Independent Communities for Animators

FAQ

What are animation communities?

Communities for animators working in 2D, 3D, stop motion, and character design. Reddit and Discord are the main platforms for sharing work, getting feedback, finding job opportunities, and connecting with other professionals at all stages of the craft.

How many Animation independent communities are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 4 Animation independent communities on Independent Platforms. Most listings with size data are gigantic groups (25%). We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional. The main Animation topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.

What features do these independent communities include?

Forum is the most common (100%). Others that show up often include courses and job board. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.

Are there free animation independent communities?

3 of 4 (75%) are free to join. The rest require payment, an application, or both.

Which animation independent communities are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces The 11 Second Club, Animation World Network, Newgrounds, and Animation Revelation Forum first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

How does Hive Index collect and rank listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.

When was this list last updated?

This page was last updated 5/24/2023, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.