Silly and slightly surreal, it's also a perfect reminder of the virtue of simplicity
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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Where most video yule logs are almost static, 2.0 is perfect for parties with much shorter attention spans.
The loose line work and muddled audio add to the intimacy, as the film fixates on quiet moments and small gestures
Recent opportunities
Posted Jan 24, 2023
GIRAF19 Call for Submissions
Call for Submissions, closes May 31, 2023
The GIRAF festival of independent animation is looking for animated shorts and features for its 2023 edition!
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Posted Jan 24, 2023
Request for Quotation: Advertising Creative (animated videos) Filipino Community Resources
Request for a quote (deadline Jan 30 2023) for a project starting March 2, 2023
The Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) is in need for a vendor to develop a 15-second and 30-second animated video ad with voice over in Tagalog and English.
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Posted Jan 19, 2023
Procedural Electrifying Projections aka PEP Residency call!
1 month contract, 25 hours/week at $25/hour
QAS and DS4Y are partnering to make a 1-month residency for 1 artist with the expectation that the artist will use procedural or generative technology + projection mapping in their artistic process and exhibition upon completing the residency.
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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.
Upcoming courses
Jan 24, 2023 – Apr 18, 2023
Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Take a step further into the vastness of animation!
Jan 25, 2023 – Apr 19, 2023
Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
An introduction to the basics of animation!
Jan 21, 2023 – Apr 22, 2023
Saturdays 9:00am - 12:00pm
Kids ages 8-14 learn to animate in student-lead classes!
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