EU Report: Women Direct Only 22% of Feature Films
New study finds women still account for a minority of directing and screenwriting positions in feature films and TV.
Tagged With: gender diversity
Did SpongeBob SquarePants Comes out as LGBTQIA+?
For Pride Month, Nickelodeon tweeted a picture featuring SpongeBob SquarePants, leading to speculation about the hit animated sea-dweller’s long-rumored sexuality.
In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
USC Annenberg Releases Groundbreaking Animation Industry Gender Study
‘Inclusion Initiative’ study results, presented at 3rd Annual Women in Animation World Summit in Annecy, reveal some positive industry gains, but mostly areas of startling gender inequality and bias.
In Business, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All
Women in Animation Launches WIA Global Fund
Founding donors contribute more than $500,000 to support organization’s programs and international outreach initiatives.
Speakers Announced for Women in Animation World Summit at Annecy
Program lineup and initial list of presenters for third annual symposium, taking place June 10, highlight important focus on “Belonging” and critical topics affecting women working in the animation industry.
In Business, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Festival, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All
WATCH: Jenn Taylor Talks ‘Game of Thrones’ Loot Train Attack at FMX 2019
Image Engine lead animator details her work creating Drogon the dragon in the hit HBO series’ Season 7 Episode 4 battle where the Lannister army is incinerated as it tries to flee.
In 3D, CG, Event, People, Post-production, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All
WATCH: Oscar-Winner Nina Hartstone Talks ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Sound Editing at FMX 2019
Supervising sound editor discusses ADR work, Rami Malek voice integration and how she handles challenges specific to recording audio for fully digital characters.
In CG, Event, Films, Music and Sound, People, Post-production, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All
WATCH: ‘LEGO Movie 2’ Co-Director Trisha Gum Talks Animation Industry at FMX 2019
Animation director discusses pertinent issues including the art of animated filmmaking, careers, mentorship and the reality of working under a “woman” animator label.
In 3D, CG, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All
Women Directors Talk Shop at WIA NYC Gathering
Karen Disher, Signe Baumane, Anna Samo and Peggy Stern share insights and realities at Women in Animation New York chapter March event; AWN’s Miscweant reports.
In 2D, Diversity and Inclusion, Event, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: North America
Female VFX Talents Celebrate International Women’s Day in the Age of #MeToo
A diverse group of nine female creative professionals working at Pixomondo share their career histories, motivations and insights from navigating a male-led industry.
In 3D, CG, Diversity and Inclusion, Films, People, Previs, Special Tributes, Technology, Television, Theme Parks - Installations, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
WATCH: Luciana Carvalho Se Talks Immersive AR/VR Tech and Gender Diversity Initiatives at FMX 2018
REWIND’s head of partnerships talks about how AR, VR and immersive media technology are impacting people’s scientific and creative engagement with the world around them, as well as her work with UK-based Unfold Inclusion promoting gender diversity in the technology industry.
In CG, Digital Media, Event, People, Technology | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All
