There is a lot that goes into creating a film or television show including invisible VFX. Did you know that unseen work goes on behind the scenes of some of your favorite flicks and shows? To read more, click the link in our bio.

🔊 Applications for our first WIA Portfolio Reviews session will open on Jan. 20! How to Register or Apply 📝 Applications and registration for the session will Jan. 20, 2026 ✉️ Visit our link in bio

🎉 We would like to congratulate our very own WIA Board Member, Sachi Ezura on her new role as a Talent Manager at Underscore Talent! She has worked on shows such as Clone High, Ren & Stimpy, Tooning Out the News, Digman! and Everybody Still Hates Chris, and now joins Underscore’s new Comedy unit.

It's #MembershipMonday! Have you seen all the events WIA has to offer its members? Check them out in our calendar section and then sign up by clicking the link in our bio!

Show your WIA pride! Our online shop is now open, featuring WIA-branded merch & digital gift cards! When you shop with us, you're not just getting a great item for yourself or a friend, you're directly fueling our mission of gender equity in animation, VFX, and gaming. Links in bio! #WIA #WeAreWIA

Join us and Warner Bros. Pictures Animation for an inspiring WIA panel featuring 3 directors as they share their journeys. This is a hybrid 𝕚𝕟-𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕠𝕟 & 𝕧𝕚𝕣𝕥𝕦𝕒𝕝 event! Make sure you sign up for the right one. 🗓️ Th Jan 22 ⏰ 6:30 p.m. PT VIRTUAL: Maker-Level+ IN-PERSON: Creator-Level+ Link in bio!

🎬 Animation is breaking barriers & reshaping representation for queer women! The Appalachian highlights how “Arcane” & “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” are leading the way. Read more by clicking the link in our bio. 💬 How's animation impacted your sense of representation? Let us know below! 👇

Happy New Year from all of us! Looking forward to a fruitful and meaningful 2026! Can't wait to see what we build together!

We want to congratulate our very own WIA Vice President and award-winning producer, Jinko Gotoh, for being featured in @producersguild's prestigious Produced By issue for Dec/Jan! To read more about her story, check out our link in bio.

Happy Holidays! The WIA offices will be closed for the holidays starting Dec. 24. We will be back to serve you Jan. 5, 2026. We wish everyone a lovely holiday season and a hopeful new year! #WIA #WeAreWIA #HappyHolidays

🎤 The present power and future potential of the KPop Demon Hunters franchise is the reason that the women of KPop Demon Hunters — from the voice talent such as Arden Cho, May Hung, and Ji-Young Woo , to the director Maggie Kang, and producer Michelle Wong —

🎮📉 Women earned roughly 24 percent less money than men in the U.S. gaming industry this year, a holistic overview presents a problem. People of colour earn 27 percent less than those who identify strictly as white.

You really came through this Giving Tuesday! We're nearly a third to our goal and we still have 28 days to give! Our community thrives because of you. But true belonging should have no barriers. For the price of a coffee, just $5, you can give the gift of access. Click the link in our bio to give!

🔊TOMORROW! Meet the creators behind the Irish animated short, Éiru. Éiru is an Irish animated short created by a predominantly female and non-binary team, bringing fresh perspectives to its story of courage and connection. 🗓️ Wed., Dec. 3* 🕚 11 a.m. PT/ 7 p.m. GMT 💻 VIRTUAL

With Giving Tuesday now underway, we hope that you’ll consider making a pledge to CAM and celebrate our 41st anniversary this month. We appreciate your support and for helping to spread the word. Visit cartoonart.org/join-support to learn how to contribute. #givingtuesday #nonprofitsupport #thankyou

It’s #GivingTuesday — and your gift today is matched! Every dollar you give to the WIA Fumi Kitahara Fund unlocks mentorship, community, and career tools when they’re needed most. Make a Matched Giving Tuesday Gift by clicking the link in our bio under Donations! #WIA #WeAreWIA #GivingTuesday

🌟 It's MEMBERSHIP MONDAY! 🌟 #DYK Maker-level+ memberships have FULL ACCESS to our WIA Job Board? Access hundreds of global animation, VFX, and gaming job opportunities! Sign up or upgrade to a Maker-level membership to take advantage of this great benefit! #WIA #WeAreWIA #MembershipMondays

WIA Atlanta Collective is hosting a spectacular networking event! Let's connect and have fun with your fellow animation professional and blow out some 2025 steam! 🏢 Monday Night Brewing Atlanta 📍 670 Trabert Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 🕡 6:30 PM - 9 PM (local ATL time)

It's Membership Monday! Today we're covering what the difference is between a Subscriber and a Member! 🩷 If you sign up for the newsletter, you receive the Digest, but you do not receive any membership benefits, you are a Subscriber.

We're thrilled to announce that WIA is a CAG grantee!🎉 A huge thank you to CAG for the grant as it will help us continue our mission of gender equity in the animation, VFX, and gaming industries. 📽️ #cag #cagrant #wearewia

Curated by the Snap Foundation and our community, The Creator's Compass is a newsletter that shares real stories, opportunities, and happenings across Los Angeles' creative scene. Made for curious minds ages 14-24, and the educators, mentors and allies who support them.

There are just a few days left to apply for Year 5 of the Julia S. Gouw Short Film Challenge for API Women and Non-Binary Filmmakers! 4 filmmakers will be selected to receive $25,000 production grants to complete their short films, mentorship and networking opportunities provided by CAPE...

Get inspired! Join Academy Award–nominated director and animator Aaron Blaise (The Lion King, Mulan, Aladdin) for an exclusive in-person session at CTNX. Learn his approach to designing and animating animal characters as he takes attendees through his drawing and design process and offers tips.

WIA President Marge Dean returns to her roots with a powerful new show, The Sweepers, which spotlights domestic labor and creativity. Read the @animag.bsky.social article by clicking the link in our bio. 🗓️ The Sweepers 📍 Automata Gallery | 504 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles 🗓️ Opens Friday, Nov. 7

🎤This is your chance to connect with fellow members from around the globe! Whether you’re looking for collaboration opportunities, career insights, or just some great conversations with like-minded creatives, this event is for you!* 🗓️ Tues. Nov. 18, 2025 🕔 5 p.m. PT 💻 VIRTUAL

📽️ Jumanah Shaheen's portfolio spans tv-show 'Euphoria' to Taylor Swift's music videos. Now, she is shifting her focus back home to Saudi and pioneering spaces to tell global narratives. To read more on this article, link in bio! 🗞️ Article by CairoScene

📣 Happy International Animation Day! 📣 Today, we celebrate the transformative power of animation to connect us, move us, and show us new perspectives. Join us in celebrating and supporting a more diverse animation landscape! #InternationalAnimationDay #WIA #WeAreWIA

💬We heard you! Portfolio reviews are one of your top requests. WIA is launching a new Portfolio Review Initiative with live feedback sessions from pros. It’s a new benefit for our members and a great way for our partners to invest in the next generation. For members, it's a direct path to growth.

It looks like Gen Z wants to see more animation in their media. These statistics come from a recent UCLA Center for Scholars & Storytellers annual Teens & Screens survey. What does this mean for new shows and films? Read the story by clicking the link in our bio! #WIA #WeAreWIA #GenZ

@wiaglobal.bsky.social Hi all! Amy Ward here--Songwriter for Film/TV. I'm new to WIA. Wanted to share with you my Grammy submitted song, -Take Flight - from the animated film, A Toothfairy Tale. Thank you for listening! open.spotify.com/track/57vXmW...

#DYK that WIA has a member-exclusive discount program with special offers from various industry leaders? Take advantage of this valuable perk by signing up or upgrading you membership today! Click the link in our bio or sign into your WIA account! #WIA #WeAreWIA #MembershipMondays #WIAMembership

🎤It would be the understatement of the year to say that KPop Demon Hunters has taken the world by storm. Writer and Director, Maggie Kang believes that "The most important is I wanted to see really silly women...

EXCLUSIVE: One of Dr. Jane Goodall’s final narrations brings E.E. Cummings’ poetry to life in Daniel Kreizberg’s new animated short, 'anyone lived in a pretty how town,' premiering at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/anyon...

Curious about a career in Creative Project Management? Tune in to BRIC's free Pre-Apprenticeship Speaker Series on 10/7 for a dynamic look at gaming cinematics through Project Management with help from our friends at ARC Creative. 🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🧑‍🏫 Have you wanted to give back to our animation, VFX, and gaming community but didn’t know how? Then become a mentor for the upcoming 2026 session! We are looking for mentors for the 1st round of 2026 circles.

❤️WIA Alumn Alert!❤️ Cristina Zuniga has worked as a background designer for both Cartoon Network and Netflix. They credit WIA California State University at Fullerton Student Collective and the WIA Mentorship program, along with the guidance and education she received at university...

Will you be at Lightbox Expo? Come join us for lunch at WIA's Meet & Mingle in the Park!🌳 🗓️ Saturday, October 25 🌳 Central Park, 275 S. Raymond Ave. Pasadena, CA 🕒 2 - 3PM ✏️ Bring your lunch and sketchbooks!

🎉 WIA MEMBERSHIP MONDAY 🎉 Did you have to miss that great WIA webinar last week? No worries! As a WIA Maker-level member (or above), you can access the full WIA Video Library! Join or upgrade today by clicking the link in our bio! #WIA WeAreWIA #MembershipMondays

The Animation is Film Festival line-up is here! AIF’s returning “Best Of Annecy” in partnership with Women In Animation (WIA). Grab your tickets now! 🎬 Friday, October 17, 2025 🕡 6:30PM 🎭 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, USA

👻 Do you love the spooky season as much as we do?🎃 Then don’t miss our annual Halloween in-person and virtual HalloWIA event! Come and enjoy festive networking and some scary fun!

🏆We congratulate the Might Oak team on their Emmy win!🏆 Mighty Oak earned a Creative Arts Emmy on Outstanding Motion Design for their episode, Octopus.

📣 BRIC is partnering with Group Effort Initiative to offer a Marketing Coordinator Apprenticeship for aspiring entertainment industry professionals. Eligibility: ✅ Current California resident ✅ Veteran OR 18–24 years old ✅ Authorized to work in the US ⏰ Deadline: Sept. 21 🔗 Link in bio to apply

📣 MEMBERSHIP MONDAY 📣 WIA Maker-level members (or above) get FULL ACCESS to the WIA job board. View dozens of global industry jobs posted every week. Your future in the industry starts here! Join or upgrade your membership today by clicking the link in our bio! #WIA #WeAreWIA #MembershipMondays

Today, KitBash3D, a pioneer in 3D asset kits for films and games, and Greyscalegorilla, creator of some of the most popular motion design plugins in the world, are joining forces. www.animationmagazine.net/2025/09/kitb...

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🌟 Want a FREE WIA Membership? 🌟 You may qualify for a complimentary Creator-level membership from the Fumi Kitahara Membership Fund. Click the link in our bio to learn more about the fund and to apply. Applications close September 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

It's Membership Monday! On Mondays we'll share perks of a WIA Membership! Monthly virtual networking, access to dozens of industry jobs, ability to apply for the WIA Mentorship program, and more! Find out which membership level is right for you! Click the link in our bio to become a member today!

🤝 Connect with fellow members from around the globe, exchange ideas, and expand your professional network in animation, VFX, and gaming. Whether you’re looking for collaboration opportunities, career insights, or just some great conversations with like-minded creatives, this event is for you!

📺 Long Story Short is a new Netflix animated series out today! Shira is the middle child and only girl of the Schwooper family. She’s a rude, angsty, and rebellious lesbian who gets along badly with her strict mom, Naomi, and her brothers Avi and Yoshi. She’s voiced by Abbi Jacobson.