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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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THIS SATURDAY! 🌞

📅Sat 15th August
🕑Time: 2pm-6pm
📍Place: Victoria Park

WIA UK will be pitching up at Victoria Park this Sat 15th August 2-6pm. We’ll be sure to find a shady spot in the East Park near The Hub Cafe so keep an eye on our socials for an exact location nearer the time🌳🧺

The picnic will be BYOB so bring your fave drinks & snacks 🧃🥪🍎 The forecast looks like another hot one so be sure to bring some suncream, water and whatever you need to stay cool this weekend 🧊🍦🍉🧴💧🪭

Our annual picnic is an event for the incredible women & underrepresented genders in the animation industry, including VFX & games, so come along & catch up with the community. We welcome those at all levels across all areas of animation. We aim to make our events as inclusive as possible so feel free to bring your little ones too! 💕

Look forward to seeing our wonderful WIA UK community soon! by @wia.uk

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2 months ago

So looking forward to our annual summer picnic! 🌞

📅Sat 15th August
🕑Time: 2pm-6pm
📍Place: Victoria Park

Join WIA UK on Sat 15th August 2-6pm at Victoria Park! Our annual picnic is an event for the incredible women & underrepresented genders in the animation industry, including VFX & games, so come along & catch up with the community💕 The picnic will be BYOB so bring your fave snacks & drinks, as well as a blanket & suncream!! 🧺🧃🥪🍎🍦🍉🍻🧴

We’ll be pitching up in the East Park near The Hub Cafe, which you can find on slide 2 🗺️

We welcome those at all levels across all areas of animation. We aim to make our events as inclusive as possible so feel free to bring your little ones too!

If the weather turns bad on the day, we’ll relocate to a local pub so watch this space for updates 👀 by @wia.uk

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3 months ago

The annual WIA UK picnic is back on! 🌞

Join us on Sat 15th Aug 2-6pm for an afternoon of nibbles, drinks & catching up with our incredible community of women & underrepresented genders in the animation industry, including VFX & games 📺 👾

We aim to make our events as inclusive as possible, so we welcome those at all levels across all areas of animation. Children are also welcome so feel free to bring the little ones too 🧃

The picnic will be BYOB so bring your fave snacks & drinks, as well as a blanket & suncream! 🧺

We’ll repost details of where to find us nearer the time so save the date & keep an eye on our socials 👀 by @wia.uk

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3 months ago

Who are you bringing to the next networking event?

Locksmith hosted a mixer event with @wia.uk and it was a night to remember.

Career advice, chats and new friends.

#womeninanimation #animators #creativenetwork #animation by @wia.uk

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5 months ago

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 by @wia.uk

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5 months ago

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. 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 @wia.animation bio to register NOW. Spaces are limited! by @wia.uk

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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! by @wia.uk

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5 months ago

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! by @wia.uk

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6 months ago

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! by @wia.uk

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6 months ago

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. taken in London, United Kingdom by @wia.uk

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6 months ago

We’re excited to host WIA UK drinks in collaboration with BIAF! Join us at the Brighton Dome on Sat 25th for a drink & a catch up with the WIA UK community, followed by a visit to the Female Gaze screening at @brightonanimation.

Our Brighton meet up will be hosted by WIA UK’s Amy Ashton in the festival hub of the Dome Bar area from 4-6pm. It’s free so just show up!

To receive a 10% discount for the Female Gaze screening, email brightonanimation@gmail.com.

📅 Sat 25th April 2026 16:00-18:00
📍 The Dome, BN1 1UE
👋 Who’s it for? Film Lovers
🎟️ Link in @brightonanimation bio for tickets and more info by @wia.uk

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6 months ago

Brighton International Animation Fesival is set to take place for the fifth year running on the sunny coast of Brighton! The festival is a fantastic celebration of contemporary animation and will be housed in the iconic Brighton Dome venue. BIAF is a 3 day annual not-for-profit event that’s run by animators and accessible to everyone. In addition to film screenings of both specially curated and in competition programmes, expect VR & AR exhibitions, hands-on workshops and talks from industry speakers. This allows both animators and non-animators alike to come and learn about the medium in both an artistic and commercial context.

Keep your eye on @brightonanimation for the full programme & updates.

All of the films are subtitled for deaf/hard of hearing inclusivity and there is a BSL interpreter at all events.
Plus one carers ticket is available for any visitors with access needs, Brighton Dome has Wheelchair-accessible toilets, foyers, ticket offices, bars & auditorium.
https://www.brightoninternationalanimationfestival.com/

📅 Fri 24th April- Sunday 26th April 2026

📍 The Dome, BN1 1UE

👋 Who’s it for? Industry people of all levels and Animation enthusiasts

🎟️ Link in @brightonanimation bio for tickets and more info by @wia.uk

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