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It\u2019s also the first UK expansion of the acclaimed AfroAnimation brand, known for elevating diverse voices and building pathways into major studios and global content platforms. Blanc Haus Events connected all three partners.<\/p>\n<h3>Attendees can expect:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A Panel of BBC Commissioners: Advise how to pitch Animated content to senior executives<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive DreamWorks Animation Screening: Oscar-qualified Movie \u201cWednesdays with Gramps\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Prize Giveaways: Storyboard Licenses and software giveaways<\/li>\n<li>Workshops &amp; Portfolio reviews with creators of all interests<\/li>\n<li>Networking receptions connecting creators with studios, commissioners, and financiers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Speakers include leading voices<\/h4>\n<p>Seth St. Pierre (DreamWorks Animation), Laura Henry-Allain MBE (JoJo And Gran Gran Gran), Wesley Louis (Transformers), Maxwell Oginni (Mr. Bean), Erica Motley (Impact X Capital), Jide Johnson (Tuttle Twins, Cartoon Network) and Sarah Muller (BBC \/ Dangermouse), Keith White (Margin to Mainstream).<\/p>\n<h4>Event Details<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u25cf Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025<\/li>\n<li>\u25cf Venue: Ritzy Picturehouse, Brixton \u2014 London<\/li>\n<li>\u25cf Info &amp; Tickets: www.afrostory.co.uk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>We\u2019re bringing the spirit and impact of AfroAnimation to London. The summit is about giving underrepresented storytellers a safe hub to elevate their careers, echoing the true nature of our Diversimation Initiative.\u201d said Jide Johnson, Managing Director of Aniboxx Studios.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keith White, Co-Founder of AfroAnimation<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/afrostory.co.uk\/passes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Passes are available now &#8211; click here for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Afro Story Summit UK 2025 on Sat, Dec 6th 2025, (at Ritzy Picturehouse, Brixton) connects leading Producers, Animation Directors, talent, recruiters and film financiers, all day, celebrating diversity in animation and film. 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