Women in Animation celebrates a decade of its annual festival conference day at the Impérial Palace Hotel that looks ahead to the future of animation, gaming, and VFX.
Tanya J. Scott, Lauren Orme and Amy Ashton to lead new group; first mixer set for May 28 with Locksmith Animation.
In a letter sent to organization members, Marge Dean and Hsiang Chin Moe discuss significant new developments affecting arts education, including the closure of prestigious schools, colleges, and universities.
Industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience will focus on international programs and initiatives while strengthening partnerships.
The organization’s long-time initiative that connects people of underrepresented gender identities to dedicated mentors who can help achieve the next steps in their careers has opened its latest call for participants.
The inaugural Review will take place February 24 and will be led by industry veteran Matt Roberts, Senior Artistic Recruiter at Walt Disney Animation Studios, with a focus on Character Animation, Story, and Visual Development.
From ghost stories and family curses to intergalactic misfits and urban rabbits, WIA’s 2025 animation creators’ cohort features 5 bold new projects from women across the globe, each exploring identity, legacy, and self-discovery in imaginative, culturally rich worlds.
9th edition of the day-long symposium, running next Monday, June 9, will feature panels and conversations spotlighting key thought leaders, filmmakers, and executives discussing the theme, ‘The Future is Animated’
BRIC Foundation and Titmouse Foundation also partnered on ‘Reclaiming California’s Role in Global Animation,’ which substantiates the significant impact of the Animation Industry on job growth and innovation, and makes the case for modern animation tax credits.
5 selected delegates will receive mentoring and coaching sessions from industry experts to prep to pitch projects at Annecy 2025; initiative supports women animators from emerging animation communities in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
14 scholarship recipients were selected from 179 worldwide applicants representing 77 schools; an additional 41 received honorable mentions.
The longtime publicist and awards consultant for Disney, DreamWorks, Aardman, Netflix, Google Spotlight Stories and countless indie filmmakers, as well as WIA’s publicity chair, died after a long battle with a rare blood cancer.
Selectees for the unique pitch development program receive a series of mentoring and coaching sessions led by animation experts who will prepare them to present at Annecy 2025; application deadline is February 7, 2025.
Upcoming festivities bring together some of New York City’s leading animation organizations to present programs and offer a place for animators and animation fans to meet, be inspired and enjoy animation.
9 artists were selected to participate in the immersive training program for mid to high-level animation professionals who identify as women and non-binary; will work together over the next year to create a short film, with mentorship and guidance, to earn a ‘key credit.’
Day-long symposium at the 2024 Annecy Festival tackled emerging industry innovations, the power of community in the evolving animation landscape, and how to support gender equity in animation.
Returning to Annecy 2024 June 10, the day-long symposium, this year themed ‘Stronger Together: The Equitable Future of Animation,’ features panels and conversations spotlighting key thought leaders, filmmakers, and executives.
44 candidates have been selected out of 150 applicants to compete for 9 positions, including writer, director, producer, art director, storyboard supervisor, animation director, composer, editor and production manager for the 4th cohort.
The annual 1-day event returns to Annecy June 10, featuring Portuguese visual artist Maria Melo’s artwork and the theme ‘Stronger Together: The Equitable Future of Animation.’
17 scholarship recipients were selected from 189 worldwide applicants representing 76 schools; an additional 25 received honorable mentions.
The first official collaboration between the two groups was announced in connection with International Women’s Day; the UN organization joins Disney as a supporter of the women’s creative initiative with an emphasis on projects from Africa.
Whatever job you have, act with enthusiasm, commitment, and passion – that includes volunteering with industry organizations like ASIFA, Women in Animation, and ACM SIGGRAPH.
At today’s historic signing ceremony and talk in Paris, WIA president Marge Dean noted that as new animation industries are developing around the world, the two organizations can advocate for gender parity and inclusion to be built into the foundation.
The animated short’s creative team, part of the immersive career excel-erator program, along with Netflix and Women in Animation Vancouver, will present their film’s world premiere, including a Q&A and panel, at the festival, which runs November 13 – December 31.
Kirsten Newlands joins the company as EVP Production & Partnerships; Koyalee Chanda as SVP Animation; and Jonathan Abraham as Director of Distribution.
