Author: Myfanwy Ashmore

We are very pleased to announce that Cristal Buemi will be joining the Toronto Animated Image Society – TAIS for a part-time position as our Outreach Coordinator. Long-time TAIS member and a well-known artist in the community, Cristal will be taking her extensive knowledge of animation and experience in course instruction to help run an…

TAIS supported projects are heavily featured at this year\’s Ottawa International Animation Festival!  This year\’s OIAF screenings and presentations promise to be incredible, in no small part due to the inclusion of many TAIS-supported productions! To help you get there, TAIS Members are able to access a discount on the purchase of a festival ANIMAPASS –…

Experience a new 360º animated work by Julian Gallese, TAIS 2018 International Artist in Residence Available via the free V/Art Projects VR app for iOS or Android, courtesy of presentation partner Trinity Square Video    INSTRUCTIONS – How to Use the App   Banana bread (trailer) from Julian Gallese on Vimeo.   Banana Bread Julian Gallese, 2018 A 360º…

  TORONTO ANIMATED IMAGE SOCIETY (TAIS) 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ++++++++++++++ All TAIS Members are invited to attend the 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM). When: Thursday, September 13, 2018 Where: TAIS, 1411 Dufferin St, Unit B Time: 7:00 pm Come support your independent animation community! This is your chance to renew your annual membership, meet other members, elect new Officers to the…

TAIS STUDIO SKILLS Beginning in September through December 2018, TAIS is offering 3-8 week animation skills development courses and 1-3 day focused animation workshops. With three (3) intensive courses, six (6) different skills development workshops, and two (2) intermediate Masterclasses, there\’s something for everyone – from no-experience beginners to those with years of experience in animation production. QUESTIONS? Contact outreach@tais.ca   Sign-up…

  Application Deadline EXTENDED: August 21, 2018 Start Date: September 10, 2018 Salary: $30,000-$35,000 (commensurate with experience) + benefits Term: Full-time, 35 hours per week Job Description: Full time (35 hrs per week) Managing Director at TAIS. This posting is for a 1-year maternity-leave replacement for TAIS Executive Director. The Managing Director (Maternity-leave replacement) is responsible for the successful…

  APPLICATION GUIDELINES Research and Production in Animation Residency Program Opening date: Monday, August 13, 2018 Deadline Extension: Friday, October 19, 2018   This program supports research and production of new animated work by artists through a combination of funding and in-kind resources. After the success of the last four years of TAIS\’ artists in residence program, the boundaries continue to expand…

Toronto Animated Image Society is thrilled to announce the award winners from the 12th Annual TAIS Animation Showcase for the TAIS Showcase Jury Awards – Grand Prize and Best Anijam, and the Audience Awards for Best Short Film and Best Anijam. ON SATURDAY, JULY 28th, TAIS presented the 12th annual TAIS Animation Showcase and Anijam competition (10-second long micro…

Saturday, JULY 28th, 2018 The Royal Cinema – 608 College Street, Toronto 7pm box office, 7:30pm doors, 8:00pm start TICKETS $10 advance / $12 door / $8 door TAIS members Advance tickets are available through Eventbrite HERE Follow TAIS Facebook event listing HERE On Saturday, July 28th, the Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) is thrilled to present a summer…

July 30 to August 24, 2018 Call for Applications deadline EXTENDED to July 8th APPLY through The 519 HERE Program details available below   TAIS is very happy to announce that applications are now open for the third edition of Animazing! Animation Movie Camp for LGTBQ2S Teens and Youth, in partnership with The 519.    Animazing is a stop-motion animation art camp…