Description
Learn Animation From the Artists Who Helped Shape It.
ANIMATED! The Extended Sessions is a brand-new 2-day online learning event for animators, artists, filmmakers, students, teachers, and anyone who wants to better understand how great animated stories are built.
2-Day Online Event
New Sessions
Replay Access Included
ANIMATED! The Extended Sessions
A focused online animation event exploring character design, visual development, story, animation, filmmaking, and the creative process behind bringing animated stories to life.
After the incredible response to ANIMATED! in Los Angeles, we wanted to continue the learning online in a way that could reach artists around the world.
But rather than simply stream the stage event or release a replay, we decided to create something new.
This is not a livestream of the Los Angeles event. This is not a replay.
ANIMATED! The Extended Sessions features new online sessions created specifically for this event.
These sessions give us more time to slow down, go deeper, and explore the decisions, demonstrations, conversations, and creative thinking that shape strong animated work.
Confirmed Presenters Include:
David Colman
Tim Hodge
Armand Serrano
Terryl Whitlatch
Tom Bancroft
Tony Bancroft
Dom Carola
Rick Farmiloe
Chuck Williams
What You’ll Learn
Over two full days, we’ll explore the craft of animation from multiple angles: drawing, design, story, performance, filmmaking, process, and the realities of creating animated work today.
Creating characters with appeal, personality, clarity, and story.
Exploring the look, mood, design language, and world of an animated project.
Movement, timing, acting choices, drawing, and bringing characters to life.
Shaping ideas into visual narratives that connect with an audience.
How professional artists think, revise, problem-solve, and push ideas further.
Lessons from artists working across studio, indie, educational, and creator-led spaces.
This Is Not Just About Watching.
It’s about learning how artists think. How decisions are made. How ideas change. How drawings, performances, designs, and story choices become something the audience can feel.
Who This Online Event Is For
- Animation students who want a clearer view of the professional process
- Teachers looking for deeper animation and visual storytelling insight
- Character designers, illustrators, and concept artists
- Story artists and filmmakers developing their own projects
- Animators who want to better understand design, story, and performance
- Independent creators trying to build stronger animated work
- Animation fans who want to learn from the people behind the craft
You do not need to be a professional animator to benefit from this event. You just need curiosity, a love of animation, and a desire to grow as an artist or storyteller.
Whether you joined us in Los Angeles or are discovering ANIMATED! for the first time, The Extended Sessions are designed to give you meaningful, practical, inspiring instruction from artists who have spent their lives creating animated stories.
Featured Presenters
The Extended Sessions will feature presentations from an incredible group of artists, filmmakers, designers, and storytellers, including:
- Aaron Blaise: Academy Award-nominated director, veteran Disney animator, and creator of Snow Bear
- David Colman: artist, educator, character designer, and animation industry professional
- Tim Hodge: animator, storyboard artist, director, and story artist
- Armand Serrano: visual development artist and production designer
- Terryl Whitlatch: legendary creature designer, animal anatomy expert, and concept artist
- Tom Bancroft: animator, character designer, director, and creator
- Tony Bancroft: director, animator, and animation industry veteran
- Dom Carola: filmmaker, animator, and founder of Premise Entertainment
More presenters and session details will be announced soon.
Each session is being created specifically for this online event.
These are not recycled talks, livestream clips, or stage replays. The goal is to give you focused, meaningful instruction that expands the ANIMATED! experience for artists everywhere.
Watch Live. Re-Watch Later.
Your registration includes access to the live online event plus replay access after it airs, so you can revisit the sessions and keep learning at your own pace.
After purchase, we’ll email you a private access link before the event begins.
Online Only. Registered Attendees Only.
This event will be available online only and access will be limited to registered attendees. If you want to watch live or access the replays afterward, you must pre-register.
Event Details
- Event: ANIMATED! The Extended Sessions
- Format: 2-Day Online Event
- Dates: June 13–14
- Access: Live online viewing plus replay access for registered attendees
- Private Link: Access details will be emailed to registered attendees before the event begins
⚠️ Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon.
Join us June 13–14 for two full days of online animation learning. Registration is limited so we can keep the event focused, meaningful, and manageable.
Special Access for Live Event Ticket Holders & CAT Members
Discount Access
As a thank you to everyone who supported ANIMATED! in Los Angeles and our Creature Art Teacher members, special access perks are available:
- ANIMATED! LIVE VIP ticket holders receive access to The Extended Sessions for FREE
- ANIMATED! LIVE Standard ticket holders receive 50% OFF
- Annual and Lifetime Members of Creature Art Teacher receive 50% OFF
- Monthly Streaming Members receive 25% OFF
Discount access may require a special coupon code or member login. If you qualify, please use the appropriate code or account access before checkout.
Why You Should Join Us
Animation is one of the most collaborative art forms in the world. It brings together drawing, design, acting, writing, filmmaking, music, sound, editing, leadership, technology, and heart.
The more you understand how those pieces connect, the stronger you become as an artist, filmmaker, storyteller, or animation fan.
ANIMATED! The Extended Sessions will help you see those connections more clearly and learn directly from artists who have spent their careers bringing stories to life.
Two days. Brand-new sessions. Deeper learning. All online.
Reserve Your Spot Now.
Early Bird pricing ends soon, and access is limited.
If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about how animated stories are designed, developed, and brought to life, this is your invitation.
Join us June 13–14 for ANIMATED! The Extended Sessions.
