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OIAF 2022, September 21-25. Coming up fast!!!
OIAF 2022, September 21-25. Coming up fast!!!
By Mike Valiquette
It is, indeed, that time of year again. The Ottawa International Animation Festival is less than 10 days away! Do you have your tickets yet?...
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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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Posts tagged as “Canadian Animation”

<strong><em>HOW TO LOSE EVERYTHING</em>,<br>A SERIES OF INDIGENOUS ANIMATED SHORT FILMS,<br>TO PREMIERE JANUARY 27 ON CBC GEM</strong>

HOW TO LOSE EVERYTHING,
A SERIES OF INDIGENOUS ANIMATED SHORT FILMS,
TO PREMIERE JANUARY 27 ON CBC GEM

By Mike Valiquette on January 25, 2023

How To Lose Everything, a CBC Arts Original created by Christa Couture and produced by Michelle St. John, will premiere on Friday, January 27, 2023…

from the internets: September Animation Roundup

from the internets: September Animation Roundup

By Mike Valiquette on September 22, 2022

RIP Gerald Potterton, 8 March 1931 – 23 August 2022

RIP Gerald Potterton, 8 March 1931 – 23 August 2022

By Mike Valiquette on September 1, 2022

History of Canadian Animation – Wikipedia

History of Canadian Animation – Wikipedia

By Mike Valiquette on January 21, 2022

OIAF 2021 is Happening Now!

OIAF 2021 is Happening Now!

By Mike Valiquette on September 23, 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

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

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

By Mike Valiquette on April 22, 2021

It’s TAAFI Time!!!!!!

It’s TAAFI Time!!!!!!

By Mike Valiquette on March 24, 2021

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