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The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is the largest of its kind in North America, attracting film buffs, art lovers, filmmakers, and cartoon fans from around the world to the nation's capital.
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Recent OIAF and TAC News

Call for Pitches!  (Posted July 13th, 2010)

Pitch THIS! - Submission period opens Thursday, July 15th, 2010.  Click here to find out how to submit your idea.

Festival Jobs!  (Posted April 30th, 2010)

Ever dream of working for a major international film festival, where you can immerse yourself in all aspects of event management while working in a fun and action-packed work environment?

The Ottawa International Animation Festival is currently seeking a number of contract personnel to work on our upcoming event taking place from October 20 – 24th, 2010. Be a part of the team that runs this non-stop showcase of animation that features screenings, workshops, trade events and parties.

The positions are staffed through Employment Ontario's Job Creation Partnership Program (JCP). It's a work-training program that gives you a chance to upgrade your skills and put current work experience on your resume - while you get paid.

For more information go here

Toon Apprentice Lecture Series Underway!  (Posted April 21st, 2010)

The Ottawa's Animation Festival makes it a priority to present free in-class lectures to students in local area high schools, to tell them about the history of animation and educate them on the styles, uses of, and industry behind the art form.   Offered from March 15th to June 4th this one-hour presentation, led by Festival staff, uses engaging contemporary examples of animation to connect with teen audiences, encourage dialogue and spark creativity.  We aim to challenge preconceived ideas about animation  - it's so much more than Saturday morning cartoons! 

For more information - contact us at (613) 232-8769.


2010 POSTER Released!  (Posted March 23rd, 2010)

Designed by Ottawa-based artist Andrea Stokes

Canadian Animation Directory Now Online!  (Posted July 7th, 2009)

Head on over to www.animationdirectory.ca and have a look at the Canadian Animation Directory, your new best friend for connecting with the animation industry in Canada. Produced and maintained by the Ottawa International Animation Festival, in co-operation with Canadian Animation Resources, it features over 700 companies and individuals... and counting! Want to get listed? Check out the website for the info!