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For Industry Professionals

Talking to Our Members
We know you're busy - and we totally get it! We would love to have you join us for one hour (even 30 minutes!) to talk to our members about what you do in a casual, virtual setting.

While we do provide educational events for larger topics, we are MORE than happy to have you "visit" us during your lunch break or after work for a quick coffee chat with a small group to talk about your day-to-day and your animation story to help our members get closer to their next step.

We host office hours once a month (afternoon and evening on the second Thursday of each month) to talk about different disciplines and their applications. We also have an animation writer's group - and they'd love you to stop by!

Alternatively, you can join our Discord server to field industry questions and provide support as your schedule allows.

​Telling Us What You Do!
We have a lot of events, but if you prefer to write rather than talk, let's start a conversation on posting something on our blog or on social media! 

For example, we did a short 8-question Q&A with Sony Animation Production Designer Arthur Fong, who worked on community-favorite WISH DRAGON, and let us into his creative mind.

​Other examples include a mini studio tour at Skydance Animation or discussing tough topics in the Asian animation community with Pixar Visual Development Artist Sabine Belofsky.

​Hosting a Workshop or Class
We would love for an industry professional to give a class or series of classes on a topic that they're passionate about. Specialized talks, such as our SPICE UP YOUR PORTFOLIO...WITH STORY! event (click for an event recap), helps give our members tangible action items to further their careers. Plus, your passion inspires empowerment!

For Talent Acquisition Teams

Hiring Asian Talent
In our commitment to help more Asian storytellers be able to tell their own narratives, we would love your help to make sure that these opportunities are available to them. 

While we have a free-to-access directory where you can directly pull up talent lists of all disciplines (please contact us with your studio email for the password), you can always email us job postings or post them directly in our Discord server.

If you are sourcing for an Asian story, tag us in! We are always happy to put out a specific call for candidates or creating an Asians in Animation community-specific "first look" job posting to make sure these voices get their foot in the door. 

Meeting...and Eating!
Well, we don't have to eat. But it's a great excuse to come together! We're a community that is separated by timezones but brought together by food, hence our version of a Meet and Greet, which we call a Meet and Eat, since we’re usually dining virtually at the same time across the globe.

An example is our first Job Search Support Space with Mike Yamada (Production Designer, Netflix), Henry Yu (Writer-Director, Netflix), and Derick Tsai (Sr. Video Producer, Riot Games) where members could talk through different careers and fears in a safe space - to ultimately remind ourselves that everything's going to be okay. It’s like a campfire chat and party, all in one and online! We'd love to do these group "campfires" again in the future.

Screenings
If you have an amazing new project that features an Asian story or Asian show leadership, we would love to hold a screening and Q&A.

​One of our favorites was our screening of Joe Mateo's short film BLUSH from Skydance Animation and Apple TV+. We had a packed house with an audience across the world - from United States, to India, to Singapore, to France. Together, we experienced the magic of animation, cried together over Zoom, and celebrated this film with the crew, their families, and our families, which became one of our most memorable events of 2021.

Small Studio Tour or Visit
If you're willing to open your doors, we would love to host a small group to say hello, know what it's like to walk down the hallways of their dream studios, explore new career paths, and learn from you by doing a group informational at your HQ.

For Studio Changemakers
Help our community take the next step in leaving an inclusive legacy on the animation industry.

​Sponsor Mentors for AIA Programs
Create an incentive at your studio for your employees to help the next generation in the animation industry. Whether it be compensation or making it a factor in leadership considerations, change can start at home.

Professional Development Sponsorship
Sponsor students and recent graduates by funding subsidized or full organizational dues for Asians in Animation community members in need.

Equipment Sponsorship
Provide equipment for aspiring animators.

Software Sponsorship
Provide software to underrepresented professionals to partake in our programs.

​Project Funding
Help our independent creators reach the finish line! We are always looking for more sponsors and can provide naming opportunities for our production programs.

​Festival Application Funding
While creators can finish their film, finding distribution and a pipeline to talent seekers is a large hurdle. By helping us with our festival submission fees, you can help our creators and their work shine.

More Ways We Can Help

• Targeted Email Blasts for Recruitment Opportunities
• Access to Talent Directory
• Recruiting Events
• Talent Training Events to address your studio's hiring needs

Have something in mind? ​Reach out to us!

Our Partnerships team are more than happy to discuss event ideas and our community's needs. ​Let us know how we can help!