The Ottawa International Animation Festival is inviting local kids to enter its annual Kids Jury contest. Ten animation enthusiasts, ranging from the ages of 8 to 12 years old, will be chosen to judge this year's competition of film and television made for young audiences.
To be chosen for the jury, local kids are invited to write one paragraph, or make a short video, about their favourite animated film. Ten lucky winners and their families will be whisked away to the Festival on Saturday, September 28, 2019 to watch either the Animation for Young Audiences – Preschool Competition at 9:30 a.m. or the Animation for Young Audiences – Ages 6-12 Competition at 11 a.m. They will pick their favourite film or TV episode and award prizes on stage to the winning filmmakers later that evening, at 7:30 p.m.
To enter the OIAF's Kids Jury contest, the paragraph or video must be submitted by e-mail:
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or by regular mail: Ottawa International Animation Festival, 2 Daly Avenue, Suite 120, Ottawa, K1N 6E2. DEADLINE August 30th.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
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Shaw Rocket Fund InGenius Jr Day |
Discover the ingenuity and genius of animation! Bring your family for a fun day of screenings (free for kids 12 & under), plus free hands-on workshops and activities, plus a special visit from True (True and the Rainbow Kingdom) all in one location!
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Découvrez l'ingéniosité et le génie de l'animation! Emmenez votre famille profiter d'une belle journée de projections (gratuit pour les 12 ans et moins), ainsi que d'activités et d'ateliers pratiques. Il y aura également une visite spéciale de True (True and the Rainbow Kingdom / Talia et le royaume arc-en-ciel) — le tout, au même endroit!
Special Guests & Activities
10:45am — 1:30pm
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Meet True from True and the Rainbow Kingdom
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10:00am — 2:00pm
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Face Painting
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All Day (9am — 5pm)
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True and the Rainbow Kingdom colouring station, plus classic OIAF posters by Ottawa artists Dave Cooper, Andrea Stokes and Howie Tsui.
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Screenings at Alma Duncan Salon (FREE for kids 12 & under)
This is your chance to see some of the best animation made for kids from
around the world!
Tickets will be available online at www.animationfestival.ca/ingeniusjr or at the door 30 minutes before showtime.
9:30am
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Animation Made for Young Audiences (Preschool Competition)
Join us to watch fun animations that make you want to sing, dance, and laugh! Watch as clever kids and charismatic animals go on adventures.
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Tickets Available Soon
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11am
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Animation Made for Young Audiences (Ages 6 – 12)
Bring the entire family to watch charismatic animals, to laugh at clumsy characters and to hear old and new tales.
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Tickets Available Soon
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1pm
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Warner Bros. Animation Cartoon Showcase
Sneak peeks! New episodes! Familiar favourites! Spend your festival afternoon with some of the most iconic and beloved cartoon characters in the world. From the Looney Tunes to Scooby-Doo to Batman and the heroes of DC Comics, Warner Bros. Animation has been entertaining audiences for generations so sit back and enjoy a specially curated selection of cartoons from the studio.
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Tickets Available Soon
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3pm
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Behind-the-Scenes of The Most Magnificent Thing
Catch a screening of the newest award-winning short film from Canada’s own Nelvana (Max and Ruby, Ranger Rob, Franklin), followed by an engaging talk with the creators about how it was made.
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Free Workshops & Activities! | Ateliers gratuits!
FREE — Families, Kids 12 and under (youth must be accompanied by an adult)
Pre-registration recommended, but some drop-in spaces available on site (visit www.animationfestival.ca/ingeniusjr or call 613-232-8769)
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Gratuit pour les familles et les enfants de 12 ans et moins (les jeunes doivent être accompagnés d'un adulte)
Il est recomandé de s'inscrire d'avance. Il y aura quelques places de dernières minute sur place (visitez www.animationfestival.ca/ingeniusjr ou composez le 613-232-8769).
Cartoon Music with Matt (45 min.)
10 am | 11 am | 1 pm | 2 pm
Emmy-nominated composer and songwriter Matt Ouimet (Nickelodeon, Sesame, Disney) will show you all his tips and tricks in the realm of putting music to animation. Will Matt embarrass himself by singing an improvised score? Can a group of new friends create a score together? Do cats have knuckles? Show up and find out!
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La musique de cartoon avec Matt (45 min.)
10 h | 11 h | 13 h | 14 h
L'auteur-compositeur mis en nomination pour un Emmy, Matt Ouimet (Nickelodeon, Sesame, Disney) vous donnera tous ses conseils et ses trucs pour ajouter la musique à l'animation. Est-ce que Matt se mettra dans l'embarras en chantant une trame sonore improvisée? Est-ce qu'un groupe de nouveaux amis peut créer une trame sonore ensemble? Les chats ont-ils des jointures? Venez pour l'apprendre!
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Collage Animation Workshop (45 min.)
10 am | 11 am | 1 pm | 2 pm
Animation artist Tina Lemoine (MASC) will show you how to use
cut-outs and found materials to create simple collage animations that
you can recreate at home.
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Atelier d’animation de collages (45 min.)
10 h | 11 h |13 h | 14 h
L’artiste en animation, Tina Lemoine (MASC), vous montrera utiliser
des découpes et du matériel pour créer des animations par collage
simples que vous pouvez recréer à la maison.
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Scratch Animation Workshop (45 min.)
10 am | 11 am | 1 pm | 2 pm
Create a short animated film! Scratch animation is fun for beginners
and accomplished artists. Participants will draw, paint, or scratch on
film stock. Presented in partnership with the Independent Filmmakers
Co-operative of Ottawa.
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Atelier d’animation par grattage (45 min.)
10 h | 11 h | 13 h | 14 h
Créez un court métrage animé! L’animation par grattage est amusante
tant pour les débutants que les artistes accomplis. Les participants
vont dessiner, peinturer ou gratter sur de la pellicule de film.
Présenté en partenariat avec la Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of
Ottawa.
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Voice Acting Workshop (60 min.)
10 am | 11:15 am | 1:45 pm
Voice casting agent Roberta Romano (Fountainhead Talent) and voice
actor Denise Oliver (Dot/YTV’s Treehouse) will take you through the
world of voice acting for animation and then give you a chance to put it
all together with a script! (Recommended for children who can read.)
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Atelier de doublage (60 min.)
10 h | 11 h 15 | 13 h 45
L’agente de doublage Roberta Romano (Fountainhead Talent) et
l’actrice de doublage Denise Oliver (Dot / Treehouse de YTV) vous feront
visiter le monde du doublage pour l’animation et vous donneront
l’occasion de le pratiquer avec un script! (Recommandé pour les enfants
qui savent lire.)
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Firestone Gallery Tours (30 min.)
10 am | 11 am | 12 pm | 1 pm
Kid-focused guided tours of the Firestone Gallery,
featuring Molly Lamb Boback: A Woman in the Crowd. Tours
provided by the Ottawa Art Gallery.
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Visites guidées de la galerie Firestone (30 min.)
10 h | 11 h | 12 h | 13 h
Visites guidées à l’intention des enfants de la galerie Firestone, présentant Molly Lamb Boback: La femme des foules.
. Visites guidées offertes par la Galerie d’art d’Ottawa.
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Our Animation Celebration presentations are a chance for kids (ages 8-12) to get an inside look at the art of animation. The hour-long presentation includes a screening and a talk from an animation industry professional.
Presentations take place at Ottawa Art Gallery on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 11 am and 1 pm.
More details to come.
Email
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or call 613-232-8769 to register.
To complete your day, Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) offers a range of fun and educational activities for Animation Celebration attendees on September 25. Book a tour or workshop here (spaces are limited): https://oaggao.ca/teachers-schools Contact:
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