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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Thank you to the amazing sponsors of the BNA Career Summit 2026! Their sponsorship made it possible to provide two days of superb educational and professional programming. We’re very grateful for their support! #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #Animation

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Day Two was just as fun as One! Thanks for the memories, everyone ✌🏾 🎥 by @/roonie.roon on IG #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #SummitDayTwo #TitmouseBurbank

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Here’s a little taste of what went on Day One of our Summit 😎 🎥 by @/roonie.roon on IG #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #SummitDayOne #TitmouseBurbank

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Let’s take it back to Preview Night with some behind the scenes magic ✨ 🎥 by @/roonie.roon on IG #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #PreviewNight #TitmouseBurbank

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

BNA’s next Career Summit Member Spotlight celebrates our Strategic Initiatives Advisor Curtis Baxter, who sat on our Real Talk panel. A writer whose career has taken him from television with Cartoon Network to self-driven Webtoons, Curtis knows a lot about growing as a storyteller! #BlackNAnimated

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

BNA is celebrating our members who put the work in to make our Summit the event of the summer! The first spotlight is @alexispage.bsky.social, our Talent Development Manager who served as a Portfolio Reviewer. She shares what delivers the best medicine to keep a career growing! #BlackNAnimated

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

If you want a solid foundation to enhance your design skills, don’t miss your chance - secure your spot now! 🧵 (2/2) www.blacknanimated.com/stripes02 #BlackNAnimated #BNAStripesCourse #BackgroundDesign #Animation

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Calling all beginning BG artists and designers! We have an upcoming Stripes course just for you! Known for “Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld,” Turçin Soylu will share principles of layout and background design for TV animation. 🧵 (1/2) #BlackNAnimated #BNAStripesCourse #BackgroundDesign #Animation

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We can’t stop thinking about how incredible the summit was! We couldn’t have made this a success without all of you, our BNA family! Thank you again to EVERYONE who participated and made this such an unforgettable experience. We 🫶🏾 YOU! #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #BlackExcellence #Animation

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Hope to see you in class! 🧵 (3/3) www.blacknanimated.com/stripes03

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Led by Pixar story veteran Christian Roman, this intermediate course will cover storyboarding and visual storytelling principles. Seats are limited and our 50% discount only lasts until September 13th, so reserve your spot today! 🧵 (2/3) #BlackNAnimated #BNAStripesCourse #Animation #Storyboarding

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Couldn’t make the BNA Career Summit and want to learn from a decorated industry pro? Seats are open for our next Stripes course, and we’re running a 50% off discount! 🧵 (1/3) #BlackNAnimated #BNAStripesCourse #Animation #Storyboarding

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

At the BNA Career Summit, we can always make time to party! :musical_note::partying_face: Here's a music video from the BNA staff and attendees capturing the finer things in life at the Summit. Thank you to everyone who made it to Titmouse this past weekend! #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

What does it take to get an idea off the ground in 2026? On Day 1, BNA Executive Director, Austin Faber will sit down with industry powerhouses Cosmo Segurson, Everett Downing Jr., and Rad Sechrist for a candid conversation about development and running a show. 🧵(1/2) #BNACareerSummit

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Today is your last day to get tickets for the BNA Career Summit! Two full days of intimate workshops, networking, and portfolio reviews await, but only if you purchase a ticket! 🧵(1/2) #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #BlackExcellence

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Both work at Walt Disney Animation, with Traylor animating on productions such as “Once Upon a Studio” and Moana 2. Pacana has also contributed animation to studios such as Warner Bros. and Nickelodeon, while working on his own projects, such as the 2020 short “How Does Animation Work?” 🧵 (2/2)

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

BNA is proud to host 2D animators Austin Traylor and @tylerpacana.bsky.social at the Summit! Their workshop will cover the principles of animation and how to use acting to bring characters to life. Animators of all stripes can't miss this! 🧵 (1/2) #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #AnimationTrack

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Register on our website, or DM us the phrase "SUMMIT Q+A" and your email address, and we'll send you a link. Hope to see you there!

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Got questions about the BNA Career Summit? We've got answers! Register for our Virtual Q+A on Wednesday 8/19 at 6:30 PM PT! Ask your burning questions to two amazing BNA staffers over Zoom, and get exclusive sneak peeks at Summit programming! #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #BlackExcellence

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

This lineup of experienced industry perspectives promises to make this an event that is not to be missed! #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #RealTalkPanel

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Presenting the panelist for the event: Britney Winthrope, Maureen Lawton, Curtis Baxter, and Tae Daaz! #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #RealTalkPanel

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The moderator of the panel is ASIFA-Hollywood Executive Director and Professor of Animation at California State University, Aubry Mintz. #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #RealTalkPanel

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Our next Summit event is “Real Talk: Permission to Pivot,” a panel of insight across four storied industry professionals who will navigate their careers from the risks they took, the skills they fostered and the productions they took part in. #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #RealTalkPanel

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

And now, a very special announcement from our very own Cameron A. Brown, answering all your questions about the BNA Career Summit! Enjoy ✨ Tickets -> www.blacknanimated.com/summit-2026 #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #BlackExcellence #Animation

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Follow these steps to get your ticket before sales close on August 21st. Don't miss your chance to be part of our biggest event yet! 🧵(2/2) #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #BlackExcellence

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Haven't gotten your ticket to the BNA Career Summit? BNA has prepared two days full of professional networking, specialty-focused workshops, and 1-on-1 portfolio reviews. Slots are limited! 🧵(1/2) #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #BlackExcellence

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

BNA welcomes Kent Seki, Head of Cinematography at Paramount Pictures, as our next guest Summit speaker! 🧵 (1/2) #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #AnimationTrack

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Registration for Master Classes is now available on the Black N Animated website. If you don't have a ticket yet, head over to our website to buy one now! 🎟 www.blacknanimated.com/summit-2026 We'll see you in class! 🧵 (4/4) #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #MasterClass #Animation

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Gain tips from a Disney recruiter or inspiration from the founder of Jellybox Studios. You might even discover how to build your own studio like Studio Moyo! 🧵 (3/4) 🎟 www.blacknanimated.com/summit-2026

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Mix and match two classes to cater your experience! Chat with a legendary 2D animator or learn from artists from Sony Pictures Animation. 🧵 (2/4) 🎟 www.blacknanimated.com/summit-2026

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

BNA Career Summit attendees can now sign up for Summit Master Classes! These classes, part of our 2-day programming on August 29 and 30th, will feature some of the brightest stars in animation teaching in an intimate setting. 🧵 (1/4) 🎟 www.blacknanimated.com/summit-2026

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Check out our next speaker event at the BNA Career Summit, “Character Counts: Creating Memorable Characters Through Research” presented by @kenesu.com! Kenny Leoncito is an experienced character designer whose credits include Moana 2 and Wendell & Wild. #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #VisDevTrack

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Next up, BNA welcomes Kris Wimberly, Head of Creative at Studio Smokescreen. A experienced director with a hand in a wide range of animated franchises, Wimberly went on to co-found the first “bridge” animated studio of its kind. 🧵 (1/2) #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #StoryTrack

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Coming up next, Black N Animated proudly presents “Visual Development: Storytelling In Design” led by special guest speaker Sam Kallis! 🧵 (1/2)

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

His class “From Script to Showrunner” will cover the ins and outs of the journey to the screen: structuring your story, making that pitch and finally working to develop it in a writers room. If you want to make those moves, make sure you don’t miss it! #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #StoryTrack

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Our next guest announcement is @ben-levin.bsky.social, co-creator of Craig of the Creek and accomplished writer and director for network television. #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #StoryTrack

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We're proud to announce our very first Career Summit guest: Emmy award winning TV writer and NYT Bestselling author, Joshua Pruett! He’s leading the story track class “Pencils to Panels” all about storyboarding and scriptwriting. More guest announcements soon… #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

what comes next for our industry. These conversations reminded us that while animation continues to evolve, our stories, our voices, and our community will always be at the heart of where the industry goes next.

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

and supporting one another through change. In “So… What Now?”, Dan Haskett, Everett Downing Jr., and BNA Executive Director Austin Faber looked toward the future of animation from three perspectives and generations of Black artists, sharing insights on career longevity and

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

In “Survive or Thrive: What’s Up With Animation?”, Dana Terrace, Camille Eden, and Stephen Silver tackled the industry’s recent turbulence: from shifting streaming landscapes and canceled projects to the growing conversation around AI, while highlighting the importance of community, resilience,

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

While our master classes and workshops focused on building the skills our members need to thrive in their careers, our Fireside Chats created space for honest, candid conversations about where animation is today and where we hope it goes next.

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Our 2024 Career Summit was busy! Filled with opportunities to learn and meet likeminded artists, but some of the most memorable moments came from our end of day Fireside Chats. (A Thread)

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Join our production at the BNA Career Summit 2.0, tickets available now! #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #BlackExcellence

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Production is often the unsung hero of the animation industry, but we gave our production talent their flowers at our Summit! Our pros, Susy Campos & Roshell Davis, gave us all a crash course into the production pipeline, going from script to TV. #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #BlackExcellence

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

They shared their insight into the world of visual storytelling, from the basics of a storyboarder's toolkit to the complexities of directing. Come join our story, for the BNA Career Summit 2.0, tickets available now! 🎟 #BlackNAnimated #BNACareerSummit #StoryTrack #Animation

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

In animation, story is king and our story sessions were some of the most popular tracks at our Career Summit. Attendees got to listen to legendary story artists Matthew Bordenave (X-Men 97), Juston Gordon Montgomery (Invincible Fight Girl), and Marvin Britt (The Legend of Vox Machina)...

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

At Black N Animated, we remind the artists and creators of the world that it’s up to us to resonate that freedom into the culture of tomorrow, while today we celebrate everything those before us fought for. #BlackNAnimated #Juneteenth

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Today we recognize Juneteenth, a holiday to remind us - in the words of Opal Lee - that “freedom is for everyone,” and “none of us are free until we all are free.” #BlackNAnimated #Juneteenth

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Black N Animated @blacknanimated.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Bring your friends and family to roll out with BNA for Groove-n-Glide, a Juneteenth celebration at the LA Kings Burbank Sports Center. Admission for skating is $9 and skate rental is $7 so if you have your own skates you’ll only pay for admission. Details are in the thread!

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