SEPTEMBER 25th-27th 2025
Event Location this year 2025:
South Mountain Community College
7050 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Audio
2024 Highlight video
GUEST SPEAKERS - More to come!
James Lopez is a veteran Disney animator who has been working as a professional in the animation industry for 30 years.
Mike Mattesi worked at Disney Feature Animation and Consumer Products, Marvel Comics, Electronic Arts, Microsoft to name a few. He is best known as the creator of the FORCE Drawing Approach.
Speaker / Animation Screening / Exhibitor / Cosplay Model Submissions are open.
James Lopez is a veteran Disney animator who has been working as a professional in the animation industry for 30 years.
Directing Animator before joining Fox Animation in Phoenix, where he led work on Anastasia, Bartok the Magnificent, and Titan AE. Len has contributed to over a dozen animated features, including Prince of Egypt and Curious George, and continues to create through his own studio. He also illustrates children's books and develops original stories.
James Lopez is a veteran Disney animator who has been working as a professional in the animation industry for 30 years.
Directing Animator before joining Fox Animation in Phoenix, where he led work on Anastasia, Bartok the Magnificent, and Titan AE. Len has contributed to over a dozen animated features, including Prince of Egypt and Curious George, and continues to create through his own studio. He also illustrates children's books and develops original stories.
ANIMATION SCREENINGS & LIVE DEMOS
Veronica Daring, a brilliant young scientist, returns home from an elite finishing school to find her father--the eccentric inventor, Jonathan Daring--missing without a trace. The only clue left behind points Veronica toward Daring Adventures, an abandoned amusement park used by her father to test his fantastical steam-powered inventions. There she discovers a strange girl named Jules, a fellow inventor, who agrees to help Veronica in locating her missing father, and discovering the secrets of h
PROTFOLIO REVIEWS
Take your work to the next level with personalized portfolio reviews! Get expert feedback from industry professionals, who will provide insights to elevate your art and guide your creative journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your skills and make your portfolio stand out. Sign up now to secure your spot! portfolio@phxanimationexpo.com or have it as a add-on when checking out on the ticket page.
Take your work to the next level with personalized portfolio reviews! Get expert feedback from industry professionals, who will provide insights to elevate your art and guide your creative journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your skills and make your portfolio stand out. Sign up now to secure your spot! portfolio@phxanimationexpo.com or have it as a add-on when checking out on the ticket page.
Take your work to the next level with personalized portfolio reviews! Get expert feedback from industry professionals, who will provide insights to elevate your art and guide your creative journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your skills and make your portfolio stand out. Sign up now to secure your spot! portfolio@phxanimationexpo.com or have it as a add-on when checking out on the ticket page.
Take your work to the next level with personalized portfolio reviews! Get expert feedback from industry professionals, who will provide insights to elevate your art and guide your creative journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your skills and make your portfolio stand out. Sign up now to secure your spot! portfolio@phxanimationexpo.com or have it as a add-on when checking out on the ticket page.
EMERGING ARTIST AWARDS
Top art students will be selected by their respective schools. All Schools entering the Emerging Artist Award (EAA) must submit the names of the selected students by Aug 30th, 2025. These students will receive an award certificate recognizing their innovative talent and creative vision. Additionally, they will enjoy exclusive networking opportunities with industry professionals and studios, access to art portfolio reviews, expo special prizes and scholarship opportunities.
Top art students will be selected by their respective schools. All Schools entering the Emerging Artist Award (EAA) must submit the names of the selected students by Aug 30th, 2025. These students will receive an award certificate recognizing their innovative talent and creative vision. Additionally, they will enjoy exclusive networking opportunities with industry professionals and studios, access to art portfolio reviews, expo special prizes and scholarship opportunities.
LET'S LEVEL UP
Phoenix Animation Expo is Arizona's most anticipated event showcasing animation industry artist, celebrating the creators behind your favorite films, games, and shows.
Our mission is to educate and inspire, find job opportunities, hands-on workshops, and demos, that will help you elevate your skills. Learn from top professionals, ignite your passion, and take your creativity to new heights!
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