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Resource Repost: Boring Freelance Tax Preparation Part 2
Here’s Part 2 of Mark Cappello’s classic post on taxes, read it and use it. Thanks to everyone who read or commented on Part 1 of this 2-part article. People had great input, and hopefully this conversation helps clarify this complex aspect of the field. As a freelance or self-employed artist one of the most… »
Resource Repost: Boring Freelance Tax Preparation, Part 1
TAX TIME!!! Mark C contributed this helpful pair of posts quite a few years ago. The info is as good now as it was then, and considering the time of year, quite timely. (thanks to Chris Dainty for the suggestion) Tax time is almost upon us, and at this time of year many freelance animation… »
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 to showcase their grads, even back when it was just using blogspot to do so…. »
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 here they are! We’re All Gonna Die! Directed by Tali Lawrence Things are heating up… »
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 and networking opportunities during its 12th edition happening from September 14th to 20th, 2020. Professional… »
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. It’s lovely. I just saw it and couldn’t wait to share. Have a watch. Really… »
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 the leagues of our colleagues who’ve been living the freelance life for years. There have… »
jobby: Cleanup Animator/In Between Artist, LeFort Talent Group, Toronto
LeFort Talent Group is looking to fill a position at a downtown Toronto studio. CLEANUP ANIMATOR/IN BETWEEN ARTIST JOB DESCRIPTION: Strong understanding of 2D traditional principles Minimum 3-5+ years experience working in a 2D feature/series pipeline Excellent artistic skills. Able to draw/animate characters and props, follow styles, copy and replicate as required. Intermediate or better… »
jobby: Animation Supervisor, Yeti Farm Creative, Kelowna BC
Yeti Farm is a full-service 2D and 3D studio covering every aspect of the animation pipeline. Located in Kelowna, BC, we partner with some of the best world-class names in the industry. Some of our past work includes series such as Hotel Transylvania Season 2, Beat Bugs (Netflix) and Little Charmers (Netflix). Why Yeti Farm?… »
jobby: Animator, Portfolio Entertainment, Toronto
PORTFOLIO ENTERTAINMENT is a creative-driven, fast-paced children’s and family media company committed to embracing change and finding new approaches to storytelling. Our in-house animation studio is innovative and teeming with talent and our international distribution division takes our content worldwide. We are currently looking for a 2D Harmony Animators to join our Studio. MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY… »
jobby: Producer, Yeti Farm Creative, Kelowna
Yeti Farm is a full-service 2D and 3D studio covering every aspect of the animation pipeline. Located in Kelowna, BC, we partner with some of the best world-class names in the industry. Some of our past work includes series such as Hotel Transylvania (season 2), Beat Bugs (Netflix) and Little Charmers (Netflix). Why Yeti Farm?… »
jobby: 3D Layout Artist, Jam Filled Entertainment, Toronto
Jam Filled is recruiting 3D Layout Artists for an awesome new show at our Toronto Studio! We are looking for applicants who are available to start ASAP. The 3D Layout Artist is responsible for translating the storyboard and staging shots in a 3D environment, establishing camera blocking, composition, and lens choice in Maya. Applicants for this position must anticipate,… »
jobby: Background Supervisor, Portfolio Entertainment, Toronto
PORTFOLIO ENTERTAINMENT is a creative-driven, fast-paced children’s and family media company committed to embracing change and finding new approaches to storytelling. Our in-house animation studio is innovative and teeming with talent and our international distribution division takes our content worldwide. We are currently looking for a Background Supervisor to join our Studio. MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Organize, prioritize and… »
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 for a loooong time. Take a look at all the laurels, it shows. But it’s… »
jobby: Rigger, Portfolio Entertainment, Toronto
PORTFOLIO ENTERTAINMENT is a creative-driven, fast-paced children’s and family media company committed to embracing change and finding new approaches to storytelling. Our in-house animation studio is innovative and teeming with talent and our international distribution division takes our content worldwide. We are currently looking for a Rigger to join our Studio. MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Rigger shall report to… »
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 For more information on rules, regulations, and submission process:… »
jobby: Animator Revisionist, Brown Bag Films, Toronto
9 Story Media Group’s Toronto studio is now Brown Bag Films! Brown Bag Films is one of the world’s most exciting, original and successful creative-led animation studios. Animator RevisionistAt Brown Bag Films our motto is simple: “We love animation.” In fact, we love it so much we trademarked it! ‘We Love Animation™.’ That means we… »
jobby: Storyboard Revisionist, Brown Bag Films, Toronto
9 Story Media Group’s Toronto studio is now Brown Bag Films! Brown Bag Films is one of the world’s most exciting, original and successful creative-led animation studios. Storyboard RevisionistSupporting the Storyboard Department, and the production as a whole, the Storyboard revisionist will complete revisions to the storyboards that are in line with the vision of… »
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 February there’s going to be wall to wall cartoons! But FIRST. They need cartoons. So… »
jobby: 2D Animator, Oasis Animation, Montreal
JOB OPPORTUNITY: 2D ANIMATOR Oasis Animation is expanding! We are working on major projects, with several series already distributed around the world. Oasis Animation: a company specialized in 2D digital animation The largest studio in Quebec and a major player in Canada Interesting challenges Skills development with training at Campus Oasis A team of passionate… »
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 to implement some much needed changes, and we’re in dire need of financial help to… »
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 lengthy illness. He amazingly defied medical predictions and survived in relative comfort well beyond his… »
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 afternoon, on the opening day of Animaze. Then, they will have 48 hours to create… »
jobby: Art Director, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa
Bring it together. Mercury Filmworks is looking for an experienced Art Director to join our team in Ottawa. This position is an excellent opportunity to live in Canada’s beautiful capital city while working alongside our creative team to inspire and lead the visual direction of a 2D production. We genuinely believe in attracting the best… »
jobby: Storyboard Director, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa
Storyboard Director Mercury Filmworks is looking for an experienced Storyboard Director to join our team in Ottawa. This position is an excellent opportunity to live in Canada’s beautiful capital city while working on an exciting project with one of the most respected animation studios in the industry. We are looking for a person that wants… »
jobby: After Effects Animator, Taqqut Productions, Toronto
Job Opportunity: After Effects Animator Employer: Taqqut Productions (Toronto Office) Reports To: Series Producer Terms of Employment: 6 months Compensation: negotiable Contact Information: Brittany Choquer, brittany@taqqut.com We are looking for an After Effects animator to supplement our small team animating short segments for an entertaining and educational preschool variety series. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong animation… »
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, for their new preschool series Pikwik (52 X 11). Congrats to Frank Falcone, Mary Bredin,… »
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 kids and family library and development slate. Under the terms of the agreement, 9 Story… »
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. Here’s a few off their own words. Cartoon Connection is the perfect platform : To… »
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 reason is that the tools we’re using are getting more complicated. For instance, Facebook just… »
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! Here’s the video: Here’s a few highlights thanks to Sean Janisse, Barry Sanders and Rich… »
jobby: Character Designer, Elliott Animation, Toronto
Elliott Animation is hiring in Toronto! Elliott Animation is one of Canada’s few artist owned and managed studios that is dedicated to creatively and technologically empowering our people. Our team thrives on our innovative, entrepreneurial spirit and respect for talent and ability. We are adding a senior Character Designer to our team. We are looking… »
jobby: Storyboard Supervisor, Pipeline Studios, Hamilton
STORYBOARD SUPERVISOR Pipeline is looking for skilled and passionate STORYBOARD SUPERVISOR to join its growing team. Pipeline is an industry leader and creates some of the most innovative projects currently on the market, delivering over 2000 minutes of high quality content per year; credited to our solid reputation in the global industry. Pipeline’s world class… »