TAIS is an artist run production centre where independent artists come to create, explore, research and develop skills in traditional and experimental animation techniques.
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2025 TAIS Anijam Sign Up
Sign ups are now open for this year’s Anijam! Each year, the TAIS Anijam features 10 second long animated films submitted under a theme and screened at the annual TAIS Animation Showcase. This year’s Anijam theme is Small Crush! Animators who would like to participate in this year’s Anijam competition can sign up here: https://forms.gle/x3W5BpB7vqopCeEZ9…
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Call for Submissions – 2025 TAIS Animation Showcase
Submit your film via FilmFreeway ↗︎ Entries are now open for our 2025 Showcase! The 19th Annual TAIS Animation Showcase will take place on November 6th at The Royal. Showcase celebrates the best independent animation shorts from Canada and around the world. Our Showcase is a snapshot of contemporary animation today, featuring a diverse range…
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Artist in Residence: Daniel Sterlin-Altman
Please join TAIS in welcoming Daniel Sterlin-Altman, who was awarded a 5-week residency in our studios to work on his short film “Lovers in a Dangerous Time,” a co-production with Une boîte de plus. Join us on July 9th for an Artist Talk hosted by Daniel Sterlin-Altman, where he’ll screen excerpts of his current and…
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Artist in Residence: Liza Desyatkova
TAIS is delighted to welcome Liza Desyatkova to our studios to work on her latest animation project during a 3-week Micro-Residency in our studios this June! We’ll also be hosting an Artist Talk on Thursday, July 3rd where Liza will describe her process and screen the work that she completed during her time with us.Check…
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Animators IRL – June 26
Next week! Animators IRL is a free event for animators to meet, connect, and create together, hosted by TAIS member Jeremy Nir. This session will include a hands-on animation workshop and time to share ideas and works in progress. To RSVP, go to tinyurl.com/animators-irl WHEN: Thursday, June 26TIME: 6:30 to 9:30PMWHERE: 1411 Dufferin Street Unit…
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