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  • Welcome to the Early Animation Wiki! We are a collaborative place to share information on the early days of animation.

    Welcome…

    Welcome to the Early Animation Wiki! We are a collaborative place to share information on the early days of animation.

  • Find biographical information on animators, directors, background artists, composers voice actors, and more. Pictured: Tex Avery.

    People database

    Find biographical information on animators, directors, background artists, composers voice actors, and more. Pictured: Tex Avery.

  • Watch examples of early animation, complete with links to information about the cartoons, their makers, and their studios.

    Animation database

    Watch examples of early animation, complete with links to information about the cartoons, their makers, and their studios.

  • Histories of the studios responsible for producing and distributing early animation.

    Studio database

    Histories of the studios responsible for producing and distributing early animation.

  • Find information on early animators, animation studios, artistic movements, influences, and more in books, journal and magazine articles, and links to websites, blogs, and collections.

    Resources

    Find information on early animators, animation studios, artistic movements, influences, and more in books, journal and magazine articles, and links to websites, blogs, and collections.

  • In celebration of International Women's Day on March 8th, this month's animation is "Pussy Pumps Up", an Australian short which explores feminine sexuality and gender fluidity.

    Featured Animation: Pussy Pumps Up

    In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8th, this month’s animation is “Pussy Pumps Up”, an Australian short which explores feminine sexuality and gender fluidity.

  • This month's biography is about the groundbreaking Polish-Austrialian artist and animator Antoinette Starkiewicz.

    Biography of the Month: Antoinette Starkiewicz

    This month’s biography is about the groundbreaking Polish-Austrialian artist and animator Antoinette Starkiewicz.

  • Held in Tokyo, TAAF is an anime film festival that runs from March 13-16, 2026. The festival features anime films that did not have a commercial release in Japan, as well as films that were released in theatres.

    Link of the Month: Tokyo Anime Award Festival (TAAF)

    Held in Tokyo, TAAF is an anime film festival that runs from March 13-16, 2026. The festival features anime films that did not have a commercial release in Japan, as well as films that were released in theatres.

  • This article explores the story of the French animator Florence Miailhe who just received her first Oscar nomination at the age of 70 for her animated short film Papillion.

    Explore: Florence Miailhe

    This article explores the story of the French animator Florence Miailhe who just received her first Oscar nomination at the age of 70 for her animated short film Papillion.

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