Animators

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences offers information on the computer and video game industry.
Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences
3183 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 196 F13
Los Angeles, CA, 90010-1280
Email: claudio@interactive.org
http://www.interactive.org

For information about animated films and digital effects, visit the AWN Web site, which includes feature articles, a list of schools, and a career section.
Animation World Network (AWN)
13300 Victory Blvd., Suite 365
Van Nuys, CA, 91401-1831
Tel: (818) 786-5402
Fax: (818) 786-5417
Email: info@awn.com
https://www.awn.com

The Entertainment Software Association offers trends, research, and other information on the video game industry.
Entertainment Software Association (ESA)
601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC, 20001-5369
Tel: (202) 202-2020
Email: email@esa.com
https://www.theesa.com

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada is a union that counts film and television production workers (including those who specialize in animation) among its craft members. Visit its Web site for information on education and training.
IATSE
207 West 25th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY, 10001-7119
Tel: (212) 730-1770
Fax: (212) 730-7809
https://iatse.net

International Animated Film Society ASIFA Hollywood provides education, networking events, and member resources, and sponsors programs and projects that promote the art and craft of animation.
International Animated Film Society ASIFA Hollywood (IAFS)
1050 W. Alameda Ave., #289
Burbank, CA, 91506-2846
Tel: (818) 842-8830
Email: info@asifa-hollywood.org
https://www.asifa-hollywood.org

The International Game Developers Association offers education, career resources, and other information for game developer professionals and students.
International Game Developers Association (IGDA)
2108 N. St., Suite 5966
Sacramento, CA, 95816-5712
Email: info@igda.org
https://www.igda.org

The National Art Education Association offers advocacy, research, education, grant information, and career support for artists and art educators.
National Art Education Association (NAEA)
901 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA, 22314-3008
Tel: (800) 299-8321
Tel 2: (703) 860-8000
Fax: (703) 860-2960
Email: info@arteducators.org
https://www.arteducators.org

The guild represents the interests of animation professionals in California. Visit its Web site for information on training, earnings, and the animation industry.
The Animation Guild Local 839
1105 North Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA, 91505-2528
Tel: (818) 845-7500
Email: membership@tag839.org
https://animationguild.org

The Visual Effects Society provides information about festivals and presentations and news about the industry.
Visual Effects Society (VES)
5805 Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 620
Sherman Oaks, CA, 91411-2543
Tel: (818) 981-7861
Email: info@vesglobal.org
https://www.vesglobal.org

This nonprofit organization represents the professional interests of women (and men) in animation. Visit its Web site for industry information, links to animation blogs, details on membership for high school students, and its quarterly newsletter.
Women in Animation (WIA)
6300 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 860
Los Angeles, CA, 90048-5202
Email: wia@womeninanimation.org
https://www.womeninanimation.org