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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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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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Posts tagged as “press release”

press release: NFB at Worldwide Short Film Festival

By Mike Valiquette on May 11, 2010

FIVE NFB ANIMATIONS PRESENTED AT THE WORLDWIDE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Toronto, May 11, 2010 – The National Film Board of Canada returns to the Worldwide…

press release: NFB Online Short Film Contest

By Mike Valiquette on May 5, 2010

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

By Mike Valiquette on April 29, 2010

press release:Guru Studio produces animated music video for Crash Karma’s hit single Fight

By Mike Valiquette on April 28, 2010

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

By Mike Valiquette on April 26, 2010

from the internets (update)

By Mike Valiquette on April 21, 2010

guru studios’ HAZED at Pictoplasma

By Mike Valiquette on April 12, 2010

2010 Ottawa International Animation Festival, Call for Entries

By Mike Valiquette on April 9, 2010

My Green Box PSA from guru studio

By Mike Valiquette on April 5, 2010

Canadian Screen Training Centre closes, Ottawa

By Mike Valiquette on March 16, 2010

press release: Higglety Pigglety Pop! from the NFB and the makers of Madame Tutli-Putli

By Mike Valiquette on February 16, 2010

Press Release: Atomic Cartoons wins both Pixie and Producer

By Mike Valiquette on February 10, 2010

Portfolio launches content contest

By Mike Valiquette on February 8, 2010

Last call for entries: Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film

By Mike Valiquette on January 25, 2010

Ottawa festival winners announced

By Mike Valiquette on October 18, 2009

Teletoon Detour Pilot Program: News and Reviews, part I

By Mike Valiquette on October 16, 2009

TAIS fall workshops

By Mike Valiquette on October 5, 2009

NFB’s “Get Animated!” That’s one BIG press release!

By Mike Valiquette on October 5, 2009

Vanarts offering scholarship competition

By Mike Valiquette on October 5, 2009

Montreal Stop Motion Film Festival, Call for Entries

By Mike Valiquette on September 4, 2009

More from Ottawa, Amberwood is excited about their Gemini Noms!

By Mike Valiquette on August 27, 2009

Straight outta Ottawa, David Silverman and Josh Selig headlining at TAC

By Mike Valiquette on August 27, 2009