Students from four continents converged for Animation Mentor's first graduation ceremony. Director Eric Darnell (MADAGASCAR) urged graduates to continue following their bliss. School honored mentor choice, best forum ninja and best personality in a joyous and heartwarming ceremony.

Check out Animation Mentor's official graduation video montage.

Animation Mentor opened its doors to the graduates the day before graduation. Many students were able to meet for the "first" time in person and socialize as they toured the Animation Mentor office. The Animation Mentor graduation was held at the Cowell Theater at Fort Mason in San Francisco, CA.

Animation Mentor Founders Bobby Beck, Shawn Kelly and Carlos Baena reflect on the beginning of Animation Mentor and their thoughts about the first graduating classes.

Animation Mentor congratulates its first graduating classes; many graduates have gone on to earn jobs in the animation industry.

The local ABC news caught up with Animation Mentor to celebrate its first graduating classes and graduate success stories.