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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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Posts tagged as “people”

REMINDER: Animatic TO presents Brandon James Scott, April 23, Toronto

By Mike Valiquette on April 21, 2014

Animatic TO’s next event: an evening with the Creator of Justin Time, Brandon James Scott. Brandon James Scott is a Toronto based Illustrator working at…

showcase: 40K Anijam

By Mike Valiquette on April 14, 2014

press release: Atomic Cartoons Broadens Creative Focus Under New Creative Director, Luke Carroll

By Mike Valiquette on April 9, 2014

from the internets: It’s Mark Mayerson day!

By Mike Valiquette on April 7, 2014

from the internets: AWN Interviews Retiring NFB Producer, Marcy Page

By Mike Valiquette on April 3, 2014

from the internets: Lillian Chan interview on Film Annex

By Mike Valiquette on March 31, 2014

events: PIXEL ANIMATION, Quebec City, April 4-5, featuring Masterclass events with Hyrum Osmond, Kris Pearn, Pierre Perifel

By Mike Valiquette on March 31, 2014

from the internets: Jeff Chiba Stearns interviews Paul Driessen for Film Annex

By Mike Valiquette on March 18, 2014

events: Animatic TO presents Mark Mayerson! This Wednesday.

By Mike Valiquette on March 17, 2014

Canadians making a mark on this year’s Cartoon Network Lineup

By Mike Valiquette on March 13, 2014

from the internets: Alison Snowden Interview on Film Annex

By Mike Valiquette on February 14, 2014

from the internets: New Corus structure revealed

By Mike Valiquette on February 10, 2014

events: Animation Masterclass with Charlie Bonifacio

By Mike Valiquette on February 7, 2014

from the internets: Interview with Marv Newland on Film Annex

By Mike Valiquette on February 5, 2014

press release: Jamie Piekarz joins Youth Media Alliance Board of Directors

By Mike Valiquette on February 3, 2014

press release: Mike Drach at 9Story

By Mike Valiquette on January 28, 2014

press release: Tanya Green upped to VP Production at 9Story

By Mike Valiquette on January 20, 2014

from the internets: RIP Larry Mann

By Mike Valiquette on January 7, 2014

Frederic Back, April 8, 1924 – December 24, 2013

By Mike Valiquette on December 28, 2013

press release: Teletoon President, Len Cochrane announces retirement

By Mike Valiquette on December 23, 2013

from the internets: a conversation with Tinman’s Brett Jubinville

By Mike Valiquette on November 14, 2013

from the internets: Guys with Pencils talk to Adam Brown

By Mike Valiquette on November 11, 2013

from the internets: Interview with 9Story’s Brandon Lane, via TAAFI

By Mike Valiquette on November 11, 2013

AWESOMESAUCE! Michael Fukushima named Executive Producer of NFB English Animation Program!!!

By Mike Valiquette on November 4, 2013

from the internets: House of Cool’s Ricardo Curtis on Guys With Pencils

By Mike Valiquette on October 14, 2013

Grant Campbell, February 27, 1956 – September 4, 2013

By Mike Valiquette on October 3, 2013

breaking (non-Canadian)news: Bob Peterson and Pete Sohn off Pixar’s Good Dinosaur

By Mike Valiquette on August 27, 2013

Roddy McManus leaves NFB

By Mike Valiquette on June 14, 2013

coolest beans: Graham Falk on Adventure Time

By Mike Valiquette on May 13, 2013

from the internets: Warren Leonhardt on Animation Insider

By Mike Valiquette on May 1, 2013

RIP Stompin’ Tom Connors

By Mike Valiquette on March 7, 2013

from the internets: J.J. Sedelmaier talks Lightboxes and Peg Bars

By Mike Valiquette on January 7, 2013

from the internets: Guys With Pencils talk with Scott Caple

By Mike Valiquette on January 7, 2013

Michael Fukushima at Reel Asian Film Festival

By Mike Valiquette on November 16, 2012

from the internets: Winsor McCay Google Doodle

By Mike Valiquette on October 15, 2012

Attention Directors: Directors Rights Collective of Canada may be holding foreign royalties for you, list attached.

By Mike Valiquette on August 30, 2012

from the internets: Ted Wilson, Animation Insider interview

By Mike Valiquette on August 10, 2012

from the internets: Animation Insider interviews Diamond Dave Merritt

By Mike Valiquette on August 9, 2012

Post-TAAFI: Guys With Pencils Podcast

By Mike Valiquette on July 9, 2012

A conversation with Josh Bowen, creator of Mondo Media’s Goodwin VS Badwin

By Mike Valiquette on May 22, 2012

press release: Butch Hartman at TAC 2012

By Mike Valiquette on May 11, 2012

from the internets: Student profile of Kyle Mowat at TAAFI.com

By Mike Valiquette on April 23, 2012

TAAFI poster chit-chat with Mike Geiger and Rich Duhaney

By Mike Valiquette on April 17, 2012

press release: Nerd Corps hires Juli Boylan to head up Consumer Products

By Mike Valiquette on February 15, 2012

press release: Andrew Kerr heading up Consumer Products, Nelvana Enterprises

By Mike Valiquette on January 18, 2012

RIP, Ron Searle, 1920-2012

By Mike Valiquette on January 3, 2012

from the internets: Jon Klassen on Cartoon Brew

By Mike Valiquette on November 22, 2011

press release: Jennifer McCarron joins Atomic Cartoons as Head of Production

By Mike Valiquette on October 17, 2011

from the internets: Mark Mayerson on Animation Insider

By Mike Valiquette on September 29, 2011

from the internets: Ken Davis on Animation Insider

By Mike Valiquette on September 28, 2011

from the internets: Rob Davies on Animation Insider

By Mike Valiquette on September 27, 2011

from the internets: Jess Borutski on Animation Insider

By Mike Valiquette on September 26, 2011

from the internets: Robbie Anderson on Animation Insider

By Mike Valiquette on September 26, 2011

from the internets: Mike Geiger on Animation Insider

By Mike Valiquette on September 26, 2011

from the internets: Warren Leonhardt on Animation Insider

By Mike Valiquette on September 26, 2011

press release: TELETOON PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE LANDS AT MERCURY

By Mike Valiquette on August 22, 2011

from the internets: Gazette article on David Verrall’s departure from the NFB

By Mike Valiquette on August 19, 2011

Checking in with Kevin Parry

By Mike Valiquette on July 20, 2011

press release: Bonita Siegel joins Atomic development team

By Mike Valiquette on July 15, 2011

Roddy McManus named new top dog for English language animation at NFB

By Mike Valiquette on July 7, 2011

cool beans: Curtis and Tara

By Mike Valiquette on April 27, 2011

press release: Mercury promotes Sandra Green to VP Finance

By Mike Valiquette on March 24, 2011

Joseph Gilland’s Elemental Magic special effects workshop (quick review by Barry Sanders)

By Mike Valiquette on February 28, 2011

Rock & Rule Premiere at Corus Quay

By Mike Valiquette on February 1, 2011

from the internets: Frenzer Foreman Animation Forum: Podcast from OIAF 2010

By Mike Valiquette on December 20, 2010

profile: Kevin Parry

By Mike Valiquette on November 29, 2010

press release: Atomic Cartoons adds Rob Simmons to Executive Team, Partnership

By Mike Valiquette on November 11, 2010

From the internets, URBMN interview with Troy Little

By Mike Valiquette on October 13, 2010

Algonquin Shuffle update

By Mike Valiquette on October 12, 2010

Sudden changes at Algonquin College

By Mike Valiquette on October 9, 2010

Official word on Bob Jaques from Mercury Filmworks

By Mike Valiquette on September 29, 2010

Mercury lands Bob Jaques for Studio Director position

By Mike Valiquette on September 20, 2010

Character Design Blog interviews Colin Jack

By Mike Valiquette on July 28, 2010

profile: Kris Pearn

By sir warren b leonhardt on July 5, 2010

from the internets: mini update

By Mike Valiquette on June 25, 2010

Profiles: GAGA, a conversation with Jessica Borutski

By Mike Valiquette on May 26, 2010

Happy Birthday, Canadian Animation Resources

By Mike Valiquette on May 7, 2010

profile: Troy Little

By sir warren b leonhardt on May 6, 2010

New contributor: Warren Leonhardt

By Mike Valiquette on May 6, 2010

press release:NFB HIRES OSCAR-NOMINATED FILMMAKER, CORDELL BARKER, AS CREATIVE CONSULTANT

By Mike Valiquette on April 29, 2010

Press Release: Guru Studio expands, hires former CORE tooner, Aaron Linton

By Mike Valiquette on April 26, 2010

The perfect wave.

By Rob Anderson on April 23, 2010

Jess Borutski’s Looney Tunes

By Mike Valiquette on April 22, 2010

From the internets: Special edition, Teletoon names Alan Gregg to position of Director of Original Content

By Mike Valiquette on March 29, 2010

Profile: Jason McArthur

By Mike Valiquette on February 22, 2010