Beyond Ink & Paint: The Women of Animation

This docuseries tells the story of female animation pioneers in both past and present days, looking into the challenges they have faced and the progress they have made while exploring the obstacles that still exist. Highlighting the determination and passion that moved women out of the ink & paint department and into the role of animator and beyond, the docuseries seeks to inspire the next generation of animation storytellers, while questioning the inequality between men and women within the creative workforce of animation.

Directed by Chrissy Guest, Shaina Holmes, Beyond Ink & Paint: The Women of Animation leans on a strong ensemble — Allison Abbate, Heather Alexander, Mara Alper — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 0.