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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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!

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

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

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

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

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

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.

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Women in Gaming has no age limit. 🎮

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BRIC Foundation @bricfound.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

📢 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

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Come out and meet WIA UK Collective's leadership and the Locksmith Animation team! See you May 28!

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

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.

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

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.

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

.@annecyfestival.bsky.social has revealed the first slate of screenings for this year's festival! Read more here --> www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/anne...

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

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...

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

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!

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Don't miss this year's @bricfound.bsky.social Summit! Always great things happening!

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Women and their contributions have always been a part of the animation, VFX and gaming landscapes.

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

💔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.

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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.

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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:

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

💌 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!

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

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! 🇫🇷

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

📣 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!

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

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...

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'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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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

💰️🎨 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...

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

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.

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

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.

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

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...

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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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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Happy to welcome Hayley to the team!

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Applications for Round 1 of our 2026 Mentorship Program are NOW OPEN! Don't miss your chance! Check out the Circles and apply by clicking the link in our bio.

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Click the link in our bio to apply or to register for the event!

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Applications for the 1ST WIA Portfolio Review session ARE OPEN! Industry vet Matt Roberts, Sr Artistic Recruiter at Walt Disney Animation Studios, will lead this session. His key areas of expertise & focus for this review will be Character Animation, Story and VisDev. Click the link in our bio!

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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.

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

🔊 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

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

🎉 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.

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

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!

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

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!

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

🎬 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! 👇

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

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

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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.

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

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

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

🎤 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 —

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

🎮📉 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.

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

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!

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

🔊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

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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

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WIA Global @wiaglobal.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

🌟 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

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