Studios
THE ANIMATION EPICENTER
ANIMATION AND FILM STUDIOS
Mix business with pleasure at the CTN Animation Expo where X marks the spot to connect with animation creatives at the many local studios while you are here. Some of the most popular studios listed by distance to our event include:
Jim Hensons Creature Shop (0.8 mi.)
Gentle Giant Studios (1.1 mi.)
Cartoon Network (3.0 mi.)
Nickelodeon (3.1 mi.)
Renegade Studios (3.2 mi.)
DIC Entertainment (3.7 mi.)
Film Roman / Starz Animation (3.7 mi.)
Walt Disney Animation (3.7 mi.)
Warner Brothers Studio (4.2 mi.)
Dreamworks (5.5 mi.)
Rough Draft (9.0 mi.)
Sony Pictures Animation (24.6 mi.)
ANIMATION ORGANIZATIONS
The Animation Guild (TAG) (4.3 mi.)
ASIFA Hollywood (5.5 mi.)
VACATION AND FUN
Within minutes of major Hollywood studios, elite shopping centers, and other Los Angeles attractions, the CTN Animation Expo event hotel provides the best setting for an exciting vacation with the whole family as well as a great venue to connect with animation creatives. Some of the most popular attractions near our event include:
Burbank.com – News and Community Content from Burbank, California, the Toon Town Capital of the World.
Warner Brothers Studio (4.2 mi.)
Warner Brothers offers a behind the scenes look at its famous Hollywood Studios. Visitors get a glimpse at the sets of television shows such as ER and Lois and Clark. Each tour is filled with surprises.
Universal Studios Hollywood (5.5 mi.)
Universal Studios offers rides and a behind the scenes look at where movies are made. After a day at the park, visitors can explore CityWalk a district of shopping and dining.
Six Flags Magic Mountain (22.3 mi.)
Boasting the largest collection of extreme rollercoasters on the planet, visitors will never experience a dull moment. The park also offers family friendly rides and entertainment. Throughout the year, the park hosts various festivals and concerts.
Knotts Berry Farm (36 mi.)
Knotts Berry Farm is a family favorite theme park. The park has the best launch roller coaster accelerating riders from 0 to 80 in 2.3 seconds. The ride also offers various entertainment and attractions for little ones.
Disneyland® Resort (39.3 mi.)
Disneyland is the original Disney Theme Park with infamous rides such as Space Mountain and Splash Mountain. Visitors can experience the park’s newest edition, the California Adventure Park.
Other Attractions:
- Media City Center Shopping (3.1 mi.)
- Los Angeles Zoo (5.9 mi.)
- Hollywood (7.7 mi.)
- Ripley’s Believe It Or Not (7 mi.)
- Griffith Observatory (10.7 mi.)
- Autry Museum of Western Heritage (6.3 mi.)
- Rose Bowl (13.7 mi.)
- Dodger Stadium (13.4 mi.)
- Getty Center (16.2 mi.)
- LA Lakers’ & Kings’ Staples Center (15.4 mi.)
- Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (33.6 mi.)



















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Chris Bailey Animation Director
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The Future Has Arrived
Directing Animation vs Live Action
Robh Ruppel Art Director
David Pimental Story Artist
Tim Sale Comic Artist
Sergio Paez of StoryBoardArt.org
The Third Floor
Pascal Campion Designer
Chris Ayers Character Designer
Brett Bean Concept Artist
Chen Yi-Chang Character Designer
Craig Elliott Designer
Marceline Tanguay and Zaruhi Galstian
Laura Dubuk and Tabitha Fisher Animation Artists
Ed Rodiguez Designer
Ed Ghertner Art Director
Drake Brodahl Illustrator
Duncan Studio
Patrick Awa Concept Artist
Carol Police Art Director
Roland Tamayo Concept Artist
Pao Jitmakusol Designer
Pablo Navarro Directing Animator
Mark Austin Cinematic Artist
Z-Brush from Pixologic
Muertoons
Ruel Pascual Digital Cinematic Artist
Jason Pruett Development Artist
Andre Barnwell Animator
Armand Serrano Art Director
Mike Disa Director and Writer
Burbank Arts and Education Foundation
LYNDA.COM
Santa Monica College – Academy of Entertainment Technology
Marcelo Vignali Production Designer Sony
ICEF Public Schools
Nicolas Villarreal Independent Designer
Women In Animation
The Animation Guild (TAG)
Flip
Creative Handbook
ColdHard Flash
Animation Educators Forum (AEF)
USC Animation & Digital Arts
Burbank Unified School District (BUSD)
Rhythm and Hues Studios
Pixar Animation Studios
Nickelodeon
Imaginism Studios
Fringe Talent
Dreamworks Animation Studios
Digital Domain
BlueSky Animation Studios
The City of Burbank
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Marriott International
Animation World Network – AWN.com
Cartoon Brew
Sonic Bunny Productions
The Broad Appeal of Animation
Animation Mentor
The Mighty Nomad Gallery
Stefan Bucher Designer
LAAFA
The Los Angeles Film School
Martin Hsu Character Designer
Essential Sequential
Mindy Lee Concept Artist
Eduardo Avenir II Animator
Animation Magazine
Lubomir Arsov, Independent Designer and Illustrator
DigiCel
Joseph Gilland EFX Animator
Patricia Ann Lewis-MacDougall
Dave Pruiksma Animator and Teacher
Eric Canete Animation and Comic Artist
Brian Ajhar Designer Illustrator
Funny Little Bunny
Video Symphony School
Robert St. Pierre Production Designer
Toon Boom Animation Inc.
Bill Robinson Animator
Chris Kennett Animator
David Colman Character Designer
The Line of Influence: A Tribute to Ronald Searle
Kells Opens in Los Angeles
CTN Members @ Wonder Con
Lou Romano Art Director Laika
Bringing Characters to Life in Disney Theme Parks
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