2024 WIA WORLD SUMMIT RECAP
The 8TH Annual WIA World Summit at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival took place on Monday, the 10th of June, and was a tremendous success. Tackling the theme, ‘Stronger Together: The Equitable Future of Animation,’ the day-long symposium of panels and focused conversations featuring key thought leaders, filmmakers, and executives from around the world who discussed emerging industry innovations and the power of community in the evolving animation landscape and how the support gender equity in animation.
2024 WIA WORLD SUMMIT PANEL RECORDINGS
MORNING SESSION
AFTERNOON SESSION
2024 WIA WORLD SUMMIT SPEAKER PANELS
The WIA World Summit is an annual day-long symposium on issues facing people of underrepresented gender identities in the art, technology, production, and business of animation. This year’s summit features executives, filmmakers, and creatives from around the world who will explore this year’s theme – Stronger Together: The Equitable Future of Animation. Sessions will examine emerging industry innovations and the power of community as we navigate the evolving animation landscape. |
Welcome From WIA And Annecy Festival
9:30 AM
WIA President Marge Dean and CITIA CEO Mickaël Marin welcome viewers and attendees followed by an introduction to the day’s events by WIA Secretary/DEI Chair Julie Ann Crommett.
Panel:
Marge Dean – (WIA, President)
Mickaël Marin (CEO, CITIA)
Veronique Encrenaz (Head Of Mifa – CITIA)
What Now? Global Opportunities in Animation
10:00 AM
Animation continues to engage audiences and inspire creators worldwide despite significant changes happening behind the scenes. This conversation will reflect on the trends shaping the global animation industry today, the promising opportunities on the horizon, and the crucial role that women and nonbinary people can play in this ever-evolving industry.
Panel:
Agnes Soyode-Johnson (CEO, Limitless Studio)
Deepa Joshi (Co-CEO of Incessant Rains Studio)
Ramsey Naito (President, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation)
Patricia Hidalgo (Director, Children’s & Education, BBC)
Moderator:
Marta Balaga (Variety journalist)
Harnessing New Business Models to Navigate Animation’s Future
11:00 AM
From traditional studios to emerging digital platforms, the animation industry is experiencing a transformation driven by technological advancements, changing consumer behaviors, and global market dynamics, redefining how content is created, financed, distributed, and monetized. Join successful content creators and industry leaders as they explore the industry’s evolving business models and how we can leverage these models to attain gender justice in animation.
Panel:
Vivienne Medrano (Showrunner, Writer, and Creator of Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss)
Yukiko Koike (CFO/Managing Director of Studio Chizu)
Kate O’Connor (Executive Chair of Animation UK)
Moderator:
Jinko Gotoh (Oscar-nominated producer (Klaus) and WIA Vice President)
The Creative Impact of the Technology Revolution
2:15 PM
As technology rapidly evolves, its impact on the animation industry and gender justice extends beyond practical application. This panel will explore how technological advancements are fostering opportunities for creative collaboration and innovation while also presenting challenges that require thoughtful solutions that support gender justice.
Panel:
Karen Troop (Executive Producer, Passion Games)
Melanie Hoyes (Director of Inclusion, British Film Institute)
Rachel Appleton (Senior Director, Media & Entertainment Business Strategy, Autodesk)
Janet Lewin (Senior VP of Lucasfilm Visual Effects / General Manager of Industrial Light & Magic)
Moderator:
Karen Dufilho (Producer at House of K)
Fostering Community in the Animation Industry
3:15 PM
In times of adversity and uncertainty, a strong community is more important than ever. Join Julie Ann Crommett, WIA Secretary & Founder and CEO of Collective Moxie, and Andre Luis, Co-Founder and CEO of Trojan Horse was a Unicorn, as they share personal anecdotes and insights along with practical advice for nurturing and harnessing the power of a vibrant animation community. This conversation promises to ignite inspiration, spark connections, and remind us that we are never alone in building a more inclusive future.
Panel:
Julie Ann Crommett (WIA Secretary & Founder and CEO of Collective Moxie)
André Luís (Co-Founder and CEO of Trojan Horse was a Unicorn)
2024 WIA WORLD SCHEDULE
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2024 WIA WORLD SUMMIT ARTWORK
We’re thrilled to announce our 2024 WIA World Summit art created by the talented Maria Melo and our theme, “Stronger Together: The Equitable Future of Animation.”
This year’s World Summit promises deep dives into industry innovations and the transformative power of community. The event will feature captivating sessions — including “The Creative Impact of the Technology Revolution” and “Fostering Community in the Animation Industry.”
ABOUT THE WIA WORLD SUMMIT
Launched in 2017, the WIA World Summit has brought together industry leaders, trailblazers, and changemakers to tackle critical subjects including creating an environment of belonging, unconscious bias, gender justice, and intersectional diversity on a global stage.
PAST WIA WORLD SUMMIT EVENTS
2023 WIA WORLD SUMMIT:
In 2023, WIA joined forces with GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization, to bring the WIA World Summit to the Annecy International Animation Festival and Mifa 2023.
ANNECY FESTIVAL 2024
Over the course of its 60 years, the Annecy Festival has established itself as a global event dedicated to animation, bringing together the most esteemed professionals from the sector to celebrate animation’s creative and diverse styles and techniques.
Click the button below to visit the Annecy Festival website and learn more about this year’s list of events.