We've opened the floodgates, ladies and gentlemen, so head on over to the Submissions section to learn how to enter your film!  Make sure you read all the info posted: the Rules and Regulations, the Competition Categories descriptions, and, if you get stuck, the Frequently Asked Questions... And don't forget, that in order to submit your entry form, you'll need a online account!

Welcome to the new and improved website! We're hoping to usher in a new era... one where you can easily find whatever you're looking for. There's lots more to come in the next few months, but in the meantime we encourage you to take a look around, visit our Site Help and feel free to let us know what you think. Problems, questions, comments? Drop us a line at webmaster@animationfestival.ca, so we know exactly who to blame.

You may know Emru Townsend as an animation or technology writer and blogger. You might have run into him at an animation event or conference. A husband and father, you may know him as an old or new friend. Or you might not know him at all. In mid-December, Emru was diagnosed with leukemia, and a condition called monosomy 7. Due to the monosomy 7, he has an increased risk of the leukemia coming back, no matter how successful chemotherapy is. This is where you can help save his life.

Clear your calendar, because the 2008 edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival will be running September 17th - 21st! Start booking your plane tickets, arranging your travel plans, and acting really nice to any Ottawans who have an extra couch to sleep on!