In its first three years, more than 300 creatives from 30 emerging markets applied to the program WIA is excited to announce that applications for the 2025 Stories x Women program are open. Now in its fourth year, Stories x Women is dedicated to increasing the diversity of voices in animation on a global scale. This […]
WIA ANNOUNCES THE APPLICATIONS FOR STORIES X WOMEN 2025 ARE NOW OPEN Read More »
For the first time in history, the California Legislature has officially recognized the animation industry for its incredible contributions to the state of California through Assembly Concurrent Resolution 227. Introduced by Assembly member Greg Wallis (R-CA), this groundbreaking resolution highlights the enormous impact animation has had and continues to have on the Golden State. It
Dear Friends, It’s a tough time right now in animation. We saw drastic cuts in projects from all the major streamers long before the Writers and Actors went on strike. Productions were abruptly ended, even when they were nearly or completely finished. Whole animation divisions were eradicated. I’ve heard estimations that 30% of the animation
Letter From WIA President Marge Dean – Aug 4, 2023 Read More »
Re-Post Of Article From Stage32.com By Brian Smith We had two buildings when I started working at Walt Disney Feature Animation in 1999. There was the Northside building up near the Burbank Airport and the Southside building across the street from the lot off the 134 Freeway. It’s commonly referred to as the “Hat Building”
Gender Equality in Animation Read More »
