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WIA empowers & supports true gender equity in the art, science & business of animation, VFX and gaming. https://linktr.ee/wia.animation
You may qualify for a FREE Creator-level membership from the Fumi Kitahara Membership Fund. Check out our website and apply today! Applications close August 1st, 2026, 12:00AM Pacific. 🔴 wearewia.org/fumi-kitahar... #WIA #WeAreWIA #WIAMembershipFund #Animation #Gaming #VFX
We are officially LESS THAN TWO WEEKS away from the Locksmith Animation WIA_UK Mixer! 📅 When: May 28 | 18:30 🇬🇧 Where: Locksmith Studio, London Don't just watch from the outside. Get inside the studio. 🔗 Link in bio to register NOW. Spaces are limited!
Our President Marge Dean will be moderating a conversation with Austin Faber (Black N’ Animated) and Angela M. Sanchez (LatinX in Animation) on authentic representation in animation. 📅 Fri. May 15 ⏰ Noon PT 📍Academy Museum | Los Angeles 🔗 Get your tix in our bio
ANIMATED! Masterclass on May 23–24 in LA. Aaron Blaise, Byron Howard, John Musker & more. One stage, full pipeline. WIA Maker+ members: Win 4 VIP or 10 2-Day tickets by May 15. VIP = front rows + signed poster + lounge. Also snag $50 off for WIA Maker+ members. Link in our bio then click EVENTS
Your work matters, and so does how the world learns about it. Join us and The PR Bootcamp for a Q&A that demystifies public relations. You will learn the fundamentals of PR and personal branding. Register by clicking the link in our bio. This is a WIA-member exclusive.
📢 Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Animation Co-op Grant! BRIC & @legendsanimated.bsky.social are awarding $10K to support the formation of an animation creator cooperative committed to inclusive storytelling 🚀 Learn more + access co-op resources: bricfoundation.org/animationcoop ⏰ Apply by June 7
The Hilbert Museum at Chapman University in Orange County will dedicate a full animation art show to 'The Simpsons' in November. #HilbertMuseum #TheSimpsons
Hilbert Museum of California Art Announces Its First Dedicated 'Simpsons' Exhibition
The Hilbert Museum at Chapman University in Orange County will dedicate a full animation art show to 'The Simpsons' in November. #HilbertMuseum #TheSimpsons
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Come out and meet WIA UK Collective's leadership and the Locksmith Animation team! See you May 28!
Animation World Network@animationworld.bsky.social · 4mo ago#WIA Welcomes #WIAUK as Official Community Collective: Tanya J. Scott, Lauren Orme and Amy Ashton to lead new group; first mixer set for May 28 with #LocksmithAnimation. https://bit.ly/4vqubDD #WomenInAnimation #Animation #AnimationWorld
Thanks for sharing the news, @cartoonbrew.bsky.social! We're so excited!
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Cartoon Brew@cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 4mo agoWomen in Animation has launched its first U.K. collective, led by Tanya J. Scott, Lauren Orme, and Amy Ashton, with a debut London mixer hosted by Locksmith Animation planned for May 28. www.cartoonbrew.com/animators/wi...
WIA UK is officially here 🇬🇧✨ We’re excited to welcome WIA UK as a new WIA Collective. They’ve built a strong, engaged community fast — it's only the start. As the industry faces real challenges, spaces to connect & support matter more than ever. We’re thrilled to see that grow in the UK & beyond.
ARE YOU READY FOR SESSION 2? Applications and registration for the second WIA Portfolio Reviews session are OPEN! Leading this session will be Carlos Vasquez and Christina Harder with Sony Pictures Animation! Portfolios with key disciplines of Story and Art & Design will be prioritized.
.@annecyfestival.bsky.social has revealed the first slate of screenings for this year's festival! Read more here --> www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/anne...
Have you checked out what's happening over on the WIA Discord? We have ✅ Monthly events ✅ Mixers ✅ Workshops! Unlock this benefit by becoming a member today! wearewia.org/my-account/w...
Exclusive for WIA Maker+ members: save 30% on Gnomon Individual Courses—on campus or online! Spring courses start April 6, so register today! Log in to your WIA account and click on the Member Discounts portal to redeem this offer!
Don't miss this year's @bricfound.bsky.social Summit! Always great things happening!
BRIC Foundation@bricfound.bsky.social · 5mo agoJoin us LIVE on 3/29 for the #2026BRICSummit Talent + Education Day – a free, virtual event packed with career resources, skill-building & networking 🌿Industry Stage Spotlight: Environmental Sustainability Careers in Entertainment 🔗 talentedu.2026bricsummit.com
Women and their contributions have always been a part of the animation, VFX and gaming landscapes.
💔The four-year-old master’s program will be dissolved June 30, leaving students confused and grieving. Current first-year students in the program can still achieve the degree by taking substitute classes or transferring to another School of Cinematic Arts program.
You asked. We delivered. 🎙️✨ Our latest WIA Community Survey revealed you want practical, accessible learning around AI. We’ve created Building AI Fluency in Animation, VFX & Gaming, a new educational conversation series designed to demystify AI and explore how it can impact YOU.
Our website is currently offline while we perform maintenance. We'll be back up and running as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience while we perform this much-needed work on the website. For any questions, please contact WIA via the information below:
💌 We saved a spot just for you! 💌 You can still register to be part of the audience for our FIRST WIA Portfolio Reviews session taking place NEXT TUES. FEB. 24, 2026! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this virtual event! Register today by clicking the link in our bio!
A decade of dialogue. A decade of advocacy. ✨ We are thrilled to return to Annecy for our 10th World Summit, and we owe it all to YOU, our incredible global community. Thank you for 10 years of support and advocacy. We can't wait to see you in France next June! 🇫🇷
📣 ATTENTION 📣 These Mentorship Circles are still OPEN! Find a Circle that meets your experience level and sign up by Feb. 16th! Don't miss your chance! Click the link in our bio for more information!
BAFTA-nominated 'Two Black Boys in Paradise' isn’t just an awards story. It’s a five-year journey that turned a deeply personal poem about Black queer love into stunning, handcrafted stop-motion. www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/two-b...
'Two Black Boys in Paradise': From Poem To Stop-Motion Short
A deeply personal poem on self-acceptance becomes a five-year effort to craft a stop-motion short centered on Black queer love.
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💰️🎨 The Indian government presented their ninth consecutive Union Budget and outlined new steps for India’s animation and gaming sectors. The government will back the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies to set up Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVCG) content labs...
If you are trying to sign up for an event, check on the status of your membership, or access our website, you may experience some delays or encounter a waiting room due to the increased number of people applying for the mentorship program. We thank you for your patience.
Ready to connect with fellow studio owners? ✨ Then join our newest community: WIA Connects for Independent Studio Owners. This is your space to meet, network, and discuss the unique opportunities and challenges you face as a creative entrepreneur. 👉 Click the EVENTS link in our bio.
WIA has named Hayley Porter its first executive director. A 25-year industry veteran, Porter brings global leadership experience and a track record spanning top studios and Oscar-winning work. www.cartoonbrew.com/executives/w...
WIA Names Hayley Porter As Its First Executive Director
A 25-year industry veteran, Porter has led global campaigns, advised top studios, and worked on the Oscar-winning short 'War is Over!'
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Happy to welcome Hayley to the team!
Animation World Network@animationworld.bsky.social · 6mo ago#WIA Names #HayleyPorter as Organization’s First Executive Director: Industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience will focus on international programs and initiatives while strengthening partnerships. https://bit.ly/4kf6GrC #WeAreWIA #Animation #AnimationWorld
