ANIMATION, Gaming, 
Immersive AND
TEch Summit

BURBANK, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 3-5, 2025

AfroAnimation Summit

The Global Summit for Diverse Creators
Connecting With Inclusive Studios & Tech Companies.

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What To Expect

AfroAnimation Summit

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$145

General Pass
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$265

General Pass
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$370

General Pass
(3-Day)

$115

Student Pass
(3-Day)

$495

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Introducing the Creative
Job Fair 2025 Burbank, CA

Looking to kickstart your career, explore internship opportunities, or land your dream job in 2025? The inaugural Creative Job Fair in Burbank, CA, on Saturday, April 5th, is the place to be!

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Get to know our Accomplishments

Creators

7000+

Global Community of Creators

Partners

32+

Movie TV &
Streamers

Growth

5th

Anniversary

AfroAnimation Summit 2025

AMC Burbank 16 & Cambria Hotel

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premier partners

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Awards & Competitions

Call for Submissions | Burbank, CA | April 3-5, 2025

AfroAnimation Indie Short FIM Awards 2025

Next Top Illustrator Competition 2025

Opening soon

AfroAnimation Gaming Awards 2025

Visit Burbank:

A Better Way to See Los Angeles

As the “Media Capital of the World,” Burbank is a must-visit destination next to Los Angeles, situated right next to Hollywood. Explore iconic attractions like the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, and enjoy proximity to Universal Studios Hollywood, Disney Headquarters, Netflix Animation, Nickelodeon and more.

The Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport will serve as the official headquarters for AfroAnimation Summit 2025, conveniently located just three minutes from the Burbank Airport. Additional partner hotels include the Hilton Garden Inn Burbank and Hotel Burbank in downtown.

Take advantage of exclusive and discounted hotel rates for AfroAnimation Summit and Jobs Fair in April 2025. Booking opens Tuesday, November 12, 2024!

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