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Film and video game animation is a rapidly growing segment of the global entertainment industry.  Advanced technology means these projects can be produced locally and exported internationally in many languages, increasing their popularity and investment returns.  Just recently, Europe launched its first European Animation Awards.  Innovations include 3-D production and motion capture technologies.  Recent reports show the industry growing at a 14% global annual growth rate.
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Only recently, however, is this genre evolving to include more LGBTQ characters and narratives in its content.  This is being propelled by the success of a number of prominent LGBTQ participants in the industry itself. 
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Animation comes in many forms, including documentaries, shorts and feature length films, television shows, and video games.  There is now an Academy Award classification for the genre, and several LGBTQ individuals have been honoured to be receipients.  Most recently, [[Adrian Molina]] and [[Darla K. Anderson]] received the Academy Award for the animated film 'Coco' in 2018. 
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Film animation remains an opportunity for a new generation of filmmakers.  Many are using online crowdfunding platforms to finance their works, such as kickstarter, gofundme, and indigogo.  The previous lack of diversity is fueling this creative process as the community takes the initiative to fill the gap.  Successful ventures include the highly successful global reception of 'In a Hearbeat' (2017) produced by filmmakers [[Beth David]] and [[Esteban Bravo]] with over 35 million YouTube views, and the film 'Arrival' (2013) by filmmaker [[Alex Myung]]. 
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We have identified several notable LGBTQ individuals in this fast-growing profession.  Simply click on their names to read their fascinating biographies and links to their work.
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* [[Dean DeBlois]], feature film animator
 
* [[Dean DeBlois]], feature film animator
 
* [[Glen Hanson]], film animator
 
* [[Glen Hanson]], film animator
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* [[Karleen Pendleton Jimenez]], academic and short film animator
 
* [[Norman McLaren]], feature film animator
 
* [[Norman McLaren]], feature film animator
  
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* [[Ellen DeGeneres]], narrator
 
* [[Ellen DeGeneres]], narrator
 
* [[Beth David]], short film animator
 
* [[Beth David]], short film animator
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* [[Karina Farek]], short film animator
 
* [[Gary Janetti]], animated television shows
 
* [[Gary Janetti]], animated television shows
 
* [[Jennell Jaquays]], video game designer
 
* [[Jennell Jaquays]], video game designer
 
* [[Adrian Molina]], Academy award-winning animated films
 
* [[Adrian Molina]], Academy award-winning animated films
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* [[Alex Myung]], short film animator
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* [[Lorelei Pepi]], academic and film animator
 
* [[Thomas Schumacher]], President - Disney animated features division
 
* [[Thomas Schumacher]], President - Disney animated features division
  
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==Further Reading/Research==
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==See Also==
  
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* [[Prominent Theatre and Film Critics Who Identify as LGBTQ]]
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* [[LGBTQ Management of Film Festivals]]
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* [[Documentary Filmmakers From the LGBTQ Community]]
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* [[Lesbian Film and Television Producers and Directors]]
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* [[Transgender Filmmakers]]
  
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==Further Reading/Research==
  
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* https://gayety.co/the-long-history-of-lgbt-video-game-characters
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* https://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/11/09/queer-cartoons-history/
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* http://www.thelgbtupdate.com/category/media/animation/
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* http://variety.com/2017/film/global/international-newswire-animation-indie-growth-industry-1202636081/
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* https://www.voices.com/blog/global-animation-and-gaming-expected-to-skyrocket-by-2016/
  
 
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Film and video game animation is a rapidly growing segment of the global entertainment industry. Advanced technology means these projects can be produced locally and exported internationally in many languages, increasing their popularity and investment returns. Just recently, Europe launched its first European Animation Awards. Innovations include 3-D production and motion capture technologies. Recent reports show the industry growing at a 14% global annual growth rate.

Only recently, however, is this genre evolving to include more LGBTQ characters and narratives in its content. This is being propelled by the success of a number of prominent LGBTQ participants in the industry itself.

Animation comes in many forms, including documentaries, shorts and feature length films, television shows, and video games. There is now an Academy Award classification for the genre, and several LGBTQ individuals have been honoured to be receipients. Most recently, Adrian Molina and Darla K. Anderson received the Academy Award for the animated film 'Coco' in 2018.

Film animation remains an opportunity for a new generation of filmmakers. Many are using online crowdfunding platforms to finance their works, such as kickstarter, gofundme, and indigogo. The previous lack of diversity is fueling this creative process as the community takes the initiative to fill the gap. Successful ventures include the highly successful global reception of 'In a Hearbeat' (2017) produced by filmmakers Beth David and Esteban Bravo with over 35 million YouTube views, and the film 'Arrival' (2013) by filmmaker Alex Myung.

We have identified several notable LGBTQ individuals in this fast-growing profession. Simply click on their names to read their fascinating biographies and links to their work.

Australia

Canada

Great Britain

Mexico

United States

See Also

Further Reading/Research


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