WIA World Summit - Gender Justice: A Global Call for Inclusion in Animation (Part 2)

2:30 pm - Case Studies: Gender Inclusion Programs

Several organizations share how their Gender Inclusion programs are increasing access for underrepresented people into the animation workforce around the globe.

Moderated by:

Jena Olson, Head of Operations, WIA

Speakers:
Deepa Joshi - Co-CEO, Incessant Rains
Delphine Nicolini - Les Femmes s'Animent (LFA)
Sajda Ouachtouki - Senior Manager, Global Public Policy, The Walt Disney Company (FIAPF/WIA Delegate Program)
Miles Perkins - UE Business Director, Media & Entertainment, Epic Games
Vanessa Sinden - Producer, Triggerfish

3:45 pm - Fireside Chat - Inclusive Hiring: Solving the Animation Labor Shortage

Leaders in global creative talent development, animation, and DEI will recap the day's learnings and discuss the importance of intentional, inclusive talent development as multi-pronged and critical in addressing the needs for unique storytelling, artistic authenticity, and labor shortage solutions in the animation industry.

Moderated by:

Julie Ann Crommett - Secretary, WIA; Founder and CEO, Collective Moxie

Speakers:
Marya Bangee - VP of RISE - Representation and Inclusion Strategies, The Walt Disney Studios
Chris Mack - Director Creative Talent Investment & Development IO EMEA, Netflix
Janine Weigold - Manager, Animated Series EMEA, Netflix

4:45 pm - Closing Remarks

Speakers:
Marge Dean - President WIA and Head of Studio, Skybound Entertainment
Julie Ann Crommett - Secretary, WIA; Founder and CEO, Collective Moxie