Venues
New to OIAF 08, we are introducing the FREE Animation Shuttle Bus! Both passholders and ticket buyers can take our free Animation Shuttle Bus running continuously between venues. Service runs:
  • Fri., Sept. 19 from 6:15 pm to 11:00 pm
  • Sat., Sept. 20 from 10:15 am to 11:00 pm
  • Sun., Sept. 21 from 10:15 am to 10:00 pm.

Les détenteurs de laissez-passer et les acheteurs de billets peuvent utiliser gratuitement notre navette de l'animation qui reliera les emplacements de façon continue. Horaire du service:
  • ven. 19 sept., de 18 h 15 à 23 h;
  • sam. 20 sept., de 10 h 15 à 23 h;
  • dim. 21 sept., de 10 h 15 à 22 h.




Arts Court - Club SAW

SAW is divided into two parts: the SAW Gallery and Club SAW. SAW Gallery is an unpretentious art space that has exhibited some controversial shows such as “Scatalogues” (and not the Jazz vocal stylings). They are not afraid to push the envelope. Club SAW is a screening and performance space connected to the Gallery. This nightclub atmosphere is a popular venue for live bands and performance artists. This year, SAW Gallery is home to the Visual/Audio Art Installation. While you're there, have a coffee and a snack or take in a workshop at the Chez Ani Café, held at Club SAW.


Arts Court - Courtroom


Arts Court - Festival Office

Considered our "home base" during the Festival, the Festival Office is open year-round. Take Elevator B to Floor #1.


Arts Court - Library

Your first stop at the Ottawa International Animation Festival! OIAF registration and pass pickup will be in the Arts Court Library from Monday, September 15th until Sunday, September 21.  (TAC passes can be picked up in the Library on Monday the 15th and Tuesday the 16th only.  On the Wednesday and Thursday, TAC passes can only be picked up in the lobby of the Château Laurier Ballroom.) Perhaps the main feature of the Arts Court Library is our massive Animation Book Fair, also the site of all of this year's book signings.


Barrymore's Music Hall

Barrymore's is Ottawa's oldest live music club. Originally built in 1914 as a Vaudeville theatre, it has over the years it has played host to loads of up and coming independent acts, as well as some of the most established international acts around. Barrymore's character stands as most of the original décor has been maintained throughout it’s many years. For many years, Barrymore's has been the home of our smashing Saturday Night Party, and this OIAF is no exception!


Billings Estate

This beautiful Heritage property is home to this year's Animator's Picnic, presented by Cartoon Network. On Friday, hop on the double-decker bus outside the ByTowne at 11:30 am, or across the street from Club SAW during the span of the picnic, starting at 12:30 pm (in front of the cute little Ottawa Registry building). Sorry, passholders only!


ByTowne Cinema

The ByTowne Cinema is Ottawa's premier repertory theatre, featuring first run art, independent and foreign films. With their famous popcorn and selected animation from around the world, the ByTowne is the place to be during the Festival.  This year, the ByTowne is home to all our Short Competition screenings.


Château Laurier - MacDonald Room

The Château Laurier's MacDonald Room is home to this year's round of Fast Track speed meetings, as well as seminars and, of course, the exclusive screening of the TAC Canadian TV Showcase.


Château Laurier - Québec Suite

The Québec Suite is the exclusive location of the TAC Lounge. All TAC delegates
may use this space at anytime of the day for casual or spontaneous
meetings, informal introductions, or to take a coffee break with new
friends.


Château Laurier - Renaissance Room

Join us in the Renaissance Room on Saturday, September 20th for Industry Day, a collection of booths, recruiting activities and panels


Château Laurier - Starz Ballroom

The luxurious Starz Ballroom is the primary TAC venue for all keynotes, major panels and, of course, breakfast!  The TAC registration desk can be found in the foyer, with plenty of Festival staff to answer your questions.


Empire Theatres Rideau Centre

Empire Theatres is the second-largest movie theatre chain in Canada, and the only major circuit operating in Atlantic Canada. A subsidiary of Empire Company Ltd., the family-owned parent of the Sobeys supermarket chain, presently it has full or joint control over 60 locations and 403 screens, including a four-location joint venture in western Canada with Landmark Cinemas. As part of the OIAF for the second year in a row, Empire Theatres Rideau Centre is a great place to enjoy this year's Feature Competition films with a big bag of buttery popcorn.


Foundation Restaurant

Foundation is Ottawa's newest choice for the place to be when building successful business relationships or simply enjoying the pleasures of life. Whether it is drinks for two or dinner for two hundred, Foundation thrills the senses with sumptuous cuisine, electric atmosphere and superior service.  Located in one of the Capital's few remaining, historically rich heritage buildings, this hidden gem is Ottawa's latest hot-spot to Eat, Drink and Lounge.  All TAC Delegates are invited to the Foundation Restaurant for the TAC Happy Hour on Wednesday, September 17th at 5:30pm.


Helsinki Lounge & Disco

Helsinki Lounge & Disco has the fireplaces blazing, impressive cocktails chilling and an ambient atmosphere anticipating your arrival. On a date or in a group, their upstairs lounge is perfect for intimate conversations - or release on their mirrored dance floor featuring local and international DJs playing funk, soul, hip-hop, R & B, worldbeat, nujazz, deep house, progressive house, electro, techno and much more. They take pride in designing exceptionally unique evenings 7 days a week. A state of the art sound system the heartbeat - their customers are the pulse. Join us at Helsinki on the Wednesday and Sunday of the Festival for the Opening and Closing Night Parties.


Museum of Civilization

A brand new addition to the Festival this year, the Canadian Museum of Civilization is a wonderful place to be the weekend during the Festival. You can expect lots of great childrens' programming, a free drop-in manga craftshop for families, exclusive presentations and the home of the official OIAF Closing Ceremonies. Please note that food and drink are not permitted in the Auditorium.


National Gallery - Auditorium

In 1988, the National Gallery of Canada moved into its new home, the exquisitely designed building by world renowned architect Moshe Safdie. The OIAF is excited to include a venue with such a large body of artistic history. Please feel free to visit NGC's permanent collection during the festival. Please note that food and drink are not permitted in the Auditorium.


National Gallery - Lecture Hall

New this year, the intimate space of the National Gallery Lecture Hall is home to the OIAF 08 panel discussions.


National Gallery - Studio

During the OIAF, the National Gallery Studio is home to a number of great family friendly and teen-focused hands-on workshops, all free! Presented by the NFB and National Gallery.


Novotel Hotel

An upscale hotel in the heart of the new capital, the Novotel Hotel is a short stroll to many tourist sites and the business and arts district, and right next to the Arts Court Building. Features include all amenities as well as fitness centre, indoor pool, restaurant, bar and banquet rooms with high speed internet.

We have once again chosen the Novotel as the location for our popular Meet the Filmmakers event. Starting on Thursday September 18th, media and filmmakers are invited for informal discussions about Competition films that were featured in the GALA presentations the day before. Coffee and pastries will be served.