FIVE DAYS LEFT! 🚨 Get hyped! #LBX2026 tickets are almost here! Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for the ultimate gathering of artists celebrating animation, illustration, gaming & live-action. Stay tuned! 🔗 Link in bio when they drop.

"The Last of Us" costume concept artist on why your portfolio matters more than networking Imogene Chayes, Costume Concept Artist on The Last of Us, Fallout S2 and more, shares industry advice and her take on fashion school for costume We are excited to share exclusive content with you from LBX25!

Transparency matters to us, which is why we wanted to share this with you directly: LBX ticket prices will be increasing this year. This was not a decision we made lightly, and in this video we explain the why behind it. New pricing: Fri & Sun: $60 → $65 Sat: $65 → $70 Weekend Pass: $175 → $195

Game lore vs film adaptation! The narrative process between games and film is different, and it can be a challenge adapting them! Watch the FULL “Adapting Games into Animated Series and Films” panel from LightBox Expo 2025: youtu.be/tL98nJWel0g

"Picard" Artist on the right way for artists to build industry connections Aaron Sowd, Storyboard Artist on "Star Trek: Picard", "Godzilla vs. Kong" and more, shares his thoughts on how to build connections in the industry We are excited to share exclusive content with you from LightBox Expo 2025!

Join us for a LIVE "Ask Me Anything" with VisDev artist Ryan Lang! We're celebrating the upcoming launch of his Schoolism course "Fundamentals of Storytelling Imagery"! Join us on the LBX Discord [https://discord.gg/lightboxexpo] on Tuesday, May 19th at 11am PT/2pm ET! Bring your art questions!

Listening to fans when adapting games to film! Watch the FULL “Adapting Games into Animated Series and Films” panel from LightBox Expo 2025: youtu.be/tL98nJWel0g

Get inspired to follow your dreams with animation legend John Musker! Happy Motivational Monday! LightBox Expo is bringing you clips from some of your favorite artists to keep you going throughout the week. You’ve got this! 💪 Drop us a follow for more inspiration every Monday!

"Wednesday" Artist's advice for breaking into the industry during a difficult time Dom Lavery, Concept Artist on "Wednesday", "LotR: The Rings of Power" and more, shares some advice on breaking into the industry We are excited to share exclusive content with you from LightBox Expo 2025!

Turning doubt into motivation Watch the FULL “Adapting Games into Animated Series and Films” panel from LightBox Expo 2025: youtu.be/tL98nJWel0g

Let the VA of Stitch, Chris Sanders, inspire you to create this week! Happy Motivational Monday! LightBox Expo is bringing you clips from some of your favorite artists to keep you going throughout the week. You’ve got this! 💪 Drop us a follow for more inspiration every Monday!

Riot artist reveals the strange questions that lead to better worldbuilding Airi Pan shares her thought process about worldbuilding! We are excited to share exclusive content with you from LightBox Expo 2025! This was an incredible year, and there is so much to look back on!

The importance of clear, simple silhouettes in storyboarding! Watch the FULL “Drawing Jam for Storyboards” panel from LightBox Expo 2025: youtu.be/KenLHGudlho

Get inspired to create art this week with advice from the incredible Jill Culton! Happy Motivational Monday! LightBox Expo is bringing you clips from some of your favorite artists to keep you going throughout the week. You’ve got this! 💪 Drop us a follow for more inspiration every Monday!

ASIFA-Hollywood has assembled the first ever list of film festivals whose prize winners can qualify for submission to the Annie Awards. #AnnieAwards #ASIFA

California is finally opening its tax credit program to animated features. 'The Simpsons Movie 2' and a 'Phineas and Ferb' title are among the first to qualify, following earlier TV wins like 'Stewie' and 'President Curtis.' www.cartoonbrew.com/business/cal...

A 20+ year industry pro will review your portfolio, FOR FREE! Industry Pro Bobby Chiu will be reviewing select portfolios for free on the LBX Discord on Tues, May 12th! The deadline to submit your portfolio is Wed, May 6th! Please be sure to follow the submission template before posting your work!

Storyboard alongside Michael Daley in his LBX 2025 panel “Drawing Jam for Storyboards”! Watch the FULL panel here: youtu.be/KenLHGudlho

Get that portfolio started this week with some advice from the lovely Imogene Chayes! Happy Motivational Monday! LightBox Expo is bringing you clips from some of your favorite artists to keep you going throughout the week. You’ve got this! 💪 Drop us a follow for more inspiration every Monday!

Sometimes you need a shorthand for clarity! Watch the FULL “Drawing Jam for Storyboards” panel from LightBox Expo 2025: youtu.be/KenLHGudlho

For websites: imagine you're an art director absolutely flooded with artist portfolios and design your landing page accordingly. No clicking through sections to see your work. No social media detective work. Get your stuff to their eyeballs as efficiently and clearly as possible.

Legendary Director Kevin Lima on the film that answered a career-long question We are excited to share more exclusive content with you from LightBox Expo 2025! This was an incredible year, and there is so much to look back on!

Storyboarding can help simplify dialogue! Show more than tell! Watch the FULL “Drawing Jam for Storyboards” panel from LightBox Expo 2025: youtu.be/KenLHGudlho

"The best reference for us was to paint a cel" ❤️ From the Gorillaz short film making-of, made by humanz.

Production designer of Kpop Demon Hunters on anime-inspired art team: “[We brought] together a team of weebs” Helen Mingjue Chen, Production Designer of “K-Pop Demon Hunters”, shares how they put together their art team!

HAPPY APRIL FOOLS!! Imogene Chayes shares what little she can about the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie! We hope you found it insightful ☺️ We are excited to share exclusive content with you from LightBox Expo 2025! This was an incredible year, and there is so much to look back on!

Freelancing is another great way to network! Watch the FULL “The Art of Networking: The Sequel” panel from LightBox Expo 2025: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o-3...

Get inspired to go viral with advice from the awesome Bryce Kho! Happy Motivational Monday! LightBox Expo is bringing you clips from some of your favorite artists to keep you going throughout the week. You’ve got this! 💪 Drop us a follow for more inspiration every Monday!

Networking with people far from you is easier now than ever! Watch the FULL “The Art of Networking: The Sequel” panel from LightBox Expo 2025: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o-3...

This week’s dose of motivation comes from the incredible Kaycem! Happy Motivational Monday! LightBox Expo is bringing you clips from some of your favorite artists to keep you going throughout the week. You’ve got this! 💪 Drop us a follow for more inspiration every Monday!

UMBERT ACTUALLY! EP 1 is here! Walt Disney was a Union Buster?! #UmbertActually #UnionYaoi #Misterman #Umbert #MistermanGuyfella #Timbert #Jellybox #IndieAnimation #Animation #Disney #WaltDisney #UnionBusting #Labor #AnimationWorkers

30-year animation veteran says the best story ideas come from one place Happy birthday to the wonderful Jill Culton, Director of "Abominable" and "Open Season"! We are excited to share content with you from LightBox Expo 2025! This was an incredible year, and there is so much to look back on!

Join the Easter Egg Paint-a-Thon! 🎨🔥 Get ready for an epic art challenge with amazing prizes! To participate, join the LBX Discord, link in bio! Watch the trailer on Youtube: youtu.be/9AyG7kCWhsI Check out the judges Rob Bliss, Dermot Power, Crash McCreery Check out the sponsors Schoolism, Huion

Great news for California animation!

From "Amphibia" creator @radrappy.bsky.social comes Clara & The Below - an animated gothic horror spin on the Nutcracker full of wintery chills and somber vibes. www.kickstarter.com/projects/158... (already fully funded, congratulations!)

LightBox Expo 2026 Panel Submissions are NOW OPEN! Panel submission applications will be closing on March 31st, so please be sure to get them in. 📅 Don’t forget to mark your calendars: October 23-25 will be an unforgettable weekend celebrating art, and creativity!

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Get inspired to make art this week with the wonderful Demi Chen! Happy Motivational Monday! LightBox Expo is bringing you clips from some of your favorite artists to keep you going throughout the week. You’ve got this! 💪 Drop us a follow for more inspiration every Monday!

Incredible animation!

"KPop Demon Hunters" won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film and 'Golden' won Best Original Song at the Oscars (also first ever Kpop song to win). We are so thrilled to see KPDH get recognized again for its absolutely massive impact on pop culture. What a win for original animation!!

Illumination Internships in various categories are now open for Summer 2026. You can apply at illumination.com/careers

Chris Sanders reveals the hidden detail fans may have missed in "The Wild Robot" A very happy birthday to Chris Sanders, the Director of "Lilo & Stitch" and “The Wild Robot"! We are excited to share exclusive content with you from LightBox Expo 2025!

Artists! Clip Studio Paint has released a new version (5.0) and are offering some big discounts on their perpetual/one-time purchase licenses! The sale ends next week, so if you've wanted to check out CSP, now is the perfect time do so! www.clipstudio.net/en/purchase/

LightBox Expo 2026 Panel Submissions are opening soon, on March 17th! If you plan to submit a panel this year, now's your time to get ready to do so! 📅 Don’t forget to mark your calendars: October 23-25 will be an unforgettable weekend celebrating art, and creativity!

One of the best ways to network is to build genuine friendships! Watch the FULL “The Art of Networking: The Sequel” panel from LightBox Expo 2025: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o-3...

Fuel your art this week with a bite of inspiration from the amazing Ellen Surrey! Happy Motivational Monday! LightBox Expo is bringing you clips from some of your favorite artists to keep you going throughout the week. You’ve got this! 💪 Drop us a follow for more inspiration every Monday!

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It's that time of the year again! Applications for Artist Alley tables and Exhibitor booths are now open for LightBox Expo 2026! Apply now at: www.lightboxexpo.com/applications

Gorillaz "The Mountain" 8-minute short film is incredible! The hybrid analog/digital animated short was directed by Jamie Hewlett, Max Taylor & Tim McCourt at The Line studio. Beautifully animated, fun, and sweet, we love to see it! Enjoy!

Start your week strong with some great advice from @inkwell.bsky.social! Happy Motivational Monday! LightBox Expo is bringing you clips from some of your favorite artists to keep you going throughout the week. You’ve got this! 💪