TV, commercials, visual effects, VR/AR, and gaming. Our members include people from all areas who are connected to animation from development all the way through animation distribution. This includes writers, directors, artists, animators, voice actors, executives, students, and more. We welcome members to share their creativity, celebrate artistry, and help others become the talented individuals they want to be.
Burkinabe Association of Animation Cinema (Association Burkinabè du Cinéma d’Animation) (ABCA)
The Burkinabè Association of Animated Cinema (ABCA) is a non-profit organization created in 2009. Its mission is to promote animation and contribute to a real development of the cultural and creative sector.
Association of Bangalore Animation Industry (Animation, Visual Effects, Games and Comics) (ABAI)
ABAI is a non-profit organization committed to developing the Animation, VFX and Gaming industry in India. We are a connector of the ecosystem – industry, academia, government & the community – and a catalyst for development.
The Animation Council of the Philippines Inc. (ACPI)
The Animation Council of the Philippines is a non-stock and non-profit organization whose member companies specialize mainly traditional and digital 2D & 3D animation.
The Association of Japanese Animations (AJA)
The Association of Japanese Animations (AJA), mainly consisting of animation studios, was established in May, 2002 aiming to preserve and cultivate animation cultures Japan is proud of and promote the animation industry to the world. Working together with the member companies, AJA, the sole organization representing Japanese animation industry, is engaged in various activities for the purpose of development of animation in close coordination with other industrial organizations as well as governmental organizations, both central and local.
Association of Animation, VFX Comics Gaming Industry (AVCGI)
We are proud to be artists. Striving every moment of the artistic journey to reach one single goal with one single voice we are together to make the creative fraternity a desire to cherish. In spite of possessing able & young technical expertise, cost effective work hours and Numero Uno in producing films, we still haven’t covered 2% of the Global Media & Entertainment Industry.
The Association of Czech Animation Film (ASAF)
The Association of Czech Animation (ASAF) brings together Czech producers, independent filmmakers and animation studios who have decided to play an active role in the development of animation in the CR as a branch of industry and to present it abroad.
The International Animated Film Association (Association Internationale du Film d’Animation) (ASIFA)
ASIFA (Association Internationale du Film d’Animation) was founded in 1960 in Annecy, France as an association of individual animation artists. Today ASIFA can be described as an international network of numerous local ASIFA Chapters, which have developed their own local identities and special activities. These ‘local’ ASIFA Chapters send their representatives to the ASIFA Board. The key board positions, including President, Vice-Presidents, General Secretary, Treasurer and all additional functionaries are elected for three years by the ASIFA Board. All ASIFA Members can participate in the democratic decision processes through their chapter representatives and the ASIFA General Assembly.
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts – BAFTA – is a world-leading independent arts charity. In addition to its Awards ceremonies, BAFTA has a year-round, international programme of learning events and initiatives that offers unique access to some of the world’s most inspiring talent through workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes in the UK, USA and Asia.
Canadian Animation Directory (CAD)
The Canadian Animation Directory is an accurate and comprehensive guide to the Canadian animation industry. Researched and published by the Ottawa International Animation Festival team, the directory is an excellent resource for animation professionals, students, independent artists, organizations, and industry leaders. It covers a broad spectrum of existing and emerging production companies, funding agencies, schools, and post-production services. The online version is developed and maintained in co-operation with Canadian Animation Resources.
Computer Animation Studios of Ontario (CASO)
CASO is a non-partisan, not-for-profit industry association committed to the growth and international competitiveness of Ontario’s animation and visual effects industry, through advocacy, professional development, and marketing initiatives.
Cincinnati Animation Network (A program of the Cincinnati Film Society) (CAN)
The Cincinnati Animation Network is working hard to develop the animation community in Cincinnati. We meet regularly, keep in touch online, share work, discuss challenges of freelance and production work, practice and create together, and share information that is needed to be a successful animation artist.
Creative Skillset works with the UK’s screen-based creative industries to develop skills and talent, from classroom to boardroom. We are the UK-wide strategic skills body that works with employers, individuals, trade associations, unions, learning and training providers, Government and its public agencies and other key organisations to ensure that the UK’s Creative Industries have continued access now, and in the future, to the skills and talent they require.
Jamaica Animation Nation Network (JANN)
J.A.N.N. is the Jamaica Animation Nation Network and serves as the association representing all stakeholders of the animation industry in Jamaica. It is a membership based organization run by volunteer members. JANN’s goals are to promote our members talents locally and internationally to support studios demand for creatives, training institutions need for placement and improved education as well as the advancement of local Government’s policy development.
(GAN)
Guyana Animation Network (GAN) was created to actively support Guyanese and other Caribbean men, women and youth with career pursuits in the Animation, ICTs, New Media and Creative Industries. GAN intends to provide such support through networking, training, capacity building, advocacy, business and other opportunities locally, regionally and internationally.
The Interactive & Digital Media Industry Association of British Columbia (DigiBC)
DigiBC – The Interactive & Digital Media Industry Association of British Columbia – is a member-supported, non-profit organization, based in Vancouver, BC Canada. We were incorporated in 2010 and have previous history under the two banners of the Wireless Information Network (WIN) and New Media BC. We represent the creative tech sector which is made up of the video games and interactive, visual effects, animation, and digital creative and marketing industries.
Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS)
TAIS is an artist run production centre where independent artists come to create, explore, research and develop skills in traditional and experimental animation techniques.
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
Established in 1927, FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India. Its history is closely interwoven with India’s struggle for independence, its industrialization, and its emergence as one of the most rapidly growing global economies.
Japanese Animation Creators Association (JAniCA)
The Japanese Animation Creators Association (JAniCA) is a labor union representing workers in the Japanese animation industry. The group was formed back in June 2007 as a non-profit organization dedicated to raising the living standards of workers in the anime industry including livable wages.
Latvian Animation Association (LAA)
Latvian Animation Association represents animation studios, producers, artists and critics from Latvia.
Media & Entertainment Association of India (MEAI)
MEAI was formed with the objective of promotion of business of the media and entertainment industry of India. MEAI comprises of media houses, animation and vfx companies, apps and gaming companies, journos, education institutes – amongst the gamut of organizations it represents.
The Open Effects Association (OFX)
The Open Effects Association (OFX), a non-profit organization, develops and promotes open standards across the visual effects community. The founding members come from Assimilate, Autodesk, Digieffects, FilmLight, The Foundry, Genarts and RE:Vision FX. These are companies which have helped artists create ground-breaking VFX shots on nearly every blockbuster movie.
(QAN)
Welcome to one of Quebec’s best networking hubs for artists in the television, film and gaming industry. Located in Montreal, we’re open to professionals, students, hobbyists and everyone from animators, compositors, storyboard artists, riggers, modellers all the way through to production!
The Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC)
The Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to contribute to the development of Quebec’s competitiveness as a world-class film and television production centre.
The Society for Animation Studies (SAS)
The Society for Animation Studies (SAS) is an international organization dedicated to the study of animation history, theory and practice. It was founded by Dr. Harvey Deneroff in 1987. Each year, the SAS holds an annual conference at locations throughout the world, where members present their recent research.
Society of AVGC Institutions in Kerala (SAIK)
SAIK (Society of AVGC Instituitions in Kerala) is a Not-for-Profit Organization with the objective of creating a business collective of small, medium and big sized studios engaged in the AVGC, across Kerala. The overall objective of the Society is to be a one-stop-shop for all information and needs related to AVGC sector of Kerala State, to make Kerala as a powerhouse of AVGC sector and to build Kerala AVGC an important HUB – DESTINATION on the global map.
Indian Society of Art and Animation is India’s most vibrant place to meet creative Artist of Graphics Design, Animation and VFX. We conduct various events focusing to Fine Arts, Graphics Designing, Web Designing , Editing , 3D Animation, Acting for Animators and Clay Animation. Animation Industry is a developing and one of the fastest growing Industry in India and there is a huge demand for creative professionals.
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)
SMPTE’s global membership today includes more than 7,000 members: motion-imaging executives, creatives, technologists, researchers, and students who volunteer their time and expertise to the Society’s standards development and educational initiatives. A partnership with the Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) connects SMPTE and its membership with the businesses and individuals who support the creation and finishing of media content.
Thailand Animation & Computer Graphics Association (TACGA)
Founded in 2006 by the merger of five animation and computer graphics companies in five countries, the TV series. VFX Animation (Advertising), Drama and Connectivity, and Education. There are about 100 members, about 50 corporate entities, 20 public and private organizations, and about 30 institutes.
The Animation Guild (TAG)
The Animation Guild is Local 839 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). We are a labor organization that represents animation and visual effects artists. We do for our members what every labor organization does: negotiate wage minimums and working conditions, provide pension and health benefits (specifically through the Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plan) and act as an advocate for our members over disputes between employees and employers. Our goal is to provide a seamless cloak of benefits and the strength of a collective voice to our members across the animation industry. Our offices are located at 1105 N. Hollywood Way in Burbank, California.
The Animation Network (TAN)
The goal of The Animation Network is to excite and inspire people interested in animation, answer burning questions specifically about TV animation, and share a colorful spectrum of experiences that lead industry pros to where they are today!
The Animation Society of India (TASI)
The Animation Society of India (TASI) has been formed with a view to increase awareness of the medium of animation in India. It aims to educate the emerging generation and the public at large and at the same time provide a platform for exchange of creative and technical information within the existing art and animation fraternity in India.
Telangana VFX, Animaton & Gaming Association (TVAGA)
TVAGA(Telangana VFX, Animation and Gaming Association) is an exclusive non-profit association of Media & Entertainment industry in Telangana. TVAGA has been working in collaboration with Government of Telangana, with the noble objective of promoting & supporting Animation, Gaming & visual effects industry.
Trinidad and Tobago Animation Network (TTAN)
TTAN is a group of industry participants, just like you – animators, illustrators, writers, photographers, producers, filmmakers, advertising agencies, corporate businesses, education institutions – all of us are TTAN. We want the opportunity to represent as an official body, create standards and best practices for the industry, network with artists and take on many more initiatives.
The Rookies – sponsored by Autodesk – is an annual awards and mentor platform open to young creatives in film, animation, games, VR, motion graphics and architecture visualisation.
Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC)
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) works to position Vancouver as a globally recognised city for innovative, creative and sustainable business. We do this by strengthening our Tech, Digital Entertainment and Green Economy sectors through strategic programmes and initiatives that address each stage of the business growth continuum.
Vancouver Animation Network (VAN)
The Vancouver Animation Network is a hub for all things animation, VFX and gaming in Vancouver, Canada. It represents a community of industry professionals from all disciplines ranging from animation and layout, to rending and FX. We provide a platform for special events, speakers and social gatherings here in the city.
Visual Effects Society (VES)
The Visual Effects Society (VES) is a global professional honorary society and the entertainment industry’s only organization representing the full breadth of visual effects practitioners including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio executives, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists and producers. VES’ over 3,700 members in more than 35 countries worldwide contribute to all areas of entertainment – film, television, commercials, animation, special venue, games and new media. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the VES has member Sections in Australia, Bay Area (CA), France, Germany, India, London, Los Angeles, Montreal, New York, New Zealand, Toronto, Vancouver and Washington state.
VFX Association Ireland (VFXAI)
VFXAI promotes Ireland nationally and internationally as a VFX centre of excellence and a destination with talent and scale. VFXAI represents Irish based companies who are primarily in the business of producing digital visual effects, on a commercial basis, for Irish and International markets.
VFX Forum
We’re VFX workers, just like you! We campaign on behalf of VFX workers everywhere, on industry-wide issues like crew credits, workplace sexism, Brexit, and unpaid overtime. We have hundreds of members across Soho across all major VFX houses. We hope that you’ll join us, and help us change our industry for the better.
VFX IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees)
The IATSE is the largest behind-the-scenes union in the entertainment industry. We represent motion picture and television production technicians, broadcast technicians, scenic artists, designers, animators, editors, wardrobe attendants, makeup artists, hair stylists, stage hands, and a host of others. These workers are organized into local unions by craft and geography. There are over 380 local unions in the United States and Canada. The members of the local unions of the IATSE govern their individual organizations. They elect their leaders, determine their internal rules, and establish their local dues structure. The IATSE provides support to the local unions in all these areas.
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Animation and Visual Effects Union (AVU)
We are a branch of BECTU, a Union who represents over 40,000 staff, contract and freelance workers in the media and entertainment industries. The branch is run by a democratically elected committee of VFX and Animation workers who volunteer their time to make our industry a better place to work.
Women In Animation (WIA)
Founded in 1995, WIA is the only organization dedicated to advancing women in the field of animation. We envision a world where women share equally in the creation, production and rewards of animation, and we provide resources and connections to make it happen.
Women In Animation Uganda, is a growing network of women whose goal is helping other women achieve success at every stage of the animation and creative industry. We work with all women from all backgrounds of the creative industry and at every stage in their career to fulfill their potential and realise their dreams in animation.
MAXON hosted “Women in Motion Graphics”, a panel session designed to shed light on the challenges female motion designers face every day and what changes could be adopted in the industry to close the gender gap.
Women in Visual Effects is a portrait and video series aimed to highlight and advocate the talented women within the visual effects field of film and television. This series intends to celebrate the many women currently working in the industry. Through their stories and experience, we hope to shatter the normal expectations of women and reach out to inspire future generations of women.
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