Brad Bird and members of the ‘Ray Gunn’ team took the stage at OIAF for a deep dive into the film’s retro-futurist world, from noir-inspired cinematography and mile-high city building to elaborate costumes and character animation.
www.cartoonbrew.com/animators/ra...
www.cartoonbrew.com/animators/ra...
Brad Bird And The ‘Ray Gunn’ Team Discuss Their Film At OIAF
Bird was joined by Cinesite VFX supervisor Adel Abada, costume designer Neysa Bové, and head of animation Jason Ryan at OIAF to discuss 'Ray Gunn.'
www.cartoonbrew.com
September 26, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Brad Bird and members of the ‘Ray Gunn’ team took the stage at OIAF for a deep dive into the film’s retro-futurist world, from noir-inspired cinematography and mile-high city building to elaborate costumes and character animation.
www.cartoonbrew.com/animators/ra...
www.cartoonbrew.com/animators/ra...
OIaf demands Elsa make him a Bride or else he will murder Anna on her wedding night.
August 15, 2026 at 5:33 AM
OIaf demands Elsa make him a Bride or else he will murder Anna on her wedding night.
I love how @ani-obsessive.bsky.social was able to document the films at OIAF. In an age of AI use, it’s always good to know that there are people pouring their hearts and talents into the animation medium. Check out some of the films mentioned in this article!
open.substack.com/pub/animatio...
open.substack.com/pub/animatio...
The Films Proving That Animation Is Alive
Plus: news.
open.substack.com
September 28, 2026 at 1:45 PM
I love how @ani-obsessive.bsky.social was able to document the films at OIAF. In an age of AI use, it’s always good to know that there are people pouring their hearts and talents into the animation medium. Check out some of the films mentioned in this article!
open.substack.com/pub/animatio...
open.substack.com/pub/animatio...
'King Baby Snail' and 'tin BIG adventure' were the finalist animated concepts of this year's Pitch THIS! at Ottawa's The Animation Conference. #OIAF #TAC #CheyenneCurtist #PitchThis #animation
Cheyenne Curtis Wins OIAF Pitch THIS! with 'King Baby Snail'
'King Baby Snail' and 'tin BIG adventure' were the finalist animated concepts of this year's Pitch THIS! at Ottawa's The Animation Conference. #OIAF #TAC #CheyenneCurtist #PitchThis #animation
www.animationmagazine.net
September 25, 2026 at 4:38 AM
'King Baby Snail' and 'tin BIG adventure' were the finalist animated concepts of this year's Pitch THIS! at Ottawa's The Animation Conference. #OIAF #TAC #CheyenneCurtist #PitchThis #animation
Kohei Kadowaki's "We Are Aliens" and Joe Hsieh's "Praying Mantis" are the top prize winners at the 50th edition of the Ottawa Intl. Animation Festival. #OIAF #ottawafestival2026 #prayingmantis #wearealiens
‘We Are Aliens’ and ‘Praying Mantis’ Take Home the Top Prizes at OIAF 2026
Kohei Kadowaki's "We Are Aliens" and Joe Hsieh's "Praying Mantis" are the top prize winners at the 50th edition of the Ottawa Intl. Animation Festival. #OIAF #ottawafestival2026 #prayingmantis #wearealiens
www.animationmagazine.net
September 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Kohei Kadowaki's "We Are Aliens" and Joe Hsieh's "Praying Mantis" are the top prize winners at the 50th edition of the Ottawa Intl. Animation Festival. #OIAF #ottawafestival2026 #prayingmantis #wearealiens
Ottawa Int'l Animation Festival (OIAF) artistic director Chris Robinson shares some of the can't-miss highlights of its 50th anniversary. #OIAF #OttawaInternationalAnimationFestival #animation
OIAF at 50: Still Standing, Still Strange
Ottawa Int'l Animation Festival (OIAF) artistic director Chris Robinson shares some of the can't-miss highlights of its 50th anniversary. #OIAF #OttawaInternationalAnimationFestival #animation
www.animationmagazine.net
September 21, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Ottawa Int'l Animation Festival (OIAF) artistic director Chris Robinson shares some of the can't-miss highlights of its 50th anniversary. #OIAF #OttawaInternationalAnimationFestival #animation
just wrapped up the 2026 Ottawa International Animation Festival 🥹 thank you for so much wonderful film and conversation!
#oiaf #voiceactor #animationfestival #filmfestival
#oiaf #voiceactor #animationfestival #filmfestival
September 28, 2026 at 12:24 PM
just wrapped up the 2026 Ottawa International Animation Festival 🥹 thank you for so much wonderful film and conversation!
#oiaf #voiceactor #animationfestival #filmfestival
#oiaf #voiceactor #animationfestival #filmfestival
#PortfolioDay
I'm Myles Fontana, an Illustration & Concept Artist from 🇨🇦!
Past professional work:
Assistant Animator for OIAF 2017/18 (Dainty Productions)
Preliminary Character Designer (TV Animation Project)
Promotional Artist (Set Sail for Candy - indie cartoon)
✉️: commission.myles@gmail.com
I'm Myles Fontana, an Illustration & Concept Artist from 🇨🇦!
Past professional work:
Assistant Animator for OIAF 2017/18 (Dainty Productions)
Preliminary Character Designer (TV Animation Project)
Promotional Artist (Set Sail for Candy - indie cartoon)
✉️: commission.myles@gmail.com
April 14, 2026 at 7:24 AM
#PortfolioDay
I'm Myles Fontana, an Illustration & Concept Artist from 🇨🇦!
Past professional work:
Assistant Animator for OIAF 2017/18 (Dainty Productions)
Preliminary Character Designer (TV Animation Project)
Promotional Artist (Set Sail for Candy - indie cartoon)
✉️: commission.myles@gmail.com
I'm Myles Fontana, an Illustration & Concept Artist from 🇨🇦!
Past professional work:
Assistant Animator for OIAF 2017/18 (Dainty Productions)
Preliminary Character Designer (TV Animation Project)
Promotional Artist (Set Sail for Candy - indie cartoon)
✉️: commission.myles@gmail.com
Are animation markets still worth the time and money in the big 2026?
At Ottawa, industry pros made the case for playing the long game and shared practical advice on preparing, making connections, following up, and getting in when you can’t afford a pass.
www.cartoonbrew.com/markets/anim...
At Ottawa, industry pros made the case for playing the long game and shared practical advice on preparing, making connections, following up, and getting in when you can’t afford a pass.
www.cartoonbrew.com/markets/anim...
OIAF Panel: How To Get The Most Out Of An Animation Market
At OIAF, animation professionals shared practical advice on preparing for a market, building relationships, following up, and attending when money is tight.
www.cartoonbrew.com
September 25, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Are animation markets still worth the time and money in the big 2026?
At Ottawa, industry pros made the case for playing the long game and shared practical advice on preparing, making connections, following up, and getting in when you can’t afford a pass.
www.cartoonbrew.com/markets/anim...
At Ottawa, industry pros made the case for playing the long game and shared practical advice on preparing, making connections, following up, and getting in when you can’t afford a pass.
www.cartoonbrew.com/markets/anim...
I sold my first ever original traditional art piece at an OIAF art show last night! It was professionally framed and everything 👌🏻 The piece sold before the show even started, to the organizer! I was ecstatic the entire night 🥰 All the pieces were owl-themed and incredible!
September 24, 2026 at 12:56 PM
I sold my first ever original traditional art piece at an OIAF art show last night! It was professionally framed and everything 👌🏻 The piece sold before the show even started, to the organizer! I was ecstatic the entire night 🥰 All the pieces were owl-themed and incredible!
In celebration of the Canadian cartoon classic The Raccons' 40th anniversary, creator Kevin Gillis will appear at the Ottawa International Animation Festival’s (OIAF) Animation Exposé for an exclusive behind-the-scenes talk about the series.
www.animationmagazine.net/2025/08/otta...
www.animationmagazine.net/2025/08/otta...
August 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
In celebration of the Canadian cartoon classic The Raccons' 40th anniversary, creator Kevin Gillis will appear at the Ottawa International Animation Festival’s (OIAF) Animation Exposé for an exclusive behind-the-scenes talk about the series.
www.animationmagazine.net/2025/08/otta...
www.animationmagazine.net/2025/08/otta...
Exclusive: OIAF artistic director and longtime Cartoon Brew contributor Chris Robinson recalls film cans, selection committees, and the shorts that transformed his view of animation in this exclusive excerpt from his new book, 'Watch Me Jumpstart.'
www.cartoonbrew.com/books/chris-...
www.cartoonbrew.com/books/chris-...
Book Excerpt: OIAF Artistic Director Chris Robinson's 'Watch Me Jumpstart' (EXCLUSIVE)
OIAF artistic director and longtime Cartoon Brew contributor Chris Robinson recalls film cans, selection committees, and transformative shorts.
www.cartoonbrew.com
September 21, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Exclusive: OIAF artistic director and longtime Cartoon Brew contributor Chris Robinson recalls film cans, selection committees, and the shorts that transformed his view of animation in this exclusive excerpt from his new book, 'Watch Me Jumpstart.'
www.cartoonbrew.com/books/chris-...
www.cartoonbrew.com/books/chris-...
We Are Aliens and Candy Caries won awards at the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) on September 26, 2026, during its 50th anniversary ceremony!
We Are Aliens, Candy Caries Receive Awards at 2026 Ottawa International Animation Festival
We Are Aliens and Candy Caries were among the anime titles to receive awards at this year’s Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) on September 26, 2026.
anitrendz.net
September 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
We Are Aliens and Candy Caries won awards at the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) on September 26, 2026, during its 50th anniversary ceremony!
Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) has curated a list of 50 Canadian shorts that have defined the event's first half century.
#OIAF #OttawaInternationalAnimationFestival #CanadianAnimation
#OIAF #OttawaInternationalAnimationFestival #CanadianAnimation
OIAF Names 50 Canadian Shorts That Shaped Its First 50 Years
Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) has curated a list of 50 Canadian shorts that have defined the event's first half century.
#OIAF #OttawaInternationalAnimationFestival #CanadianAnimation
www.animationmagazine.net
July 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) has curated a list of 50 Canadian shorts that have defined the event's first half century.
#OIAF #OttawaInternationalAnimationFestival #CanadianAnimation
#OIAF #OttawaInternationalAnimationFestival #CanadianAnimation
got back from talking at the #OIAF all day. Did i see any showings? go to any presentations? nope
did I sit and talk for students for hours and try to install some reality with a heaping dessert of hope? sure did.
did I sit and talk for students for hours and try to install some reality with a heaping dessert of hope? sure did.
September 27, 2026 at 12:27 AM
got back from talking at the #OIAF all day. Did i see any showings? go to any presentations? nope
did I sit and talk for students for hours and try to install some reality with a heaping dessert of hope? sure did.
did I sit and talk for students for hours and try to install some reality with a heaping dessert of hope? sure did.
Check it out friends - the OIAF is a great festival of real artists making real things
I love how @ani-obsessive.bsky.social was able to document the films at OIAF. In an age of AI use, it’s always good to know that there are people pouring their hearts and talents into the animation medium. Check out some of the films mentioned in this article!
open.substack.com/pub/animatio...
open.substack.com/pub/animatio...
The Films Proving That Animation Is Alive
Plus: news.
open.substack.com
September 29, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Check it out friends - the OIAF is a great festival of real artists making real things
I'm just still full of beans from OIAF. what happens in Ottawa stays in Ottawa
October 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I'm just still full of beans from OIAF. what happens in Ottawa stays in Ottawa
Canada's OIAF turns 50 this week with more than 200 films, seven competing features, new shorts from Don Hertzfeldt and Niki Lindroth von Bahr, behind-the-scenes looks at 'Ray Gunn' and 'Forgotten Island,' and a major celebration of Canadian animation.
www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/ot...
www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/ot...
OIAF 2026: Brad Bird Leads 50th Anniversary Lineup
Seven features will compete in alongside new shorts from Don Hertzfeldt and Niki Lindroth von Bahr, industry talks, retrospectives, and Canadian showcases.
www.cartoonbrew.com
September 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Canada's OIAF turns 50 this week with more than 200 films, seven competing features, new shorts from Don Hertzfeldt and Niki Lindroth von Bahr, behind-the-scenes looks at 'Ray Gunn' and 'Forgotten Island,' and a major celebration of Canadian animation.
www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/ot...
www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/ot...
My second shorts roundup from this year's OIAF includes one of the best things I've seen all year: Stella Chen's incredibly-titled and deeply relevant Bootstrapping for the Boobied, which perfectly captures the hell of being a young adult.
greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/09/oiaf...
greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/09/oiaf...
OIAF 2026 Shorts: Round 2
Grace An's Cabbage Daddy is a nifty little delight that revels in wordplay. If you like words or have an interest in language, it'll probabl...
greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com
September 29, 2026 at 3:53 PM
My second shorts roundup from this year's OIAF includes one of the best things I've seen all year: Stella Chen's incredibly-titled and deeply relevant Bootstrapping for the Boobied, which perfectly captures the hell of being a young adult.
greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/09/oiaf...
greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/09/oiaf...
just got back from spending the weekend at OIAF with my friend @heyitsmyles.bsky.social and I had a pretty good time!
thanks for hanging out with me bro!
thanks for hanging out with me bro!
September 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
just got back from spending the weekend at OIAF with my friend @heyitsmyles.bsky.social and I had a pretty good time!
thanks for hanging out with me bro!
thanks for hanging out with me bro!
OIAF was tons of fun 😀 until this bus layover where our driver just didn't show up and we are now merging 3 buses into one 😀😀😀 free me from Kingston
September 26, 2026 at 10:52 PM
OIAF was tons of fun 😀 until this bus layover where our driver just didn't show up and we are now merging 3 buses into one 😀😀😀 free me from Kingston
矢野ほなみさんの最新作『エリ』がカナダのオタワ国際アニメーション映画祭にて、Best Animated Shortを受賞されたとのこと！おめでとうございます！
www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/oi...
OIAF 2026 - Best Animated Short: Eri, Honami Yano
Ottawa
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www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/oi...
OIAF 2026 - Best Animated Short: Eri, Honami Yano
Ottawa
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New Way, New World (@new_new_jp) on X
Honami Yano’s Eri has won Best Animated Short at the Ottawa International Animation Festival! 🎉
矢野ほなみさんの『Eri』が、オタワ国際アニメーション映画祭でBest Animated Shortを受賞しました🎉
@beansboy63 @OIAF_Animation #OIAF
x.com
September 28, 2026 at 1:52 AM
矢野ほなみさんの最新作『エリ』がカナダのオタワ国際アニメーション映画祭にて、Best Animated Shortを受賞されたとのこと！おめでとうございます！
www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/oi...
OIAF 2026 - Best Animated Short: Eri, Honami Yano
Ottawa
x.com/new_new_jp/s...
www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/oi...
OIAF 2026 - Best Animated Short: Eri, Honami Yano
Ottawa
x.com/new_new_jp/s...
Seth full OIAF poster:
February 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Seth full OIAF poster:
Ottawa International Animation Festival favorite Sarina Nihei talks about her bold new animated short, 'Five Orphans.' #SarinaNihei #FiveOrphans #OIAF #animation
A Mysterious Affair: 'Five Orphans' Director Sarina Nihei Discusses Her OIAF-Selected Short
Ottawa International Animation Festival favorite Sarina Nihei talks about her bold new animated short, 'Five Orphans.' #SarinaNihei #FiveOrphans #OIAF #animation
www.animationmagazine.net
September 22, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Ottawa International Animation Festival favorite Sarina Nihei talks about her bold new animated short, 'Five Orphans.' #SarinaNihei #FiveOrphans #OIAF #animation