FRAMES OF REFERENCE: Brandon Warren - Director & Story Artist
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Online
ASIFA COLORADO PRESENTS
FRAMES OF REFERENCE:
An Evening Online with Brandon Warren
JANUARY 22, 2026

***An Exclusive ASIFA Colorado Online Members-Only Event***

Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 7:00PM MST
Location: Online (Google Meet link provided upon event registration)
Members Only. MEMBERS MUST RSVP TO THE EVENT. Not a member? Not to worry! Join ASIFA Colorado HERE!

Join us for our next installment of Frames of Reference, an exclusive online series where ASIFA Colorado members gain direct access to seasoned professionals in the animation industry.
Our guest is Brandon Warren, Director and Story Artist, who will share insights into his creative journey, career milestones, and what it takes to thrive in the world of broadcast animation.
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.

About Brandon Warren:
Brandon is a Supervising Director, Story Supervisor, Storyboard Artist and Illustrator who has been working in the animation industry since 2008.

Brandon has experience with both 2D and CG pipelines and has worked on television, streaming and feature productions. He has worked closely with CG, design and animation teams and has learned a lot about the entire animation process from working with such talented and professional colleagues.

Brandon lives in Atlanta, Georgia and has been working remotely in the animation industry since 2012. He enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, painting, hiking, exploring and driving his Jurassic Park golf cart around his neighborhood.

Credits include: Nickelodeon’s Spongebob Squarepants, Kamp Koral and Big Nate, Netflix’s Kid Cosmic, Disney’s DuckTales 2017 and Future Worm, WB’s League of Super Pets and Many More!

ASIFA Colorado February Creative Mixer
2026-02-25 19:00 - 22:00 | The DeLorean, 1753 S Broadway, Denver, CO, 80210, United States
Great Scott! Join ASIFA Colorado for a FREE networking and social event at The DeLorean on Febrary 25th, 2026 from 7PM-10PM.
Come mingle with like-minded creatives to discuss animation, film making, motion design, game production, and movies in general!
Food and beverage will be available to purchase.

Moving Minds: A STEAM Animation Workshop for Ages 6-10
2026-03-01 12:30 - 14:30 | Mile High Animation, 1633 Fillmore St Unit 408, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
Join us for ASIFA Colorado’s Stop Motion Animation Workshop — A one-day event for young animators to learn, create, and get hands on with art!

AGES 6-10
RSVP below the donation box to reserve your ticket now, Spaces are limited!
March 1, 2026 | Pay What You Can (Suggested $30)
Mile High Animation: 1633 Fillmore St Unit 408, Denver, Colorado 80206
12:30PM-2:30PM
See your creations on the big screen during ASIFA Colorado’s International Animation Day Celebration in October 2026!!
All skill levels welcome – come animate, learn, and support local animation!

ASIFA, in partnership with Mile High Animation, will be hosting animation lessons to inspire the next generation of animators.
Studio doors will be wide open—whether you’re a first-time visitor eager to learn the basics of animation, or a returning student, it’s a great chance to create, collaborate, and connect with fellow artists and animation enthusiasts.
By joining us and donating, you’ll also be supporting ASIFA Colorado’s mission to promote animation events and build a vibrant community of animators and fans dedicated to creativity and collaboration. Please feel free to donate what you can below. In addition to your donation, please make sure to REGISTER FOR A TICKET below.

FRAMES OF REFERENCE: Lindsey Chastain - Creative Director & Head of Post Production
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
ASIFA COLORADO PRESENTS
FRAMES OF REFERENCE:
An Evening Online with Lindsey Chastain
March 26th, 2026

***An Exclusive ASIFA Colorado Online Members-Only Event***

Date: March 26, 2026
Time: 7:00PM MST
Location: Online (Google Meet link provided upon event registration)
Members Only. MEMBERS MUST RSVP TO THE EVENT. Not a member? Not to worry! Join ASIFA Colorado HERE!

Join us for our next installment of Frames of Reference, an exclusive online series where ASIFA Colorado members gain direct access to seasoned professionals in the animation industry.
Our guest is Lindsey Chastain, Creative Director & Head of Post Production at Powerhouse Animation Studio, who will share insights into their creative journey, career milestones, and what it takes to thrive in the world of broadcast animation.
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.

About Lindsey Chastain:

Lindsey Chastain is a Creative Director at Powerhouse Animation with over a decade of experience in directing, post-production, and compositing for animation, games, and commercial content. She primarily directs projects within the studio’s Boutique department.
Her credits span a variety of genres, including work for Netflix, SEGA, Riot Games, and Airship Syndicate, with projects such as Blood of Zeus, Masters of the Universe, Castlevania, and cinematic content for titles including Sonic Dream Team, Ruined King: A League of Legends Story, and Wayfinder.
In addition to her studio work, Lindsey has served as an adjunct professor at Austin Community College for over a decade, where she teaches motion graphics and supports the next generation of animation talent.
Based in Austin for more than 20 years, Lindsey lives with her husband, stepson, and their super opinionated dog, Murphy. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, making questionable Fantasy Football bets, and enthusiastically starting (and abandoning) new hobbies.

ASIFA Colorado April Creative Mixer
2026-04-24 20:30 - 22:30 | Edgewater Public Market, 5505 W 20th Ave, edgewater, CO, 80214, United States
***FREE TO ALL***
On April 24th, a strange and wonderful convergence will occur: another ASIFA Colorado Creative Mixer!
What is it?
A casual hang disguised as a networking event.
A networking event disguised as an excuse to leave your house.
A place where animators, artists, and other creative entities gather to exchange ideas, stories, and possibly snacks.
No panels. No pressure. Just people who make things (or want to), existing in the same physical space for a few hours.
Will you meet your next collaborator? Maybe.
Will you have a good time? Statistically, yes.
Will there be at least one awkward conversation? Almost guaranteed.
Join us. Or don’t. But know that the timeline where you do attend is objectively more interesting.

ASIFA CO Members Meeting
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
What do YOU want out of ASIFA?
Holy cow! We’ve been back for almost a year! ASIFA Colorado welcomes all members in good standing to meet with the Board of Directors online to discuss the future of the organization, share industry tidbits, and organize events that YOU want to see! Join us for a casual conversation about the future of the animation community in Colorado.
Bring your own snacks!

Frames of Reference - Rian Penrod, Background Designer at Marvel Animation
2026-05-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
ASIFA COLORADO PRESENTS
FRAMES OF REFERENCE:
An Evening Online with Rian Penrod,
Background Designer at Marvel Animation
May 21st, 2026

***An Exclusive ASIFA Colorado Online Members-Only Event***

Date: May 21st, 2026
Time: 7:00PM MST
Location: Online (Google Meet link provided upon event registration)
Members Only. MEMBERS MUST RSVP TO THE EVENT. Not a member? Not to worry! Join ASIFA Colorado HERE!

Join us for our next installment of Frames of Reference, an exclusive online series where ASIFA Colorado members gain direct access to seasoned professionals in the animation industry.
Our guest is Rian Penrod, who will share insights into their creative journey, career milestones, and what it takes to thrive in the world of broadcast animation. He will also demonstrate some tips and tricks for digital painting!
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.

ASIFA Colorado 48 Hour Film Competition
2026-09-19 00:00 - 2026-09-20 23:30
48-Hour Animation Challenge – Create. Collaborate. Animate.
Get ready to push your creativity to the limit.
This September 19–20, ASIFA Colorado invites students, enthusiasts, and industry professionals to take part in an exhilarating 48-hour animation challenge. Artists, writers, directors, designers, musicians, and producers will form teams and race against the clock to create an original animated short based on a surprise prompt revealed at kickoff.
From concept to final render, you’ll have just two days to bring your vision to life—testing your storytelling, teamwork, and creative instincts in a high-energy, collaborative environment.
Completed films will premiere on the big screen at the ASIFA Colorado Animation Day celebration on October 17, where your work will be showcased alongside Colorado’s vibrant animation community.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, meet fellow creatives, or just make something unforgettable—this is your chance.
Build your team. Embrace the challenge. Make something amazing.

***RULES AND REGISTRATION COMING SOON!***

ASIFA International Animation Day 2026
2026-10-17 08:00 - 17:00
Join ASIFA COLORADO in celebrating animation alongside the entire ASIFA International community as we host screenings and workshops for families, students and animation junkies!
MORE INFO COMING SOON!
Become a member and receive FREE admission to ALL IAD events!
