Buy Unique Animation Artifacts to Aid Los Angeles Wildfire Emergency Fund
The animation industry has banded together, launching AnimAID to aid those hit hard by the LA wildfires. In a show of solidarity, big names like The Walt Disney Company, Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures Animation, DreamWorks Animation, LAIKA, and more have donated exclusive pieces of animation art for a Sotheby's auction.
This online auction kicks off now, with hopes of supporting artists and professionals within the animation industry struggling due to displacement or home loss. Producer Don Hahn (Beauty and The Beast, Howard) voiced the cause on Instagram, urging everyone to bid:
"The LA fires took a toll on our animation community. But now we're sticking together, donating art to Sotheby's for a special auction to help victims of the LA fires!"
This exhibition features art spanning 90 years, drawn from both cinema and television—from Snow White and The Simpsons to Inside Out, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Wild Robot, Beauty and the Beast, and more iconic titles.
Hahn kept going, reminding everyone, "Every bid matters! It helps people rebuild their homes and their lives."
The auction's bidding is underway, and here's a sneak peek at some items up for grabs. You'll find film industry artist commissions, studio tours, signed posters, and more—not to mention original production drawings and animation cells.
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Enrichment Data:The AnimAID auction is a collective effort by ASIFA-Hollywood and the animation industry to support victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. The auction took place from April 23 to April 30, 2025, later extending through May 6, 2025[2][5].
Key features include:- Purpose: Raising funds for animation artists and professionals affected by the wildfires[2][5].- Participating Studios: The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, and Paramount[1][2].- Auction Items: Original drawings and paintings, animation cels, signed posters, maquette figures, unique experiences — tied to classic hits like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Simpsons, Inside Out, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and more[2][3].
ASIFA-Hollywood spearheaded the initiative, showcasing the unity and empathy of the animation community in response to the wildfires[5]. Sotheby's hosted the auction, waiving its usual fees to support the cause, demonstrating a strong commitment to helping those affected[5]. The auction benefited over 70 animation families impacted by the wildfires, offering crucial aid and honoring the hard work of animation artists[5].
- ASIFA-Hollywood, in collaboration with the animation industry, launched AnimAID, an auction for toys-and-collectibles that aims to aid victims of the LA wildfires.
- Big names like The Walt Disney Company, Warner Brothers, DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, and Paramount have donated exclusive pieces of animation art to this Sotheby's auction.
- The auction offers a sneak peek into over 90 years of technology and lifestyle, featuring art spanning cinema and television, such as Snow White, The Simpsons, Inside Out, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
- Various items are up for grabs in this online auction, including film industry artist commissions, studio tours, signed posters, original production drawings, and animation cells.
- The funds raised from this auction will help support affected animation artists and professionals in rebuilding their homes and lives.
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