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Call for Animators: Heck Ya My Buds seeks 3D Animator with 360 immersive experience

Posted on July 4, 2018 under Job Postings and Calls for Submissions, News

HeckYa My Buds is a Calgary/Lethbridge based production company currently at work on a Telus Storyhive funded documentary, as well as a 360 immersive video experience. We are looking for help to wrap up our 360 animation, and would love to hire talented artists who are familiar in 3D animation and programs such as Maya or Unity.

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Welcome new board members, + director’s report and financial statements

Posted on June 29, 2018 under News

For those of you who missed the AGM, here is a copy of the notes towards the Executive Director’s report, along with a copy of […]

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CALL FOR ANIMATORS: Moja Mama Film – Looking for Traditional Animation Artist

Posted on May 10, 2018 under Job Postings and Calls for Submissions, News

“Moja Mama Film – Looking for Traditional Animation Artist” Technical Skills Required: Hand Drawn Traditional Animation Deadline to Apply: May 20th Production Timeline: June 1st […]

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2018 Summer Jobs at QAS: Apply by April 16!

Posted on April 3, 2018 under Events and News, Job Postings and Calls for Submissions, News

We’re hoping to hire three summer students this year: a graphic designer, production assistant and library coordinator. All three positions will be 16-week contracts, at $15/hr […]

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Wendy Tilby & Amanda Forbis win Winsor McCay Award

Posted on January 19, 2018 under Events and News, News

We’re a bit late on this one, but Calgary animators (and current Chris J. Melnychuk Scholarship mentors) Amanda Forbis & Wendy Tilby will be receiving […]

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Holiday Closure December 2017 – January 2018

Posted on December 17, 2017 under Events and News, News

QAS will be closed to the public from December 17 2017 to January 16 2018 for the holiday break. Producing Members with keys can access our facilities as normal.

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GIRAF Jury and Audience Awards

Posted on December 8, 2017 under Events and News, News

Keywords: animation, awards, GIRAF, short film

The Quickdraw Animation Society’s Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Jury and Audience awards for short animated […]

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Renovations Sept. 15 – 21

Posted on September 14, 2017 under Events and News, News

Quickdraw will be closed to the public from noon on Friday, September 15 through Thursday, September 21 due to HVAC work in our main classroom […]

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Call for Operators: Calgary Municipal Space Station

Posted on August 25, 2017 under News

The Calgary Municipal Space Station is counting down to launch, and they’re in need of some helping hands. If you have any interest in being […]

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Call for animators: Calgary Municipal Space Station

Posted on July 14, 2017 under Events and News, Job Postings and Calls for Submissions, News

CALL FOR ANIMATORS Calgary Municipal Space Station @ Beakerhead Festival September 2017 With Humble Wonder and Quickdraw Animation Society Hey Quickdraw animators! Our Production […]

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Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 27

Posted on May 24, 2017 under Events and News, News

It’s that time again. Quickdraw’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 27 at 6:30pm at Quickdraw’s new studios (2011 10 Ave SW). […]

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Flash equipment and furniture giveaway for members

Posted on May 11, 2017 under News

We are giving some stuff away or selling it for super cheap! Check it out!

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Summer jobs!

Posted on April 12, 2017 under News

We’re hoping to hire three summer students this year: a graphic designer, production assistant and library coordinator. All three positions will be 16-week contracts, at $15/hr […]

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CALL FOR ANIMATORS: Zenkora Multi-Media Fantasy Multiverse

Posted on February 22, 2017 under Job Postings and Calls for Submissions, News

Zenkora, an entrepreneurial arts initiative based on an original fantasy multiverse, is calling for an animator to create a 2-3min project, “Everendgame”. The animation will be showcased at a live multi-media concert in August as part of Zenkora’s day-long convention event in Calgary, “Zenkora: The Seven Eras”, which features artists and collaborators from various mediums.

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Closed for Family Day weekend

Posted on February 17, 2017 under Events and News, News

It’s the long weekend! We’ll be closed on Saturday, Feb. 18 for the Family Day weekend, and we’ll be back open next Tuesday for all […]

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GIRAF12 awards announced!

Posted on January 16, 2017 under Events and News, News

After much deliberation, the jury for the Quickdraw Animation Society’s annual GIRAF festival of independent animation has selected this year’s award-winning short films. Culled from […]

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New location: We’re nearly there

Posted on August 31, 2016 under Events and News, News

Well, the good news is, our new location at 2011 10 Ave SW is nearly ready. We’ve got most of our equipment moved in, an […]

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: QAS Chris J Melnychuk Scholarship Applications 2016-2018 Intake Now Open!

Posted on August 24, 2016 under Job Postings and Calls for Submissions, News

Quickdraw Animation Society is now accepting applications for our Chris J Melnychuk Memorial Scholarship for Emerging Animators! We want you to learn how to animate and make your first animated film with us! Applications are due September 10 2016 at 12:00pm (noon).

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Welcome Ryan, Farewell Laura

Posted on August 2, 2016 under Events and News, News

Laura Leif is heading off to other exciting adventures – but not without first passing off the torch to somebody amazing! We are delighted to […]

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Update on Quickdraw’s space: We’re moving this summer

Posted on April 30, 2016 under Events and News, News

Keywords: new location, Quickdraw move

Hello Quickdraw members, friends and partners, As you probably know, our current building and longtime home at 351 11 Ave SW has been slated for redevelopment […]

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Toronto Urban Film Festival 2016

Posted on April 30, 2016 under Job Postings and Calls for Submissions, News

The Toronto Urban Film Festival (TUFF) is North America’s largest and longest-running commuter film festival, reaching over one million daily commuters on subway platform screens across the Toronto transit system every September, now seeking 60-second silent animations for their 2016 festival.

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Annual General Meeting at Quickdraw: June 23

Posted on April 29, 2016 under Events and News, News

Keywords: AGM, artist-run-centre, board members, meeting, Quickdraw move

Hey! This is a really exciting time to be involved at Quickdraw! We’re about to move to a new space, and a lot of important […]

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Now hiring! Summer Production Assistant and Summer Designer/Admin

Posted on April 8, 2016 under Events and News, Job Postings and Calls for Submissions, News

It’s summer job time again! Quickdraw is looking for a graphic designer/administrator to keep us looking sharp, and a production assistant to make sure our […]

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JOB POSTING: Animation Arts Curriculum Developer at Red Deer College

Posted on March 23, 2016 under Job Postings and Calls for Submissions, News

Red Deer College is currently recruiting content experts who are able to help develop a curriculum for their new Applied Degree in Animation and Visual Effects.

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 2016 Ottawa International Animation Festival!

Posted on March 4, 2016 under Job Postings and Calls for Submissions, News

QAS buds! The Ottawa International Animation Festival is an amazing place to showcase your work! Submit submit submit!!! No entry fee! Deadline to submit entry forms is Friday May 13th 2016.

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Call for Animators: Heck Ya My Buds seeks 3D Animator with 360 immersive experience

Welcome new board members, + director’s report and financial statements

CALL FOR ANIMATORS: Moja Mama Film – Looking for Traditional Animation Artist

2018 Summer Jobs at QAS: Apply by April 16!

Wendy Tilby & Amanda Forbis win Winsor McCay Award

Holiday Closure December 2017 – January 2018

GIRAF Jury and Audience Awards

Renovations Sept. 15 – 21

Call for Operators: Calgary Municipal Space Station

Call for animators: Calgary Municipal Space Station

Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 27

Flash equipment and furniture giveaway for members

Summer jobs!

CALL FOR ANIMATORS: Zenkora Multi-Media Fantasy Multiverse

Closed for Family Day weekend

GIRAF12 awards announced!

New location: We’re nearly there

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: QAS Chris J Melnychuk Scholarship Applications 2016-2018 Intake Now Open!

Welcome Ryan, Farewell Laura

Update on Quickdraw’s space: We’re moving this summer

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Toronto Urban Film Festival 2016

Annual General Meeting at Quickdraw: June 23

Now hiring! Summer Production Assistant and Summer Designer/Admin

JOB POSTING: Animation Arts Curriculum Developer at Red Deer College

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 2016 Ottawa International Animation Festival!

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