Established in 2020, the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group at the Academy Software Foundation breaks down barriers to access and increases connections among participants in the Foundation’s projects, the larger community, and the VFX & Animation industry. The working group brings together software engineers/developers, marketing/communication professionals, students & educators, and anyone else passionate about Diversity & Inclusion.
No software or open source experience is necessary to participate in the working group – just an open mind and willingness to learn. If you’re a student, check out our Summer Learning Program or VFX Careers Webinars! If you’re a professional, check out our Academy Software Foundation initiatives and drop by a meeting to learn more.
Share information, ask questions and discuss pressing topics on our #diversity channel with a diverse community of professionals, students and professors.
Sign up for the Diversity & Inclusion mailing list to be notified about upcoming meetings and other items of interest.
Join the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group meeting on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00 pm PT.
Explore the latest updates on Diversity & Inclusion working group initiatives, read past meeting minutes and explore the Summer Learning Program.
The Working Group’s initiatives are centered around three pillars:
Ensure there is diverse leadership and membership across the Academy Software Foundation and its projects.
Recent Initiatives:
Encourage high school and college students to pursue technical careers in the motion picture and media industries and provide them with opportunities to participate in open source projects and learn from experienced software engineers.
Recent Initiatives:
Provide guidance and resources for Foundation members to educate their colleagues on open source and D&I topics. New initiatives are in the works. Contact diversity@aswf.io to get involved.
Recent Initiatives:
Read more about our community members and learn about different technical careers available within the motion picture industry.
Applications Open for ASWF’s 2025 Summer Learning Program
Wrapping Up Another Successful Summer Learning Program
Announcing the 2024 Summer Learning Program!
