Over the past 20 years, we have been honored to train over 52,000 animators from 150 countries in an art form that brings joy to audiences everywhere. To celebrate Animation Mentor’s 20th Anniversary we are proud to present the 2025 Student Showcase, featuring student work from over the years.
Each shot represents hours of hard work and commitment to learning the craft of 3D animation – showing a dedication to growth shared by hundreds of students each term since Animation Mentor was founded in March 2005.
We hope you enjoy this compilation of just a tiny amount of the excellence our students strive for. We humbly thank our students, mentors, and team members who have all been a part of our success for the last 20 years – and we look forward to what future students will accomplish.
A Proven Educational Approach
At Animation Mentor, our commitment to nurturing budding animators sets us apart. In just 18 months, our students transform from beginners to skilled 3D character animators or game animators, capable of breathing life into characters and stories. This transformation is a result of our unique approach, combining a solid educational foundation, personalized feedback and mentorship from industry professionals, and a thriving community of like-minded individuals.
Meet Our Mentors
Animation Mentor pioneered the concept of mentor-led online education. Students in our animation courses develop a one-on-one relationship with experienced professionals working in the best studios around the globe. Mentors lead small, focused classes and provide students with critical, up-to-the-minute insights into the industry, studio best practices, technology tips, and animation workflows. Our mentors work at the top studios in the world, including Pixar, Disney, Riot Games, DreamWorks, ILM, Sony, and Blizzard. Get to know the 100+ mentors on our faculty here.
Alumni Success
One of the most exciting things about being a part of the Animation Mentor community is watching a film and seeing alumni names roll through the end credits – or playing a game knowing a fellow AM Grad worked on it. Our alumni are everywhere – from The Wild Robot to Inside Out 2 and Moana 2, to the whopping 25 members of the AM community who worked on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III! Get to know some of our Alumni in our Q&A blog series.
