Nov 16, 2023 – Nov 19, 2023
In-person at Globe Cinema and QAS HQ
GIRAF is a celebration of independent animation, a showcase of the best of what's being made here in Canada and around the world, in-person at the Globe Cinema and online for select dates
Sep 16, 2023
Free event, 1:30pm-4pm, youth and family screening
A free celebration of our young filmmakers, and a screening of family-friendly selections from last year's GIRAF festival
Jun 17, 2023
6:00pm-9:00pm
After the frenzied creativity of our Animation Lockdown, we're screening the resulting films at the cSpace Theatre! See the mind-bending films from the WHIPLASH edition of the Lockdown and vote for your favourites to win the coveted Audience Choice award!
Jun 28, 2023
6:00pm MST
Please join us on Zoom to discuss Quickdraw's past year and future operations
Jun 30, 2023
6:30pm - 9:30pm
will be giving a 3 hour crash course on everything you need to know to get your 3D characters dancing without making a single keyframe.
May 06, 2023
11am-1pm MEMBERS ONLY, 1pm - 5pm open to the public!
Come down to our studios to help us with some Spring Cleaning!
Jun 24, 2023
12:00pm - 3:00pm
QAS is doing a collab with SLED to bring the amazing stop motion animator NOFAC3 in to make some sweet stuff!
May 19, 2023 – May 22, 2023
Long-Weekend Animation Challenge!!
Come join us for the May long weekend for an animation making challenge!
Nov 05, 2022 – Nov 05, 2022
FREE Open house, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The QAS Board invites you to an OPEN HOUSE at the QAS Studios on November 5 2022, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
Nov 17, 2022 – Nov 20, 2022
In-person at Globe Cinema and QAS HQ
GIRAF is a celebration of independent animation, a showcase of the best of what's being made here in Canada and around the world, back in-person at the Globe Cinema
Sep 25, 2022 – Sep 25, 2022
FREE installation event, Sept 25 6-9pm
An immersive installation featuring abstract cosmic shapes and colours by local artist Mackenzie Bedford as a part of AlbertaCultureDays 2022
May 20, 2022 – May 23, 2022
Long-Weekend Animation Challenge!!
Come join us for the May long weekend for an animation making challenge!
Jun 04, 2022 – Jun 04, 2022
7pm - 9pm. Tickets by donation at the door.
Celebrating Calgary's animation community in the Contemporary Calgary dome
Mar 25, 2022 – Mar 25, 2022
Free outdoor projection at EMMEDIA's Particle + Wave festival; 8pm
A Quickdraw logo anijam, presented as part of the Particle + Wave festival's opening night celebration
Mar 25, 2022 – Mar 25, 2022
Free outdoor projection at EMMEDIA's Particle + Wave festival; 8pm
15 short abstract motion sketches from local artist Lyndon Navalta
Apr 30, 2022 – Apr 30, 2022
Free event, 1:30pm-4pm, youth and family screening
A free celebration of our young filmmakers, and a screening of family-friendly selections from last year's GIRAF festival
Nov 19, 2021 – Nov 28, 2021
GIRAF is a celebration of independent animation, a showcase of the best of what's being made here in Canada and around the world, streaming this November at watch.ffyyc.ca
Oct 26, 2021 – Oct 26, 2021
7pm - 11pm
Catch Nick DiLiberto's latest solo-animated adventure, along with one of Tim Burton's finest films, in partnership with Twinbat Sticker Co. at the CJSW funding drive.
Nov 13, 2021 – Nov 13, 2021
Missed last year's festival, and live in Regina? Here's your chance to catch up on some festival favourites
Apr 01, 2019 – Nov 30, 2019
In 2019, we were privileged to host four free screenings at local libraries, universities, and at our annual festival, GIRAF, showcasing the work of LGBTQ2S+ animators.
