16 Online Communities for Animators
Updated 5/24/2023
Sir Wade Animation
on discord
This Discord server is a place to share animation work for constructive feedback and critiques, get support with technical issues in your creative software, and be part of a thriving community of artists who are all there to help each other learn and grow. A place for professional and aspiring Animators $ CG Artists to connect and learn.10K members
Chat82 views / month
Professional Animators
on facebook
This group is created to document and inspire all involved in bringing life to characters and inanimate objects. There's lots of stuff about all sorts of ANIMATION (not just 3D). The next generation of the animation world.228K members
Forum43 views / month
r/3dAnimation
on reddit
Welcome to r/3DAnimation! This subreddit is all about 3D animation. Share your work, connect with other artists, collaborate on projects, and find job opportunities!15K members
Forum16 views / month
Animators Assemble!!!
on facebook
Animators Assemble is trying to gather animators from all around in a single group.32K members
Forum14 views / month
Naomi Animation Nation
on discord
A space for all artists and creators enthusiastic about 3D art, animations, and AR. Naomi app for iPad.599 members
ForumChatPerksEventsNewsletterCourses17 views / month
3D Animators Community
on facebook
This Facebook group is for animators! Those working in Maya, Max, Blender, and those working on a piece of paper! Students and professionals are all welcome! This is a place to learn, post, and get inspired!15K members
Forum21 views / month
r/Animators
on reddit
Welcome to r/Animators, a subreddit dedicated to animators of all kinds! Whether you specialize in 2D animation (traditional or digital), 3D animation, stop motion, character design, or storyboarding, this community is a place for you to share your work, connect with other animators, and collaborate on projects. You can also use this subreddit to find job opportunities, hire other animators, or showcase your skills to potential employers.33K members
Forum4 views / month
r/learnanimation
on reddit
A subreddit for animators, amateur and professional alike, to post articles about animation principles, in-progress animations for critique, and other things that aid in learning and improving your animation abilities.49K members
Forum9 views / month
r/animationcareer
on reddit
Looking for a career in animation? In this subreddit you can ask career-related questions, get feedback on your demoreel, and find advice on how to get into and survive the industry. Check out our wiki and FAQ before posting if you're new!73K members
Forum6 views / month
The 11 Second Club
The 11 Second Club is a monthly character animation competition. Animators from all over the world participate, animating a character speaking a line of dialogue provided by the club. he idea is to give animators a chance to practice their skills in a fun, challenging environment.1.6M members
Forum10 views / month
We Entertainment Worldwide
on linkedin
The best place on LinkedIn for Multimedia entertainment professionals. You can join here if you are into CGI CG 3D Animation Stereoscopic VFX Special Effects Visual Effects Graphics Fantasy Science Fiction Immersive Art lovers Painting 3d Game Art Video Games Game Designers Design Game Programmers Programming Films Media Artificial intelligence or Advertising.64K members
Forum4 views / month
Characters Engage
on linkedin
If you are passionate about characters, this forum would love to have your input. Characters Engage is a global group with interest in character Animation, Children's Publishing, Comics, Games, Licensing, and Toys.44K members
Forum6 views / month
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Animation Revelation Forum
At the Animation Revelation Forum, you can discuss and share everything about animation. Each member has their own personal profile.Forum6 views / month
Animation World Network
The largest animation and visual effects-related publishing group on the Internet providing readers from over 151 countries with a wide range of interesting, relevant and helpful information pertaining to all aspects of animation.ForumApplyEventsNewsletterJobsCourses2 views / month
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Newgrounds
An online platform for animators and game developers to share their work and engage with the community. A community of artists, game developers, musicians, voice actors and writers who create and share some of the best stuff on the web!ForumChat3 views / month
r/FrameByFrame
on reddit
Welcome to r/FramebyFrame, a subreddit dedicated to all forms of frame-by-frame animation. From traditional hand-drawn animation to digital animation, stop motion, and storyboarding, this community is a place to share your creations, collaborate with other animators, and learn from one another. Whether you are a professional animator or just starting out, we invite you to join our supportive community and be a part of the exciting world of frame-by-frame animation.22K members
Forum3 views / month
FAQ
Community size
- Tiny: 0 communities (<20 members)
- Small: 0 communities (20-100 members)
- Medium: 1 communities (100-1,000 members)
- Large: 1 communities (1,000-10,000 members)
- Huge: 9 communities (10,000-100,000 members)
- Massive: 1 communities (100,000-1M members)
- Gigantic: 1 communities (1M+ members)
Community features
Community platforms
- Reddit: 5 communities
- Facebook: 3 communities
- Discord: 2 communities
- LinkedIn: 2 communities