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Ottawa International Animation Festival 2025

Begins: September 24, 2025

The festival returns to Ottawa September 24-28 featuring interactive artist talks, workshops and meetings with schools and recruiters; TAC takes place during the festival and offers industry professionals networking opportunities.

Animation Festival Blogs

Call for Entries for ITFS 2026

Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS), one of Europe's leading animation festivals, is now open for submissions for its 2026 edition

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Creative Career Coach: Five Cover Letter Tips

Pam Thompson shares insight on how to write a cover letter that will get you that interview.

In Business, Jobs & Recruiting, People | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Career Coach | Geographic Region: All

Animation Festival Blogs

ITFS - INTERNATIONAL TRICKFLM FESTIVAL OF ANIMATED FILM - 6 to 11 May 2025 and FMX 6 – 9 May - Stuttgart Germany

The first signs of Spring for me are the flowers in my garden and the International Trick Film Festival in Stuttgart.

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Festivals Events

Annecy Festival 2025

Begins: June 8, 2025

The annual festival returns to Annecy June 8-14, 2025.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

OIAF 2024 Panel Set: Go Behind the Scenes of ‘The Wild Robot’

Writer/director Chris Sanders will lead a discussion exploring the story and artistry of DreamWorks Animation’s new film at the Ottawa International Animation Festival, North America’s leading animation festival, which runs September 25-29.

In 3D, CG, Event, Festival, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: North America

Heading to Ottawa! Headline News

OIAF 2024 is Around the Corner – Get Ready!

Here’s what you need to know to make your festival stay a bit easier; the oldest and largest North American animation runs September 25-29, 2024.

In 2D, 3D, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: North America

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Ottawa International Animation Festival 2024

Begins: September 25, 2024

North America’s leading animation festival returns September 25-29, featuring interactive artist talks, workshops and meetings with schools and recruiters; TAC takes place during the festival and offers industry professionals networking opportunities.

In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Television | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

FMX Blogs

FMX Registration is Now Open

Head to Stuttgart for the industry leading conference that runs April 23-26.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets | Special Events: FMX

Diversity in Animation Headline News

4th Annual AfroAnimation Summit Returns to Burbank

The conference, running April 10-12, promotes diversity and inclusion throughout the entertainment industry, welcoming a coalition of industry speakers, studio execs, students, creatives and young professionals.

In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Community Outreach, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

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Creative Career Coach: Back to School - Keep Learning

Learning doesn’t end when you leave school – it continues on the job every day.

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Creative Career Coach: Hot Tips for Attending Conferences and Festivals

SIGGRAPH is coming to Los Angeles August 6-10 – have a plan to make the most of your time at the event, or any other such industry gathering.

In Business, Jobs & Recruiting, People | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All

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Creative Career Coach: Go for It and Other Advice from Dad

Sometimes, fathers can be a source of sage career advice – some noted animators share a bit of the wisdom passed down from their dads.

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Heading to Ottawa in September Headline News

OIAF 2023 Passes Now on Sale

The 5-day September festival and TV animation conference, which features screenings, exhibits, workshops, and entertainment, invites Canadian creators to kickstart their animated series concept with the annual Pitch THIS! event – submissions deadline is June 16; kids ages 8-12 can apply to participate in the OIAF Kids Jury - submissions deadline is July 12.

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Career Coach: May Day 2023

May Day! Is your career in distress? Are you making hay? Or is it time to bail?

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Diversity in Animation Headline News

2023 AfroAnimation Summit Coming to Burbank

The conference, running April 26-27, promotes diversity and inclusion in animation, welcoming an international coalition of industry speakers, studio execs, students, creatives and young professionals, in-person and via livestream.

In Business, Community Outreach, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Business Headline News

Union Launches Montreal VFX Facility

The London-based studio celebrates 15 years with its first international expansion after delivering VFX on projects such as ‘For All Mankind,’ ‘The Irregulars,’ and HBO Max’s award-winning ‘The Banshees of Inisherin.’

In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Festivals Events

Ottawa International Animation Festival 2023

Begins: September 20, 2023

Scheduled for September 20–24, OIAF features screenings, virtual artist talks, workshops, and meetings with schools and recruiters; taking place during the festival TAC offers industry professionals a chance to connect.

Festivals Events

Annecy Festival 2024

Begins: June 9, 2024

The annual festival returns to Annecy June 9-15, 2024.

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Work on the Weekends

Work/life balance is important, but putting in the time, especially to bone up your skills or move forward on a personal project, is critical for a successful career.

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Career Coach: Honing your Skills

Make a plan; staying sharp is your responsibility.

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Career Coach: Frogs for Breakfast

Tardiness has its costs – here are four helpful tips that are worth your time to embrace.

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Career Coach: Wish Lists

Job postings should list required skills and not include scores of ‘nice to have’ or ‘is a plus’ that are often unrealistic and can scare off otherwise viable candidates who fear they don’t qualify.

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