Stop Motion Showcase
NewsSep 12, 2026
On Saturday, September 12, join us at HIGH PARK (340 10 Ave SW) as we present seven animated shorts from Soviet-era Estonia.. 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐄𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐕 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲
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
GIRAF 22 Signal Film Artist: Jiwoo Kim
NewsJul 07, 2026
We are excited to announce that our GIRAF 22 Signal Film Artist: Jiwoo Kim! Read the artist statement from Jiwoo below:
Animation Lockdown: OOPS Edition Awards!
NewsJun 04, 2026
It's no accident that people delighted in this year's Lockdown films, all made throughout the May Long weekend this year.
Recent opportunities
Posted Aug 14, 2026
JOB CALL: Illustrator for Children's Book Series
Create illustrations for an upcoming children's book, $5000
Edmonton-based emerging writer Lorna is developing The Kindness Princess: That’s Me!, the first in a planned children’s picture-book series exploring kindness, empathy, belonging and emotional growth through playful storytelling. Apply by September 18!
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Posted Jun 04, 2026
JOB CALL: Storyboard artist for Planet Nova
Create 9 story boards from the finished scripts, $600-$1000
Planet Nova is a 10 episode animation series that teaches children Anishinaabe lessons on the land, the language, and their teachings. Artists with Indigenous identity or proficient knowledge with indigenous identities preferred. Apply by June 30!
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Posted Apr 28, 2026
JOB CALL: GIRAF 22 SIGNAL FILM
Eight-week contract, 30hrs/wk, $25/hr
The Quickdraw Animation Society (QAS) seeks an emerging animator to join their artistic and marketing team to create a signal film for their 2026 festival of independent animation, GIRAF.
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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
Jul 06, 2026 – Jul 10, 2026
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm. Calgary Arts Summer Camp for Kids.
Students aged 8-12 learn how to make their own animations with sound in this fun day-camp! This is for WEEK ONE - July 6 - 10, 2026.
Jul 20, 2026 – Jul 24, 2026
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm. Calgary Arts Summer Camp for Kids.
Students aged 8-12 learn how to make their own animations with sound in this fun day-camp! This is for WEEK TWO - July 20 - 24, 2026.
Stay tuned for future runs of this course!
Learn the fundamentals of modelling and rigging a character in Blender!
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