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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
Watch the OIAF trailer! (Posted April 1st, 2012)
TAC Keynote Announced (Posted May 9th, 2012)
We are pleased to announce Butch Hartman as one of this year’s keynote speaker for the 2012 Conference.
The American-born Hartman is an accomplished animator, producer, director and voice actor. He is best known as the creator and executive producer of three successful animated series featured on Nickelodeon.
In 1998, Hartman developed The Fairly OddParents, which tells the story of Timmy Turner, a boy who is granted fairy godparents. The show immediately drew huge ratings for Nickelodeon. In 2004, OddParents was followed up with Danny Phantom, the adventures of a 14 year-old boy “going ghost.” 2011 saw the debut of a new series, T.U.F.F. Puppy, all about the life of a secret agent dog, Dudley Puppy.
“This year we’re focusing on what really matters: creativity and innovation,” says TAC director, Azarin Sohrabkhani. “ Butch Hartman’s career embodies this celebration perfectly and we’re thrilled to be bringing him to Ottawa.”
2012 "Less Depressing" Programming Announced! (Posted April 13th, 2012)
Oh boy, it's all starting! Programming announcements for the upcoming 2012 Festival have begun to roll off the presses and for those looking to us for lifted spirits, this year's OIAF promises to not disappoint.
We’ll pay tribute to the work of animation legend Ralph Bakshi, who redefined the art form with controversial subject matter, ignited the imagination of future animators and became a hero to generations of fans and filmmakers.
The spotlight will also be on the fantastic work done by UK artists including Barry Purves, literally the world's greatest puppet animator, and on the Unconventional Ad Men, Smith & Foulkes.
YouTubular: Animation in the Age of the Meme takes a look at how YouTube changed everything in the animation world. The way we create, watch and share in the age of the online meme has had a profound impact on the industry.
We’ll also take a look back at the historical relationship between comedians and animators starting with early pioneers like the Marx Brothers and Jack Benny right up to contemporaries such as Lewis Black and Louis C.K.. Plus, Remembering Karen Aqua, the great American indie animator.
Stay tuned for more exciting announcements as we gear up for 2012!
We’ll pay tribute to the work of animation legend Ralph Bakshi, who redefined the art form with controversial subject matter, ignited the imagination of future animators and became a hero to generations of fans and filmmakers.
The spotlight will also be on the fantastic work done by UK artists including Barry Purves, literally the world's greatest puppet animator, and on the Unconventional Ad Men, Smith & Foulkes.
YouTubular: Animation in the Age of the Meme takes a look at how YouTube changed everything in the animation world. The way we create, watch and share in the age of the online meme has had a profound impact on the industry.
We’ll also take a look back at the historical relationship between comedians and animators starting with early pioneers like the Marx Brothers and Jack Benny right up to contemporaries such as Lewis Black and Louis C.K.. Plus, Remembering Karen Aqua, the great American indie animator.
Stay tuned for more exciting announcements as we gear up for 2012!
OIAF Partnering with Nuit Blanche Ottawa! (Posted March 20th, 2012)
The Ottawa International Animation Festival and Nuit Blanche are getting together!
On September 22nd, after the Festival screenings at venues throughout the National Capital region, attendees will be invited to head from the Festival screenings to the many on-going art exhibits, concerts and other events that will be part of Nuit Blanche.
Nuit Blanche Ottawa is a nocturnal event, taking place throughout the night of Saturday, September the 22nd 2012 until the early morning of the 23rd!
Just like other Nuits Blanches held in several major cities such as New York, Paris, Toronto and Montreal, Nuit Blanche Ottawa will be a fun and energizing celebration of the visual arts. Nuit Blanche Ottawa will increase exposure and recognition of regional and Canadian contemporary art forms by presenting projects by several independent curators, galleries and artists of Ottawa’s art community.
Get more information by visiting nuitblancheottawa.ca
On September 22nd, after the Festival screenings at venues throughout the National Capital region, attendees will be invited to head from the Festival screenings to the many on-going art exhibits, concerts and other events that will be part of Nuit Blanche.
Nuit Blanche Ottawa is a nocturnal event, taking place throughout the night of Saturday, September the 22nd 2012 until the early morning of the 23rd!
Just like other Nuits Blanches held in several major cities such as New York, Paris, Toronto and Montreal, Nuit Blanche Ottawa will be a fun and energizing celebration of the visual arts. Nuit Blanche Ottawa will increase exposure and recognition of regional and Canadian contemporary art forms by presenting projects by several independent curators, galleries and artists of Ottawa’s art community.
Get more information by visiting nuitblancheottawa.ca
Call For Entries, New Category and Award! (Posted February 7th, 2012)
It's official, folks!
The Ottawa International Animation Festival hereby opens its call for submissions to the 2012 competition. Entry forms are due May 18th! To enter your film, log in using the panel to the left, and select "Entry Form" from the User Menu. Don't have an account yet? Click here to register!
This year's competition introduces a brand new category for Video Game Animation, inclusive to non-gameplay animation created for video game trailers or cinematics.
In addition to the new competition category, the OIAF is pleased to announce a new award for BEST Canadian Student Animation.
Good luck, and welcome to the 2012 Ottawa International Animation Festival season!
The Ottawa International Animation Festival hereby opens its call for submissions to the 2012 competition. Entry forms are due May 18th! To enter your film, log in using the panel to the left, and select "Entry Form" from the User Menu. Don't have an account yet? Click here to register!
This year's competition introduces a brand new category for Video Game Animation, inclusive to non-gameplay animation created for video game trailers or cinematics.
In addition to the new competition category, the OIAF is pleased to announce a new award for BEST Canadian Student Animation.
Good luck, and welcome to the 2012 Ottawa International Animation Festival season!
2012 Juries Announced! (Posted February 7th, 2012)
It is our pleasure to announce the members of the 2012 Ottawa International Animation Festival international juries:
INTERNATIONAL JURY FOR SHORT PROGRAM, STUDENT, AND COMMISSIONED ANIMATIONFor more information on our 2012 jurors, please visit the About OIAF 12 page, and stay tuned here for more OIAF 2012 announcements in the coming weeks!
Mike Fallows
J.J. Sedelmaier
Sarah Muller
INTERNATIONAL JURY FOR ANIMATED FEATURE FILMS AND SCHOOL SHOWREELS
Barry Purves
Hisko Hulsing
Izabela Rieben
OIAF Podcast: Episode 37 (Posted December 13th, 2011)
The latest OIAF Podcast is now online! A fascinating look at the development of the Teletoon At Night Pilot
Project, and a discussion of the business aspects of show creation and
the future of web television. Recorded at TAC 2011 in the Fairmont
Chateau Laurier in Ottawa.
Click here for the full list of OIAF Podcast episodes, and instructions on how to subscribe!
Click here for the full list of OIAF Podcast episodes, and instructions on how to subscribe!