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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Cartoon North on Discord!
Cartoon North on Discord!
By Mike Valiquette
Ok! Things are happening! Stripped down design for the site? That's a thing now. I'm still working at adding some features. Discord server? Why the...
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Resource Repost: Boring Freelance Tax Preparation Part 2
Resource Repost: Boring Freelance Tax Preparation Part 2
By Mark C.
Mark C, Creative Producer at Jam Filled in Halifax Here's Part 2 of Mark Cappello's classic post on taxes, read it and use it. Thanks...
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Resource Repost: Boring Freelance Tax Preparation, Part 1
Resource Repost: Boring Freelance Tax Preparation, Part 1
By Mark C.
Mark C, Creative Producer at Jam Filled in Halifax TAX TIME!!! Mark C contributed this helpful pair of posts quite a few years ago. The...
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Resource Repost: Employment Status
Resource Repost: Employment Status
By Mark C.
In the fluid nature of the animation industry, most workers can encounter a number of different relationships with a prospective employer. Small jobs, relief work,...
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A Message From Mike
A Message From Mike
By Mike Valiquette
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....
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from the internets: LA Times On Point Analysis of Bravest Warriors Via Nelvana
from the internets: LA Times On Point Analysis of Bravest Warriors Via Nelvana
By Mike Valiquette
I've been throwing around a lot of big talk lately about creative risk-taking in Canada and how...
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The Future of Canadian Animation Resources, and maybe the future of animation in Canada too!
The Future of Canadian Animation Resources, and maybe the future of animation in Canada too!
By Mike Valiquette
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....
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STARTOON CARTOON PODCAST: Behind the Scenes of Running a Studio in Canada
STARTOON CARTOON PODCAST: Behind the Scenes of Running a Studio in Canada
By Mike Valiquette
Over on the Startoon Cartoon Podcast (something else we do that's pretty much the exact same content we'd like to be producing for CAR), we...
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OIAF 2016 in Review, by Noam Sussman
OIAF 2016 in Review, by Noam Sussman
By Mike Valiquette
This year was the Ottawa International Animation Festival’s 40th anniversary, which meant that I had to find a way to get up to Ottawa from...
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Countdown to OIAF 2016: MORE Festival Memories from Rob Anderson
Countdown to OIAF 2016: MORE Festival Memories from Rob Anderson
By Mike Valiquette
OIAF 2016 is right around the corner. It's a big year, the festival is celebrating 40 years. I've been going since 1992, and from this...
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Posts tagged as “Canadian Animation”

It’s TAAFI Time!!!!!!

By Mike Valiquette on March 24, 2021

Starting tonight at 5pm, it’s yet another exciting online edition of the Toronto Animated Arts Festival International!!! TAAFI!!!!! Tickets are available, and it’s a great…

CATERPILLARPLASTY= David Barlow-Krelina + NFB + Moist

CATERPILLARPLASTY= David Barlow-Krelina + NFB + Moist

By Mike Valiquette on February 22, 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

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

Resource Repost: Boring Freelance Tax Preparation Part 2

By Mark C. on May 21, 2020

Resource Repost: Boring Freelance Tax Preparation, Part 1

By Mark C. on May 20, 2020

Cap U Gradshow 2020

By Mike Valiquette on May 4, 2020

Gradfilms 2020: Seneca 2D Films!

By Mike Valiquette on May 4, 2020

Call for entries – Festival Stop Motion Montréal 2020

By Mike Valiquette on April 29, 2020

Gradfilms 2020: In Paint, by Aldi Abujan

By Mike Valiquette on April 24, 2020

A Message From Mike

By Mike Valiquette on March 30, 2020

jobby: Cleanup Animator/In Between Artist, LeFort Talent Group, Toronto

By admin on January 9, 2020

jobby: Animation Supervisor, Yeti Farm Creative, Kelowna BC

By admin on February 27, 2019

jobby: Animator, Portfolio Entertainment, Toronto

By admin on January 25, 2019

jobby: Producer, Yeti Farm Creative, Kelowna

By admin on January 25, 2019

jobby: 3D Layout Artist, Jam Filled Entertainment, Toronto

By admin on January 16, 2019

jobby: Background Supervisor, Portfolio Entertainment, Toronto

By admin on January 14, 2019

Showcase: Nana, by Ali Kellner

By Mike Valiquette on January 11, 2019

TAAFI 2019 Poster, by Joel Mackenzie!!!!

By Mike Valiquette on January 7, 2019

jobby: Animator Revisionist, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on December 18, 2018

jobby: Storyboard Revisionist, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on December 18, 2018

TORONTO ANIMATION ARTS FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL 2019 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

By Mike Valiquette on December 17, 2018

jobby: 2D Animator, Oasis Animation, Montreal

By admin on December 10, 2018

CARTOON NORTH FUNDING BLITZ!!!

By Mike Valiquette on November 19, 2018

RIP Peter Adamakos June 21, 1946 – August 16, 2018

By Mike Valiquette on August 24, 2018

Montreal Animators! 48 Hour Animation Competition – Animaze 2018

By Mike Valiquette on August 14, 2018

jobby: Art Director, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By admin on July 27, 2018

jobby: Storyboard Director, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By admin on July 27, 2018

jobby: After Effects Animator, Taqqut Productions, Toronto

By admin 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

Cartoon Connection Early Bird Deadline Ends Tonight!

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

TIFF Presents: In Conversation With Brad Bird (video and highlights)

By Mike Valiquette on June 14, 2018

jobby: Character Designer, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on June 14, 2018

jobby: Storyboard Supervisor, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton

By admin on August 8, 2017