WIA NYC Animation Festival

The Event:

Join WIA NYC for the Third Annual WIA NYC Animation Festival on Sunday, November 1st, 2026, at the SVA Theatre.

Doors open at 5pm | Screening begins at 5:30pm with Awards Ceremony and Reception to follow at 8pm.

As part of WIA’s global community, WIA NYC brings WIA’s mission of connection, advocacy, and empowerment to the greater New York animation community. The festival creates a space to amplify the voices and creative work of animators and storytellers, with a particular focus on supporting people of underrepresented gender identities while welcoming everyone who shares WIA’s commitment to a more inclusive and equitable industry. Come celebrate the incredible animation community of the greater NYC area with an evening showcasing talented animators and storytellers from emerging voices to established creators. The festival is an opportunity to discover new work, connect with fellow creatives, build community, and celebrate the diverse perspectives and storytelling that make New York’s animation community so vibrant.

This year’s festival is proudly sponsored by the School of Visual Arts BFA Animation & SVA BFA 3D Animation and Visual Effects departments, Aaron Blaise / Creature Art Teacher, MoMA, MoMI, and Moho with more exciting sponsors to be announced soon!

Festival Raffle:

There will also be a raffle during the event with many exciting prizes from the generous sponsors and supporters. Raffle tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased with your tickets or at the door.

Raffle Prizes include:

30 Minute Coffee & Conversation With Industry Professionals:

• Monica Joy: Award-winning author, creator, writer, director, showrunner and producer known for her work on CoComelon as well as projects with Disney, DreamWorks, Netflix, Nickelodeon and Blue Sky Studios.
• Mark Osborne: Two-time Academy Award-nominated filmmaker, Annie Award winner and director of The Little Prince and Kung Fu Panda.
• Lina Maria Porras Correa: Award-winning Art Director, Concept Artist, and Illustrator Lina María Porras Correa, whose 10+ years in animation include work with Disney, Cirque du Soleil, and award-winning productions.

Subscriptions & Memberships:

• Creature Art Teacher | 1 Year Subscription ($180 Value): A year subscription of professional art and animation courses from award-winning animator Aaron Blaise, a former Disney animator whose credits include The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Brother Bear.
• MoMA Explore Membership | 1 Year Membership ($200 Value): A year of access to MoMA Explore with exclusive content, programs and member benefits from the Museum of Modern Art.
• MoMI Family Membership | 1 Year Membership ($175 Value): A year of access to the Museum of Moving Image. Enjoy unlimited admission for up to two adults and four children, fre tickets to select series, and exclusive discounts on programs and camps.

Software Licenses:

• Moho Pro 14 Software License ($400 Value) Create professional 2D animation with Moho Pro 14, featuring powerful rigging, animation, and drawing tools.

Studio Swag:

• Nickelodeon Vault Swag Basket: an incredible collection featuring Rugrats, SpongeBob, All That, Patrick Star, and more—including exclusive apparel, collectibles, and signed swag! ($300 Value)
• Titmouse Swag Basket: Featuring a selection of Titmouse merchandise and swag. Specific items to be announced soon! ($200 Value)

More prizes are incoming, please check back closer to the event itself.

Additional Support:

Want to support the festival without participating in the raffle? Donations are always welcome! All supporters will be recognized at the Fourth Annual WIA NYC Animation Festival in 2027.

Donate $5.00 or more to receive a complimentary WIA NYC Animation tote from our 1st, 2nd, or 3rd annual festival, while supplies last.

Come support local animation, meet fellow artists, and celebrate amazing films! We can’t wait to see you there!