OIAF 2025 Schedule Overview

The complete OIAF 2025 schedule will launch in August. For now, here is a schedule overview to help you plan your time in Ottawa.

Don’t forget to book your hotel (we have some suggestions) and get to know the venues and how to get around  head here.

Tuesday, September 23

Registration (Pass Pick-Up) and Aniboutique
10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Arts Court Studio

Day 1: Wednesday, September 24

Registration, Chez Ani, and Aniboutique
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Arts Court Studio

TAC: The Animation Conference
TAC Passholders only
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
National Arts Centre

TAC: Toon Boom Boat Cruise
Shuttle leaves at 3:30 pm

Kids @ OIAF
Free event for elementary school students. Pre-register by emailing our office.
11:00 am & 1:00 pm (two sessions)
Ottawa Art Gallery

Opening Ceremony and Short Competition 1 Gala
7:00 pm
ByTowne Cinema

Screening
9:15 pm
ByTowne Cinema

Opening Night Party
Passholders only
9:30 pm
Location TBA

Day 2: Thursday, September 25

Registration
8:30 am – 9:00 pm
Arts Court Studio

Chez Ani and Aniboutique
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Arts Court: Level 3

TAC: The Animation Conference
TAC Passholders only
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
National Arts Centre

Teens @ OIAF
Free event for high school students. Pre-register by emailing our office.
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Ottawa Art Gallery  

Screenings, special presentations, and talks
11:00 am – 9:15 pm
Various venues

Salon des Refusés presented by Bento Box
Passholders only
9:30 pm
Club SAW

Day 3 – Friday, September 26

Registration
8:30 am – 9:00 pm
Arts Court Studio

Chez Ani and Aniboutique
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Arts Court: Level 3

TAC: Art + Biz Day
Passholders only
8:00 am – 12:15 pm
National Arts Centre

Teens @ OIAF
Free event for high school students. Pre-register by emailing our office.
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Ottawa Art Gallery  

Screenings, special presentations, and talks
11:00 am – 9:15 pm
Various venues

Animators’ Picnic
Passholders only
12:30 pm to 4 pm
Strathcona Park

Friday Night Party
Passholders only
9:30 pm
Club SAW

Day 4 – Saturday, September 27

Registration
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Arts Court Studio

Chez Ani and Aniboutique
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Arts Court: Level 3

Animation Exposé
9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Exposé Fair
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
National Arts Centre

Screenings, special presentations, and talks
9:30 am -11:00 pm
Various venues

Awards Ceremony
7:30 pm
National Arts Centre

OIAF@Pique
9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Arts Court and Ottawa Art Gallery

Day 5 – Sunday, September 28

Registration
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Arts Court Studio

Chez Ani and Aniboutique
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Arts Court: Level 3

Screenings, special presentations, and talks
9:30 am – 9:15 pm
Various venues

Closing Night Party
Passholders only
7:00 pm
Arts Court: Studio