Weta Digital joins together with several major industry players to establish, support and develop the ASWF under the umbrella of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and through a partnership with The Linux Foundation. Weta Digital is a long-time advocate of open source software and has made notable contributions to the open source community. We recognise the importance of a dedicated body looking after current OSS projects and helping the entire industry move forward on a stable and reliable platform. The visual effects industry is built on collaboration and innovation and the establishment of this foundation will help our industry thrive for years to come.