All the leading animation schools will be waiting to meet with teens interested in pursuing a career in animation. If you are an animation professional looking for work – stop by and meet with the many recruiters in attendance.  While you are there, browse our Aniboutique for books, DVDs, tshirts and more or have a latte at the Chez Ani.

Toutes les écoles d’animation de première classe anticipent la rencontre des spectateurs adolescents qui veulent poursuivre une carrière en dessin animé. Pendant que vous y êtes, faites vos courses à l’aniboutique où vous pourrez trouver des livres, des tee-shirts et bien d’autres choses.

Schools Algonquin College Durham College Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema - Concordia Sheridan College Vancouver Film School Bachelor of Information Technology

Companies Nelvana Pipeline Studios Studio B Rainmaker Animation Walt Disney Pop6

If you are interested in a career in animation, this is the ideal event for you. See presentations by animation schools from across the country, meet one-on-one with school representatives at their information tables in the lobby and catch two specially programmed screenings.

PLEASE NOTE: The Animation School Fair is fully booked. Please call us (613-232-8769) if you would like to add your group to our waiting list. If your school didn't receive our mail-out, you may contact Jennifer Noseworthy at the Festival office to have your mailing address added to our list for next year. ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Si une carrière en animation vous intéresse, voici l'évènement idéal. Voyez des présentations données par des écoles d'animation de partout au pays, rencontrezseul à seul leurs représentants à leurs tables d'information dans le hall d'entrée et voyez deuz projections spécialement programmées.



This event offers a unique recruiting opportunity for recent graduates and veteran animators alike. Passholders can sign up to speed-meet with hiring studios from across North America and make the contacts they need to further their career in animation. Participating studios include Nelvana, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pipeline Studios, Rainmaker Animation, Pop6 and DHX.  Registered applicants will have their portfolios and demo reels ready for the interviews, guaranteeing an effective recruiting experience for studios and animators. Not ready for a formal interview? Pop in and meet with the recruiters at their booths at the Animarket, running Saturday and Sunday.

Ce nouvel événement offre aux compagnies une opportunité unique pour embaucher des gradués récents en même temps que des animateurs expérimentés. Détenteurs de laissez-passers peuvent s'incrire à des mini-entrevues avec plusieurs studios de l'Amérique du Nord pour créer des contacts dans leurs futurs projets d'animation. Nelvana, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pipeline Studios, Rainmaker Animation, Pop6,et DHX y seront. Les applicants inscrits auront leurs portfolios et leurs demos prêts aux entrevues. Ceci guarantie une expérience effective pour les studios en temps que les animateurs.

TO REGISTER: Click here for registration instructions and the full list of participating companies!

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Mel Hoppenheim School Of Cinema
The Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Concordia University, is the largest university-based centre for the study of film animation, film production, and film studies in Canada. Each year it accepts some 200 students from across Canada and many other countries into its undergraduate and graduate programmes. They are taught by internationally-known film artists and scholars, all of whom are exceptionally active in their specialties.

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 Sheridan College
The animation programs at Sheridan are known the world over for the creative excellence of their graduates and faculty. The Bachelor of Applied Arts in Animation (BAAA) degree provides students with a comprehensive, industry-ready skill set. The Computer Animation, Digital Character Animation, and Digital Visual Effects Post-Diploma programs put equal emphasis on the art and craft of animation, and the acquisition of the new technological knowledge sweeping the industry.

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Algonquin College
Algonquin's three-year animation program provides students with training in both classical and digital animation. Following a common first year of studies, students have the option of pursuing either traditional or digital animation. They learn the skills necessary to work effectively as animators in a variety of settings.

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Vancouver Film School
VFS is a post-secondary entertainment arts school that has provided students with a unique one-year educational model — and a life-changing experience — for over 20 years. VFS's programs cover every aspect of the entertainment arts, including all styles of animation: 3D Animation & Visual Effects, Classical Animation, Digital Character Animation, Film Production, Acting for Film & Television, Digital Design, Entertainment Business Management, Game Design, Makeup Design for Film & Television, Sound Design for Visual Media, Writing for Film & Television, and Foundation Visual Art & Design.

Under the guidance of working professionals, students create a demo reel or portfolio of original work, which is their ultimate calling card in the entertainment industry. Alumni have won Oscars, Emmys, and Spirit Awards, and have worked on hit films like WALL-E, Iron Man, The Dark Knight, and the highly-anticipated, Peter Jackson-produced District 9, directed by grad Neill Blomkamp.

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Durham College’s School of Media, Art & Design is the school of expression. This is the place to be for your ideas to take shape and become real. We are dedicated professionals with a vast array of experience in industry and a real connection to everything that is current. We believe that creativity is the key.

Our ANIMATION program focuses on Character, through animation and performance, supported by character design, texturing, modeling and rigging, and on Story, through script, storyboarding, film editing and compositing. Graduates receive a foundation in figurative drawing, with an emphasis on pre-production for animation and film.

Our GAME DEVELOPMENT program focuses on 3D and 2D Game Prototyping. In 3D Gaming, students explore environmental and level design, employing modeling, texturing, lighting and real-time effects. In 2D Gaming, students develop sprite-based games using scripting and design. All work is supported by foundations in animating, concept art and pre-production.