Nimona directors Nick Bruno & Troy Quane

Celebrated artist Luke Pearson talks with award-winning Director Andy Coyle about the art of Hilda

A Masterclass with director Hisko Hulsing

Deep dive into the work of animator Masaaki Yuasa

Walt Disney Animation Studios directors Dan Abraham (Baymax!, Story Artist, Encanto) and Trent Correy (Zootopia+, Animation Supervisor, Frozen 2)

We Lost Our Human creators Rikke Asbjoern (Creator/Executive Producer), Mani Beil (Line Producer), Chris Garbutt (Creator/Executive Producer)

Batwheels feature with Simon J. Smith (Supervising Producer), Michael G. Stern (Showrunner, co-Executive Producer)

Walt Disney Animation Studios Head of Animation Scott Clark

A behind-the-scenes look at Prime Video’s Emmy-nominated animated anthology series, The Boys Presents: Diabolical with Madeleine Flores (Director), Simon Racioppa (Showrunner / Executive Producer), Giancarlo Volpe (Supervising Director)

Originated from 2005, XPPen is now one of the top brands under HANVON UGEE, integrated with digital drawing products, content and service as a globally notable digital brand of digital art innovation.

Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, XPPen boasts 6 overseas subsidiaries (branches) and more than 50 agents, covering over 130 countries and regions with its products.

By virtue of its progressive digital handwriting technology after more than 10 years’ accumulation and innovation, XPPen believes that, innovative, trendy and leading products and ecosystem can bring more abundant visionary inspiration to the new generation artists and enthusiasts, encouraging them to courageously pursue dreams and realize their authentic self-expression.

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For 30 years and counting, Toon Boom Animation has been the global leader in preproduction and 2D animation software with clients in over 140 countries. The organization has made its mark with products which include Harmony (end-to-end animation) and Storyboard Pro (storyboarding and layout), which continue to build upon their reputation for high performance tools which push the limits of creativity. Producer (production management) and Harmony Gaming (drawing and animation tools for game development) are the most recent new products to join the line-up. Disney Television Animation, Bento Box, Fox Television Animation, Dog Head, Toei Animation, The SPA Studios, Xilam and Boulder Media, are just a few examples of our high profile clients.

Positions for Hire:

Chef(fe) Marketing / Head of Marketing

As Toon Boom’s Head of Marketing, you will spearhead our marketing efforts and drive brand growth. With a proven track record in developing and executing successful marketing strategies, you will lead a dynamic and high-performing team. https://ats.rippling.com/fr-CA/toonboom/jobs/f5daeb39-f756-406f-bc4a-73472aa0c4cf 

Responsable Marketing Produit – Solutions de jeux / Product Marketing Manager – Gaming Solutions

As the Product Marketing Manager for our gaming solutions, you will be at the forefront of how our products are introduced to the market and received by the gaming community. Your role is pivotal in ensuring our products stand out in a competitive landscape, driving engagement and adoption through strategic planning and execution. https://ats.rippling.com/fr-CA/toonboom/jobs/7fa5a642-0a78-415e-9f14-c591eb42cc5f 

Spécialiste réussite client – Commerce en ligne / Customer Success Specialist – Online Business

The Customer Success Specialist (CSS) for Online Business manages a large portfolio of post-sale customer relationships through scalable, automated, and low-touch engagement strategies. This role is key to driving product adoption, ensuring customer satisfaction, and improving retention by leveraging data-driven insights and digital communication tools. https://ats.rippling.com/fr-CA/toonboom/jobs/1b48de92-2ebb-47e5-b0d9-efe3feee9257 

Chef(fe) e-commerce / Head of Online Sales

The Head of Online Sales will lead the development and execution of Toon Boom Animation’s online sales strategy. This role is responsible for driving online revenue growth, enhancing customer engagement, and optimizing the online purchasing experience in collaboration with other internal stakeholders. https://ats.rippling.com/fr-CA/toonboom/jobs/750adb54-62d5-4ad4-acef-4f073d066db9 

Responsable d’opérations des partenaires / Partner Enablement Manager

Toon Boom’s Partner Enablement Manager will play a key role in enhancing our Channel Management by providing crucial support to our global partners. Reporting to the Sales Operations Manager, you will be responsible for successfully implementing and monitoring channel processes while supporting partners and the channel team in executing growth strategies. You will be the go-to expert for partners on best practices in sales procedures and Toon Boom’s internal systems. https://ats.rippling.com/fr-CA/toonboom/jobs/f1202a4e-60f1-407d-8ce7-9740defc5228 

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World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), a global summit for the media and entertainment industry, specifically focusing on the Indian media and entertainment industry, will be held in New Delhi, India from 5-9th  February, 2025.  WAVES will bring together M&E leaders across the globe on to one platform to discuss the issues, mechanisms and create frameworks for enhancing opportunities. The Summit will include roundtable discussions among countries; cross-cultural content promotion; boost AVGC industry; enhance business opportunities for global and Indian players; showcase Indian talent pool; and poise M&E as a means to generate employment in a sustainable media ecosystem.

https://wavesindia.org/

IFFI:  IFFI is the only film festival in South Asia that is accredited by International Federation of Film Producers’ Associations (FIAPF) of the 44th international festivals in the Competitive Feature Films Category. Since its inception in 1952, IFFI has been curating spectacular films from all over the world. Its goal is to provide a single platform for ambitious filmmakers, cineastes, and industry professionals to have access to excellent cinema from across the world. Since 2004, IFFI has moved to its permanent venue at Goa, where it is jointly organized each year by National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India and Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), Government of Goa.

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In this innovative three-year advanced diploma program, you will immerse yourself in a creative environment to attain skills and knowledge in both traditional and digital animation. As you learn to draw storyboards, design scenes and animate characters, you will practice applying theories of motion, timing, storytelling and digital technology to produce high-quality animations and designs.

Throughout this program, you will develop a variety of skills relevant to producing animation for the web, television, games or film, such as:

• understanding and demonstration of strong, effective design and colour choices for production art
• thorough knowledge of storytelling as an art form
• clear understanding of animation principles and mechanics
• consideration and thoughtfulness for the principles of composition and design
• ability to directly connect life drawing with design, composition, animation and story
• consideration of the importance of environment and location from the standpoint of design, composition and colour

Our graduates from our program are working with the following notable studios – Disney, Pixar, Ubisoft, PixoMondo, Mercury Film Studios, Guru, ILM, etc. 

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School of Visual Arts MFA Computer Arts emphasizes creative experimentation and a multidisciplinary approach to making art with computers and emerging technologies. Dedicated to producing digital artists of the highest caliber, the department guides each student in the development of a personal artistic style in a course of study that is individually tailored to meet their needs. Students come from around the world to study in this two-year MFA degree program, which has distinguished itself with nine Student Academy Awards. Please visit mfaca.sva.edu.

The MFA Computer Arts Department is looking for creatives who use the computer as their primary medium to explore the diverse disciplines of animation, motion graphics, and experimental arts.  Our program guides individuals who are looking to focus their discipline or discover their passion within the computer arts industry, whether it be experimental independent work or collaborative professional production.  We encourage and support a multidisciplinary, multimodal approach to both learning and creation.  We want to help you tell your story.

We welcome applications from individuals holding a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, particularly with educational and/or professional experience in the computer arts and other artistic industries.  We love to see applications from both individuals with this experience, as well as from individuals outside of these artistic spaces.  We have seen students with diverse backgrounds, such as finance management, engineering, and computer programming, all thrive in our program.  What we hope to see in each application and portfolio is a spark that shows us what this applicant is capable of within computer-based art and design.

Our program is rigorous and challenging, so applicants should demonstrate a high level of focus, drive, and professionalism.

Located in one of the world’s largest creative meccas, Vancouver Film School (VFS) is Canada’s premier post-secondary entertainment arts institution, offering an immersive curriculum in film, animation, game, design, and beyond. VFS’s production-based education is taught by industry professionals and delivered in accelerated time frames. With 12 advanced industry and 3 preparatory programs to choose from, students graduate in 12 months as in-demand creative professionals with powerful portfolios that will serve as their industry calling card. In 2023, alumni were credited on 8 of the top 10 domestic grossing films, 7 of the 10 best-selling games, and 8 of the 10 most streamed shows, in a global industry valued at over US$2.3 trillion. VFS is recognized as the #1 Global Animation School (Animation Career Review), the #1 Game Design School in Canada (Princeton Review Journal), and a Leading Film School in North America (Variety) and Worldwide (The Hollywood Reporter), amongst other accolades.

Alumni quick facts: 

Our alumni work on AWARD-WINNING CONTENT! During the 2024 awards season alone, 1200+ alumni were credited on nominated projects; of this, 318 were on projects that won their respective award. This story is available on THE BLOG, but to summarize:

o   The Game Awards:

• 273 alumni on nominated games (71 of these were winners)
• 10 alumni credited on Baldur’s Gate 3 which won 6 awards including Game of the Year.
• Writing for Film & Television alum Tyler Burton Smith was one of 3 writers on Alan Wake 2, which won 3 awards including Best Narrative.
• A Shell in the Pitt – a sound design company started by VFS grads – was credited on two games, Goodbye Volcano High and Tchia, the latter of which won for Impact.

o   Golden Globes:

• 174 alumni on nominated games (17 of these. were winners)
• 6 alumni credited on double-winner Barbie
• Acting alum Jillian Dion played Minnie in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, which won Best Actress (Lily Gladstone).
• Other winning projects where VFS alumni were credited include The Holdovers, Poor Things, and The Crown.

o   Emmys:

• 601 alumni on nominated games (220 of these were winners)
• Makeup Design for Film & Television alum Darla Edin was personally nominated for her work on Daisy Jones & the Six. Darla previously competed and won on SYFY’s Face Off.
• Makeup Design alum Crissy Renaud was part of the team that won Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic) for HBO’s The Last of Us. 30 VFS alumni in total are credited on this 8-time Emmy-winner.
• Other winning projects where VFS alumni were credited include Abbott Elementary, Wednesday, and The White Lotus.

o   Oscars:

• 152 alumni on nominated games (10 of these were winners)
• Aside from the films previously mentioned, VFS alumni also worked on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Nyad, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, and Napoleon – all of which were nominated.

Website: https://www.vfs.edu  

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The three-year Animation Ontario College Advanced Diploma program provides you with the skills needed to meet the high standards of the international animation industry. As a student attending one of the best animation programs in Canada (as ranked by Animation Career Review) you learn industry-standard technologies, drawing and animation skills.

Learn more about Algonquin College!

The School of Creative Industries at Conestoga College offers dynamic programs that span all aspects of media, communication and design. Our Animation program provides you with the knowledge and dedicated animation skills needed for today’s exciting and growing career market. You could pursue a career as a animator, 3D artist, multimedia designer, animation designer… and more.

The world needs creative professionals with strong technical skills.

Find your passion, find your career at Conestoga’s School of Creative Industries.

Our students learn to…

• Design, create and animate characters and objects using fundamental principles of animation.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of animation projects.
• Develop and execute believable animation sequences.
• Use storytelling skills to create, develop and execute animation sequences.
• Use computer skills and appropriate digital asset management techniques to function effectively within a production pipeline.
• Model and rig objects, characters and background elements.
• Develop, assemble and present a demo reel or portfolio in a manner that meets current industry expectations, and highlights one’s creativity, skills and proficiency with relevant animation software and related technologies.

Create a career in animation a Herzing College. Earn a diploma in just 12 months, internships included.

Herzing has been providing career-focused training for over 55 years.

 Comprehensive training on industry leading software by Toon Boom. Learn fully online for maximum convenience. Herzing offers two great diploma programs to choose from.

 2D Animation Diploma:

Learn today’s most in-demand 2D animation skills and software. Work on animation projects in a real studio environment and graduate with a professional demo reel.

 Storyboard Artist Diploma:

Learn how to create the visual images that map out each scene in a film, TV show, animation, or video game. Get comprehensive training in drawing, composition, storytelling techniques, and digital tools

 Learn more and register at www.herzing.ca  

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Learn the skills to bring your imagination to life in OCAD University’s new Experimental Animation program.

Sheridan is a world leader in Animation education. Our Honours Bachelor of Animation, and postgraduate certificates in Computer Animation, VFX and Digital Creature Animation are consistently ranked the Top 10 in the world. With over 300 years of industry experience our faculty teach students in state-of-the-art facilities with the same software and hardware used at studios today. Around 95% of graduates are employed in the industry at studios like Guru, Disney, Nelvana, Pipeline, Pixar, House of Cool, ILM, Atomic Cartoons and Jam Filled. 

For over 50 years Sheridan has trained Academy, Emmy and Annie Award Winners including Domee Shi, the first female to solo direct a Pixar feature film, Turning Red. Gyimah Gariba creator of children’s show Big Blue. Steve “Spaz” Williams who built the digital dinosaurs in Jurassic Park revolutionizing the VFX Industry. Dean DeBlois writer/director of the How to Train Your Dragon franchise. 

Visit https://www.sheridancollege.ca/ to learn more!

Brown Bag Films is one of the world’s most exciting, original, and successful creative-led animation studios. With studio locations in Dublin, Toronto, and Bali, Brown Bag Films creates cutting-edge animation for the international market.

The studio’s much-loved TV shows are viewed by millions of children worldwide including titles like Karma’s World, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Ridley Jones, Ada Twist, Scientist, Get Rolling With Otis, Doc McStuffins, Peter Rabbit, Vampirina, The Magic School Bus: Rides Again, Chico Bon Bon: Monkey With A Tool Belt, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, Wild Kratts, and many more.

Brown Bag Films is among the most technically advanced studios in the world, with full animation, picture and audio post-production facilities in-house. Our motto is simple: “We love animation.” In fact, we love it so much we trademarked it! ‘We Love Animation®

We welcome interested applicants to continue to monitor our career page for upcoming opportunities. Please connect at our booth with any questions you have about working with Brown Bag Films – we look forward to seeing you at OIAF!

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Guru Studio is a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling. We are renowned for creating, developing and producing award-winning hit shows that captivate and inspire kids and families all over the world.

For over twenty years, our studio has brought to life some of the most recognizable and beloved children’s properties in the world including the smash hit PAW Patrol, True and the Rainbow Kingdom, Pikwik Pack, Big Blue, Justin Time, Ever After High and most recently Mecha Builders, the Sesame Street animated spin-off. Our studio was also a major contributor to the Academy Award nominated animated feature The Breadwinner.

At Guru, quality, original thinking, and respect for the artist’s workflow are at the core of our values. We are always looking for passionate and committed talent to join our dynamic and growing team!

Storyboard Artist – With drawing and composition skills and solid knowledge of story, including language, acting and craft, shall ensure quality and style of the show is consistently achieved in storyboard work.

Asset Artist – By demonstrate a strong ability to understand and interpret 2D Character Designs in 3D, model, surface and rig appealing production friendly assets for a television series based on approved designs.

Lighting & Compositing Artist – With ability to generate balanced imagery, use existing light rigs to generate a set volume of shots & perform compositing to reach the desired look

Mercury Filmworks is an independent entertainment company collaborating with global partners to produce world-class content. We have brought to life some of the industry’s most memorable animated television and film properties for numerous prestigious entertainment companies, including Disney, Netflix, Amazon, Universal, Nickelodeon, Dreamworks, 20th Century Fox, SONY, Warner Bros, and more.  Going further is what we do. We inspire business partners and audiences with emotionally charged performances and stories. Our award-winning storytellers have delivered more than 1500 half-hours of stories, with over 100 nominations, winning 14 Annie awards and 10 Emmys. Ours is a story of quality and excellence. At Mercury Filmworks, we are storytellers at heart. We go further to inspire our business partners and audiences through powerful performances and stories, delivering more than what others think possible. 

Positions for Hire:

We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Producer to lead the development and production of 2D adult animation projects as well as a Senior Producer with extensive experience in 2D and CG productions from visual development to post to manage complex animation projects.

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Award winning, multi-production animation company with studios in Ottawa and Toronto. A dynamic workplace for like-minded creative artists.

Positions for Hire:

2D FX: Jam Filled is looking for a highly skilled 2D Harmony FX Artist to work on one of our ridiculously SWEET high-profile series!

2D Harmony Compositor to slap things together, make stuff glow, and blur ALL THE THINGS for our exciting lineup of high-profile series!

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Atomic Cartoons, a Thunderbird Entertainment company, is an artist-driven, multifaceted studio that includes some of North America’s most creative animators, directors, producers, and writers. With locations in Vancouver, Ottawa and Los Angeles, Atomic produces content for partners around the globe, including Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends, CoComelon Lane for Moonbug and Netflix, and several projects for LEGO including the latest LEGO Pixar BrickToons. Atomic original series include Emmy Award-winners Beat Bugs and The Last Kids on Earth, with brand-new originals Mermicorno: Starfall and Super Team Canada currently in production. Atomic is on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @AtomicCartoons. For more information, visit www.atomiccartoons.com.

We have a number of productions that are hiring. Please visit our Careers Page for the most up-to-date list:

https://www.atomiccartoons.com/careers

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atomiccartoons

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atomiccartoons/ 

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHrLrNGfEFqCr9wCsGjiQUw 

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