December 10, 2001
Animators Unite, Inc. is a non-profit corporation operating with the intent of improving the future of the American animation industry - specifically by way of providing desperately needed informational services to the animation world through an Internet-based community, [ http://www.animatorsunite.com ].

This web service will offer numerous services pertaining to animation and its growth as an industry. These services include (but are not limited to) discussion boards, contests, and online galleries of members’ work, news pertaining to the world of animation, upcoming local and national events, and local and national job postings. All of this will be provided to the site member at no charge.

It is also the intent of this company to establish connections through the Animators Unite, Inc. community where students of animation might benefit from one another’s experiences. Those currently involved in the animation industry would also bring a great deal of knowledge and support to up and coming animators. Animators Unite, Inc. will approach various New York City institutions, as it has already done so with the School of Visual Arts, and will attempt to obtain memberships from the student body as well as teachers.

Animators Unite, Inc. exists for the animator to display and discuss his and her work, as well as to see what his and her peers are producing. We will provide news and information, primarily on topics that relate to the state of East Coast animation. Animators Unite, Inc. will also present specials on different studios and particular artists as well as feature a link page to other sites of interest. Overall, the goal of Animators Unite, Inc. is community building, to bring the animation community together to work for the common goal of the betterment of the animation industry.

Animators Unite, Inc. is proud to announce that it has received a very generous grant from the Visual Arts Foundation. All proceeds will go to the improving [ http://www.animatorsunite.com ] and developing our user base.