Interested in applying for the Animation Co-op Grant? Don't miss our Virtual Info Session!
BRIC and @legendsanimated have teamed up to launch the 2026 Animation Co-op Grant, awarding $10,000 to support the formation of an animation creator cooperative made up of 3+ individuals committed to inclusive storytelling.
Ahead of the June 7 application deadline, join us to learn more about:
✨ Eligibility requirements
✨ Application tips
✨ How the co-op model can help creators build sustainable, collaborative businesses
🗓️ Virtual Info Session: May 13 @ 6pm - 7pm (PT)
⏰ Application Deadline: June 7
🔗 RSVP in our link in bio or bricfoundation.org/animationcoop
Not one, not two, but THREE FESTIVALS WILL BE SHOWCASING WHEELS & ROSES!!! I can finally share Wheels & Roses has been accepted into INSIDE OUT in Toronto!!! I'm so excited for Wheels & Roses to be in the TIFF THEATRE *AND* part of a queer film festival. Really grateful for the opportunity, and cannot wait for more folks to see our magical girls on skates.
If you're in the TO area, you definetly can buy some tickets to see my showing on Friday May 22nd!!! HYPE HYPE!!!
INDIE ANIMATION RISE UP!!!!
OUR SPANISH DUB IS NOW LIVE!!!! Head over to our YouTube channel to see our magical girls on skates in s whole new way!!! I hope you enjoy. Orange Blossom and VoxMax Studios really were excited for this Collab for a Spanish dub!!
Join us at the AfroAnimation Summit 2026 as we present a 24 HOURS ANIMATION CONTEST FOR STUDENTS SHOWCASE - TODAY, Saturday, April 25th, 2026, from 3pm-3:55pm PDT in the 1st Floor Workshops!
The annual 24 Hours Animation Contest is an international event in which students from around the world compete in teams to produce a 30-second animated film in just 24 hours. A screening of the top animated films will be followed by a Q&A with the contest’s founder, Aubry Mintz and DreamWorks Animation Producer, Shabrayia Cleaver.
This program is sponsored by Legends Animated, a 501(c3) worker self directed nonprofit that provides collaborative opportunities to create independent animation that is both engaging and impactful.
To learn more about AfroAnimation Summit, visit
To learn more about the 24 HOURS Contest, visit
#24hourscontest #aftoanimationsummit #animation #studentfilm
Let's get into some Black magical girl lore. My name is Pearl Low and I'm the creator of Wheels & Roses, a magical girl meets roller derby coming of age story. You may have seen our show's protagonist Sahara around, but I want to give her some more backstory on her.
Sahara is our magical-less protagonist in a magical world and is often called a "noma" (lowkey a slur for someone unable to use magic) and In the universe of Wheels & Roses, magic is a part of many aspects of society. For example in Sahara's town, trains operate by electric spells. People infuse plant magic into food, for medicinal purposes. Sports, like roller derby, incorporate magic to up the stakes.
Sahara’s arc in the series is learning to embrace her uniqueness as a strength. Sahara is super optimistic, but in my (biased) opinion lol, I feel it's because she knows the value of persevering through hard situations. She's lived her whole life in a world where everyone can use magic and she cannot. She's deffos had to build some thick skin, and she chooses to be optimistic through it all, in order to keep going and trying her best!!
If you want to see more magical girls on skates, then PLEASE watch our pilot on YouTube and share it with someone who you'd think would like it!
See you in the next video.
"Rivals"
Sahara and the Sunflower High Captain are rivals, but not in a toxic way✨ As I've gotten older, I've really come to appreciate good sportsmanship amongst peers and opponents I've played sports against. You can learn so much from your "rivals" and form really close bonds with those people. 🥰🛼✨🔥
WHEELS & ROSES is part of Tokyo Lift Off's Official Film Selection! I'm so excited for more folks to check out our magical girls on SKATES!!
If you love indie animation, then please SHARE our project!!! Our pilot short is on Youtube to watch for FREE!!
📢 Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Animation Co-op Grant! BRIC, in partnership with Legends Animated, is awarding $10,000 to support the formation of an animation creator cooperative made up of 3+ individuals committed to telling inclusive stories.
Inspired by conversations at the BRIC Summit, this grant celebrates the growing worker co-op movement—putting creators first, fostering collaboration, and advancing inclusive storytelling.
Key Eligibility Criteria:
✅ 3 or more co-op members
✅ All members must be 18+ years old
✅ At least 50% of all members must be California residents & authorized to work in the US
🚀 Learn more & access co-op resources at bricfoundation.org/animationcoop
⏰ Apply by June 7th
We need a CO-Producer and Distributor for this Black magical girls show, or it may never exist.
Hey, my name is Pearl Low and I'm the creator of "Wheels & Roses", a magical girl meets roller derby coming of age story. I've directed at studios like sanrio, AND worked on shows like Cartoon Network's Craig of the Creek. I also have an academy award, NAACP award, nomination, and Annie award nomination under my belt.
My studio orange Blossom studios in collaboration w/ nuboom studios have just released our pilot short on YouTube. It's filled with fun, black girl magic and it's hella queer.
We need your support to take this project further.
If you believe in indie animation and FUN stories then please share this video and watch our pilot on YouTube.
It means a lot.
See you in the next video!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at WonderCon 2026 for our Special Showcase of the 24 Hours Animation Contest for Students!
The annual 24 Hours Animation Contest is an international event in which students from around the world compete in teams to produce a 30-second animated film in just 24 hours. The screening of the top animated films was followed by a Q&A with the contest's founder, Aubry Mintz and 24 HOURS Judge. Nigel Tierney (Director/Producer, Lil Dicky: Earth, Shrek Forever After) and Jo Meuris (Filmmaker/Animator). Moderated by Eric Bauza (voice actor, Adventure Time, Teen Titans Go!) and Caro Buermann (Saturday Morning Cartoons United).
This program was sponsored by Legends Animated, a 501(c3) worker self directed nonprofit that provides collaborative opportunities to create independent animation that is both engaging and impactful.
To learn more about the 24 HOURS Contest, visit
Photo Credit: Sara Martin
#24hourscontest #wondercon #animation #studentfilm
When I was working on Craig of the Creek, I was so thankful to have been assigned episodes with Sparkle Cadet in them because?!?! Hello!?!? She's the sweetest kiddo ever AND I got to live my magical girl dreams through her??? Lolol. It's no surprise that I went on to create my own magical girl story, "Wheels & Roses". Please watch our magical girls on skate, on Youtube!!!
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Working on Craig of the Creek was one the best projects I've ever worked on. I feel so grateful to have been able to create storyboards and write on episodes with Sparkle Cadet alongside such an amazing crew! Because of all I learned at the Creek, I really felt the confidence to try to make my own magical girl show.
(Also if you want to see this scene, it's from the episode "The Jump Off!". I love Sparks' athletic magical girl outfit hehe)
So here we are.
"Wheels & Roses", my magical girl meets roller derby coming of age story is out NOW OUT YOUTUBE!! GOGOG WATCH THE PILOT!!! It's filled with so much fun and joy and I really hope you feel the same. xx
