From Independent Animator to International Jury Member: A Chinese Woman's Path to Global Recognition in Animation

Through her award-winning films and service as a jury member at multiple international film festivals, Zhang exemplifies the ...
The Cheat Sheet

Disney’s 1st Woman-Directed Animated Movie Made Over $1 Billion — and Its Sequel Earned More

Women have broken into many acting, producing, and directorial ventures in the recent past — think Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine and those at her company — but the animated film sector continues ...
Variety

Women in Animation, Les Femmes s’Animent Announce World Summit Lineup

CANNES — Women in Animation (WIA) and Les Femmes s’Animent (LFA) have announced the program lineup and initial list of speakers for the third Women in Animation World Summit, which will take place ...
Cartoon Brew

A Guide To Pioneering Women In Animation Who Helped Develop The Art Form

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting just a few of the trailblazing women who made important contributions during the Golden Age of Animation. Although it was common practice in ...
Cartoon Brew

Annecy 2019: First-Ever Inclusion in Animation Study Confirms Obvious Lack Of Opportunities For Women In Industry

Today at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, a new study that examines the state of inclusion for women in the business was presented for the first time. Dr. Stacy L. Smith and the USC ...
The New York Times

Animated Movies Give Women More Leadership Roles, Study Finds

Nearly four in 10 of the top toons had female producers, but women of color still found it hard to get a foothold. By Cara Buckley The movie business has been famously tough on women, who have found ...