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FRAMES OF REFERENCE: An Evening Online With Steve Cunningham
***An Exclusive ASIFA Colorado Online Members-Only Event***
Date: September 18, 2025
Time: 8:00PM MST
Location: Online (Google Meet link provided upon event registration & membership)
Members Only. MEMBERS MUST RSVP TO THE EVENT. Not a member? Not to worry! Join ASIFA Colorado via the Support page of this website!
Join us for the inaugural session of Frames of Reference, an exclusive online series where ASIFA Colorado members gain direct access to seasoned professionals in the animation industry.
Our first guest is Steve Cunningham, Head of Character Animation at DreamWorks TV, who will share insights into his creative journey, career milestones, and what it takes to thrive in the world of theatrical animation. From early inspirations to the realities of leading teams at a major studio, this is a rare opportunity to hear directly from a top-tier industry professional.
Attendees will also have the chance to participate in a live Q&A session—ask your questions, gain insider knowledge, and connect more deeply with the craft and business of animation.
With a career spanning three decades, Steve Cunningham is a veteran animator who has animated characters for film, television, and emerging media. After graduating Sheridan College’s Animation Program, he moved to the United States to work with animation legends Don Bluth and Gary Goldman at Fox Animation Studios.
Since moving to Los Angeles, Steve has worked over 20 feature films, both traditional hand-drawn and CG animation. His career also includes high-profile commercials, immersive VR experiences, game cinematics, and top-tier streaming series. Currently, Steve serves as the Head of Character Animation for a theatrical film at DreamWorks TV, leading a team to create the next wave of memorable characters.
Credits include: Frozen, Shrek Forever After, Kung-Fu Panda 2, The Book of Life, Flushed Away, Hotel Transylvania 3 & Many More!