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.
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
We Are Royale and Artolution Partner on Animated AR Mural
Creative production studio tasked with bringing refugee youth’s art to life.
Celebrate Diversity in Film! 9th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival Call for Entries
Begins: February 20, 2020
INDIE FILMMAKERS … Do you have an awesome film? Celebrate Diversity in Film with New York City's WINTER FILM AWARDS, a BEST REVIEWED FEST on FilmFreeway!
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Jorge Gutierrez Shares His Inspirational Path of Most Resistance
The ‘Son of Jaguar’ and ‘The Book of Life’ director takes center stage at TV Academy diversity in animation celebration to wow the crowd with his uplifting story of a career spent fighting against all odds.
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.
In Business, Diversity and Inclusion, Event, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All
Agenda and Speakers Set for ACM SIGGRAPH Diversity and Inclusion Summit
Join SIGGRAPH for their day-long July 28 workshop that will educate and inform about Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership (I.D.E.A.L.S).
In CG, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | 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
Entry Deadline for The Third Floor Previs Artist Apprentice Program is May 19
Candidate submissions for 10-week, hands-on summer training program that feeds studio’s artist pool must be received by this coming Sunday!
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Industry Trade Groups Launch Non-Profit Mentoring Program
Entertainment Industry Professionals Mentoring Alliance (EIPMA) will provide career guidance to students, veterans and others seeking craft and technical careers in movies, television, music, and other entertainment arenas.
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
Animated Women U.K.’s Achieve Program 2019 Open for Entries
In its third year, the ‘Helen North Achieve Programme’ continues to provide targeted career development support to women across the animation and VFX industries.
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.
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Marge Dean Brings Anime and Inclusion Together at Crunchyroll Studios
Diversity in storytelling and staffing is part of Women in Animation president’s mission as head of Ellation’s new Burbank and Tokyo development efforts.
Cartoon Network to Celebrate Women in the World of Animation at Annecy 2018
The creator-driven network reveals a new partnership with The Animation Workshop to sponsor a female student in EMEA.
In Diversity and Inclusion, Event, Festival, People, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Celebrate Diversity in Film! 8th Annual Winter Film Awards CALL FOR ENTRIES
Begins: February 14, 2019
INDIE FILMMAKERS … Do you have an awesome film? Celebrate Diversity in Film with New York City's WINTER FILM AWARDS, a BEST REVIEWED FEST on FilmFreeway!
Women in Animation Announces Anti-Harassment Pledge
Industry agreement bolsters safe and equitable work environments in independent studios.
