Meta: An Important Note From June Foray

Dear Friend of the Art of Animation,

When Bill Scott and I served as officers of ASIFA-Hollywood, we had big dreams for the organization. My goal was to recognize the people who create animated films by hosting an annual award ceremony. Today, my idea has grown into the Annie Awards, animation's highest honor. I'm very proud that the seed I planted has grown and flourished the way it has.

Bill's vision for ASIFA-Hollywood involved the establishment of an Animateque... a world class research facility devoted to animation, complete with an archive, library and museum. For many years, ASIFA-Hollywood has wanted to begin work on Bill's idea, but the right people and resources were not yet in place. Happily, today ASIFA-Hollywood has grown to the point where Bill's dream can finally become a reality.

The Board of Directors of ASIFA-Hollywood has taken the first step by creating a Virtual Archive full of resources that will benefit artists, students and researchers, as well as providing important information about the art of animation to the general public. ASIFA-Hollywood has leased storefront space in Burbank, in the heart of the media district, and has opened the archive to the public. We need YOUR help to expand and sustain the project.

The membership rolls of ASIFA-Hollywood have grown tremendously since I served as President. Many studios are providing memberships to their production staff as part of their benefits package. There's strength in those numbers....

If every member of ASIFA-Hollywood donated an amount equal to their yearly dues, the ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Archive would be fully funded for the entire year. This isn't a great deal to ask for such an important project. If you are not yet a member of ASIFA-Hollywood, please sign up with double dues and you will be a part of our groundbreaking efforts to build this valuable resource for the animation community.

If you are able to, I hope you will consider becoming a Project Hero or Angel. Your generosity and support will go a long way to develop and expand this project.

Bill Scott would be proud of the great work being done by ASIFA-Hollywood. I know I am.


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ASIFA-Hollywood
Animation Archive
2114 W Burbank Bl
Burbank, CA 91506

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