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20/12/2025

DAVID is officially in theaters!

Reposting this early concept art for the film.
I’m deeply thankful to God for the opportunity to be part of this project. Huge congratulations to , , , and the entire team at for bringing this film all the way home. Grateful as well for the incredible artists and collaborators I had the honor of working alongside.



Image © Giant Slayer Media, LLC

01/12/2025

18/08/2025

FRESH from a full day of listening to Armand Serrano’s workshop, “From Concept to Creation: Production Design and Visual Development,” presented by the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc., (ACPI) and Animation Fusion 2025, I find myself still inspired by the quiet strength of soft power...

14/07/2025

I’m incredibly honored and grateful to be part of this project as co-production designer in a number of episodes. Congratulations to all our colleagues at who were part of WondLa! Two season of WondLa now available at

06/07/2025

25/06/2025

From 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼

Are you ready to bring your visual storytelling skills to the next level? Join renowned visual development artist Armand Serrano—known for his work with Disney and Sony Pictures Animation—for a workshop that takes you behind the scenes of animated filmmaking.

🔹 Date: 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
🔹 Time: 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 - 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
🔹 Location: 𝗛𝘂𝗮𝘄𝗲𝗶 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗜𝗻𝗰. 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿, 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟱𝘁𝗵, 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲, 𝗕𝗚𝗖 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆
🔹 Registration: https://bit.ly/AF25APDVDAS

Who Should Attend:
🔹Aspiring and professional visual development artists
🔹Animators, illustrators, and concept artists
🔹Students and creatives interested in animation and film design

Learning Investment Fee (50 Slots only):
• ACPI Members and AniClub Members/Professional Affiliates: Php1,709.10
Includes: PM Snacks
• Non-Member: Php1,899
Includes: PM Snacks and One-year AniClub Membership Subscription

Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from a master in the industry and sharpen your storytelling through design. Spaces are limited—register now to secure your spot!

📩 For inquiries: [email protected]
🔗 About Armand Serrano: https://www.armandserrano.com/

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24/06/2025

📣📣Icon Manila this year is postponed as we take time to realign and prepare for a stronger event in 2026. Your 50% discount voucher will remain valid and can be used for Icon Manila 2026. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you then.

-The Icon Manila Team

13/06/2025

07/05/2025

“Sun Chaser” Selected for MIFA Pitches at Annecy International Animation Film Festival

We are thrilled to announce that Sun Chaser, directed by Bobby Pontillas, has been officially selected for the prestigious MIFA Pitches at this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival—renowned as the world’s premier event for animation.

https://www.annecyfestival.com/en/the-mifa/industry-content/mifa-pitches/selected-mifa-pitches/mifa-pitches-tv-series-specials

This milestone marks a proud moment for the Philippine animation industry, as creators Bobby Pontillas and Bernard Badion bring their deeply personal passion project to the global stage.

“Attending Annecy has always been a dream. To now have the chance to present our work alongside the industry’s finest is truly incredible,” shares Pontillas.

Sun Chaser is made possible through the support of Toon City Animation, Playlab Animation Studio, and the Animation Council of the Philippines. Their collaboration reflects the strength, creativity, and global potential of Filipino animation. We look forward to sharing this story—and the remarkable talent behind it—with the world.