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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TAIS 2024 Digital Animator in Residence!
Supporting research and production in animation! Mitchell Keys has been working at TAIS as the Digital Animator in Residence for 2024 engaging in self-directed work, along with a mentor, towards the completion of a new short independent animated film or video. This residency comes with a combination of monetary funding and in-kind use of studio…
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BTS IRL
BTS IRL (Behind The Scenes In Real Life) is an open-mic style event where members can bring their projects and receive supportive feedback! Join us on Friday, March 8th at 6:30pm in our studios at 1411 Dufferin St. to meet people, share and see what people have been working on 🪄 Details:1. Both analog and…
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TAIS Microresidency artist Alexander Stewart’s Artist talk
Join us for TAIS Microresidency artist, Alexander Stewart’s Artist talk DATE: Wednesday March 6th TIME: 7:00PM WHERE: 1411 Dufferin Street Unit B Free and open to the public! Bio: Alexander Stewart received his MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His short films have screened internationally, including at the International Film Festival…
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2023-24 MicroResidencies
TAIS 2023-24 MICRORESIDENCY ARTISTS Ivyy Chen Ivyy will be in the TAIS Studios from October 25th – November 15th 2023 BIO: Originally from Taiwan, Ivyy Chen is an Animation filmmaker and Illustrator living in London, UK. Inspired by her own experiences, she explores the intricate tapestry of human emotions through her unique use of emotive colours…
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Announcing Oshini Wanigasekera as Artist in Residence for the TAIS Antiracism Residency
TAIS is delighted to announce Oshini Wanigasekera as Artist in Residence for the TAIS Antiracism Residency. Oshini is working at TAIS studios on their project for 6-weeks in tangent with our development & implementation of an Antiracism Policy. Oshini Wanigasekera is a Toronto based actor, animator, dancer, illustrator, and filmmaker. Oshini trained as a dancer…
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TAIS 2024 Digital Animator in Residence!
TAIS is delighted to announce the Digital Animator in Residence for 2024 who will engage in self-directed work, along with a mentor, towards the completion of a new short independent animated film or video. This residency comes with a combination of monetary funding and in-kind use of studio space, equipment and resources at TAIS Studios, located…
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