Laika and The Gotham Film & Media Institute Reveal Inaugural Fellows for Animation Accelerator Program (EXCLUSIVE)

May 12, 2026 9:00am PT Laika and The Gotham Film & Media Institute Reveal Inaugural Fellows for Animation Accelerator Program (EXCLUSIVE)

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The Gotham Film & Media Institute and Laika have unveiled the inaugural fellows for the Laika x Gotham Animation Accelerator, a new initiative supporting early to mid-career animation creators developing animated short film pitches.

The first class of fellows includes Ben Ellebracht, Emily Ann Hoffman and Searit Kahsay Huluf. The six-month program provides mentorship, access to Laika’s Portland studio, participation in Gotham Week programming and visibility through Filmmaker Magazine.

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