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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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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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Posts tagged as “Mercury Filmworks”

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

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

By admin on April 6, 2021

Senior 2D Harmony Animator Animation · Ottawa, Ontario Mercury Filmworks is currently seeking experienced Senior 2D Harmony Animators to join our team in Ottawa. This…

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

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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

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

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

By admin on January 27, 2021

jobby: Accredited Animation Internships Available at Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

jobby: Accredited Animation Internships Available at Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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jobby: Harmony Compositor, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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jobby: 2D Special FX Animator, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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

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jobby: 2D Animator, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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jobby: Layout Artist, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By admin on August 13, 2020

jobby: Senior Location Designer, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By admin on August 13, 2020

jobby: Senior Character Designer, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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jobby: Harmony Compositor, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By admin on August 13, 2020

jobby: Senior Location Designer, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By admin on July 29, 2020

jobby: Senior Character Designer, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By admin on July 29, 2020

jobby: Harmony Compositor, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By admin on July 29, 2020

jobby: 2D FX Artist, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By admin on August 23, 2019

jobby: Layout Artist, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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jobby: 2D Harmony Rigger, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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jobby: Art Director, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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jobby: Storyboard Director, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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jobby: Production Manager, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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jobby: Accounting Administrator, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By Mike Valiquette on June 4, 2018

jobby: Producer, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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jobby: Character Designer, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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jobby: Compositor, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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jobby: Senior Animators, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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jobby: Storyboard Supervisor, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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jobby: Freelance Storyboard Artist, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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jobby: Storyboard Revisionist, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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jobby: CHARACTER BUILDS ARTIST, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

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jobby: Compositor, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By admin on February 12, 2016

made in Canada: Disney’s Lion Guard

By Mike Valiquette on August 12, 2015

jobby: Background Artist (the Lion Guard), Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By Mike Valiquette on August 7, 2015

jobby: Senior Animators, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By Mike Valiquette on August 7, 2015

jobby: Production Coordinator, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

By Mike Valiquette on August 7, 2015