We consciously assess and evaluate our impact not only on our community but our earth. We strive to be an eco-conscious low carbon footprint impact organization. 

We support the next generation of artists and interest in animation by promoting STEAM education with year-round free and low-cost workshops for schools, libraries, and more.

We focus on fostering a supportive, open-minded community based on inclusion where diverse voices are respected.

ASIFA-South partners
with organizations locally and globally to advocate for sustainable practices as a representative of the animation industry.

We are focused primarily on being a driving force in developing a sustainable creative industry in the Southeastern United States.

ASIFA-South is the official Animation Organization representing South Eastern US officially with UNESCO affiliated ASIFA International Animated Film Association. Headquartered in Atlanta, our nonprofit organization represent the central communication hub between international and US-based chapters. Our goal is to foster and unite the animation community locally and globally to promote artists and the art of animation through communication and collaboration.

Animation

Media & Entertainment

Non Profit

ASIFA-South

ASIFA-South's headquarters in Alpharetta, GA, United States

Board of Directors

Executive Director

Allyssa Lewis

Jenna Zona

Jeff Fastner

Ashley Kohler

Fatimah Abdullah

Jeremy Seymour

Lisa Ferrell

Justice Obiaya

Jeff Yu

Casandra Brewton-Johnson

The board of directors is made up of elected representatives of the animation industry in the South including practitioners, studio owners, and academics in the filed. The role of the board of directors is to help ASIFA-South with strategy, goal, and mission building, and foster relationships with the animation community and professional sphere. The position is renewed yearly.

Our marketing gets the word out! Marketing takes care of our year-round blast on social media, announcements to our partners, and members' newsletter. From creating content for our youtube channels  

Marketing

The Programming team is in charge of two major departments: Screening and Education. The Screening team curates quality animated content for our ASIFAC festival, other community centric organizations and is the contact point for our filmmakers and panelists. They are responsible for media collection in testing, ensuring all media works properly and often sit through hours of tests to ensure our audience receives an uninterrupted viewing experience. The Education team deploys animation-oriented workshops to schools, libraries, and other community organizations. The screening team is also responsible for cultivating tailor-made curriculums and itineraries for our creative incubators.

Programming

The business team keeps our financials in check and is responsible for filing taxes, budgeting, cost analysis, grant application, and creates projections. The business team also finalizes our sponsorship deck and agreement with sponsors, partners, and team to keep us in check and ensure we have the resources to conduct our year-round activities. 

Business

The operation team takes care of set up, break downs, prep for events year round coordinating with different departments to tend to their needs. Operations team include setting up box office, volunteer intake, committee onboarding-offboarding, and conflict management.

ASIFA-South

Org chart

Teams

Board of Directors

Marketing

Programming

Business

Operations

Chapter Liaisons

Offices

ASIFA-South

Org chart

Teams

Board of Directors

Marketing

Programming

Business

Operations

Chapter Liaisons

Offices

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