16 PROMINENT ANIMATION LEADERS HAND-SELECTED FOR NEW ASIFA-HOLLYWOOD ADVISORY BOARD

BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ASIFA-Hollywood’s Executive Director, Aubry Mintz, recently announced the selection of its new 16-member Advisory Board. This new board was hand selected by ASIFA-Hollywood’s board of directors and will meet twice a year to exchange ideas, review progress and help shape ASIFA-Hollywood’s strategic goals.

“We’re especially excited to share with our new advisory board upcoming initiatives including enhancements to the Annie Awards, new outreach programs, and expanded educational efforts to support our animation community, says Mintz. “The perspective and expertise of these members will help to shape our various initiatives in meaningful ways, and can help guide ASIFA-Hollywood through exciting, impactful growth.”

*The new ASIFA-Hollywood Advisory Board Members are Brenda Chapman, Margie Cohn, Pete Docter, Dave Filoni, Matt Groening, Jorge R. Gutierrez, Phil Lord, Chris Miller, Tomm Moore, John Musker, Ramsey Naito, Chris Prynoski, Sandy Rabins, Peter Ramsey, Linda Simensky and Tom Sito.

ASIFA-Hollywood is the world’s foremost professional organization dedicated to promoting the Art of Animation and celebrating the people who create it. Today, ASIFA-Hollywood, the largest chapter of the international organization ASIFA, supports a wide range of animation activities and preservation efforts through its membership. Current initiatives include the Animation Archive, Animation Aid Foundation, Animation Educators’ Forum (AEF), film preservation, open-source support, special events, screenings and the annual Annie Awards.

Created in 1972 by veteran voice talent June Foray, the Annie Awards have grown in scope and stature for over five decades. For more information on ASIFA-Hollywood and the Annie Awards, please visit www.asifa-hollywood.org and www.annieawards.org.

*Advisory Board Member photos available, upon request.