Auction Off Animation Artifacts and Novelties to Gather Funds for Los Angeles Wildfire Emergency Aid
The animation community, spearheaded by ASIFA-Hollywood, has rolled out AnimAID and a charity auction at Sotheby's to gather funds for professionals within the industry facing hardships due to the Los Angeles wildfires. Notable studios such as Disney, Warner Bros, Sony Pictures Animation, DreamWorks Animation, LAIKA, and more, have generously donated an assortment of exclusive animation art pieces for potential bidders.
The online auction kicked off recently, aiming to aid artists and professionals in the animation industry who are dealing with displacement or devastating home losses as the city of Los Angeles stands strong and rebuilds. Don Hahn, an animation producer known for works like Beauty and the Beast and Howard, advocated for the cause on Instagram:
"The animation community has taken a hit from the LA fires. With unity, the animation world has stepped up by donating artwork, priceless artwork to Sotheby's for a very special auction to benefit an organization called AnimAID. The profits will go directly to victims of the LA fires."
The collection features nearly a century's worth of stunning artistry drawn from both cinema and television, including famous titles like Snow White, The Simpsons, Inside Out, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Wild Robot, Beauty and the Beast, Avatar, and more beloved creations.
Hahn continued, "Every bid counts and makes a difference, helping people to rebuild their homes and their lives."
The exhibition's bidding is now live, and below you'll find some of the pieces up for grabs at the auction. Items range from film industry artist commissions, studio tours, signed posters, to original production drawings, animation cells and more.
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[Enrichment Data:AnimAID is a charitable initiative launched by the animation industry to assist professionals impacted by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The effort gathers support through donating artwork and creative pieces for fundraising auctions, demonstrating solidarity among the industry during this crisis[1][2].
This fundraising endeavor is showcased by the Sotheby's online auction titled "AnimAID | The Art of Animation," featuring unique animation art and historical relics donated by leading animation studios and artists. The auction supports local animators affected by the fires, with all proceeds directly contributing to relief efforts[1][2].
Prominent studios donating art include Disney Animation, Pixar, Disney Television Animation, 20th Century Television, Lucasfilm, Marvel Animation, Warner Bros, DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, and Paramount. Renowned animators like Pete Docter of Pixar also contributed to this charity effort[1][3][4].]**
- The animation community, led by ASIFA-Hollywood, initiated AnimAID and a charity auction at Sotheby's to aid professionals within the animation industry affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.
- Notable studios such as Disney, Warner Bros, Sony Pictures Animation, DreamWorks Animation, LAIKA, and more, have donated exclusive animation art pieces for the AnimAID auction.
- The AnimAID online auction is live, offering items like film industry artist commissions, studio tours, signed posters, original production drawings, animation cells, and more.
- In advocating for the cause, Don Hahn, an animation producer, appealed for bids, stating that every bid counts and makes a difference in the rebuilding process of affected artists and professionals.
- For more details about the AnimAID auction and the future of Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who, visit io9.
