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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"OFFICIAL SELECTION 2012 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL"

The pervasive sense of melancholy, the dream-like story structure, the dark, dry humour; all of them create a mood that's hard to describe and equally hard to forget. 

Recent opportunities

Posted Aug 30, 2023

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 Jul 10, 2023

Turquoise Sky Entertainment is seeking Indigenous artists (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) with experience in digital art (drawing on a tablet/Wacom/ipad) to become enrolled in a paid mentorship in 2D digital animation followed by contract position in a funded animation series that is to be distributed in both English and Cree/Michif languages!

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Posted May 27, 2023

JOB CALL: Graphic Designer/Layout Specialist

contract position June-August 2023, $800 pay

TRAction, producer of theClimate Art Web, is seeking a specialist Indigenous Artist in graphic design/document layout to support the design of two documents.

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Series

Monday Shorts

Make your Mondays a little more pleasant with a newly curated short film each week, plus our insights into why we love them.

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Upcoming courses

Aug 14, 2023Aug 18, 2023

Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Teens will learn animation techniques and make a short film with the mentorship of a professional animator! This is Week One, August 14 - 18, 2023!

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Aug 21, 2023Aug 25, 2023

Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Teens will learn animation techniques and make a short film with the mentorship of a professional animator! This is Week Two, August 21 - 25, 2023!

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Become a Member

Sign up for a one-year membership to gain access to Quickdraw's courses, resource library, and more. Whether you're a youth, a student, or a professional artist, we have the tools you need to support your animation practice.