FALL 2025: ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO ENROLL IN THE BEST ANIMATION SCHOOL IN THE INDUSTRY.
ENROLL BY SEPTEMBER 1ST!

  • HAA is the only specialty school for animation in the US, centrally located in Kansas City, and prides itself on having the most cutting-edge curriculum in animation education.

  • Our program was designed by the most experienced staff of animators and directors ever assembled for a full time school.

  • The insight we give in real world practical training stands far above other college programs because of our deep experience working at major Hollywood studios.

  • Our 2 and 3 Year Certificate programs provide a higher level of training than universities at a fraction of the cost.

The Industry Doesn’t Hire Diplomas. It Hires Talent. 

It’s about proving in your portfolio that you can do what the studios do. And when you are being taught by the people who review portfolios for major studios, you have a huge advantage.

THE HOLLYWOOD ANIMATION ACADEMY DIFFERENCE

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  • “Hollywood Animation Academy sets a new standard in Animation education. They are so good, I sent my daughter there! “

    - Brian Horton, Art Director of Tomb Raider

  • “It’s about time that an animation school provides it’s students the skills needed to do the work right out of the gate.“

    - Ron Hughart, Supervising Director of American Dad

  • " Finally, an affordable school designed by experienced industry animators for the new crop of talent!"

    - Greg Manwaring, Animator for Disney, Warner Bros., and Sony

  • “This is an investment in a real career path. After researching animation programs across the country, we found this to be the absolute best and best value for the level of technical education. The level of talent, education, and mentorship is unmatched.”
    - Parent, Class of 2025 Student

  • “Our daughter said she learned more here in her first semester then her friend who has been at a traditional art school for two years!”
    - Parent, Class of 2026 Student

  • “Hollywood Animation Academy is a place where aspiring animators can learn the craft the way the pros do it in Hollywood. I've sat in on several lessons with the students and have marveled at their work and the quality of instruction they are getting there.” 

    - Ron Green, Executive Director of KCIMAGINE

  • “The online class was genuinely one of the best classes I have ever been a part of, and it fills me with excitement to be starting school later this year! “
    - Student, Class of 2027

THERE’S ROOM FOR ONE MORE…IS IT YOU?! APPLY FOR THE 2025 FALL PROGRAM
BY SEPTEMBER 1ST!

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Savannah Sallee

Shout Out to: Our student Savannah Sallee, hired as a storyboard artist at Loud Cloud Animation Studios in Oklahoma City.

7 REASONS TO CHOOSE HOLLYWOOD ANIMATION ACADEMY FOR YOUR ANIMATION TRAINING:

  • Our staff has more industry experience than any other college animation program in the country. Our connections and insight will give you a huge advantage for today's competitive market. Learn about our Faculty

  • Studios value potential employees that have experience on their animation and design software. 

  • Our certificate programs are focused 100% on professional animation skills, and has far more depth than any other college teaching animation today. Check out our programs

  • Because our directors were the ones who reviewed portfolios for their teams, they know exactly what you need to succeed. 

  • Kansas City is one of the nicest and most affordable cities to live in the US. You will be taught by instructors who have taught at top schools in California and New York for a fraction of the cost. Learn more about Kansas City

  • HAA gets you ready to work in half the time and for less than half of the cost of most colleges.

  • We only allow 12 students per classroom so our students get the quality of attention they deserve.

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