Your favourite animation festival has big news – OIAF is moving online for 2020! For some that means missing your annual trip to Ottawa for the festivities but for many more that means being able to attend OIAF for the…
Author: Mike Valiquette
Animation professional, dad, closet optimist.
jobby: 2D Flash Animators, Teen Titans Go!(Copernicus Studios), Remote (BC and Ontario)
Remote 2D Flash Animator (BC and ON), Copernicus Studios, Teen Titans Go! With 6 seasons and a movie under our belt, Copernicus Studios is looking for the next great crew members to join us for Season 7 of Teen Titans…
from the internets: Animation is Booming During Covid
We were already booming. Talent is in high demand as animation production in Canada is at heights we’ve never seen before. Studios are recruiting more aggressively than ever and opening up facilities all over the country to access more crew.…
gradfilms 2020: Home, by Michelle Chua
I haven’t seen too many of the 2020 Sheridan Gradfilms, but this latest one, Home, by Michelle Chua, seems to be of a similar sensibility to the previously shared In Paint, by Aldi Abujan. It’s gentle, nostalgic, beautifully art directed…
Cap U Gradshow 2020
There’s no way I’ll get every grad class covered, but I’m going to do my best. Here’s the link to Capilano University’s 2020 grad class. As a sidenote, Cap U has always been great about coordinating a centralized online space…
Gradfilms 2020: Seneca 2D Films!
Different schools take different approaches to their gradfilms. Sheridan has each student do an individual thesis film, for example. At Seneca, where they keep their student intake to a smaller group, they break into teams and make group films. And…
Call for entries – Festival Stop Motion Montréal 2020
Festival Stop Motion Montréal is actively working on its 12th edition. The world’s first festival dedicated to frame by frame animation techniques, will once again offer international short film screenings, stop motion discovery activities for children and adults, special conferences…
Gradfilms 2020: In Paint, by Aldi Abujan
I’m going to try to share as many of these as I can, as they’re starting to pop up online, but yeah, it’s Grad Film Season! And first up is a short film from Sheridan grad Aldi Abujan, In Paint.…
Seneca 2D Online Gradshow! Grad Film Premieres!!! Thursday Night!!!!!!!
It’s a very weird year to be graduating from an animation program. You’re being told the jobs are out there, that the industry is still going strong, but the usual routes to meeting recruiters and studio reps have been taken…
showcase: How Does Animation Work? by Tyler Pacana
Finally! Something you can send to your friends and family to explain it all. Seriously, Tyler has done a really great job at making something fun, eminently watchable, and that really effectively breaks down the basics of animation. Really awesome.
A Message From Mike
Hi everybody. I hope you’re all managing ok right now. It’s crazy. Unprecedented. I’ve never lived through anything like it, and I’m old as rocks. Studios have shifted to remote working models, we’re mostly all working from home now, joining…
Breakout Film Festival Accepting Submissions
We got a heads up about this festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. It’s got an interesting structure whereby they pick monthly winners who then all compete for a final prize in January. I checked the FAQ and there is an entry…
TAAFI 2020, February 14-16
It’s less than a month away! You can get your tickets now! Lots of things to aim your eyes at! Here’s the link!
from the internets: CORUS Sued an Oklahoma Pot Dispensary.
This is hilarious. A Cannabis dispensary in Oklahoma was using the logo of Corus-owned kids channel, Treehouse, on their exterior signage and on products. Corus sued them and they didn’t even bother to defend themselves. Now they’re on the hook…
It’s That Time of Year – Cosmic Christmas
From the Nelvana that brought you Rock & Rule and Boba Fett’s first appearance, it’s Cosmic Christmas! A bit of a tradition around here, this is what you could get away with back in 1977. Try pitching this to a…
jobby: 2D Prop Designer, Wildbrain Studios, Vancouver
Prop Designer, 2D WildBrain Studios is looking for an experienced Prop Designer to join our team! You may have known us as DHX Media – we’ve recently changed our name to reflect our renewed commitment to pushing the creative and focusing on the artist…
events: TAAFI INDUSTRY CONFERENCE, Toronto, TODAY!!!!
Are you in Toronto? Do you love animation? Do you want to hear from and meet top industry pros and hob nob with your peers? Then get your butt down to Corus Quay! Ticket info here.
OIAF 2019: PITCH THIS! DEADLINE EXTENDED
Canadian animators have until August 23rd to submit their proposal Do you have a great idea for an animated series for kids? Pitch THIS! is TAC’s signature opportunity to show off your new project! TEN pitches will be selected and…
jobby: 2D Animator, Kindly Beast, Ottawa
Kindly Beast, an innovative Ottawa based video game studio is looking for a permanent, full-time in-house animator, to create ongoing 1.5 min interstitial animations in a retro Max Fleicher/rubber hose style. The studio requires candidates capable of taking ownership of…
OIAF 2019: The Poster.
Here’s this year’s poster for the Ottawa International Animation Festival. This year’s artist is Steve Angel, one of the the founding partners of Toronto’s Head Gear Animation. He’s a fan of pencil’s and Biz Markie. According to Chris Robinson, the…
from the internets: Sausage Party Ruling, Non-Union BC Animators Due For Unpaid Overtime
Some very good news out of BC, via the Hollywood Reporter. Animators on Sausage Party, the 2016 animated comedy “by” Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, will be compensated for unpaid overtime they worked during production of the 2016 feature. Sadly,…
Showcase: Nana, by Ali Kellner
I’m super excited to share this with you guys. Nana is a standout film, from a standout creator. Ali Kellner made this very personal and poignant film during her final year at Sheridan, and it’s been on the festival circuit…
TAAFI 2019 Poster, by Joel Mackenzie!!!!
Feast your eyes. (More Joel here) Submit your films! It’s free!!! The deadline to submit is January 14, 2019. TAAFI 2019 competition categories include: Best Kids Short Best Student Short Best International Short Best Canadian Short Audience Choice Grand Prix…
TORONTO ANIMATION ARTS FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL 2019 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
TAAFI has been killing it with job fairs, masterclasses and this past fall’s Industry Conference, but finally, FINALLY, we’re getting another edition of the thing that’s in their name: an actual ANIMATION FESTIVAL!!!!! So rev up your eyeholes, cuz this…
jobby: Render Wrangler, Brown Bag Films, Toronto
Render Wrangler At Brown Bag Films our motto is simple: “We love animation.” In fact, we love it so much we trademarked it! ‘We Love AnimationTM.’ We are looking for a Render Wrangler to join our team who shares our…
Cartoon North Fundraising: What’s it for?
Good question! It’s pretty straightforward. With the money we raise on our Patreon we’re going to do 2 things. 1) Update the site. It’s been years. Honestly, this old dinosaur needs an overhaul. I’d love to be able to pay…
jobby: Concept Location Designer, PIP Animation Studios, Ottawa
PIP Animation Studios We are currently seeking to hire a Concept Location Designer for our second feature. When applying for this position, please email Dave Fortier david@pipanimation.com and include “Concept Location Designer” in the subject of the email with your…
CARTOON NORTH FUNDING BLITZ!!!
FUNDING DRIVE TIME!! OK gang, it’s been a lean few months here and it’s time for us to reach out to all of you for some real support. We work really hard here to maintain the site, plus we’re trying…
UPDATED: DHX Media Selling Halifax Animation Studio to Former CEO Dana Landry
Here’s the link. There’s no info regarding the buyer, so that will remain a mystery for now. UPDATE: the Chronicle Herald has more info. Dana Landry is the person behind the purchase. He’s the former CEO of DHX and was…
Press Release: Feature Documentary, Hand Drawn, Seeking Support On Indiegogo
I like this. It’s got a bunch of awesome people, including a whole whack of Canadians, so I’m sharing. If you can support them, please do. This is the kind of discussion and documenting we always need more of. HAND…
Canadian Networks: CBC Kids and CORUS Execs Break Down What They’re Looking for in 2018
Networks – What are they looking for? From last months’s The Animation Conference (TAC)’s Meet the Networks was a brief talk by development executives about what the networks are seeking and what’s new. Cartoon North’s intrepid note-taker, Brent Smith, was…
OIAF 2018 In Review: Fred Seibert
We were fortunate enough to have Brent Smith in attendance this year at the Ottawa International Animation Festival, and he was taking notes! We’re going to share some of his highlights with you here over the next week or so,…
press release: THE TORONTO ANIMATION ARTS FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES FULL PROGRAMMING FOR TAAFI INDUSTRY 2018
TAAFI INDUSTRY 2018 runs from November 3-4 Toronto, ON (October 24, 2018) – Today, the Toronto Animation Arts Festival International (TAAFI) released the full official program for TAAFI INDUSTRY 2018 at Corus Quay in Toronto. The event runs from November…
from the internets: Pixar’s Catmull Announces Retirement, Nelvana Nabs Whoopi Goldberg, and Broadcasters Attempt to Predict the Future
Cartoon Brew has an excellent article up regarding Ed Catmull’s retirement announcement from Disney/Pixar. Catmull’s impact on the global animation industry and culture is hard to measure, and it’s not all roses. Amid does an excellent job of breaking down…
Events: TAAFI Industry is Right Around the Corner! Toronto, November 2 – 4
It’s coming up fast, and it looks like I’m going to be opening my big mouth and hoping to not get into too much trouble. The Toronto Animated Arts Festival International is hosting an industry conference in a couple of…
Press Release: 9 Story Announces Key Appointments and Promotions
9 Story Strengthens Creative Affairs with New Appointments and Key Promotions Additional promotions within Brown Bag Films, 9 Story Distribution International, and Marketing also announced Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Media Group today announced structural and management changes to its…
press release: Toonbox Signs Jackie Chan for New Feature, ONCE UPON A ZODIAC
Jackie Chan to produce and voice in ONCE UPON A ZODIAC Toonbox Entertainment and GAMA Entertainment announced that Jackie Chan has been tapped as an Executive Producer and cast to voice in their upcoming production, ONCE UPON A ZODIAC. The…
OIAF 2018!
Tomorrow is the big day, it’s Day o1 of the Ottawa International Animation Festival and The Animation Conference (TAC). AND, for the first time in a very loooong time, I’M NOT GOING TO BE THERE! But don’t fret, Cartoon North…
jobby: Line Producer, Titmouse, Vancouver
Line Producer Titmouse has an exciting new opportunity for a Line Producer to join our team based in Vancouver to assist with our projects. GENERAL FUNCTION Responsible for driving the physical production process under the guidance of the Head of…
RIP Mik Casey
We lost Mik Casey a little over a week ago. He suffered a stroke shortly after his 71st birthday and succumbed 2 Friday’s ago. I’ve been trying to write about him ever since, but it’s really hard. His name may…
jobby: Jam Filled Job Fair! Toronto! Wednesday, September 19th!
Jam Filled Toronto is doing the job fair thing this week. They’re opening their doors of Wednesday, September 19th at 6pm. I’m told they’ll be doing a bit of a studio overview and outlook for the future at the event,…
TAAFI Announces Industry Conference, November 2nd to 4th, 2018
The kind folks at TAAFI have just officially announced a new event coming up very soon! TAAFI INDUSTRY 2018. They’re describing it as a 3-day event offering exclusive talks from top animation artists and creators. This year’s conference is the…
REQUIRED READING: Globe & Mail Breaks Down the Issues Facing the Canadian Kids TV Biz
The Globe and Mail ran an extensive article about the Canadian kids TV business. It’s pretty spot on in its assessment of what’s going on, what the issues are that we’re facing, and how we got here. It’s required reading…
RIP Peter Adamakos June 21, 1946 – August 16, 2018
It’s hard to write about Peter Adamakos. He passed away last week. That’s the news. Here’s the obituary that ran in the Ottawa Citizen. Peter Adamakos June 21, 1946 – August 16, 2018 Peter passed away in Ottawa after a…
Montreal Animators! 48 Hour Animation Competition – Animaze 2018
Take part in the first AniMTL: Montreal 48 hour Animation Competition! During the 5th anniversary of Animaze, August 16-19 we call all Montreal animators to compete in a 48 hour animation challenge. Animators will be given a theme on Thursday…
jobby: Brown Bag Films Hiring Fair, Toronto, August 16th 2018
Brown Bag Films (formerly 9Story) is holding a Hiring Fair and Mixer on August 16th. Here’s the info: To see if Brown Bag Films is the right fit for you, come check out our Hiring Fair & Mixer on August 16th and…
press release: NFB at TIFF 2018, Snowden and Fine’s Animal Behaviour and Patrick Bouchard’s the Subject
August 1, 2018 – Toronto – National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Coming at a moment of profound political and social crisis, Astra Taylor’s latest National Film Board of Canada www.nfb.ca (NFB) feature documentary, What Is Democracy?, makes its North…
Guru Studio’s Space Between Stars at OIAF 2018, Fantasia International Film Festival, Animation Block Party, SIGGRAPH
Guru Studio is doing exciting work. Originally a commercial shop, Guru evolved into a TV powerhouse with hits like Justin Time and their work on Spinmaster’s Patrol. Recent productions like True and the Rainbow Kingdom and the upcoming Blue look…
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
Bardel just got a new CEO. Former Sony Pictures Animation producer Rick Mischel will take over for company founders Delna Bhesania and Barry Ward. End of an era. Link here. Guru scores another deal, this time it’s with Disney Junior,…
showcase: Catacomb, by Bijan Shahir
Bijan Shahir just shared this, and it’s great. Catacomb from Bijan Shahir on Vimeo. I’m a big fan of Bijan’s work. He’s a talented creator who, like most of us, spends his time making tv shows look great. I want…
press release: 9 Story Media Group’s Next Big Move: Acquiring Breakthrough Entertainment’s Kid’s and Family Catalogue
9 Story Media Group Acquires Breakthrough Entertainment’s kids and family library and development slate Toronto, Canada – July 10, 2018 – 9 Story Media Group is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Breakthrough Entertainment’s…
Cartoon North is on Patreon
Well, we did it. We launched our Patreon. It’s a big leap for us, and as much as we try our best to help out in similar situations, it’s always a tricky thing to actually reach out and ask for…
from the internets: Frederator Interview with Ali Kellner
Ali Kellner is a Toronto based artist, Sheridan grad, and filmmaker. Her student film, Nana, has been really connecting with festival audiences over the last year, and it’s easy to see she’s a talent to watch. Frederator, in its increasing…
Events: the TWELFTH ANNUAL TAIS ANIMATION SHOWCASE, Toronto, July 28th
the TWELFTH ANNUAL TAIS ANIMATION SHOWCASE – Bringing the Best Independent Canadian and International Animation to Toronto! On Saturday, July 28th, the Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) is thrilled to present a summer night of animated dreams: two 45 minute…
Cartoon Connection Early Bird Deadline Ends Tonight!
Cartoon Connection has extended their early bird deadline for registration until midnight tonight! This year’s Cartoon Connection takes place October 1-3 in Québec City, and has become a pretty prominent event on the calendar for people doing business in animation.…
From the Internets: Window Horses Director, Anne Marie Fleming on Joining the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, courtesy of CBC.ca
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, the organization that hands out Oscars every year, invited a ton of new members this year as part of a push to integrate more diverse voices into their membership. One of those…
from the internets: CGSociety on e.d. films’ GIANT BEAR
I’ve got a short list of studios I truly admire, and Montreal’s e.d. films is firmly on it. They’re a small but growing shop that’s run by some really great people, and they do genuinely interesting work that comes from…
Cartoon North Is Coming: the Next Step For Canadian Animation Resources
Hi guys. Things are going to start changing around here pretty soon. We’ve been hinting at it for a while, but it’s time. Part of the reason is that we simply need to be doing more. Also part of the…
press release: Blues Clues Creator Joins 9Story Media as Chief Creative Officer
9 Story Media Group Appoints ANGELA C. SANTOMERO As Chief Creative Officer Out of the Blue to be Rebranded 9 Story USA Toronto, Canada – June 18, 2018 – 9 Story Media Group is pleased to announce the appointment of…
Art Book Tribute to Dominic Kardasiewicz
The recent, tragic passing of Toronto animator Dominic Kardasiewicz has hit a lot of people in the animation community really hard. Dominic was really loved, and his sudden death is hard to process. Friends and colleagues have organized to pay…
TIFF Presents: In Conversation With Brad Bird (video and highlights)
I wasn’t able to make it to the Brad Bird talk held at TIFF a few weeks ago, but thankfully I have good friends who were willing to share the experience. And ALSO thankfully, TIFF thought they’d share it too!…
Events: (Toronto) Elliott Animation Presents, Animation Masterclass with Michael Makarewicz (Incredibles 1 and 2, Finding Dory)
Very cool event coming up thanks to the gang at Elliott Animation, July 28-29th Hello fellow animation friends! Elliott Animation will be hosting a master animation workshop with Michal Makarewicz – animator on The Incredibles and The Incredibles 2, Finding…
RIP Dominic Kardasiewicz
We shared some troubling news recently about a member of our animation community who went missing a week and a half ago. Dominic Kardasiewicz was found a few days ago, and sadly, he has passed on. A gofundme campaign that…
press release: Oasis Animation Announces Major Expansion in Montreal
Reports are popping up in the usual places about some interesting news out of Quebec. Oasis Animation is expanding in a big way. Here’s the press release. OASIS ANIMATION LAUNCHES A MAJOR EXPANSION PROGRAM AND ANNOUNCES NEW AGREEMENTS WITH LEADING…
jobby: Accounting Administrator, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada – We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Administrator to join the Mercury Filmworks finance team. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Finance, this employee will work collaboratively and provide bookkeeping and administrative support for our fast paced…
TAAFI Presents: EXCLUSIVE SCREENING AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES TALK BY PIXAR’S DOMEE SHI, DIRECTOR OF “BAO.”
DIRECTOR IN ATTENDANCE: TAAFI ANNOUNCES AN EXCLUSIVE SCREENING AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES TALK BY DOMEE SHI, DIRECTOR OF “BAO.” Toronto, ON (May 30, 2018) – Today, the Toronto Animation Arts Festival International (TAAFI) announced an exclusive event with Toronto-raised director, Domee Shi.…
Missing: Dominic Kardasiewicz, Toronto
One of our own went missing in Toronto on Friday night. Dominic Kardasiewicz was last seen in Toronto’s west end, around 11:30 pm on May 25th. He was walking home from Bloor and Landsdowne, and was heading east towards Dufferin.…
TIFF Wants Tiny Films: TIFFxInstagram Shorts Festival
Do you make (tiny) films? We want to see your miniature masterpieces TIFF joins forces with Instagram to present the TIFFxInstagram Shorts Festival, a digital shorts competition that invites aspiring and established filmmakers from around the globe to share their…
Call for Submissions: Vancouver Short Film Festival Invites British Columbia Residents to Submit
Vancouver, BC (May 22nd, 2018) – Calling all short filmmakers around BC: The Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) is seeking submissions for its 9th edition, which will run January 25-26, 2019 at Vancity Theatre. Short format filmmakers from all around…
from the internets: Catching Up on Canadian Animation News
2018 is in full force, and there’s been a lot going on. Here’s a little sampler. -Nelvana signed a big ole deal for the exclusive Canadian broadcast rights to Sesame Street. Read about it here. Here’s what I find interesting…
Tonight: Toronto! Toon Hall!!!
This is tonight, and if you’re in any way invested in your career in this industry, and you’re nearby, you should come. We’re not the ones organizing it, but we support it whole-heartedly. It’s not a pro-unionization event. A lot…
Industry Vets Unveil New Prodco: Headspinner Productions
Friday fun: SKATE, by Diane Shaher
It’s Friday! Watch this! SKATE from Diane Shaher on Vimeo. And check out Diane here.
Studio Day at Algonquin College: April 25th, 2018
Algonquin College School of Animation Studio Day! It says by invitation only, but they sent it to me to post up, so here you go!! Algonquin’s got a great program, full of amazing people, I’m going to try to get…
Kidscreen Magazine Appoints New Editor: Mike Drach
Kidscreen is a publication familiar to most of us in the kids media industry. They run a big conference every year in Miami, and they’re pretty much the go-to publication for the business. And now, they have a new editor!…
Guru EVP Mary Bredin Exits Studio
A surprising announcement this week from Guru Studio in Toronto: Mary Bredin, who has held the title of EVP of Content and Strategy for the past 10 plus years, will be leaving the company at the end of April. Mary…
GLAS Animation Launches Grant Program
This is some very cool shit. GLAS Animation (Global Animation Syndicate) has taken a simple, but fairly unprecedented step, and has launched the GLAS Animation Grant Program, currently consisting of two separate grants of $2500 each. It’s limited to American…
Upcoming Events: TOON HALL, Toronto, April 25th
This is coming up soon, and the timing is pretty great. The intention behind it is pure and honest, just a safe place to discuss the realities of the business, the hurdles we face, the issues we’d like to see…
It’s A Dance Off! Sublo and Tangy Mustard #9, by Aaron Long
Bojack Horseman director and amazing Canadian, Aaron Long, makes cartoons when he’s not making cartoons. If you’re not aware of the adventures of Sublo and Tangy Mustard, you’re about to be. Aaron’s on episode 9, and it’s one of the…
DHX Media Restructures Upper Management
The Toronto Star is reporting that DHX Media, one of a small handful of Canada’s media giants, is restructuring after a disappointing fiscal year: https://www.thestar.com/business/2018/02/26/dhx-media-shakes-up-top-management-amid-strategic-review.html Co-Founder Michael Donovan is stepping back into the Chief Executive position as Dana Landry departs.…
Tonight! Animatic TO Presents: Mike Geiger and Matt Fernandes
Want to hear about how Matt Fernandez and Mike Geiger are developing shows at Toronto’s Industrial Brothers? Well, thanks to Barry Sanders and Animatic TO, you can! Tonight, at 7:30, at 410 Richmond St, Toronto. Should be a good one!…
Call for Entries: Digital Animators of Nova Scotia Outstanding Achievement Awards
Call for entries for the DANS Award for Outstanding Achievement in Animation! Deadline: March 23rd. This category allows for commercial submissions, music videos, short films, YouTube content or any animated scene in a show or film produced in Nova Scotia.…
Canadian Screen Awards 2018
The CSA’s wrapped up last night, after a series of ceremonies over the last week. Here’s the animation rundown. The Breadwinner picked up 4 awards out of a possible 6: – Anita Doron for Adapted Screenplay – Qais Essar &…
from the internets: Mysticons Comic Book, Seneca Celebrates Alumni, Daughter of Bells Next for Breadwinner Producers
Dark Horse publishing Nelvana’s Mysticons. Cool and progressive move for Nelvana. Good call. Comics!! Seneca celebrates Oscar-winning alumni for Shape of Water and Coco. Congrats! Aircraft Pictures (The Breadwinner) announces next animated feature: Daughter of Bells
showcase: Host Body, by Chad VanGaalen
A new video from Chad VanGaalen is always a cause for celebration, and today, we celebrate! There’s things to read about this amazing musician/animator over here. But basically: he’s from Calgary, he’s made a bunch of records, and they’re awesome,…
2018 Oscars: Coco and Dear Basketball Win Animation Categories
That’s the news. Pixar’s Coco took the feature animation award, and Glen Keane and Kobe Bryant’s Dear Basket ball won for short animation. I’m sorry that the Breadwinner didn’t win. Coco is a terrific movie. And when Pixar makes a…
Submissions Open for TAIS Animation Showcase
The Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) has just announced its call for submissions for the 2018 TAIS Animation Showcase. The deadline is May 28th, 2018. Here’s the link to the event page. From the event page: Each year, the TAIS…
TOMORROW!!!!! TAAFI/CASO Animation VFX Job Fair, Toronto TOMORROW!!!!!
That’s right! JOB FAIR is upon us! George Brown Campus on Toronto’s waterfront, and EVERYBODY’s coming!!!!!! Well, not everybody. May 5th, 2018. George Brown Waterfront Campus, Toronto The TAAFI/CASO job fair is back. Here’s the details: The Animation / VFX…
from the internets: LA Times On Point Analysis of Bravest Warriors Via Nelvana
I’ve been throwing around a lot of big talk lately about creative risk-taking in Canada and how we inevitably play it safe in pretty much everything we make. It’s tough, but it’s a fact we have to face, and one…
Press Release: Reboot is Back. Netflix Premiere of Reimagined Series March 30th
NELVANA AND WOW! UNLIMITED MEDIA’S MAINFRAME STUDIOS REIMAGINE 90S CULT CLASSIC WITH NEW SERIES REBOOT: THE GUARDIAN CODE Series Set to Debut Worldwide March 30 Toronto, CANADA – Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana is excited to announce that the hybrid live-action/CG animated hybrid ReBoot:…
The Future of Canadian Animation Resources, and maybe the future of animation in Canada too!
We got a little chatty on Twitter this week, with a bit of a rant about creator-driven content and creative control in the Canadian industry. It took off a bit, so I thought I’d share it here too, for those…
from the internets: Frederator Interview with Mathieu Hains
Frederator sure is taking an interest in Canadian creators lately. First, it was Elise Simard, now it’s Mat Hains! Mat’s an Ottawa-based animator/board artist/creator who made a big splash in the first season of Startoon with his second place finisher,…
45th Annual Annie Awards!!!
It was a big weekend for animation. The 45th annual Annie Awards happened Saturday night in LA, and the animation world turned up. They live streamed the whole affair, and it’s available for viewing on Youtube. The Annies are the…
from the internets: Frederator Talks to Animation Director Elise Simard
Interesting to see Montreal animation director Elise Simard getting some attention from the gang at Frederator. There’s a terrific interview with Elise up on the Frederator tumblr, here’s the link: http://frederator-studios.frederator.com/tagged/Canadian_animation Go read it.
from the internets: the Secret to Paw Patrol’s Success, Origin of Cuphead, Canadian Films, blahblahblah
The Globe and Mail looks into the massive success of Spinmaster’s unavoidable hit series, Paw Patrol: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/whats-paw-patrols-secret-how-it-captivated-children-and-conquered-theworld/article37417532/ The origins of Cuphead, and StudioMDHR, via Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/features/2017/12/7/16745144/cuphead-artists-illustrate-five-year-development-cycle More Globe and Mail from December. This one’s a discussion of what needs to…
Super Science Friends Video Game Kickstarter!!!!! Only 2 Days To Go!!!!
The gang from Tinman are expanding the Super Science Friends experience with a new game, and they’re looking for your support to get it up and running. We’ve never hidden our admiration for Tinman, or the Super Science Friends show…
Christmas Cartoons: A Super Science Friends Christmas, Tinman Creative, 2016
Yesterday we posted a blast from the distance past of 1990, today we’re only going back a year. But time travel is nothing new to the Super Science Friends! From the amazing gang at Toronto’s Tinman Creative, Super Science Friends…
Christmas Cartoons: The Nutcracker Prince, Lacewood Productions, 1990
It’s the holidays, and Christmas is just days away. Full disclosure, I’m a huge sucker for this time of year. We celebrate a lot of different things during this season, but Christmas is the one I grew up with, and…
Call for Submissions: Friss Hús Budapest International Short Film Festival (deadline January 10, 2018)
Submit your animation short films! The Friss Hús Budapest International Short Film Festival is Hungary’s biggest short film festival, taking place every year in Budapest. The deadline for submission is 10 January, and the festival will be held between 3-8…
Nickelodeon International Animated Shorts Program Call For Submissions: GIRL POWER!
Here’s the link.