This Miami animation VFX gaming meetup recap covers our February 2026 gathering at Mia Market—14 creatives across animation, VFX, game development, and 3D printing sharing career advice, project ideas, and big excitement for our next meetup collaboration with Batship Studio.

Discover how holiday animation has evolved from the handcrafted magic of Rankin/Bass classics to the cutting-edge CGI of today’s features. A nostalgic, educational look at the films that shaped generations of animators and storytellers.

From A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving to Pixar’s modern holiday shorts, explore the heartwarming history of Thanksgiving animation and how it became a beloved part of our seasonal traditions.

AVG Guild’s Miami animation meetup: ~15 artists and game pros sharing career advice, networking, and building community.