Calling all Tri-State Animators!
WIA NYC’S
ANIMATION FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 4th 2025 @ SVA THEATER
CALL FOR ENTRIES!
Step into the world of animation at WIA NYC’s Animation Festival, where we celebrate the exceptional talent of creatives in the Tri-State area.
We are calling Tri-State animators, both professionals and students, to submit your short films, 10 minutes in length or less!
If selected, your work will be screened in the iconic School of Visual Arts Theater on October 4th 2025, showcasing the diverse and innovative perspectives that shape our ever-changing animation industry.
Current WIA members can enjoy the perk of free submissions along with Extended Deadline Submission access.
This event is open to all Tri-State Area animators, not just WIA members! For non-members, a submission fee is required. With your submission fee, you will also be given a one-year membership with WIA!
Professionals will receive a 1-Year Creator Level Membership. Students will receive a 1-Year Maker Level Membership.
More on the membership tiers can be found here: https://wearewia.org/updated-membership-levels/
Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this groundbreaking event celebrating animation!
Each submission will be reviewed by a panel of industry professionals for acceptance and for a possibility of winning one of three prizes.
Submit your animated film today!
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Additional Information and Instructions:
WIA Applicants: You are required to provide proof of your membership with submission. Please attach a screenshot of your membership homepage from the WIA website along with your film submission.
Non-WIA Applicants: once you have submitted and paid your submission fee, you will be emailed an access code to join WIA with the membership fee waived!
We are accepting short, animated films of 10 minutes in length or less. Feature films will not be accepted at this time.
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Upload Requirements:
PLEASE UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS UNDER “FILES & ATTACHMENTS:
CV/Resume
Synopsis of the film you’re submitting.
Director’s Bio
Proof of WIA membership (if applicable)
For students: please provide proof. Example: a photo of your school ID.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at nyc@womeninanimation.org
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ABOUT WIA:
WIA (formerly Women in Animation) was created in 1993 to support the small number of women in the field of animation through community building and professional networking opportunities. Since then, WIA has evolved into the foremost non-profit advocacy group supporting underrepresented genders in animation, visual effects, and gaming, and includes over 11,000 members worldwide.
WIA has made great strides over the last 30 years to increase the number of professionals of underrepresented gender identities in the industry. In 2013, over 60% of animation school graduates were female, but women held only 20% of the professional creative roles. According to The Animation Guild, as of 2022, women held 34% of creative roles — a more than 50% increase since 2013 — but there is still much work to be done to create gender balance.
Today, WIA provides community, advocacy, and resources to professionals and students to support their career goals in all realms of animation.
WIA has Chapters and Collectives worldwide. The second largest being WIA NYC’s Chapter!
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ABOUT OUR SPONSORS: SVA BFA ANIMATION & SVA 3D ANIMATION and VISUAL EFFECTS:
The School of Visual Arts (SVA) has been a leader in the education of artists, designers and creative professionals for seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, a dynamic curriculum and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. This event is proudly sponsored by the SVA BFA Animation & BFA 3D Animation and Visual Effects departments. SVA remains committed to advocating for all students by actively providing resources and collaborating closely with WIA, sharing the same mission of equity and inclusion.
Awards will be awarded for:
Best Animated Film
Best Animated Film: NYC Subject
Best Animated Student FIlm
Winners will receive a plaque, a lifetime membership to WIA and additional prizes TBD which will be donated by Sponsors.
Last year's prizes were donated by our sponsors: Toonboom, The Art of Aaron Blaise and Mighty Oak!
