Rise Up is an inspiring community for helping bring underrepresented voices to the forefront and allow them opportunities in the entertainment industry.

Rise Up Animation was so incredibly helpful by allowing me to speak with the great Dana Terrace. I got tons of insight on how the industry works and how I can improve my skill to apply to some of my dream jobs.

Rise Up Animation have given amazing opportunity, knowledge and support to young artists. I have met a lot of new artists friends who are on the same journey as me. I also meet industry professional who dedicate their busy times and works so hard to ...

RUA was the first time I was able to connect with a community just as interested in animation as I was. It helped push me to further pursue my love of animation and try new things.

RUA was a really great opportunity for encouraging myself to follow my dreams and that it doesn’t matter from where you are – you can always become what you want.

It’s a massive community of dedicated people wanting to grow and learn. I’ve had incredible feedback from other animators and as a result I’ve learned so much and am really grateful!

The community of RUA and its founders have been such an important part of my progression both as a person and as a creative. I know I wouldn’t be where I am in my confidence, skill, or knowledge of the animation industry without this organizati...

RUA has been a beacon of hope for me during this bleak year! I’ve learned SO much about the animation industry and how to break in. Living halfway across the world in India, this information wasn’t readily available to me before, and I...

To me, Rise Up Animation means HOPE. The hope that despite being a small creative, from a small program, from a small island, having a place in the global Animation industry is still possible.

Rise Up Animation is such a supportive organization that has helped me so much during this pandemic, in so many ways. Not only do they have amazing mentorship opportunities and events, but they cultivate a rich community that provides an immense weal...