About

The Summer Learning Program (SLP) is an initiative of the Academy Software Foundation’s D&I Working Group. The program is focused on providing underrepresented individuals in the film, media, and entertainment industry access to quality learning resources and opportunities to develop their professional networks, while creating new entry points into the industry to foster increased representation. Our rotating demographic groups include Underrepresented Gender Identities (2021), BIPOC or Latinx (2022), LGBTQIA+ (2023), open to all underrepresented groups (2024), underrepresented gender identities (2025). The sixth year of the program is upcoming soon, and we are again excited to welcome 20 learners into the program for dedicated mentorship and learning opportunities!

The program will run from June 1 through July 31, 2026. This year’s focus group is underrepresented racial or ethnic minority within the Visual Effects (VFX) or 3D Animation industry. Keep an eye on this page for up-to-date information and resources.

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Learner applications will open for 2026 on March 17th. They will close on April 18th. Applicants will hear results of their application no later than May 20, 2026.

Please check out the Program Expectations for Learners and keep your eye on the ASWF socials for announcements for the SLP applications
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Please see our resources on the left for further info or reach out to us at slp@aswf.io

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