Julia Pott's Belly (2011)
Monday ShortsOct 02, 2023
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.
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.
Recent posts
Quickdraw will be closed in honour of those those who survived the residential schools, and those who didn't make it home.
Brandon Blommaert's 2015 film e:e:e:e:e: might just be the most successful exploration of synesthesia I've seen.
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
JOB CALL: Mentorship Opportunity for Indigenous Artists who want to become 2D Animators for Turquoise Sky Entertainment
Mentorship 2-3 months, followed by 2-3 month paid contract
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.
Upcoming courses
Aug 14, 2023 – Aug 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!
Aug 21, 2023 – Aug 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!
Aug 26, 2023
1:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Take your After Effects Skills to the next level with this informative workshop!
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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.
