2024 WIA Scholarship Winners Announced
17 scholarship recipients were selected from 189 worldwide applicants representing 76 schools; an additional 25 received honorable mentions.
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UNESCO to Support WIA’s Stories x Women Program
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.
Creative Career Coach: Take This Job and Love It
Whatever job you have, act with enthusiasm, commitment, and passion – that includes volunteering with industry organizations like ASIFA, Women in Animation, and ACM SIGGRAPH.
In Business, Jobs & Recruiting, People | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Career Coach | Geographic Region: All
WIA and UNESCO Partner to Support Global Gender Equity in Animation
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.
ACE Canada’s ‘Ostinato’ to Debut at Spark Animation 2023
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.
Lion Forge Entertainment Hires Trio of Key Executives
Kirsten Newlands joins the company as EVP Production & Partnerships; Koyalee Chanda as SVP Animation; and Jonathan Abraham as Director of Distribution.
In 2D, Business, Digital Media, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Saraswathi Buyyala Balgam: An ‘Unreal Engine’ Paving the Way for Women Creators
The former Rhythm & Hues and DreamWorks Animation senior exec switched gears and jumped headfirst into animated film and series development, creating her own shows while mentoring and collaborating with Epic Games and ASIFA India to start the Women Creators Program.
In Solidarity: An Open Letter from WIA President Marge Dean
Women in Animation’s president announces the ‘Animating Resilience: Surviving and Thriving in an Uncertain Industry’ series to empower and support industry professionals and students during ‘these tough times.’
In Business, Community Outreach, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Television, Voice Acting, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Boom Box Post: Proving Women Can ‘Cut Sound with Balls’
With women representing less than 5% of all sound professionals, Kate Finan and Jeff Shiffman, co-founders of the multiple Daytime Emmy and MPSE award-winning boutique animation sound studio, run their business with a stated mission to create more opportunities for women that includes an annual apprenticeship program and ongoing community outreach and education.
WIA World Summit at Annecy 2023 Recap
In line with the Festival’s celebration of ‘Pride and Diversity,’ the 7th annual Summit, presented both in-person and virtually, boasted an enthusiastic and engaged crowd with a common interest in elevating diversity in animation to achieve authenticity in storytelling.
In Business, Community Outreach, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Festival, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe
2022 Stories x Women Filmmakers Reflect on a Year of Collaboration and Growth
As the 2023 cohort gathers at Annecy, the inaugural group of women animators from underrepresented communities - selected by FIAPF and Women in Animation - that came together at the festival last year share their valuable lessons learned, development triumphs and challenges, and how special – and critical – the mentoring and support they’ve received has been to their projects and careers.
In 2D, 3D, Business, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All
2023 WIA World Summit Lineup at Annecy 2023 Revealed
Women in Animation and GLADD join forces for an in-depth look at ‘Break the Box: Redefining Gender and Leadership’ with key industry leaders joining the conversation; the festival runs June 11-17.
In Business, Community Outreach, Diversity and Inclusion, Event, Festival, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All
2023 ‘Mifa Pitches’ Selections Revealed
The market's annual event showcases the best animated film projects, both new and in development; this year, out of 651 submissions, 32 projects have been chosen and will be presented June 13-15 during the Annecy Festival.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe
2023 WIA Scholarship Recipients Announced
Out of 192 worldwide applicants from 74 schools around the world, 15 students were awarded scholarships, with an additional 25 receiving honorable mentions.
6th Annual WIA Diversity Awards Honorees Announced
The award recognizes individuals, films, and organizations working to expand diversity; recipients include producer Chris Nee, Epic Games, and Seyed Mohsen Pourmohseni Shakib's film, ‘It's a Gray, Gray World.’
Applications Open: WIA Scholarship Program 2023
Program ups the bounty for prospective recipients with new industry supporters, including Animation Focus, Animation Mentor, ArtStation, Autodesk, Foundry, and LAIKA, contributing workshops, tutoring sessions, software packages, hardware, and cash prizes for the 2023 cycle.
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OIAF and TAC Are Back!
Connect with industry contacts and meet new ones at OAIF’s The Animation Conference coming to Ottawa September 21-23; the festival runs September 21-25.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: All, North America
An Open Letter from WIA President Marge Dean
Women in Animation’s president addresses the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v Wade with a call on membership to come ‘Together in Resistance.’
WIA Vancouver Announces Career EXCELelerator Candidates
Sponsored by Netflix Canada, the ACE program creates opportunities for new and diverse voices to tell their stories; participants will receive mentoring, training, and support in developing original IP.
‘Women in Animation World Summit’ At Annecy Program Announced
With the theme ‘Gender Justice: A Global Call for Inclusion in Animation,’ this year’s edition will be presented in collaboration with the Annecy International Animation Festival on June 13.
In Business, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Event, Festival, Jobs & Recruiting, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All, Europe
‘Green Eggs and Ham’ Serves Up a Tasty Second Season
Executive Producer Helen Kalafatic talks about the new season of the beloved Dr. Seuss-based series, debuting April 8 on Netflix, and encourages LatinX and other underrepresented groups to find their place in the animation industry.
WIA Vancouver Announces Animation Career EXCELelerator Shortlist
Sponsored by Netflix Canada, the ACE program supports animation professionals who identify as women and non-binary; 32 applicants were selected to participate in Phase 1, which includes workshops, pitch training and mentoring.
An Open Letter from WIA President Marge Dean
Women in Animation’s president addresses the crisis in Ukraine and the need to support its victims, and the animators who are using their art to create and share powerful anti-war messages.
WIA Announces 2022 WIA Scholarship Recipients
Out of 170 worldwide applicants, 18 students were awarded scholarships with an additional 18 receiving honorable mentions.
4th Annual BRIC Virtual Summit Line-Up Announced
Featuring an opening keynote by KidNation founder Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges, the February 11-12 event will feature an executive workshop as well as speakers from NBCUniversal, ViacomCBS, Disney, and DreamWorks.
