DAFT Media Student Symposia

CONFIRMED 2026 DATES: December 4 & 11

DAFT is proud to partner annually with our generous host The Motion Picture Institute to provide back-to-back Fridays in December with nearly duplicate lineups of engaging 45 minute workshops for students—covering everything from hands-on gear training, college and career preparation along with sessions with professional animators, documentarians, set-designers, directors and more!

• • 6 blocks of 45 minute workshops
    • 8:45-9:30
    • 9:40-10:25
    • 10:35-11:20
    • 11:20-12:05 - Pizza Lunch & Student Screenings
    • 12:05-12:50
    • 1:00-1:45
    • 1:55-2:40
  • Running time 8:45 AM - 2:40 PM
  • Pizza lunch is provided
  • $20 per student (or $10 for DAFT member schools)
  • Free waivers via DAFT's School Memberships Discounts
  • Workshop Details to Follow