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WIA UK nurtures community, careers and creativity, supporting the drive towards genuine gender equity in the Animation, Games & VFX industries

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Gaza needs our love & support more than ever.

329 beautiful animated messages of love to the people of Gaza from over 50 countries.
Go to www.togazawith.love and tap on the watermelon slices, the films will play. Mostly around 30 seconds - 1 minute.

A beautiful project of love and support by kind & talented people from around the world.

Please share and let the Palestinians know they are not forgotten. The violence against the Palestinians is increasing as the Israeli elections get closer.

Please support where you can.

#togazawithloveanijam #love #animation

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A new film from the talented young film makers in Gaza.

This film tells the story of a child whose grandmother can't sleep at night because of the back pain caused by sleeping on the ground. Her beloved grandson tries to help her by making her a bed.
First, he makes one from empty cardboard boxes which isn't strong enough for his large grandma! Then he tries making a bed from wood but makes the mistake of putting wheels on! Finally, he succeeds by grouping tins of beans together on the floor with a cover to create a stable bed or her to sleep on. Success and she falls asleep straight away!

This film was made in the Sheikh Radwan area of Gaza City, by children aged 9 to 12. They worked on the film as part of the animation workshops using creativity as a way to express themselves and share their experiances.
The workshop was run by animators, @shorouqnahed & Fatima Hamden ❤️

If you enjoy seeing these films & wish they were more regular again, please donate as the donations have all but disappeared. There is no 'ceasefire' - families are still being killed, food and medical supplies are restricted. Children are still hungry, living in tents with vermin and fleas.
These workshops are invaluable for the children and offer them hope.

Donate here
https://gofund.me/5260e826
All links are in my Linktr.ee in my bio above.

Follow the Animation Community 4 Palestine @ac4pal and subscribe to our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@AC4PAL❤️❤️❤️❤️Peace & Love ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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#family #grandparents #bed #sleep #displacement #hero #war #savethechildren #love #childrensart #animation #childrenofgaza #togazawithlove #hope #inspiration #womenartist #childrensanimation #womensupportingwomen #art #artist #displacement
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Applications are open for Sea Change Animated Women — a Screen Argyll residency supporting six UK-based women and marginalised gendered animators to develop animated feature film projects.

Seven months of mentoring, development support and a residential lab on Tiree during Sea Change Film Festival. This opportunity is designed for early-career and emerging creatives developing their first animated feature, with support to move ideas from concept towards screen.

Deadline: 10 August 2026. Apply now: https://screenargyll.co.uk/sea-change-animated-women/

Sea Change Animated Women is delivered by Screen Argyll supported by the BFI Creative Challenge Fund, awarding National Lottery funding.

#SeaChangeAnimatedWomen #ScreenArgyll #WomenInAnimation #AnimationResidency #AnimatedFeature #UKAnimation #BFI #NationalLottery

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These villains are birds of a feather. 🪶

At the @wia.uk mixer we had to ask animation fans a very important question: who is the most iconic animated female villain? 😈

#animationfans #villainera #yzma #chickenrun

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She had a generation quaking in their fins. 👀

At the Woman In Animation event we just had to know: who is the most iconic female animated villain.

Stay tuned for more answers.

🧜‍♀️🐠🦀

#ursula #littlemermaid #animation #disneyvillains #femalevillains @wia.animation

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A little more than one week until the @wia.uk x @locksmithanimation mixer!

📍 London studio
🗓 May 28 | 6:30 PM GMT

Panel + Q&A + networking with animation leaders and fellow WIA members. Whether you're already in the industry or just starting out, come grow your creative network.

Space is limited → register now by clicking the link in our bio.

#WIA #WeAreWIA #LocksmithAnimation #WIAUK

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🔵 WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOUR PERSPECTIVE! #INMOTION 🔵

At our festival, we bring together different industry voices for panel discussions on the latest trends and developments and we want to make sure we’re talking about what YOU actually care about.

What topics get you thinking? What perspectives do you wish you heard more off?

Drop it in the comments and help shape the conversation. 💙

IN MOTION 2026
📅 18+19 September
📍 Barbican Centre | London
🎟️ in bio!

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We are officially LESS THAN TWO WEEKS away from the @Locksmithanimation @WIA_UK Mixer, and we got a sneak peek of the venue… 🤩

📍 Locksmith Animation Studio, London
Look at this space. Look at the dreams being built here. This isn't just any room—this is where magic happens, and for one night only, the doors are open to YOU.

Why you need to be in this room on May 28:
🎬 Network directly with the Locksmith team (industry legends & creative geniuses).
🍸 An evening of real connection (because animation is better together).
🤝 A welcoming space for everyone—whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out.

At a time when our industry needs community the most, this is your chance to stop scrolling and start connecting.

📅 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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Join host Amy Ashton from @wia.uk with three of the filmmakers behind the hilarious shorts in the Come and Play programme, @sarahmaeschmidt, @cissi.tv and @akinwoleart!

As well as the Q+A see a selection of hilarious, surprising and deliciously weird shorts by women and non-binary filmmakers - all available online until Monday 4th May!

🎟️ Link in the bio for more info!

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On Saturday 2nd May host Amy Ashton from @wia.uk brings together three of the filmmakers behind the hilarious shorts in the Come and Play programme, @sarahmaeschmidt, @cissi.tv and @akinwoleart.

As well as the Q+A see a selection of hilarious, surprising and deliciously weird shorts by women and non-binary filmmakers - all available online until Monday 4th May! 🍿

🎟️ Link in the bio for tickets & more info!

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#CAF26 in-person may have come to an end - but we’ve still got plenty more events for you to enjoy online now until Monday 4th May, including; live filmmaker Q+As hosted by @terryibele, curated animated comedy from @wia.uk, a creative musical workshop with @jamievsthevoid as well as archive festival events from past editions!

Link in the bio to check out the full online programme!

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WIA UK is officially here 🇬🇧✨

We’re thrilled to welcome @wia_uk as a WIA Collective. Over the past year, the team have built a strong, engaged community.

At a time when the industry is facing real challenges, spaces to connect and support each other matter more than ever.

To kick things off, wia_uk are heading to London for their first official mixer - hosted by our Leadership Global Fund partner @locksmithanimation. A huge thank you to Locksmith for bringing everyone together and for their continued support.

We’ve got a big year of global events planned, so stay tuned!

📍 London 📅 May 28 🕡 6:30pm
🔗 Link in bio to register

Join the Locksmith Animation team for this exclusive member event in London! Connect with fellow WIA members and the Locksmith team at their London studio to build your network and enjoy an evening with the community. With studios in London and Los Angeles, Locksmith brings together a team of accomplished industry leaders and world-class creative talent in a filmmaker-led studio. Whether you’re working in the industry or just starting out, come along for great conversation, new connections, and a chance to grow your creative network in a welcoming, collaborative space.

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