Job Board Update: Making Room For Everyone Job Board Update: Making Room For Everyone By Mike Valiquette on October 14, 2021 Hi folks. A while back I announced that we’d be requiring potential employers to follow a template for our job posts, a template that would…
Update to Our Commitment to Salary Transparency Update to Our Commitment to Salary Transparency By Mike Valiquette on September 16, 2021
jobby: Harmony Compositor, Jam Filled Entertainment, Toronto jobby: Harmony Compositor, Jam Filled Entertainment, Toronto By Mike Valiquette on September 15, 2021
from the internets: Arthur is Ending. Disney in Vancouver. Passing of Peter Brown. from the internets: Arthur is Ending. Disney in Vancouver. Passing of Peter Brown. By Mike Valiquette on September 7, 2021
change to our job board: income transparency change to our job board: income transparency By Mike Valiquette on August 20, 2021
Tangent Lays Off Hundreds, Closure Speculation, Studios Feverishly Trying to Pick up Talent Tangent Lays Off Hundreds, Closure Speculation, Studios Feverishly Trying to Pick up Talent By Mike Valiquette on August 4, 2021
from the internets: animation tidbits from other sources that are actually worth sharing from the internets: animation tidbits from other sources that are actually worth sharing By Mike Valiquette on June 29, 2021
ATTENTION FILMMAKERS! Deadline for NFB Filmmaker Assistance Progamme July 5th ATTENTION FILMMAKERS! Deadline for NFB Filmmaker Assistance Progamme July 5th By Mike Valiquette on June 28, 2021
Seneca Thesis Film Screening TOMORROW!!! 7PM!!!! Seneca Thesis Film Screening TOMORROW!!! 7PM!!!! By Mike Valiquette on April 22, 2021
events: TAAFI Job Fair, May 7th! events: TAAFI Job Fair, May 7th! By Mike Valiquette on April 21, 2021
jobby: Lighters, Jam Filled, Toronto jobby: Lighters, Jam Filled, Toronto By Mike Valiquette on April 19, 2021
from the internets: Hilda’s Megan Ferguson on Work/Life Balance from the internets: Hilda’s Megan Ferguson on Work/Life Balance By Mike Valiquette on April 19, 2021
jobby: Director General, Distribution, Communications and Marketing, National Film Board, Montreal jobby: Director General, Distribution, Communications and Marketing, National Film Board, Montreal By Mike Valiquette on April 8, 2021
the Seven Ages of an Animator, by Graham Falk the Seven Ages of an Animator, by Graham Falk By Mike Valiquette on April 6, 2021
from the internets: Montreal Scene, Hot Topic + Max & Ruby, Ed, Edd N Eddy Trivia, plus other things of varying degrees of interestingness. from the internets: Montreal Scene, Hot Topic + Max & Ruby, Ed, Edd N Eddy Trivia, plus other things of varying degrees of interestingness. By Mike Valiquette on March 31, 2021
jobby: Editor, Relish Animation, Vancouver Island jobby: Editor, Relish Animation, Vancouver Island By Mike Valiquette on March 29, 2021
CATERPILLARPLASTY= David Barlow-Krelina + NFB + Moist CATERPILLARPLASTY= David Barlow-Krelina + NFB + Moist By Mike Valiquette on February 22, 2021
BREAKING: Blue Sky Studios Closing. BREAKING: Blue Sky Studios Closing. By Mike Valiquette on February 9, 2021
jobby: Production Assistant, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa jobby: Production Assistant, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa By Mike Valiquette on January 27, 2021
from the internets: Gender Study in Animation, Caillou No More? from the internets: Gender Study in Animation, Caillou No More? By Mike Valiquette on January 11, 2021
YMA and TAAFI Launch the John Rooney Creator Fund YMA and TAAFI Launch the John Rooney Creator Fund By Mike Valiquette on January 7, 2021
from the internets: Trev Jimenez, Loomi Animation, Sonic the Hedgehog, Richard Reeves, and BUGS BUNNY!!! from the internets: Trev Jimenez, Loomi Animation, Sonic the Hedgehog, Richard Reeves, and BUGS BUNNY!!! By Mike Valiquette on December 18, 2020
from the vaults: A conversation with Nick Cross, part I from the vaults: A conversation with Nick Cross, part I By Mike Valiquette on December 17, 2020
Exclusive Live Event: Nick Cross Returns With The CLOCKWORK ELVES. Screening and Discussion this Thursday, December 17th at 9PM EST Exclusive Live Event: Nick Cross Returns With The CLOCKWORK ELVES. Screening and Discussion this Thursday, December 17th at 9PM EST By Mike Valiquette on December 15, 2020
RIP John Rooney (updated with link to funeral service) RIP John Rooney (updated with link to funeral service) By Mike Valiquette on December 15, 2020
showcase: Jam Filled’s Tom Pajdlhauser, “Get Off Your Computer” showcase: Jam Filled’s Tom Pajdlhauser, “Get Off Your Computer” By Mike Valiquette on December 14, 2020
showcase: How Does Animation Work? by Tyler Pacana showcase: How Does Animation Work? by Tyler Pacana By Mike Valiquette on December 4, 2020
jobby: 2D Flash Animators, Teen Titans Go!(Copernicus Studios), Remote (BC and Ontario) By Mike Valiquette on July 6, 2020
Seneca 2D Online Gradshow! Grad Film Premieres!!! Thursday Night!!!!!!! By Mike Valiquette on April 21, 2020
from the internets: Sausage Party Ruling, Non-Union BC Animators Due For Unpaid Overtime By Mike Valiquette on March 25, 2019
TORONTO ANIMATION ARTS FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL 2019 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS By Mike Valiquette on December 17, 2018
UPDATED: DHX Media Selling Halifax Animation Studio to Former CEO Dana Landry By Mike Valiquette on November 12, 2018
Press Release: Feature Documentary, Hand Drawn, Seeking Support On Indiegogo By Mike Valiquette on November 12, 2018
Canadian Networks: CBC Kids and CORUS Execs Break Down What They’re Looking for in 2018 By Mike Valiquette on November 7, 2018
press release: THE TORONTO ANIMATION ARTS FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES FULL PROGRAMMING FOR TAAFI INDUSTRY 2018 By Mike Valiquette on October 26, 2018
from the internets: Pixar’s Catmull Announces Retirement, Nelvana Nabs Whoopi Goldberg, and Broadcasters Attempt to Predict the Future By Mike Valiquette on October 24, 2018
Events: TAAFI Industry is Right Around the Corner! Toronto, November 2 – 4 By Mike Valiquette on October 19, 2018
Press Release: 9 Story Announces Key Appointments and Promotions By Mike Valiquette on October 19, 2018
press release: Toonbox Signs Jackie Chan for New Feature, ONCE UPON A ZODIAC By Mike Valiquette on October 17, 2018
jobby: Jam Filled Job Fair! Toronto! Wednesday, September 19th! By Mike Valiquette on September 17, 2018
REQUIRED READING: Globe & Mail Breaks Down the Issues Facing the Canadian Kids TV Biz By Mike Valiquette on August 27, 2018
Montreal Animators! 48 Hour Animation Competition – Animaze 2018 By Mike Valiquette on August 14, 2018
press release: NFB at TIFF 2018, Snowden and Fine’s Animal Behaviour and Patrick Bouchard’s the Subject By Mike Valiquette on August 2, 2018
Guru Studio’s Space Between Stars at OIAF 2018, Fantasia International Film Festival, Animation Block Party, SIGGRAPH By Mike Valiquette on July 27, 2018
from the internets: Bardel’s New CEO, Guru Inks Deal For Pikwik, BBC Solves How to Make a Hit Show, and WOW Network CRTC Approval By Mike Valiquette on July 12, 2018
press release: 9 Story Media Group’s Next Big Move: Acquiring Breakthrough Entertainment’s Kid’s and Family Catalogue By Mike Valiquette on July 10, 2018
Events: the TWELFTH ANNUAL TAIS ANIMATION SHOWCASE, Toronto, July 28th By Mike Valiquette on July 5, 2018
From the Internets: Window Horses Director, Anne Marie Fleming on Joining the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, courtesy of CBC.ca By Mike Valiquette on July 3, 2018
Cartoon North Is Coming: the Next Step For Canadian Animation Resources By Mike Valiquette on June 26, 2018
press release: Blues Clues Creator Joins 9Story Media as Chief Creative Officer By Mike Valiquette on June 18, 2018
TIFF Presents: In Conversation With Brad Bird (video and highlights) By Mike Valiquette on June 14, 2018
Events: (Toronto) Elliott Animation Presents, Animation Masterclass with Michael Makarewicz (Incredibles 1 and 2, Finding Dory) By Mike Valiquette on June 14, 2018
press release: Oasis Animation Announces Major Expansion in Montreal By Mike Valiquette on June 5, 2018
TAAFI Presents: EXCLUSIVE SCREENING AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES TALK BY PIXAR’S DOMEE SHI, DIRECTOR OF “BAO.” By Mike Valiquette on May 31, 2018
Call for Submissions: Vancouver Short Film Festival Invites British Columbia Residents to Submit By Mike Valiquette on May 23, 2018
Job Board Update: Making Room For Everyone
Hi folks. A while back I announced that we’d be requiring potential employers to follow a template for our job posts, a template that would…