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Artist Talk: Francis Tomkins
Artist Talk: Francis Tomkins
Join Francis Tomkins at TAISDate: Thursday April 30TIME: 7:00pmLocation: 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B About the Film Francis is working on their film new stop motion collage film called Every Forest is a Magic Forest on the topic of regaining childhood magic as a method of combating spiritual atrophy brought on by global existential threats…
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Artist Talk: Mya Van Dyk
Artist Talk: Mya Van Dyk
Please join us on April 8th for an Artist Talk hosted by Mya Van Dyk, where she’ll screen their new short film “A Twenty-Something’s Guide to Grieving Someone who is Not Dead”, along with past works. When: Thursday April 9th, at 7PMWhere: 1411 Dufferin St. Unit BFree and Open to the public! About the Film…
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Artist in Residence: Francis Tomkins
Artist in Residence: Francis Tomkins
Please join TAIS in welcoming Francis Tomkins, who is joining us for a 6 week Residency! Francis is working on their film new stop motion collage film called Every Forest is a Magic Forest on the topic of regaining childhood magic as a method of combating spiritual atrophy brought on by global existential threats such…
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Workshops Survey
Workshops Survey
TAIS is excited to expand and enhance our workshops to better support our members—including offering more free events! We’d truly appreciate it if you could take just a few minutes to complete the short survey below. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and will directly shape our future programming. Fill out our short survey here: TAIS…
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Studio Updates – February 2026
Studio Updates – February 2026
Today we’re announcing two updates to TAIS Studios. First, we’re excited to officially announce the opening of a new studio space! Studio 6 is designed to be a 2D animation workspace for hand-drawn & digital animation. This 9’6″x9’6″ space features a 2024 Mac Mini, a Wacom Cintiq 22HD and a BenQ 4k UHD monitor, as…
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Student Placement: Arza Cetin
Student Placement: Arza Cetin
TAIS is delighted to welcome Azra Cetin @theazragallery is completing their OCAD student placement with us until April! Azra, is a contemporary artist and a fourth year Experimental Animation student at OCAD University. She is originally from Istanbul, and their practice is inspired by heritage and the ways bodies exist within society. Azra is especially…
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Digital Animator in Residence: Mya Van Dyk
Digital Animator in Residence: Mya Van Dyk
TAIS is delighted to announce this year’s Digital Artist in Residence! Welcome Mya to TAIS! Mya (@pisspisspisstits) will be working at TAIS from November 25th for the next 12 weeks on a new animated short. TAIS is grateful to IMAA and the Government of Canada for funding this Digital Skills upgrading program. Mya Van Dyk…
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2025 AGM
2025 AGM
It’s that time of the fiscal year! Join us at TAIS on Thursday, November 27th for our Annual General Meeting (AGM). TAIS Members have voting privileges at the AGM. Members who cannot attend would like to send a proxy can email board@tais.ca to get a proxy form. Signed forms must be in by November 26th.…
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2025 Showcase Award Winners
2025 Showcase Award Winners
Announcing the winners of the 2025 TAIS Animation Showcase! Best in ShowcaseAudience Choice Award – Best in Showcase MealitancyMarie Royer, Zinia Scorier Madi Piller Award for Best Anijam SparksGabriel Puchielle Best Anijam – Honourable Mention Small Crush SnailEmily Waknine Audience Choice Award – Best Anijam Chug!Sharne Eve Congratulations to these outstanding animated films! Thank you…
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2025 Showcase Jury
2025 Showcase Jury
Meet this year’s Showcase Jury!This year the Showcase Jury, Chris Landreth and Annapurna Kumar selected winners for the Best in Showcase and the Madi Piller Award for Best Anijam. The winners will be announced at Showcase LATER TODAY! Annapurna Kumar Annapurna Kumar makes animated films using a combination of drawing, CGI, and rephotography. Her work…