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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 “toronto”

jobby: Software Developer (Pipeline TD), 9Story Media, Toronto

By admin on May 31, 2018

Software Developer (Pipeline TD) 9 Story Media Group is an industry leading creator, producer and distributor of award-winning animated and live action content for young…

TAAFI Presents: EXCLUSIVE SCREENING AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES TALK BY PIXAR’S DOMEE SHI, DIRECTOR OF “BAO.”

By Mike Valiquette on May 31, 2018

Missing: Dominic Kardasiewicz, Toronto

By Mike Valiquette on May 29, 2018

TIFF Wants Tiny Films: TIFFxInstagram Shorts Festival

By Mike Valiquette on May 23, 2018

jobby: Series Producer, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on May 22, 2018

jobby: Overseas Production Supervisor, Brown Bag Films, Indonesia

By admin on May 22, 2018

jobby: Rigger (3D), Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on May 22, 2018

jobby: Harmony Animator, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on May 22, 2018

jobby: Senior Animator, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on May 22, 2018

jobby: Clean Up Artist, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on April 27, 2018

Tonight: Toronto! Toon Hall!!!

By Mike Valiquette on April 25, 2018

jobby: Breaking Artist, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on April 25, 2018

Industry Vets Unveil New Prodco: Headspinner Productions

By Mike Valiquette on April 19, 2018

jobby: Professor of Animation (Digital Tools), Sheridan College, Oakville ON

By admin on April 13, 2018

Kidscreen Magazine Appoints New Editor: Mike Drach

By Mike Valiquette on April 6, 2018

Guru EVP Mary Bredin Exits Studio

By Mike Valiquette on April 6, 2018

Upcoming Events: TOON HALL, Toronto, April 25th

By Mike Valiquette on March 30, 2018

jobby: Senior Character Designer, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on March 28, 2018

It’s A Dance Off! Sublo and Tangy Mustard #9, by Aaron Long

By Mike Valiquette on March 26, 2018

jobby: Production Coordinator, Nelvana Studio, Toronto

By admin on March 26, 2018

jobby: 2D Animator, Squareship, Toronto

By admin on March 22, 2018

Tonight! Animatic TO Presents: Mike Geiger and Matt Fernandes

By Mike Valiquette on March 21, 2018

jobby: Storyboard Artists and BG Designers, Look Mom! Productions, Toronto

By admin on March 19, 2018

jobby: Lead Character Designer, Industrial Brothers, Toronto

By admin on March 15, 2018

TOMORROW!!!!! TAAFI/CASO Animation VFX Job Fair, Toronto TOMORROW!!!!!

By Mike Valiquette on March 5, 2018

jobby: Full-Time Faculty Position, Layout, Sheridan, Oakville ON

By admin on February 16, 2018

jobby: 2D Digital Animator, Nelvana Studio, Toronto

By admin on February 12, 2018

jobby: Animation Library/Lead, Industrial Brothers, Toronto

By admin on February 12, 2018

jobby: Animation Revisionist, Industrial Brothers, Toronto

By admin on February 12, 2018

jobby: 2D Animator, Industrial Brothers, Toronto

By admin on February 12, 2018

jobby: 2D/3D Digital Design Supervisor, Nelvana Studio, Toronto

By admin on February 12, 2018

jobby: Flash Animator, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on February 9, 2018

jobby: Harmony Animator, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on February 9, 2018

jobby: 2D Digital Designers, Nelvana Studio, Toronto

By admin on February 9, 2018

jobby: 2D Digital Posing Artist, Nelvana Studio, Toronto

By admin on February 9, 2018

jobby: 2D Digital Animator (senior), Nelvana Studio, Toronto

By admin on February 9, 2018

jobby: Director (series), Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on February 9, 2018

jobby: Rigger, Industrial Brothers, Toronto

By admin on January 29, 2018

jobby: Scene Planner, Industrial Brothers, Toronto

By admin on January 29, 2018

jobby: Prop Designer, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on January 26, 2018

jobby: Background Artist, Industrial Brothers, Toronto

By admin on January 23, 2018

jobby: Flash Designer (characters/props), Industrial Brothers, Toronto

By admin on January 23, 2018

jobby: Storyboard Revisionist, Industrial Brothers, Toronto

By admin on January 23, 2018

jobby: 2D FX Artist, Yowza! Animation, Toronto

By admin on January 19, 2018

jobby: 2D Animators, Yowza! Animation, Toronto

By admin on January 19, 2018

jobby: Harmony Animator, Taqqut Productions, Toronto

By admin on January 19, 2018

jobby: Storyboard Artist, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on January 19, 2018

jobby:2D Digital Animator, Nelvana Studio, Toronto

By admin on January 19, 2018

jobby: Senior Storyboard Revisionist, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on January 9, 2018

Super Science Friends Video Game Kickstarter!!!!! Only 2 Days To Go!!!!

By Mike Valiquette on January 3, 2018

Christmas Cartoons: A Super Science Friends Christmas, Tinman Creative, 2016

By Mike Valiquette on December 22, 2017

TONIGHT!!!! TORONTO!!!!! Animatic TO presents: The War Stories on Christmas!!!!

By Mike Valiquette on December 13, 2017

jobby: Script Coordinator, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on December 13, 2017

TONIGHT: TAAFI presents Creator Driven Shows: A Cartoon Discussion, LIVESTREAM!!!!!!

By Mike Valiquette on December 7, 2017

events: Todd & The Book of Pure Evil: The End of The End, Toronto Screening, December 3rd, 2017

By Mike Valiquette on November 24, 2017

jobby: Modeler (Maya), Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on November 22, 2017

jobby: Animator (CG), Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on November 22, 2017

jobby: Rigger (Maya), Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on November 20, 2017

jobby: Lighter (CG), Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on November 20, 2017

jobby: Interstitial Animators, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on November 20, 2017

jobby: Digital Media Producer, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on November 20, 2017

jobby: Location and Prop Designer, Guru Studio, Toronto

By admin on November 14, 2017

jobby: Storyboard Revisionist, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on November 7, 2017

jobby: Storyboard Artist, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on November 7, 2017

jobby: Storyboard Revisionist, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on November 7, 2017

jobby: Flash Animator, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on November 7, 2017

jobby: Layout Artist, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on November 7, 2017

jobby: Background Painter, Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on November 7, 2017

jobby: Designer (Photoshop/Flash), Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on November 7, 2017

jobby: Animation Supervisor (Flash), Brown Bag Films, Toronto

By admin on November 7, 2017

events: Cuphead Talk at TAIS, Toronto, November 24th

By Mike Valiquette on November 1, 2017

jobby: 2D Digital Animation Supervisor, Nelvana Studio, Toronto

By admin on November 1, 2017

jobby: 2D Digital Animator, Nelvana Studio, Toronto

By admin on November 1, 2017

jobby: 2D Digital Animator (Senior), Nelvana Studio, Toronto

By admin on November 1, 2017

TONIGHT! TORONTO! Animatic TO Presents Christian Potenza!!!!

By Mike Valiquette on October 18, 2017

jobby: Layout Artist, Clartoons, Toronto

By admin on October 11, 2017

jobby: Senior Lighter, Clartoons, Toronto

By admin on October 11, 2017

press release: YMA Conference, November 15 to 17, Toronto

By Mike Valiquette on October 11, 2017

jobby: Rigger, Clartoons, Toronto

By admin on October 11, 2017

from the internets: Cuphead in Rolling Stone

By Mike Valiquette on September 28, 2017

from the internets: Joan Lambur Exits Breakthrough, Forms Prodco Backed by Sinking Ship

By Mike Valiquette on September 27, 2017

jobby: 2D Pose Artists and Animators, Smiley Guy Studios, Toronto

By admin on September 21, 2017

jobby: Pipeline Technical Director, Portfolio Entertainment, Toronto

By admin on September 19, 2017

jobby: Previs Artists, Yowza Animation, Toronto

By admin on September 18, 2017

jobby: Layout Artists, Yowza Animation, Toronto

By admin on September 18, 2017

jobby: Illustrators, peopleWatching Season 2, Toronto

By admin on September 12, 2017

jobby: Stereo Compositors and Stereo Artists, Legend 3D, Toronto

By admin on September 12, 2017

The Breadwinner.

By Mike Valiquette on September 11, 2017

jobby: Legend 3D Recruitment Open House, Toronto, September 14th

By admin on September 8, 2017

Tomorrow Night! Toronto! Amblin’ Along Art Show at the Gladstone!!!!

By Mike Valiquette on September 5, 2017

jobby: Compositors, Snowball Studios, Toronto

By admin on August 22, 2017

jobby: Layout Artists, Snowball Studios, Toronto

By admin on August 22, 2017

jobby: Storyboard Revisionist, Elliott Animation, Toronto

By admin on August 22, 2017

jobby: Lighting and Compositing Lead, Snowball Studios, Toronto

By admin on August 16, 2017

CROWDFUNDING: A World Without End, by Pasquale La Montagna

By Mike Valiquette on August 15, 2017

TAIS 2017 Artist in Residence Call for Proposals

By Mike Valiquette on August 3, 2017

jobby: 2D Digital Animation Supervisor, Nelvana, Toronto

By admin on July 19, 2017

jobby: Motion Designer/Animator, Squareship, Toronto

By admin on July 17, 2017

jobby: Contract Game Animator (Unity), Stitch Media, Toronto

By admin on July 12, 2017

events: 11th annual TAIS Animated Showcase, Toronto, July 29th

By Mike Valiquette on July 12, 2017