WIA and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Release VFX Industry Gender Study
‘Invisible in Visual Effects’ asks the question - how many women are responsible for the imagery on screen? The answer – very few.
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5th Annual WIA Diversity Awards Announced at SPARK Animation 2021
The organization’s ongoing initiative recognizes individuals, films, and organizations working to expand diversity; Rebecca Sugar, ‘All Those Sensations in My Belly’ by Marko Dješka, and the University of Southern California Annenberg Inclusion Initiative all honored; taped ceremony with WIA president Marge Dean now available online at the festival website.
WIA Scholarship Program Announces 2022 Industry Partnerships
Animation Focus, Foundry, LAIKA and Wacom join returning partners Animation Mentor, Autodesk, and Toon Boom to expand opportunities for students with additional workshops, tutoring, software, and cash awards.
WIA Spotlights Mentorship Successes with New Case Studies Release
Written by former AWN editor-in-chief Jennifer Wolfe, the detailed profiles share valuable and important insight into the Women in Animation initiative that continues to support and inspire the careers of numerous mentees.
Speakers Announced for 5th Women in Animation World Summit
Program lineup and list of presenters revealed for this year’s event, presented in collaboration with the Annecy International Animation Festival and Mifa 2021 hybrid editions, viewable beginning June 14; this year’s theme is ‘The Business Case for Diversity.’
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WIA Launches 2021 Spring Mentorship Program
Women in Animation continues to expand its annual program by partnering with Black N’Animated, LatinX in Animation, and Rise Up Animation for special focus on mentoring women of color; mentee application submissions begin March 31.
An Open Letter from WIA President Marge Dean
Women in Animation’s president addresses important issues surrounding last week’s Atlanta shootings and the need to stand against hate-based violence of all kinds.
Women in Animation Awards 10 Young Women with WIA Scholarships
WIA Chair of Education Hsiang Chin Moe announces and honors the recipients at 2021 BRIC Talent and Innovation Summit.
‘The Torture Letters’ Takes Best in Show at SPARK Animation 2020
‘BoxsBallet,’ ‘My friend who shines in the night,’ and ‘Seoulsori,’ also take home awards in an online ceremony from the 12th annual festival, running through November 8; WIA Diversity Award winners also announced.
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Women in Animation Announces WIA Diversity Award Honorees
In a Spark Animation 2020 virtual ceremony, Kyoto Animation, Laurence Ralph’s ‘The Torture Letters,’ and Maria Trénor’s ‘Where Were You?’ are recognized for making a significant impact in expanding diversity of voices in animation.
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WIA Scholarship Program Welcomes Autodesk, Unity, Animation Mentor, and Toon Boom Partnerships
Women in Animation continues to expand its annual grants program with new and returning partners for 2021 that will help provide deserving college student with educational workshops, animation software, and cash awards.
Black N’ Animated and WIA Announce Free Storyboarding Class Nov 7
In collaboration with independent animation studios Oddbot, Powerhouse, Renegade, Six Point Harness and Titmouse, the two organizations are hosting an all-day virtual class headlined by award-winning director Matt Danner’s ‘Storyboarding 101;’ other lectures include ‘Storyboarding for Action’ and ‘Storyboarding for Adult Comedy.’
WIA Issues Call to Vote, Support for Voting Rights in New Open Letter
Women in Animation president Marge Dean reflects on hard fought efforts to win voting rights for the disenfranchised, urging everyone spend the next 60 days preparing to vote as well as supporting the voting rights of others; organization posts downloadable Voting Resource Guide highlighting how you can help make everyone’s voice heard.
2020 Women in Animation Virtual Summit Now Streaming Online
A selection of presentations from the first-ever WIA online summit, held in conjunction with this year’s Annecy 2020 Online edition, is now available for free viewing.
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WIA Announces Women in Animation Virtual Summit Program for Annecy 2020 Online
Summit will focus on the pandemic, the recently reinvigorated global call for social justice, and their tremendous effects on the animation industry.
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Statement from WIA President Marge Dean and Oscar-Winning Producer Karen Rupert Toliver
Dean shares letter from Executive VP of Creative at Sony Pictures Animation, about the peaceful protests turning to riots, #BlackLivesMatter, and painful realities we’re all facing as a community and country.
An Open Letter from WIA President Marge Dean
WIA president addresses important issues concerning working from home and how it’s affecting people’s lives during pandemic.
Women in Animation Awards 8 Young Women with 2020 WIA Scholarships
WIA president Marge Dean announces and honors the recipients at 2020 BRIC Talent and Innovation Summit.
Women in Animation Announces 3rd Annual WIA Diversity Award Winners
Sony Pictures Animation, Netflix’s Melissa Cobb and director Brenda Lopez’s ‘Abeo’ will be honored at upcoming Spark Animation 2019, which runs October 24-27 in Vancouver.
WIA Expands Scholarship Program with Animation Mentor and Toon Boom Partnerships
Women in Animation’s annual grants will now include educational workshops and animation software along with cash awards.
Women in Animation Summit Set for July 29 at SIGGRAPH 2019
Condensed version of WIA’s annual Summit to feature keynote by Dr. Stacy L. Smith, who will present landmark USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative study.
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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.
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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.
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Lasseter ‘Deeply Sorry for My Actions’
Former Disney and Pixar chief creative officer expresses contrition for past ‘missteps’ at town hall meeting with staffers at Skydance Animation.
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