Animation

Requirements for Membership

Please note that requirements (as outlined below) must be met within the four (4) years preceding one's application for membership or membership review; also, such requirements apply in each instance to the production and/or distribution of nationally exhibited audio visual works. Theatrically distributed feature film credits can qualify for up to 25% of the credits required for membership. Individuals who have received an Emmy Nomination, specific to this peer group, within the past four (4) years are eligible for Active membership.

Active Status:

Employment in one or more of the following positions for a minimum of two (2) years in the last four (4) years.

Categories of employment for this peer group are:

  • ANIMATION CHECKER

  • ANIMATION COMPUTER PROGRAMMER

  • ANIMATION MODELER

  • ANIMATION SCULPTOR

  • ANIMATION TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

  • ANIMATOR

  • BACKGROUND ARTIST/STYLIST (may include Color Director)

  • CAMERA OPERATOR

  • CASTING DIRECTOR

  • CHARACTER DESIGNER

  • DIRECTOR (includes Animation Voice Director)

  • EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

  • FILM-TAPE EDITOR

  • INK & PAINT SUPERVISOR

  • LAYOUT ARTIST

  • PRODUCER

  • PRODUCTION DESIGNER/ART DIRECTOR

  • PRODUCTION MANAGER/OR EQUIVALENT

  • SCENE PLANNER

  • SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTIST

  • STORYBOARD ARTIST

  • VOICE PERFORMER

  • WRITER

Or a qualified body of work relevant to the peer group that warrants a waiver of the above requirements. Body of Work designation has all benefits of Active membership with the exception of running for Peer Group Governor.

Associate Status:

Primary activity in one or more of the verifiable categories as listed but without meeting all of the qualifications for Active Membership.

updated 3.20.23

Board of Governors Representatives

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