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History of Canadian Animation – Wikipedia
History of Canadian Animation – Wikipedia
By Mike Valiquette
I don't know who updated it back in October, but I have to say, the Wikipedia page for the history of Canadian animation is a...
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from the internets: Canadian History as Motion Comics
from the internets: Canadian History as Motion Comics
By Mike Valiquette
My inner pessimist was pleasantly surprised by the progressive approach to Canadian history being presented by this new initiative, History Bits: Incredible Tales from Canada's...
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Salary Transparency: We’re Caving.
Salary Transparency: We’re Caving.
By Mike Valiquette
Hello animation humans! An update on the salary transparency discussion. image courtesy of Fredbread This is going to sound like I'm caving. Just getting you...
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The Changing Role of Cartoon North, more yammering from Mike
The Changing Role of Cartoon North, more yammering from Mike
By Mike Valiquette
Hi folks! I need your help. I'm tired, and the site is languishing. I've been doing this for a very long time, and I want...
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Job Board Update: Making Room For Everyone
Job Board Update: Making Room For Everyone
By Mike Valiquette
Mike, by Noam Sussman Hi folks. A while back I announced that we'd be requiring potential employers to follow a template for our job posts,...
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OIAF 2021 is Happening Now!
OIAF 2021 is Happening Now!
By Mike Valiquette
Today's the day that things really get into full swing for the attendees of the Ottawa International Animation Festival. It's technically day 2, and while...
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change to our job board: income transparency
change to our job board: income transparency
By Mike Valiquette
Hi folks. We've been running this job board for a VERY long time. It was part of the reason the site was launched, over a...
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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
It's been a rough day for a whole lot of people. I woke up to the news via a Facebook group, that Tangent Animation "just...
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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
-The Globe & Mail talks to Canadian ex-pat voice-acting superstar Tara Strong about her experience as Miss Minutes on the Disney+ series, Loki. Tara is...
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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
image credits: Animation Magazine and Megan's Twitter. “What they are doing is propping up the job, and we have to be careful of that because...
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the Seven Ages of an Animator, by Graham Falk
the Seven Ages of an Animator, by Graham Falk
By Mike Valiquette
I think every studio in Canada has a copy of this floating around somewhere. It's one of those pieces of artwork that's become part of...
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CATERPILLARPLASTY= David Barlow-Krelina + NFB + Moist
CATERPILLARPLASTY= David Barlow-Krelina + NFB + Moist
By Mike Valiquette
Now THIS is fascinating. First, the film itself, Caterpillarplasty, is fascinating. I don't know how I missed it. It's an NFB produced short, created by...
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Showcase: Lost Daughter & Interview with Dylan Glynn
Showcase: Lost Daughter & Interview with Dylan Glynn
By Kyu-bum Lee
Note from Mike: I've been reviewing older posts and can't help but reshare a few of them. Some content goes stale, sure. Dylan Glynn, featured...
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YMA and TAAFI Launch the John Rooney Creator Fund
YMA and TAAFI Launch the John Rooney Creator Fund
By Mike Valiquette
From the YMA newsletter. Launch of the John Rooney Creator Fund Recently John Rooney, the Executive Director at Toronto Animation Arts Festival International and a tireless supporter of...
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Farewell to 2020, part 1
Farewell to 2020, part 1
By Mike Valiquette
We're all very glad to see this year fade away. It was fiery pile of trash. No one will argue that. It's also not going...
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from the vaults: A conversation with Nick Cross, part I
from the vaults: A conversation with Nick Cross, part I
By Mike Valiquette
In anticipation of tonight's premiere for the Clockwork Elves, I'm digging up some old interviews with Nick Cross and resharing. Here's one from way back...
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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
https://taafi.com/news Live! This Thursday night! TAAFI EXCLUSIVE!!!! Award-winning animation weirdo Nick Cross unveils his first short film in 7 years: The Clockwork Elves!!! Join the...
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RIP John Rooney (updated with link to funeral service)
RIP John Rooney (updated with link to funeral service)
By Mike Valiquette
It's been a few days since the news broke, and it's still settling in, but a kind and caring member of our community passed away...
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showcase: Jam Filled’s Tom Pajdlhauser, “Get Off Your Computer”
showcase: Jam Filled’s Tom Pajdlhauser, “Get Off Your Computer”
By Mike Valiquette
Update: Another great vid that could always use a rewatch. Great little video on Art Director Tom Pajdlhauser, who works out of Ottawa studio Jam...
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showcase: How Does Animation Work? by Tyler Pacana
showcase: How Does Animation Work? by Tyler Pacana
By Mike Valiquette
Bringing this one back, I came across it again last night and it deserves a repost. Tyler really made something perfect here. So over the...
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events: Animator Pro, Online edition, July 14 and 15

events: Animator Pro, Online edition, July 14 and 15

By admin on June 28, 2021

Animator PRO: online only! Yet another edition of Animator PRO is forthcoming. The industry event of the 14th Animator International Animated Film Festival will be…

jobby: Remote 2D Flash Animator (BC, NS and ON), Copernicus Studios, Teen Titans Go!

jobby: Remote 2D Flash Animator (BC, NS and ON), Copernicus Studios, Teen Titans Go!

By admin on June 15, 2021

jobby: 2D Character Designer, Coyle Digital, Toronto/Remote

jobby: 2D Character Designer, Coyle Digital, Toronto/Remote

By admin on June 15, 2021

jobby: Victory Arts, Harmony Animators and more, Ottawa

jobby: Victory Arts, Harmony Animators and more, Ottawa

By admin on May 31, 2021

jobby: Assistant Production Manager, eOne, Toronto

jobby: Assistant Production Manager, eOne, Toronto

By admin on May 31, 2021

jobby: CG Supervisor, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

jobby: CG Supervisor, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

By admin on May 31, 2021

jobby: 2D Harmony Animators, Yeti Farm Creative, BC/Ontario

jobby: 2D Harmony Animators, Yeti Farm Creative, BC/Ontario

By admin on May 31, 2021

jobby: Compositing Artists, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

jobby: Compositing Artists, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

By admin on May 31, 2021

jobby: Lighting Artist, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

jobby: Lighting Artist, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

By admin on May 31, 2021

jobby: Technical Director, Elliott Animation, Toronto

jobby: Technical Director, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on May 10, 2021

jobby: CG Asset Coordinator, Elliott Animation, Toronto

jobby: CG Asset Coordinator, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on May 10, 2021

jobby: Permanent Marketing Manager Position, NFB, Toronto

jobby: Permanent Marketing Manager Position, NFB, Toronto

By admin on May 10, 2021

jobby: Storyboard Supervisor (Blue’s Clues and You), Brown Bag Films, Toronto

jobby: Storyboard Supervisor (Blue’s Clues and You), Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on May 10, 2021

jobby: Storyboard Revisionist, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

jobby: Storyboard Revisionist, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on May 10, 2021

jobby: 2D Harmony Animators, Huminah Huminah Animation, Halifax

jobby: 2D Harmony Animators, Huminah Huminah Animation, Halifax

By admin on April 27, 2021

jobby: VFX Artists, Go Button Media, Ontario

jobby: VFX Artists, Go Button Media, Ontario

By admin on April 27, 2021

jobby: 3D FX Artist, Jam Filled, Toronto

jobby: 3D FX Artist, Jam Filled, Toronto

By admin on April 27, 2021

Seneca Thesis Film Screening TOMORROW!!! 7PM!!!!

Seneca Thesis Film Screening TOMORROW!!! 7PM!!!!

By Mike Valiquette on April 22, 2021

jobby: Technical Director, Elliott Animation, Toronto

jobby: Technical Director, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on April 21, 2021

jobby: Production Coordinator, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

jobby: Production Coordinator, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

By admin on April 21, 2021

jobby: Producer, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

jobby: Producer, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

By admin on April 21, 2021

jobby: Storyboard Revisions Supervisor, Jam Filled, Toronto

jobby: Storyboard Revisions Supervisor, Jam Filled, Toronto

By admin on April 21, 2021

jobby: Builders/Riggers, Jam Filled, Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax

jobby: Builders/Riggers, Jam Filled, Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax

By admin on April 21, 2021

jobby: Shot Finaler, Jam Filled, Toronto

jobby: Shot Finaler, Jam Filled, Toronto

By admin on April 21, 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

jobby: 3D Layout Artists, Jam Filled, Toronto

jobby: 3D Layout Artists, Jam Filled, Toronto

By admin on April 19, 2021

jobby: 3D Animator, Jam Filled, Toronto

jobby: 3D Animator, Jam Filled, Toronto

By admin on April 19, 2021

press release: YMA Awards of Excellence Nominees

press release: YMA Awards of Excellence Nominees

By admin 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: Producer, National Film Board, Toronto

jobby: Producer, National Film Board, Toronto

By admin on April 8, 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

jobby: Junior Background Artist, Elliott Animation, Toronto

jobby: Junior Background Artist, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on April 7, 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

jobby: Senior 2D Harmony Animator, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

jobby: Senior 2D Harmony Animator, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By admin on April 6, 2021

jobby: FX Designer, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

jobby: FX Designer, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By admin on April 6, 2021

jobby: 2D Senior Character Designer, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

jobby: 2D Senior Character Designer, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By admin on April 6, 2021

jobby: Harmony Animators, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

jobby: Harmony Animators, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin 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: 3D Animators, Gallus Entertainment, Remote

jobby: 3D Animators, Gallus Entertainment, Remote

By admin on March 29, 2021

jobby: Editor, Relish Animation, Vancouver Island

jobby: Editor, Relish Animation, Vancouver Island

By Mike Valiquette on March 29, 2021

jobby: Senior Production Coordinator, Wasabi Entertainment, Vancouver Island

jobby: Senior Production Coordinator, Wasabi Entertainment, Vancouver Island

By admin on March 29, 2021

jobby: Art Director, Wasabi Entertainment, Vancouver Island

jobby: Art Director, Wasabi Entertainment, Vancouver Island

By admin on March 29, 2021

jobby: 3D Animator, Coyle Films, Remote

jobby: 3D Animator, Coyle Films, Remote

By admin on March 29, 2021

It’s TAAFI Time!!!!!!

It’s TAAFI Time!!!!!!

By Mike Valiquette on March 24, 2021

jobby: Big Huge Mainframe Jobs Post, Links only

jobby: Big Huge Mainframe Jobs Post, Links only

By admin on March 24, 2021

jobby: CG Animators (Feature). Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

jobby: CG Animators (Feature). Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

By admin on March 16, 2021

jobby: Storyboard Artist, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

jobby: Storyboard Artist, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on March 16, 2021

jobby: Storyboard Revisionist, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

jobby: Storyboard Revisionist, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on March 16, 2021

jobby: Layout Artist, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

jobby: Layout Artist, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on March 16, 2021

jobby: Character Designer, Mainframe Studios, Vancouver

jobby: Character Designer, Mainframe Studios, Vancouver

By admin on March 2, 2021

jobby: Animation Director, Barbie Series, Mainframe Studios, Vancouver

jobby: Animation Director, Barbie Series, Mainframe Studios, Vancouver

By admin on March 2, 2021

jobby: Art Director, Mainframe Studios, Vancouver

By admin on March 2, 2021

jobby: Designer (environments), Mainframe Studios, Vancouver

jobby: Designer (environments), Mainframe Studios, Vancouver

By admin on March 1, 2021

jobby: Designer(Set/Background), Octonauts, Mainframe Studios, Vancouver

jobby: Designer(Set/Background), Octonauts, Mainframe Studios, Vancouver

By admin on March 1, 2021

jobby: 2D Animator, Cartoon Conrad, Nova Scotia

jobby: 2D Animator, Cartoon Conrad, Nova Scotia

By admin on February 25, 2021

jobby: Background Painter, Cartoon Conrad, Nova Scotia

jobby: Background Painter, Cartoon Conrad, Nova Scotia

By admin on February 25, 2021

CATERPILLARPLASTY= David Barlow-Krelina + NFB + Moist

CATERPILLARPLASTY= David Barlow-Krelina + NFB + Moist

By Mike Valiquette on February 22, 2021

jobby: 2D Harmony Rigger, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

jobby: 2D Harmony Rigger, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on February 22, 2021

jobby: Designer (Harmony), Brown Bag Films, Toronto

jobby: Designer (Harmony), Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on February 22, 2021

jobby: 3D Animator, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

jobby: 3D Animator, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on February 22, 2021

jobby: Storyboard Revision Artist, Elliott Animation, Toronto

jobby: Storyboard Revision Artist, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on February 22, 2021

jobby: 2D Animation Supervisor, Taqqut Productions, Toronto

jobby: 2D Animation Supervisor, Taqqut Productions, Toronto

By admin on February 22, 2021

jobby: Storyboard Artist, Guru Studio, Toronto

jobby: Storyboard Artist, Guru Studio, Toronto

By admin on February 10, 2021

jobby: Storyboard Supervisor, Elliott Animation, Toronto

jobby: Storyboard Supervisor, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on February 10, 2021

jobby: Flash Character Poser, Elliott Animation, Toronto

jobby: Flash Character Poser, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on February 10, 2021

jobby: 3D TRADITIONAL LEAD CHARACTER ANIMATOR, Elliott Animation, Toronto

jobby: 3D TRADITIONAL LEAD CHARACTER ANIMATOR, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on February 10, 2021

jobby: 3D Senior Animator, Elliott Animation, Toronto

jobby: 3D Senior Animator, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on February 10, 2021

jobby: 3D Surfacing Artist, Elliott Animation, Toronto

jobby: 3D Surfacing Artist, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on February 10, 2021

jobby: 3D Asset Generalist, Elliott Animation, Toronto

jobby: 3D Asset Generalist, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on February 10, 2021

jobby: Part Time Instructor, 2D Animation, Vancouver Film School, Vancouver

jobby: Part Time Instructor, 2D Animation, Vancouver Film School, Vancouver

By admin on February 10, 2021

BREAKING: Blue Sky Studios Closing.

BREAKING: Blue Sky Studios Closing.

By Mike Valiquette on February 9, 2021

jobby: 2D Animators (part time), Airstride Entertainment, Toronto

jobby: 2D Animators (part time), Airstride Entertainment, Toronto

By admin on February 1, 2021

jobby: Art Director, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

jobby: Art Director, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on January 28, 2021

jobby: Lighter/3D Generalist, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

jobby: Lighter/3D Generalist, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on January 28, 2021

jobby: Senior Location Designer, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

jobby: Senior Location Designer, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By admin on January 27, 2021

jobby: Production Assistant, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

jobby: Production Assistant, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By Mike Valiquette on January 27, 2021

jobby: Storyboard Artist, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

jobby: Storyboard Artist, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By admin on January 27, 2021

jobby: Data I/O Technician, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

jobby: Data I/O Technician, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By admin on January 27, 2021

jobby: Series Director, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

jobby: Series Director, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

By admin on January 27, 2021

jobby: Producer, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

jobby: Producer, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

By admin on January 27, 2021

jobby: Assistant Director, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

jobby: Assistant Director, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

By admin on January 27, 2021

jobby: Directeur ou Directrice de Production, NFB/ONF, Montreal

jobby: Directeur ou Directrice de Production, NFB/ONF, Montreal

By admin on January 13, 2021

jobby: CG Animator, Guru Studio, Toronto

jobby: CG Animator, Guru Studio, Toronto

By admin on January 13, 2021

jobby: Art Director, Guru Studio, Toronto

jobby: Art Director, Guru Studio, Toronto

By admin on January 13, 2021

Showcase: Lost Daughter & Interview with Dylan Glynn

Showcase: Lost Daughter & Interview with Dylan Glynn

By Kyu-bum Lee on January 12, 2021

jobby: 2D Pose Artists, Smiley Guy Studios/Corner Gas, Toronto

jobby: 2D Pose Artists, Smiley Guy Studios/Corner Gas, Toronto

By admin on January 12, 2021

jobby: 2D Animate/Flash Animators, Smiley Guy Studios/Corner Gas Animated, Toronto

jobby: 2D Animate/Flash Animators, Smiley Guy Studios/Corner Gas Animated, Toronto

By admin on January 12, 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

jobby: Researcher, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

jobby: Researcher, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on January 7, 2021

jobby: Series Director, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

jobby: Series Director, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on January 7, 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

jobby: Multiple Positions, NFB, Montreal/Toronto/Moncton/Halifax

jobby: Multiple Positions, NFB, Montreal/Toronto/Moncton/Halifax

By admin on January 5, 2021

jobby: Unity Developer, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

jobby: Unity Developer, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton ON

By admin on January 5, 2021

jobby: UI/UX Designer, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton

jobby: UI/UX Designer, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton

By admin on January 5, 2021

Farewell to 2020, part 1

Farewell to 2020, part 1

By Mike Valiquette on December 31, 2020

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