Kade’s take on describing that mystery, excitement, and bizarre undertones are just so fitting for our beloved festival of independent animation.
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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Kade’s take on describing that mystery, excitement, and bizarre undertones are just so fitting for our beloved festival of independent animation.
Recent opportunities
Posted Aug 25, 2022
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 Aug 23, 2022
JOB CALL: Contract Animator
contract, $5000
YEGFilm is seeking an animator to partner on a mixed media short documentary about the infamous Calgary restaurant chain Goldstein and Chan's Wok and Bagel Emporium
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Posted Aug 09, 2022
JOB CALL: Animation Supervisor for Milo Productions
Full-time, remote position
Milo Productions is seeking a full time, remote based animation supervisor to supervise a team of animators to ensure all projects are completed on time.
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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 26, 2023 – Apr 20, 2023
Thursdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Learn the fundamentals of modelling and rigging a character in Blender!
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