Trends in Animation


From Saturday morning cartoons to groundbreaking digital storytelling, animation shapes how we see the world. Host Sheri Hope Culver explores how this dynamic art form sparks imagination, reflects culture, and tackles complex issues in ways live-action often can’t. Joining her are Philadelphia-based artists and educators Ava Haitz, Megan Dunn, and Amy Lee Ketchum — the creative team behind the new Philly Animation Festival — who discuss trends, techniques, and the growing impact of animation in modern media.