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Quickdraw Animation Society is a member driven not-for-profit that fosters a creative community through resources and opportunities that further animation arts and culture.

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Posted Jul 17, 2025

Chris J Melnychuk Memorial Scholarship and Production Residency

An 18-month residency oppoturinty for emerging animators to produce their first film.

A production-focused program offered by the Quickdraw Animation Society (or QAS) intended to assist individuals in making their first independent animated short film, and targeted towards emerging animators developing their practice

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Posted Jun 25, 2025

The Intermediate Animators Production Residency is a production-focused program offered by the Quickdraw Animation Society (or QAS) intended to assist an emerging or mid-level animator in completing an independent animated short film, and targeted towards animators developing their practice.

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Posted Jun 12, 2025

JOB CALL: Animator wanted for Video Game trailer

Video game trailer animation, $5000 - $10 000 contract

Evolve OG is looking for proposals from animators to help bring an indie game trailer to life with animations that match the style of a previous trailer. Apply by June 17, 2025. Details below!

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