Women in Animation Vancouver’s (WIA) ACE Program

The WIA ACE Program’s objective is to advance the careers of women in the animation industry by giving them a key credit in the creation of their very own short film, TV proof of concept, or web series pilot and providing mentorship and training along the way to ensure their success.

Women in Animation Vancouver’s (WIA) ACE Program: The WIA ACE Program’s objective is to advance the careers of women in the animation industry by giving them a key credit in the creation of their very own short film, TV proof of concept, or web series pilot and providing mentorship and training along the way to ensure their success. The program includes:

  • Individual mentoring for each participant
  • Group-wide mentorship and training
  • Individual pitch training, focusing on how to present and sell yourself and network
  • Marketing and pitch training for the development and pitching of their own IP
  • Attendance at a festival and/or market
  • Promotion of each participant through social media initiatives and industry networking opportunities

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