United through Uniqueness

Join us for a panel discussion celebrating the strength of diversity and its ongoing challenges.

Get ready to embrace what makes us unique and how it brings us together. WiA Vancouver will present an in-person panel in honor of diversity and inclusion in the Animation industry. This event will feature Cinesite’s Art Director Patricia Atchison.

Key topics include the significance of representation and inclusion in the creative process, ongoing issues faced in entertainment/games/animation, and the role of allyship in fostering inclusivity. This event will promote engaging discussions, Q&A opportunities, and community connection, finishing with a fun art project for all.

Patricia Atchison (she/her)

Patricia Atchison is a Canadian artist with 25 years of experience in the animation industry. As a Story Artist, Art Director, and Production Designer with traditional and CG experience, Patricia has developed a versatile skill set, guiding multiple projects from initial concept design to final picture. With strong, collaborative leadership experience, she oversees large teams of artists across multiple departments to execute a shared vision.

Following an Annie Award nomination for Best Production Design in an Animated Feature for her work on MGM’s animated feature film THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Patricia is currently helping develop the new Smurfs feature film for Paramount Animation.

📅 Join us on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM PDT at Vancouver Film School for an insightful WIA panel with our Art Director Patricia Atchison!

📍 Location: Vancouver Film School, 420 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2V5

🎟️ Ticket Prices: $15 for Non-WIA Members, $10 for WIA Members

🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gt84iFG3 Limited complimentary tickets are available for those facing financial barriers. For inquiries, please email WIA Vancouver Leadership at sbhatia@imageworks.com and lindsay.mussell@disneyanimation.com.

WIA Panel line-up