Back on the Lot: Animation Edition
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Join us for a private creator gathering hosted by Jon Flynn, Head of FoxNXT at FOX Entertainment, focused entirely on the evolving craft of AI-assisted animation.
This invite-only event will bring together animators, filmmakers, artists, creative technologists, FOX executives, and AI-native storytellers exploring how emerging tools can support the animation process—from early concepts through final delivery.
The program will examine the complete AI-assisted animation pipeline, including:
Concept and story development
Character and world design
Storyboarding and animatics
Asset creation and visual development
Animation, motion, and performance
Collaboration across creative and technical teams
The integration of traditional craft with emerging tools
Animated Short Showcase
The evening will include a curated screening of original AI-assisted animated shorts selected through an open submission process.
Selected creators may receive:
A screening of their work at the FOX event
An introduction before their film
Opportunities to meet FOX executives and animation professionals
$5k Development Budget
Promotion through FoxNXT and FBRC.ai channels
Networking Reception
The program will conclude with a reception for creators, FOX executives, animation professionals, creative technologists, and invited guests.
FOX Entertainment is hosting this community-focused gathering to meet creators, learn from people actively developing AI-assisted animation pipelines, and explore how these tools may open new possibilities for animated storytelling.
Call for Participation
We invite creators to submit original animated shorts for consideration. A small number of projects will be hand-selected and presented during the event as a curated look at the work being created in this emerging field.
Learn more about requirements and apply here: https://www.backonthelot.com/
Space is limited, and qualified applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis. Submission does not guarantee admission.
Questions? [email protected]
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