Legends Animated
@legendsanimated.bsky.social
Legends Animated is a 501(c)3 worker self-directed nonprofit animation company that provides collaborative opportunities to create independent animation that is both engaging and impactful. Learn more by visiting https://linktr.ee/legendsanimated
Enroll in East Los Angeles College (ELAC)'s Animation & VFX Pre-Apprenticeship by August 31; pre-apprentices now have the option to complete the program either fully online or in-person!
If you would like to register for the program, visit bit.ly/elac-form to complete ELAC's interest form.
If you would like to register for the program, visit bit.ly/elac-form to complete ELAC's interest form.
August 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Enroll in East Los Angeles College (ELAC)'s Animation & VFX Pre-Apprenticeship by August 31; pre-apprentices now have the option to complete the program either fully online or in-person!
If you would like to register for the program, visit bit.ly/elac-form to complete ELAC's interest form.
If you would like to register for the program, visit bit.ly/elac-form to complete ELAC's interest form.
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Community voting is now open for our SXSW EDU PanelPicker Proposal, Animation's Alt On-Ramp: a 360° Apprenticeship Conversation. Together we're examining how to design alternative career pathways that actually work for employers & students alike
❤️ Vote: tinyurl.com/sxsw27-360apprenticeship
❤️ Vote: tinyurl.com/sxsw27-360apprenticeship
August 10, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Community voting is now open for our SXSW EDU PanelPicker Proposal, Animation's Alt On-Ramp: a 360° Apprenticeship Conversation. Together we're examining how to design alternative career pathways that actually work for employers & students alike
❤️ Vote: tinyurl.com/sxsw27-360apprenticeship
❤️ Vote: tinyurl.com/sxsw27-360apprenticeship
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Help bring our panel to SXSW EDU 2027! In this session, we'll share how educators can prepare creatives for the gig economy. We'll unpack co-op business models, grant programs, & how they serve as launchpads for early-career creatives
❤️ Vote here: tinyurl.com/sxsw27-creativestudio
❤️ Vote here: tinyurl.com/sxsw27-creativestudio
August 7, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Help bring our panel to SXSW EDU 2027! In this session, we'll share how educators can prepare creatives for the gig economy. We'll unpack co-op business models, grant programs, & how they serve as launchpads for early-career creatives
❤️ Vote here: tinyurl.com/sxsw27-creativestudio
❤️ Vote here: tinyurl.com/sxsw27-creativestudio
Legends Animated is a proud partner of @titmousefoundation.bsky.social and Warrior Art Camp's Short Animation Fellowship! Don't miss your chance to apply—applications close on July 31. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't wait apply at bit.ly/3QrZheg
July 28, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Legends Animated is a proud partner of @titmousefoundation.bsky.social and Warrior Art Camp's Short Animation Fellowship! Don't miss your chance to apply—applications close on July 31. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't wait apply at bit.ly/3QrZheg
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🎉 Today, we're thrilled to announce the brand-new Titmouse Foundation: Short Animation Fellowship. 🎬
June 8, 2026 at 9:03 PM
🎉 Today, we're thrilled to announce the brand-new Titmouse Foundation: Short Animation Fellowship. 🎬
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Interested in applying for the Animation Co-op Grant? Don't miss our Virtual Info Session! Ahead of the 6/7 deadline, join BRIC & @legendsanimated.bsky.social to learn more about eligibility, application tips & the co-op business model.
🗓️ May 13 @ 6pm (PT)
🔗 bricfoundation.org/animationcoop
🗓️ May 13 @ 6pm (PT)
🔗 bricfoundation.org/animationcoop
May 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Interested in applying for the Animation Co-op Grant? Don't miss our Virtual Info Session! Ahead of the 6/7 deadline, join BRIC & @legendsanimated.bsky.social to learn more about eligibility, application tips & the co-op business model.
🗓️ May 13 @ 6pm (PT)
🔗 bricfoundation.org/animationcoop
🗓️ May 13 @ 6pm (PT)
🔗 bricfoundation.org/animationcoop
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📢 Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Animation Co-op Grant! BRIC & @legendsanimated.bsky.social are awarding $10K to support the formation of an animation creator cooperative committed to inclusive storytelling
🚀 Learn more + access co-op resources: bricfoundation.org/animationcoop
⏰ Apply by June 7
🚀 Learn more + access co-op resources: bricfoundation.org/animationcoop
⏰ Apply by June 7
April 16, 2026 at 12:07 AM
📢 Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Animation Co-op Grant! BRIC & @legendsanimated.bsky.social are awarding $10K to support the formation of an animation creator cooperative committed to inclusive storytelling
🚀 Learn more + access co-op resources: bricfoundation.org/animationcoop
⏰ Apply by June 7
🚀 Learn more + access co-op resources: bricfoundation.org/animationcoop
⏰ Apply by June 7
Join us as we share our hands-on experience and insights about creative worker cooperatives during @bricfound.bsky.social and @elcaminocollege.bsky.social's Creative Entrepreneurship Day event on February 2nd! You can register for free by visiting tinyurl.com/ced-26
January 21, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Join us as we share our hands-on experience and insights about creative worker cooperatives during @bricfound.bsky.social and @elcaminocollege.bsky.social's Creative Entrepreneurship Day event on February 2nd! You can register for free by visiting tinyurl.com/ced-26
This holiday giving season, make a contribution on Crocodile Dance's Kickstarter at kck.st/43o7ELa to receive some amazing perks along with a tax deduction!
To double your impact, you could also ask your employer to match your contribution! Please check with your HR representative for details.
To double your impact, you could also ask your employer to match your contribution! Please check with your HR representative for details.
December 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This holiday giving season, make a contribution on Crocodile Dance's Kickstarter at kck.st/43o7ELa to receive some amazing perks along with a tax deduction!
To double your impact, you could also ask your employer to match your contribution! Please check with your HR representative for details.
To double your impact, you could also ask your employer to match your contribution! Please check with your HR representative for details.
We're coming to @lightboxexpo.com with new indie creators! Join Shofela Coker, @artsypabster.bsky.social, @brendanburch.bsky.social at @nowwhatanimation.bsky.social, Annah Feinberg, & Samantha Goff on Oct 25; download the LBX app & add to your schedule to receive updates!
#LBX2025 #lightboxexpo
#LBX2025 #lightboxexpo
September 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
We're coming to @lightboxexpo.com with new indie creators! Join Shofela Coker, @artsypabster.bsky.social, @brendanburch.bsky.social at @nowwhatanimation.bsky.social, Annah Feinberg, & Samantha Goff on Oct 25; download the LBX app & add to your schedule to receive updates!
#LBX2025 #lightboxexpo
#LBX2025 #lightboxexpo
Comic-Con Moderator Spotlight: Sam Goff (@samg-anim.bsky.social)!
Join Sam at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
Join Sam at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
July 20, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Comic-Con Moderator Spotlight: Sam Goff (@samg-anim.bsky.social)!
Join Sam at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
Join Sam at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
Comic-Con Panelist Spotlight: Dulo Folarin Harris!
Join Dulo at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
Join Dulo at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
July 19, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Comic-Con Panelist Spotlight: Dulo Folarin Harris!
Join Dulo at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
Join Dulo at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
Comic-Con Panelist Spotlight: Osiokeh Ikharo!
Join Osiokeh at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
Join Osiokeh at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
July 18, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Comic-Con Panelist Spotlight: Osiokeh Ikharo!
Join Osiokeh at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
Join Osiokeh at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
Comic-Con Panelist Spotlight: Saraswathi "Vani" Buyyala!
Join Vani at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
Join Vani at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
July 17, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Comic-Con Panelist Spotlight: Saraswathi "Vani" Buyyala!
Join Vani at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
Join Vani at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
Comic-Con Panelist Spotlight: Pablo Leon (@artsypabster.bsky.social)!
Join Pablo at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
Join Pablo at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
July 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Comic-Con Panelist Spotlight: Pablo Leon (@artsypabster.bsky.social)!
Join Pablo at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
Join Pablo at our Comic-Con panel "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life'', which will be held at 7pm PST on Saturday, July 26th in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
🔗 Learn more by clicking the link in the bio.
Join Pablo Leon (@artsypabster.bsky.social), Saraswathi Buyyala, Osiokeh Ikharo, Abdulazeem Dulo Harris, and Samantha Goff (@samg-anim.bsky.social) at Legends Animated’s "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life" panel at Comic_Con 🎨✨! For panel details visit linktr.ee/legendsanima...
July 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Join Pablo Leon (@artsypabster.bsky.social), Saraswathi Buyyala, Osiokeh Ikharo, Abdulazeem Dulo Harris, and Samantha Goff (@samg-anim.bsky.social) at Legends Animated’s "Bringing Your Indie Animation to Life" panel at Comic_Con 🎨✨! For panel details visit linktr.ee/legendsanima...
Many thanks to Wacom for their generous donation of its Intuos Pro Small to Legends Animated; this drawing tablet will be awarded to the winner of Legends Animated's 2025 prize giveaway! Enter today for a chance to win and support independent animation; click the link in the bio to learn more!
July 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Many thanks to Wacom for their generous donation of its Intuos Pro Small to Legends Animated; this drawing tablet will be awarded to the winner of Legends Animated's 2025 prize giveaway! Enter today for a chance to win and support independent animation; click the link in the bio to learn more!
Join us and check out the AME Burbank session East Los Angeles College is co-presenting with Wacom titled "Character Design with Wacom and ELAC" at 9am on June 26th. Also, visit us at Legends Animated's table (#7) from 3:30-7:30pm. To register and learn more visit web.cvent.com/event/1cd5a3...
June 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Join us and check out the AME Burbank session East Los Angeles College is co-presenting with Wacom titled "Character Design with Wacom and ELAC" at 9am on June 26th. Also, visit us at Legends Animated's table (#7) from 3:30-7:30pm. To register and learn more visit web.cvent.com/event/1cd5a3...
Excited to announce that @legendsanimated.bsky.social will be an exhibitor and provide panels at @lightboxexpo.com this year! More details to come soon! 🎉
May 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Excited to announce that @legendsanimated.bsky.social will be an exhibitor and provide panels at @lightboxexpo.com this year! More details to come soon! 🎉
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📢 10 days left to apply for BRIC's Animation Co-op Grant! Designed to empower independent creators & inspire inclusive storytelling, this new grant will award $5K to fund the formation of an animation worker cooperative.
⏰ Apply by June 2
🔗 bricfoundation.org/animationcoop
⏰ Apply by June 2
🔗 bricfoundation.org/animationcoop
May 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
📢 10 days left to apply for BRIC's Animation Co-op Grant! Designed to empower independent creators & inspire inclusive storytelling, this new grant will award $5K to fund the formation of an animation worker cooperative.
⏰ Apply by June 2
🔗 bricfoundation.org/animationcoop
⏰ Apply by June 2
🔗 bricfoundation.org/animationcoop
We are deeply grateful to Rise Up Animation for their generous donation, which will go towards our sponsored projects. Join RUA in supporting indie animation by visiting linktr.ee/legendsanima... to contribute any amount. You can also ask your employer to match your donation for double the impact!
May 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We are deeply grateful to Rise Up Animation for their generous donation, which will go towards our sponsored projects. Join RUA in supporting indie animation by visiting linktr.ee/legendsanima... to contribute any amount. You can also ask your employer to match your donation for double the impact!
Legends Animated is proud to spotlight recent creative efforts of our apprentice Citlali Vazquez, who is the Producer and Animation Director of the independently animated short film, "Buggie". Visit buggieshortfilm.wixsite.com/anim to learn more about this heartwarming film!
April 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Legends Animated is proud to spotlight recent creative efforts of our apprentice Citlali Vazquez, who is the Producer and Animation Director of the independently animated short film, "Buggie". Visit buggieshortfilm.wixsite.com/anim to learn more about this heartwarming film!
An amazing new opportunity from our partner @bricfound.bsky.social! Apply today as a step towards creator ownership by starting an animation worker cooperative! For details visit www.bricfoundation.org/animationcoop
April 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
An amazing new opportunity from our partner @bricfound.bsky.social! Apply today as a step towards creator ownership by starting an animation worker cooperative! For details visit www.bricfoundation.org/animationcoop