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Thank you so much to our Silver Sponsors! 🎨 LightBox Expo wouldn't be the same without our wonderful sponsors! Thank you for helping make LBX 2026 possible! ❤️

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 21h

Check out this year’s top 10 finalists!!

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 21h

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Fireside Fables Paint-a-Thon, and for all the amazing submissions! 🔥 ⁠ And a big thank you to our sponsors Wacom & Schoolism, as well as our judges Emily Xu, Genevieve Tsai, Jake Panian and our LightBox Expo Discord Moderators!

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 23h

3 WEEKS LEFT Until LightBox Expo 2026! Purchase your tickets to the event and join us for the ultimate gathering of artists celebrating animation, illustration, gaming & live-action. Tickets purchased from now until the event will require on site pickup. 🔗 Links to tickets and hotels in bio!

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 01/10/2026

Read this exclusive interview from Carlos Aguilar about LightBox Expo from our co-founders, Bobby Chiu and Jim Demonakos on Cartoon Brew! Check it out here: www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/li... Or visit the link in our bio!

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 01/10/2026

Thank you so much to our Gold Sponsors, Sony Pictures Animation and Wacom! 🎨 LightBox Expo wouldn't be the same without our amazing sponsors! Thank you for helping make LBX 2026 possible! ❤️

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 01/10/2026

The next LBX Drawing Jam is on the horizon! Join us and draw alongside these amazing artists and connect with the LightBox community on October 6, 2026! We’re super excited! See you there! Join us on Discord to participate! discord.gg/lightboxexpo (link in bio)

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 30/09/2026

Thank you so much to our Platinum Sponsors, Schoolism and MAKE Originals! 🎨 LightBox Expo wouldn't be the same without our wonderful sponsors! Thank you for helping make LBX 2026 possible! ❤️

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 30/09/2026

Meet Gigi. A big heart with a gentle soul. 💚 Needle felted by Chelsea Trousdale Video by Jonny Trousdale #LightBoxExpo #TheLumins #NeedleFelting

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 29/09/2026

Thank you so much to our Principal Sponsor, Procreate! 🎨 LightBox Expo wouldn't be the same without our lovely sponsors! Thank you for helping make LBX 2026 possible! ❤️

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 29/09/2026

Join us for the Fireside Fables Paint-a-Thon winner reveal stream 🏆 Thank you to all the amazing artists who participated! The stream will be on Thurs, Oct 1st at 10 pm PT Visit the LBX Discord for more info (link in bio) Judges: Emily Xu, Genevieve Tsai, Jake Panian Sponsors: Wacom, Schoolism

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 29/09/2026

Don't write for the medium, write for the story! Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for the ultimate gathering of artists. Tickets on sale now! Watch the FULL “Write for Animation! How to Go From Artist to Creator” panel from LightBox Expo 2025: youtu.be/Js1_xcvm2xQ?...

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 27/09/2026

How are Hybrid Films made? Join Chris DeFaria, Carlos Lutterbach, Carsten Kurpanek and Dave Green in their panel, "Making Coyote vs Acme: Classic Animation in the Modern World” this year at LBX. Tickets still available! See you Oct. 23-25 in Pasadena! Link in bio

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 25/09/2026

Bringing Bebe to life 💙 The second of the Lumins I needle felted for LightBox Expo. Stay tuned for the rest! Sculpture: Chelsea Trousdale Video & edit: Jonny Trousdale #LightBoxExpo #TheLumins #NeedleFelting

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 24/09/2026

Artists need a new path. Join Ending the Era of the Starving Artist at LightBox Expo Join Bobby Chiu and Jim Bryson as they discuss a new path forward for artists in their panel, "Ending the Era of the Starving Artist” Tickets still available! See you Oct. 23-25 in Pasadena! Link in bio

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 23/09/2026

Meet Bebe. Calm, logical, and always thinking things through. 💎 Brought to life in felt by Chelsea Trousdale Meet Bebe in person at LightBox Expo 2026. Sculpture: Chelsea Trousdale Video & edit: Jonny Trousdale #LightBoxExpo #TheLumins #NeedleFelting💎

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 22/09/2026

How do you get better at telling stories? Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for the ultimate gathering of artists. Tickets on sale now! Watch the FULL “Write for Animation! How to Go From Artist to Creator” panel from LightBox Expo 2025: youtu.be/Js1_xcvm2xQ?...

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 22/09/2026

"The Great Mouse Detective" gets 40th anniversary celebration at LBX Join the legendary duo of John Musker and Ron Clements as they celebrate 40 years of the film in their discussion, "The Great Mouse Detective 40th Anniversary!” Tickets still available! See you Oct. 23-25 in Pasadena! Link in bio

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 21/09/2026

LAIKA is revealing their character creation process of Wildwood at LBX Join Michael Defeo and Thibault Leclercq as they discuss the process of creating Wildwood's stop-motion puppets in, "WILDWOOD: Shaping Characters from 2D to 3D”. Save the panel in the LBX app! See you Oct. 23-25 in Pasadena!

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 19/09/2026

Yoshitaka Amano, the man behind Final Fantasy's iconic art, is coming to LBX! Join us for an hour with the legendary Yoshitaka Amano in his talk, "An Hour with Yoshitaka Amano” this year at LBX. You really don’t want to miss this one! Save the panel in the LBX app! See you Oct. 23-25 in Pasadena!

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 18/09/2026

Join us for a look at the earliest paintings behind AATLA Aaron Loftis, Jake Panian and Jerry Huynh break down the process of creating the unique 2D/3D style of AATLA in their panel "The Art of Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender”. Save the panel in the LBX app! See you Oct. 23-25 in Pasadena!

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 17/09/2026

ROOMS & TIMES for the programming of #LightBoxExpo2026 are available on the LBX app! Download the app now via the LINK IN BIO! You can now build out your LBX26 schedule using the calendar feature of the LBX app! Apple - apps.apple.com/us/app/light... Google Play - play.google.com/store/apps/d...

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 16/09/2026

🎨 Here are our top 5 tips to prepare for this year's Fireside Fables Paint-a-Thon! We can't wait to see what you create! Join our Discord to sign up and for more info: discord.gg/lightboxexpo Check out the Judges! Emily Xu, Genevieve Tsai, Jake Panian Check out the sponsors! Wacom, Schoolism

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 16/09/2026

Meet Arra. A spontaneous bundle of energy, barely contained. ⚡ Brought to life in felt by Chelsea Trousdale Meet Arra in person at LightBox Expo 2026. Sculpture: Chelsea Trousdale (@/chelsea_trousdale on IG) Video & edit: Jonny Trousdale #LightBoxExpo #TheLumins #NeedleFelting

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 15/09/2026

A 3-letter test for writing better scenes! Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for the ultimate gathering of artists. Tickets on sale now! Watch the FULL “Write for Animation! How to Go From Artist to Creator” panel from LightBox Expo 2025: youtu.be/Js1_xcvm2xQ?...

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 15/09/2026

The next LBX Drawing Jam is fast approaching! Join us and draw alongside these amazing artists and connect with the LightBox community on September 22, 2026! We’re super excited! See you there! Join us on Discord to participate! (link in bio)

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 14/09/2026

GOAT's Director unveils how his team built an Original IP from scratch at LightBox Expo Come hear from "GOAT" Director Tyree Dillihay and the team behind the film in their panel “Changing the Game: The Making of GOAT” this year at LBX! Save the panel in the LBX app! See you Oct. 23-25 in Pasadena!

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 10/09/2026

It’s time for this year’s Fireside Fables Paint-a-Thon! 🔥 Get ready for an epic art challenge with amazing prizes! 🎁 To participate, join the LBX Discord: discord.gg/lightboxexpo (Link in bio) Check out the Judges! Emily Xu, Genevieve Tsai, Jake Panian Check out the sponsors! Schoolism, Wacom

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 08/09/2026

"LightBox is one of those events that are so special not only for the people that already work in animation, but also for people that are aspiring to do it to make those connections." - Aaron Loftis, Art Director of AATLA Read now on Animation Magazine: www.animationmagazine.net/2026/09/snea...

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 08/09/2026

Don't put AI art in your pitches... Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for the ultimate gathering of artists. Tickets on sale now! Watch the FULL “Write for Animation! How to Go From Artist to Creator” panel from LightBox Expo 2025: youtu.be/Js1_xcvm2xQ?...

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 06/09/2026

Read this article about the incredible line up of Disney-focused panels for LightBox Expo 2026 on Laughing Place! Check it out here: www.laughingplace.com/disney-enter... Or visit the link in our bio!

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 05/09/2026

Read about Oscar-nominated Production Designer Dylan Cole's line up of panels and talks for LightBox Expo 2026 on Animation World Network! Check out the article here: www.awn.com/news/dylan-c... Or visit the link in our bio!

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 05/09/2026

Read all about the legendary Yoshitaka Amano's appearance at LightBox Expo 2026 in this Exclusive article from Anime News Network! Check out the article here: www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-09... Or visit the link in our bio!

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 04/09/2026

Read about The Great Mouse Detective 40th Anniversary panel coming to LightBox Expo 2026 in this Exclusive from TheWrap! Read the article here: www.thewrap.com/creative-con... Or visit the link in our bio to check it out!

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 04/09/2026

LBX is hosting a Draw This In Your Style challenge! Draw, model or create the Lumins in your own style and share them with us using the hashtag #LBXdtiys for a chance to be featured on our profile! We look forward to seeing all your awesome creations, have fun! (We do not allow genAI submissions)

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 03/09/2026

"Sinners" artist reveals his #1 exercise for becoming a better storyboard artist! Aaron Sowd, Storyboard Artist on "Sinners", "Godzilla vs. Kong" and more, shares his favorite storyboarding exercise LBX 2026 tickets on sale now! (link in bio)

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 03/09/2026

Aaron Loftis (Art Director) Jake Panian (Production Designer) Jerry Huynh (VFX Supervisor) Kat Tsai (Vis Dev; designer of the flashback sequences) Kit Rigby (Art Director) Tessa Bright (Animation Director)

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 03/09/2026

Interested in how "Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender" movie was made? Join us for this LIVE Q&A with several integral members from the AATLA crew (listed below)! Join us on the LBX Discord [discord.gg/lightboxexpo or link in bio] on Monday, Sept 7th at 10pm PT/Tuesday, Sept 8th at 1am ET!

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 02/09/2026

The programming schedule for #LightBoxExpo2026 is available on the official LightBox Expo APP! Download the official LBX app via the LINK IN BIO! Start favoriting the events and panels that you don’t want to miss! Apple - apps.apple.com/us/app/light... Google Play - play.google.com/store/apps/d...

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 01/09/2026

There IS hope for artists in entertainment! Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for the ultimate gathering of artists. Tickets on sale now! Watch the FULL “Write for Animation! How to Go From Artist to Creator” panel from LightBox Expo 2025: youtu.be/Js1_xcvm2xQ?...

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 31/08/2026

🎟️ Today is your LAST CHANCE for MAILED #LBX2026 tickets! Purchase your LBX26 tickets by tomorrow, Sept 1st, to get your tickets mailed directly to you. Tickets will still be available to purchase after Sept 1st, but will require on site pickup during the event 🔗 Links to tickets and hotels in bio!

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 27/08/2026

Riot Artist says the best art posts aren't the ones with the most likes Airi Pan, Concept and VisDev Artist for both Riot and Pixar ("Hoppers"), shares her thoughts what kinds of social media posts are "successful" LBX 2026 tickets on sale now! (link in bio)

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 27/08/2026

Her images/video really explain and showcase her process in a great way!

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 27/08/2026

🎞️ #LBXOffTheScreen Film Study Art Challenge Winner 🥇 Yejun Jang In this HTTYD film study, Yejun pushed herself to study color and lighting through observation (no color-picking!) and implement her painterly style with complicated lighting

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 25/08/2026

🎟️ The last chance for mailed #LBX2026 tickets is approaching! Purchase your LBX 2026 Tickets by Sept 1st to get your tickets mailed directly to you. Tickets will still be available to purchase after Sept 1st, but will require on site pickup during the event 🔗 Links to tickets and hotels in bio!

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 25/08/2026

The story behind Wicked's costumes! Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for the ultimate gathering of artists. Tickets on sale now! Watch the FULL “Wicked: The Transatlantic Journey” panel from LightBox Expo 2025: youtu.be/KDMNqmFZhBg?...

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 24/08/2026

How a love of cartoons became his career in games! Today's spotlight is Humberto Cunha! Thank you so much for your testimonial Humberto. We're incredibly proud to have you in the Schoolism community and thank you for being a part of it for so long! We can't wait to see what you do next ❤️

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 20/08/2026

Why a fan favorite character didn't make the final cut of "The Wild Robot" Chris Sanders, the Director of “The Wild Robot", "How to Train Your Dragon" and more, shares about a decision to cut a character LBX 2026 tickets on sale now! (link in bio)

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LightBox Expo @lightboxexpo.com · 20/08/2026

It's time for another Drawing Jam with incredible LBX artists! Join us and draw alongside these amazing artists and connect with the LBX community on Aug 25, 2026! Join us on Discord to participate! (link in bio) Ariana Zadori Harley Huang Lauren Ponder Mariam Emad Rustem Shagisultanov Sandy Emad

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