Having problems reading this newsletter? to view the online version (Best viewed in Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or later) Feel free to send your comments & suggestions to info@animationfestival.ca or call 613-232-8769
July edition
	• ENTRIES • run wrake • pitch this! • national arts centre • media & Kids juries • support the oiaf and market your company
2300+ Umm...so...normally we'd brag about setting, actually destroying, our previous entry record by more than 200 submissions...and, yes, it's appreciated. The OIAF continues to earn the respect of the animation world. That's a nice pat on our back. But, that means more work. That means stronger alcohol, loaded dice and more payoffs. Oh, that's not so bad I guess. Where was I? Yes...we are now nearing the end of selections and will have some announcements to make before the month is over. I can tell you though you better be ready for some of the weirdest, funniest, freakiest and mind-blowing films. No depressing ones though. We don't do that anymore. Our selection committee was made up of Canadian Film Institute Executive Director Tom McSorley, special guest Hélène Tanguay, OIAF Technical Coordinator Keltie Duncan and OIAF Artistic Director Chris Robinson. The announcements are coming soon. On top of these super fantastic Competition screenings, you've also got to look forward to a pretty damn good line-up of special screenings and retrospectives. We are adding more and more stuff everyday and we haven't even announced our Special Presentation guests yet! You'd better book your hotel and buy your pass now, you lucky people.
And kids, if that's not enough to blow your minds...here's another reason to haul your rumps to the OIAF this year...we've just added a special retrospective honouring the amazing UK animator, Run Wrake.  Watching a Run Wrake animation is like being tapped into the unconscious mind of some extremely high, musical genius. We'll be showing the classics like Jukebox, Music for Babies, Rabbit and Control Master along with a bevy of commercials, music videos and even his beautiful visuals for U2 tours (rumour has it that one beautiful day, Bono was so moved by Run's work that he had to take his shades off to wipe away his tears of ecstasy). Run is just one Brit invading the OIAF this year. Don't forget our tributes to Barry Purves (who is also doing a special masterclass on his latest film, Tchaikovsky) and the animation mad men, Smith and Foulkes, whose innovative ads would make Don Draper drink more.
Pitch THIS! is back! Get creative and pitch your project to a panel of international broadcasters! You'll receive valuable insight and feedback from experienced industry insiders. The deadline for applications is August 1st - don't delay! To qualify for the program your proposals must include the following: >Project synopsis, including target audience, technique, format, rough budget (1-2 pages) >One episode synopsis >Bio of key executives >Short paragraph indicating your current stage of development and any additional information (i.e. interactive components, merchandise, etc.) >Concept art (2 or 3 images) Submit your application by email to tac@animationfestival.ca before August 1st, 2012.
The Festival is back at the National Arts Centre Theatre! Starting on Friday, September 21, this deluxe, 900 seat screening facility will be home to the Competition galas, our Special Presentations and our Closing Ceremonies. Professional Development Day takes place at the NAC on Saturday. It promises to be packed with panels, masterclasses and talks that encompass TV writing, character design, and show development. Animation industry VIPs will be sharing their advice to take an idea and make it a hit. Our trade show the Animarket is also back in its full glory. Get a booth for your company! We'll also be offering Animators for Hire - the Festival's recruiting event.
We've got a new award at this year's Festival, the very first Media Prize! This new award will see members of the local Ottawa-Gatineau media act as judges, awarding a prize to the film they determine to be the best from the five short film competitions at the 2012 Festival. This year's media judges are: >Peter Simpson, the Ottawa Citizen's arts-editor-at-large >Denis Armstrong, Arts Columnist for the Ottawa Sun >Fateema Sayani, culture columnist and contributing editor, at Ottawa Magazine >Guillaume Moffet, rėdacteur en chef, Voir Gatineau/Ottawa >Sandra Abma, an Ottawa-based journalist with the CBC --- The Media Prize will be awarded on the closing night of the Festival at the National Arts Centre. Kids Jury Calling Toon Apprentices ages 9-14. Do you like animation? Do you have an opinion about good (or lousy) animation? Become a member of an internationally recognized jury, responsible for selecting the winners of the Kids Competitions and let your voice be heard! Sound interesting? Submit a one-page essay about your favourite animated character and why you think they're the best to dominique@animationfestival.ca. Good luck!
Supporting the OIAF is a marketing investment that your company can really feel good about. As a registered charity, our industry support goes entirely towards furthering the art of animation and invigorating the animation industry. Not only will you help to sustain the animation community, you will be giving your company unparallelled access to your target market: 1,800+ animation industry passholders 28,000+ total attendance 160,000+ people from the industry that your company will reach before, during and after the Festival via our promotional material. The Animarket is back at the National Arts Centre! The Animarket is a trade fair that provides participants with an excellent recruitment and promotional vehicle with unparalleled industry exposure. Each booth is approximately 10' by 6' and is fitted with basic furniture (table, chairs, panels). This year's market will run the from the evening of Friday, Sept 21 to 3pm on Sunday, Sept 23. Booths can be a sponsorship option OR take one a la carte for $2,500. Customize any sponsor package to suit your marketing needs, and brand a Festival component as your own. Plus, receive passes to both TAC and the Festival. Haven't been to the OIAF? Check out our promotional video. For a full run-down on sponsorship, click here. There are lots of advertising options too. The deadline to get your company in our publications and in our Animation Magazine thank you ad is fast approaching at the end of the month. Contact us today! All packages include Festival or TAC components that your company can brand as their own. Contact Managing Director Kelly Neall for more information!
Thank you to these supporters already on-board!
Presenting Sponsor
	Nelvana Nelvana is a global leader on the children's entertainment scene, creating quality animation and building lasting, world class brands that consistently perform in the consumer products realm. The company is owned by Canadian media and entertainment conglomerate Corus Entertainment. A special thank-you to Nelvana for their incredible support.
Festival Partners
	Cartoon Network Cartoon Network is the multi-award winning home of some of the hottest animated series including the 2011 Emmy-nominated series Adventure Time and Regular Show as well as the much anticipated Ben 10: Omniverse, the latest series in the adventures of Ben 10 set to premiere later this year. Developed with a "creator-driven, unit-based production model" in mind, Cartoon Network Studios seeks to attract the world's next generation of animation talent by cultivating their vision and skill. Over the past decade, Cartoon Network Studios has been honored with 6 Primetime Emmy awards, 31 Juried Emmy Awards, 40 ASIFA Annie Awards as well as Italy's Pulcinela Award and Annecy's Cristal Award for "Best Television Series" in its world festival, making Cartoon Network Studios one of the top awarded television animation studios in the last decade. Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen nearly 100 million U.S. homes and 166 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families. Nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animated and live-action programming for young adults 18-34. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news; entertainment; animation and young adult; and sports media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
	Ontario Media Development Corporation An agency of the Government of Ontario, Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) plays a leading role in supporting the province's creative economy by providing innovative programs, services and funding for the film and television; book and magazine publishing; interactive digital media and music industries. Ontario's creative media companies have developed a thriving, multi-billion dollar industry with 300,000 jobs and a wealth of opportunity. To see how "We've got it going ON" please visit our website www.omdc.ON.ca
	Telefilm Canada Telefilm Canada is a federal cultural agency dedicated to developing and promoting the Canadian audiovisual industry. Telefilm provides financial support to the private sector to create distinctively Canadian products that appeal to domestic and international audiences. Telefilm also administers the Canada Media Fund. Visit www.telefilm.gc.ca.
	TELETOON Canada Inc. Available in both English and French, TELETOON Canada Inc. brings kids, youth and adults the best in animated and animation-related entertainment with four nationwide specialty television channels - TELETOON, TĖLĖTOON, TELETOON Retro and TĖLĖTOON Rétro - with Cartoon Network (Canada) expected to launch in late 2012. Select programming is available through On Demand, Mobile TV, iTunes and teletoon.com. Through its English and French networks, TELETOON reaches more than 7.5 million Canadian homes and TELETOON Retro is in more than eight million homes. Founded in 1997, TELETOON is a proud supporter of the Canadian animation industry, investing over $245 million in homegrown content to date. TELETOON Canada Inc. is owned by Astral (50%) and Corus Entertainment (50%). For more information, please visit www.teletoon.com. TELETOON: It's Unreal!
Showcase sponsors
	Canada Council for the Arts The Canada Council for the Arts supports, promotes and celebrates the work of Canadian artists and arts organizations. Le Conseil des Arts du Canada se voue à l'appui, à la promotion, et à la reconnaissance de l'œuvre des artistes et des organismes artistiques canadiens.
	City of Ottawa The nation's capital is a thriving place, offering fun and cultural entertainment for tourists of all ages. The city hosts a number of exciting festivals and events, making it a great place to live, work or visit. The City of Ottawa's continued support of its local artists and events, through its Cultural Funding Program, is encouraging and well appreciated.
	Downtown Rideau An abundance of trendy fashion stores, exquisite restaurants, captivating theatres and a hub of cultural activity make Downtown Rideau Ottawa's Retail, Arts & Theatre District. One block east of Parliament Hill, Downtown Rideau has a rich assortment of some 475 establishments and is close to many landmarks and attractions including the Rideau Canal - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, National War Memorial, National Gallery and new Ottawa Convention Centre. Shopping lovers won't be disappointed with a selection of the biggest names in fashion at Ottawa's premier shopping centre, Rideau Centre; The Bay and Sears department stores, and on Rideau Street -- Urban Outfitters and Forever 21 to name a few! Unwind enjoying fabulous food and views of the canal at The Shore Club, Santé Restaurant & Art Gallery or Milestones Restaurant & Lounge; sample over 150 single malt scotch whiskies at the Highlander Pub; indulge in a mouth-watering treat at Stubbe Chocolates; or shop for fresh deli produce at La Bottega. Downtown Rideau is alive with culture and entertainment all year long. From many seasonal festivals and events, to classical music productions at Southam Hall, local theatrical productions at Arts Court Theatre, community theatre at Ottawa Little Theatre, or contemporary art at the Ottawa Art Gallery, visitors soon discover, Downtown Rideau is Where Culture Lives in Ottawa.
	Empire Theatres Empire Theatres Limited is a Canada-wide film exhibition company providing an exciting out-of-home entertainment experience including traditional film exhibition as well as other content using its digital and satellite capabilities. Empire Theatres Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Empire Company Limited that owns and operates 50 theatres across Canada with 379 screens, including one IMAX theatre in Halifax, NS. The Empire Theatres Limited' corporate headquarters are located in Stellarton, NS, with regional offices in Halifax, NS; Toronto, ON; and Calgary, AB. With approximately 2,500 employees, Empire Theatres provides excellent employment opportunities for the youth of Canada in an exciting and energetic industry
	Employment Ontario Ontario Job Creation Partnerships is an employment program that provides work experience to unemployed job seekers within projects that benefit the community or local economy. At the end of their participation, participants in the program will have recent work experience and additional skills to add to their résumés, increasing their chances of successfully finding long-term employment.
	Entertainment Arts Entertainment Arts is a brand licensing and content creation company that develops and produces commercial properties that appeal to the modern youth of today. With a fine blend of entertainment, education and interactivity, our unique productions will captivate and engage toddlers, tweens and teenagers alike. Entertainment Arts is a division of Victory Arts Incorporated. Victory Arts is a full services company with experienced leadership and high quality video production services that include: creative brand development, HD video production, animation, photography, graphic design and interactive development. We are interested in collaboration and are seeking strategic partnerships with leading networks and global production houses. For more information please visit: www.entertainmentARTS.ca Email: tero@victoryarts.com Tero Hollo, President.
	Les Suites This year's official host hotel of the OIAF. Close to all the venues, Les Suites offers the home-like comfort of a condominium-sized suite with one or two bedrooms. All suites feature a fully equipped kitchen and ensuite laundry facilities. Our heated indoor pool and 24-hour gym make it easy to fit a workout in to your day. Stay connected with complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, free local calls and voice mail messaging. Book your room now .
	McMillan McMillan is a creative agency that focuses on two things: taking brands from where they are to where they ought to be; and developing and delivering integrated marketing campaigns that make sales and marketing VPs smile. Based in Ottawa, McMillan works with a portfolio of national and international clients including CA Technologies, Hitachi Data Systems, Siemens Enterprise Communications, Ontario Medical Association, Intuit, Canada Post, Domicile Developments, and Export Development Canada. But, while we serve many national and global clients, we never stop looking for opportunities in our own backyard. Over the past 16 years, we've built relationships with such home grown brands as Bridgehead, Domicile, Opera Lyra, The Ottawa Hospital, St. Laurent Centre, and Westfest - and we're proud to include the Ottawa International Animation Festival in that list. Learn more about us, and see some of our best work, at mcmillanagency.com.
	Mercury filmworks Mercury Filmworks is one of Canada's most prolific independent studios and widely recognized as a leader in the animation production industry for its benchmarks in quality, reliability, and innovation. It has helped bring to life many of the most memorable modern animated television and film properties including Jake & the Neverland Pirates, Fish Hooks, Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil, Stella & Sam, Jimmy Two Shoes, Toot & Puddle, Ruby Gloom, Grossology, Harry & His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs, 6Teen, Gerald McBoing Boing, Curious George: The Movie, Fat Albert, and Looney Tunes: Back In Action. Mercury is proud to be associated with partners such as Disney, Warner Bros., eOne, Universal, Cartoon Network Studios, Nickelodeon, CBC, Teletoon, YTV, Family Channel, and Treehouse.
	National Gallery of Canada Visit Ottawa's National Gallery of Canada, the largest collection of art in the country. See Canadian, European, American, Indigenous, Asian, and Contemporary masterpieces - over 1,200 works of art on view at a time. Explore our architectural gem of a building and its amazing views of the city.
	Ontario Arts Council The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) provides support to the arts for the benefit of all Ontarians. From April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011, OAC contributed $52.3 million in grants to 1,720 individual artists and 1,057 organizations across the province. It is an investment that touched 223 communities and every riding in Ontario. For more information, please visit www.arts.on.ca.
Major Supporters
	9 Story Entertainment 9 Story Entertainment is one of the industry's leading creators, producers and distributors of award-winning animated and live action content for young audiences around the world. Founded by industry veterans Vince Commisso and Steven Jarosz, the company's commitment to excellence has garnered it numerous Emmy® Awards, Geminis and Youth Media Alliance Awards. With an extensive animation studio in Toronto, 9 Story has over 200 creative and production staff, and has produced over 600 half hours of quality children's and family programming, seen on some of the most respected children's channels and platforms around the world. The company's distribution arm, 9 Story Enterprises, offers their rapidly growing catalogue which includes several beloved brands such as Wibbly Pig, Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars, Wild Kratts, Almost Naked Animals, and new seasons of Arthur. Their much anticipated new shows include Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Camp Lakebottom and the primetime animated comedy Fugget About It. www.9story.com
	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 animation artists in a variety of settings.
	Animation Magazine Animation Magazine offers the most comprehensive, in-depth and global coverage of the people, companies and projects of the animation business. We are read around the world by animation business professionals and enthusiasts and cover the latest news from the ever-changing world of animation and visual effects in features, television, new media and gaming arenas. Check out our newletter, website and coming events at www.animationmagazine.net
	Animation World Network Animation World Network's comprehensive and targeted coverage of the international animation community has made it the leading source of animation industry news and information resources in the world. Through AWN, people worldwide have a single source for a vast array of information pertaining to all facets of the animation industry.
	Cartoon Brew Each day, Cartoon Brew brings the latest news and trends in animation to over 20,000 animation artists, entertainment execs and cartoon aficionados. Animation authorities Jerry Beck and Amid Amidi - both of whom are recognized historians and published authors - cover a wide range of topics, including contemporary and classic animation from around the globe, CGI, advertising, design, anime and industry/business news.
	CelAction CelAction is an independently-owned software developer that has been providing customized technology solutions to the professional animation industry for over 10 years. Our flagship software product, CelAction2D, has powered many successful TV series, movies and short films, and has been used in award-winning productions all over the world, such as Peppa Pig, Charlie & Lola and Poppy Cat. It allows 2D animation to be produced cheaply and efficiently with a small crew, yet maintain the highest standards of quality, and CelAction2D's in-built power and scalability allows it to tackle the complex shots that other software simply cannot handle. Both vectors and bitmaps are supported equally well, so any animation style can be used. Our deformation tools are easy to set up and are incredibly versatile, enabling animators to concentrate on creation.   CelAction2D brings the total cost of production down markedly, and CelAction's reputation for honest, trustworthy support is unsurpassed. This gives our clients a real competitive advantage in the global animation industry.
	chuckgammage
	Chuck Gammage Animation Inc. For the past 16 years, Chuck Gammage Animation Inc. has been providing clients in the international advertising market with the highest quality of animation. CGA has also moved into long-form development and series production with the emphasis on artist driven entertainment for children and adults in 2D, 3d, Flash and Harmony/Toonboom. The artist-run 2D and 3D studio offers a team of exceptionally skilled, imaginative and experienced animators, directors and designers.
	Dainty Productions, Inc. Dainty Productions, Inc. is a creative studio that is committed to creating quality animated entertainment. Our services can help brands expand into fully animated shows for TV, console and mobile games, commercials, websites and interactive online experiences. We empower brands with unique, creative animated content that gets noticed! We're located in Canada's capital and are proud to sponsor the 2012 edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
	Fresh tV Fresh TV is a world leader in creating and producing family entertainment. This award-winning multimedia company set new audience delivery records when the Total Drama Island finale was the #1 telecast in Cartoon Network's history and the series itself served as the anchor to Cartoon Network's prime-time comedy franchise HAR HAR THARSDAYS. Founded by Emmy-winning producers Tom McGillis, Jennifer Pertsch, George Elliott and Brian Irving, Fresh TV finances, develops and produces animated and live-action television that powerfully connects to the interests, influences and enthusiasm of tween and teen audiences around the world. Current Fresh productions include the Total Drama franchise, 6teen, Stoked, Really Me and the live action feature, My Babysitter's A Vampire. Fresh TV offers the services of world-renowned animation studio Elliott Animation which provides a full range of 2D, 3D-CGI and 2D Flash animation production services for major North American clients from its studios in Toronto and Hamilton, Canada. Visit www.freshtvinc.com for more information.
	Guru studio Guru Studio is a leader in character driven entertainment for children. The company's first original production, animated preschool series Justin Time, has met with tremendous international success. Guru also boasts a history of international commercial and television series work, including the Emmy and Gemini Award-winning preschool series The Backyardigans for Nelvana/Nick Jr, Babar and The Adventures of Badou for Nelvana/Treehouse and Mudpit for Cookie Jar/Teletoon.   Led by President and Creative Director Frank Falcone and VP Mary Bredin, Guru Studio is a creative-focused entertainment company that provides a full spectrum of production services, including animation, concept development, financing, marketing and distribution of animated content on all platforms. To view Guru's work visit: www.gurustudio.com
	Invest Ottawa Invest Ottawa is pleased to support this year’s Ottawa International Animation Festival and we look forward to welcoming you to Canada’s capital. Our local animation community continues to impress the world with its award-winning talent and creative content. We are extremely proud of the ongoing contributions of the OIAF whose national and international reputation continues to grow - a true reflection of the sector’s vibrancy, creativity and passion to be amongst the best.   Invest Ottawa promotes the capital as a preferred industry destination offering a variety of services to local, national and international production companies and is dedicated to the continued development, retention, competitiveness and enhancement of Ottawa’s film, television and digital media sectors.   For more information about Invest Ottawa and the region’s thriving creative industries, we invite you to visit www.investottawa.ca/animation
	Kidscreen Kidscreen is the leading business publication in the world serving the information needs and interests of the kids entertainment industry. With our unique 360-degree approach to editorial content, we explore every sector involved in launching and building a kids property, from creative concept, to production & distribution, to consumer products & marketing, to evergreen brand renewal. This comprehensive focus makes Kidscreen a must-read publication for all executives operating in the kids entertainment industry.
	LAIKA LAIKA is an animation company specializing in feature films, commercials and short films. Travis Knight serves as President and CEO of the company, which is owned by Nike co-founder and Chairman Philip H. Knight. LAIKA is located in Portland, Oregon. The company has a 30-year animation history presenting the artistry of award-winning filmmakers, designers and animators. With a dedication to breakthrough animation: LAIKA produces animated features. Its first movie, Coraline, was released February 6, 2009; ParaNorman, LAIKA's next feature, will be presented in 3D in select theaters on August 17, 2012. LAIKA/house produces animated commercials, branded content, interactive media and short films for companies around the globe. For more information, log on to www.laika.com
	Ontario Tourism Thank you to the Ontario Tourism for their generous support!
	pipeline studios Pipeline Studios Inc. PSi, is an award-winning production company and a state of the art facility specialized in the production of quality family entertainment. PSi engineers customized production workflows to meet any challenge and employs world-class talent and highly motivated artists, which are key components of the PSi production engine. Fostering an environment where Producers and Artist's communicate seamlessly to deliver the highest production values. PSi continues to push the envelope by applying innovative production techniques, with a dedicated team of technical and creative talent developing original content. The company's production portfolio includes The Adventures of Chuck & Friends, Bubble Guppies, Handy Manny, Sidekick, Scaredy Squirrel, Detentionaire, Babar, Grossology, Willa's Wild Life, Guess with Jess, Doki, Oh No, and the award winning Nick Jr. series The Backyardigans.
	See Creature Founded on the belief that anything can be animated, SEE CREATURE animation is the off-spring of Dale Hayward and Sylvie Trouvé. Based in Montreal Canada, See Creature works in stop-motion, 2D, after effects, live action and specializes in on-location animation. Whether it's for advertising, music videos, short films, documentaries or features, See Creature's strength is delivering a fresh and unique product that utilizes the unconventional. See Creature has created work for a wide range of clients that include Lego, the National Film Board of Canada, Adidas, CBC, Gaz Metro, Osheaga, Pop Montreal and TV Ontario. It has created animated sequences in feature documentary films such as H2oil and Elemental, and is currently in stop-motion production on Cordell Barker's latest NFB film.
	Sheridan College Home to Canada's largest arts school, Sheridan College has been teaching animation since 1971, and today offers a four-year bachelor's degree in animation as well as three post-graduate programs in computer animation, digital visual effects and character animation. Our graduates include Oscar nominees and winners, who have helped fuel the surge in popularity of animated films by studios including Pixar, Dreamworks and Nelvana. Six of the films nominated for 2012 Academy Awards included 43 Sheridan graduates on their creative and production teams. Most recently, Animation Career Review named Sheridan as number one among the top 100 animation schools in the world. For more information visit: www.sheridancollege.ca
	ToonBox Entertainment ToonBox Entertainment brings to life original content for film, TV, and interactive media with concepts derived from captivating character designs and storylines. With leading edge stereoscopic technology, ToonBox elevates its creations into the next generation of entertainment.   Located in downtown Toronto Canada, ToonBox creates original content for film, television, and interactive productions for the global market and its first original TV production Bolts & Blip is one of the world's first 3D stereoscopic animated series to be released.   With a team of over 80 highly skilled and dedicated employees and state of the art technical hardware and software, ToonBox has the ability to produce Hollywood quality content for an independent production's budget.
patrons
	BIG JUMP BIG JUMP is a full service production facility specializing in the seamless integration of traditional and digital animation techniques while utilizing both Harmony and/or Flash software for a variety of formats. We deliver 22 minutes per week from pre production to post.   Our interactive division combines production savvy with a decade of experience in digital media, providing development for games, e-learning and mobile. Online or broadcast, BIG JUMP continues to provide its clients and partners with an exceptional product from Pre production to post.
	Bachelor of Information Technology Program (BIT) Designed for students who are both artistically creative and technically adept. The Interactive Multimedia & Design (IMD) program covers topics in Graphic Design, 2D + 3D Graphics and Animation, Game Design & Development, and Digital Video Compositing
	Canadian Animation Resources The primary online destination for the Canadian animation community, Canadian Animation Resources provides accessibility and connectivity to our industy. Canadian Animation Resources provides daily coverage of animation-related news and events, tracking of industry trends, nationwide job posts, and commentary from key players in our community. Our goal is to provide the forum where information can be shared, ideas exchanged, and opportunities uncovered, and in so doing, to promote the growth of our industry and culture.
	DT Videolabs DT Videolabs is the creator of The PlaybackPro Collection, a Macintosh application suite used for flexible media playback for both live events and in the studio. PlaybackPro is a single channel player designed to replace DDRs, DVDs and video tape machines. It allows cuts and dissolves between clips as well as many other advanced features. PlaybackPro Plus, the newest addition to the Collection, is a multi-channel (plus mixer) player. When used in conjunction with SimpleSync, its sister application, it performs easy Sync Rolls across multiple machines. DT Videolabs also authors other audio-visual-related software such as InstaCue, RecordPro, DT MonitorPro and SpeakerTimer Pro.
	marblemedia Founded in 2001 by Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg, Toronto-based marblemedia is a content creation company at the forefront of television and digital media production, devoted to telling stories that entertain and engage audiences across all platforms. marblemedia was named Company of the Year by the Canadian New Media Awards, and was recognized by the Hollywood Reporter as a Next Generation Content Producer. Notable marblemedia projects include: the teen competition series The Adrenaline Project; the hit preschool series, This is Daniel Cook and This is Emily Yeung; the first television series and website in American Sign Language, deafplanet.com; the mobile short film anthology Shorts in Motion: The Art of Seduction; Taste Buds, a Gemini Award-winning kids cooking and food adventure series; The Dating Guy, the Gemini Award-winning, hooked-up animated comedy about the single life of twenty-somethings in the city; Skatoony, North America's first animated/live-action quiz show adventure that pits tweens and 'toons against each other in four frantic, trivia-based rounds; What's in a Name?, a transmedia factual entertainment series and website that takes audiences through the naming of Canada's most notable people, places and things, with History Television Canada; and Splatalot, a hilarious medieval-themed physical game show geared to the 8-12 year-old audience, currently airing on YTV in Canada, BBC in the U.K., and ABC in Australia, and currently in production of it's second season.
	Portfolio Entertainment Inc. Portfolio Entertainment is one of Canada's leading independent producers and distributors of award-winning television content. Founders Lisa Olfman and Joy Rosen have a reputation for developing strong international partnerships and creating new business opportunities which has resulted in Portfolio's programming being seen on television networks and digital content providers worldwide. The company's dynamic distribution division, Portfolio International, represents over 2,000 episodes of children's, factual and lifestyle programming. Its entrepreneurial approach to deal making, insight into market trends and commitment to exceptional service, has benefitted the numerous independent producers it represents. The division is also actively expanding into factual entertainment, partnering with emerging and established producers to create original properties for Portfolio International's pipeline.
	ProductionHUB Inc. ProductionHUB, Inc. (www.prohub.com) is an online marketplace for broadcast TV, motion picture, pro video, live event, corporate & digital media production. ProHUB connects media & entertainment professionals with those seeking industry products & services. Since 1998, this vertical B2B has grown to become the world’s largest and most active production community search site, attracting more than 4 million searches annually.
	Vanarts Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts) is one of the world's most well established and highly respected visual, media and performing arts schools.  VanArts has over 16 years of experience in launching graduates' careers for the animation, games and visual effects industries both locally and worldwide, as well as careers in photography, acting, broadcasting and web development.  With the help of our specialized instruction, small class sizes, industry-experienced faculty and connections to the booming industry in Vancouver, VanArts graduates have gone on to work for major studios such as Disney, Dreamworks, and Electronic Arts, in addition to smaller studios and even starting their own companies. A recent survey of the "Top 100 Schools for Animation, Gaming and Design" by Animation Career Review ranked VanArts as #1 in Western Canada and #11 worldwide.
official suppliers
	Arts Court Foundation As a registered charitable organization, the Ottawa Arts Court Foundation (OACF) plays a leadership role in developing the performing, visual, literary and media arts in our community. Since 1988, the Ottawa Arts Court has occupied the City of Ottawa owned heritage building known as Arts Court. The mission of the Ottawa Arts Court Foundation is to provide a forum for Ottawa's performing, visual, literary, and media arts through the provision of leading professional facilities, programs and services.
	Bridgehead Working for communities at home and abroad. Bridgehead’s coffeehouses are nestled in most of Ottawa’s downtown neighbourhoods. They are a place to relax, socialize, and of course get highly caffeinated on excellent coffee. By offering fairly traded and organic coffees and teas we aim to promote healthy and sustainable grower communities. By donating these products to support the many volunteers, programs and festivals around Ottawa we aim to support our own communities as well.
	CHUO We are quite the rowdy bunch. 250+ volunteers and staff united by our love of the diversity and medium that is campus/community radio. Based on the campus of the University of Ottawa, our FM broadcast reaches throughout the Ottawa/Hull region, and our 100 km broadcast radius reaches as far south as northern New York State. Our online broadcast travels through wires all over the world. Just try to escape.   CHUO is defined wholly by our volunteers. These dedicated individuals devote their time to creating top quality programming, continually re-establishing CHUO's identity.   Music, information, community. That's CHUO.
	CKCU 93.1 FM CKCU 93.1 FM is Canada's oldest Campus/Community radio station in Canada and has become the role model for many stations that have followed. Providing local programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Featuring music that covers everything from punk to Indian classical and presented in 12 different languages. Thousands of passionate listeners contribute their money to the station's funding drive every year, pushing the total past the $110,000 mark. In the modern 500 channel universe, CKCU proves there is still a need for independent, local programming. .
	Diffusart-International DiffusArt.biz Media & Events offers the following services: Traditional out-of-home advertising; Digital out-of-home advertising; Full-service advertising agency; Event coordinating services. For more information, contact info@diffusart.biz or 613-523-2010
	Motion Creative Printing At Motion, creativity and quality go hand in hand so that your finished product has the powerful visual impact you intended. Whether it's for the commercial, industrial or manufacturing sector, or for an institution, government, association or special interest account, the job will be done to the standard and excellence your client expects from your agency or communications group. We work behind the scenes to make your work stand out from the crowd.
	mcAuslan / st. Ambroise Official beer sponsor of the OIAF!
	Ottawa Festivals d'Ottawa Ottawa Festivals is a not for profit member-based organization that leads Ottawa's multi-million dollar event industry in Canada's Capital Region. In partnership with public and private organizations, Ottawa Festivals develops and manages programs that strengthen and sustain local festivals, special events, and fairs, and increase the industry's capacity to promote Ottawa as an exciting world-class tourism destination while making a significant socioeconomic impact on the local community and greatly enhancing the region's image. Visit www.ottawafestivals.ca to Celebrate Capital Events! NEW! As a ticketing vendor and information centre, Ottawa Festivals is now your one stop shop! Visit us at 47 William Street, Ottawa ON K1N 6Z9. Contact 613-233-1085 or email info@ottawafestivals.ca.
	The Ottawa Kiosk The Ottawa Kiosk web site is a tourism and business portal for Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and the region. In business since 1996, Ottawa Kiosk is the trusted destination site for thousands of Ottawa residents and travelers everyday of the year. We receive over 250,000 visitors monthly to OttawaKiosk.com. We are also Google’s trusted resource as it refers to us thousands of visitors forkey Ottawa business and consumer related terms (ie. Ottawa tourism, Ottawa travel, Ottawa restaurants, Ottawa bars, Ottawa Hotels, Ottawa lawyers, Ottawa dentists, Ottawa spas, Ottawa radio stations and more). OttawaKiosk.com also contributes back to its community by assisting local charities and non-profit organizations with their online marketing. We are proud sponsors and partners of the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest, Max Keeping Foundation, United Way Ottawa, Sens Foundation, and more.
	Quality Hotel The Quality Hotel Downtown Ottawa is a proud supporter of the OIAF. Centrally located in the heart of our Nation's Capital, the Quality Hotel is blocks away from the Byward Market - Ottawa's vibrant nightlife and entertainment district packed with over 150 restaurants for your gastronomical pleasure. After experiencing Ottawa's culture, our Simmons pillow-top mattresses, lighting fast complimentary Wi-Fi, and the friendliest staff in the city await your return. Take advantage of our large work areas with high-backed leather executive chairs, brand new 32" LCD TV's, and of course our on-site restaurant, Don Cherry's Sports Grill. The Quality Hotel Downtown Ottawa - the best combination of location, comfort and value. Book your room at Quality Hotel here.
	Rideau Centre Ottawa's premier shopping destination, Rideau Centre is located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, one block east of Parliament Hill. We're home to over 180 of the biggest names in fashion, dining and entertainment. Visit us today and experience shopping at its best!
	SAW Gallery From its inception in 1973, the artist-run centre Galerie SAW Gallery has supported politically and socially engaged art, focusing on the performance and media arts. Many of the world's best-known artists have exhibited at SAW in the early stages of their careers. Begun by a group of local artists, the gallery was originally part of the legendary café Le Hibou on Sussex Drive, hence the name SAW, an acronym for Sussex Annex Works. In 1981, the centre founded the SAW Video cooperative to support independent video artists and documentarists. During this time, the centre also initiated Club SAW, which has become the most important multidisciplinary space in the region. In 1989, Galerie SAW Gallery, SAW Video (now a separate entity) and Club SAW moved into the historic Arts Court building. With over 30,000 visitors each year, Galerie SAW Gallery is a prime destination for contemporary art in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
	SAW Video Media Art Centre SAW Video is the largest media arts centre in Eastern Ontario and a proud supporter of the OIAF. With the mission to support ground-breaking artistic production, presentation, and programming of independent media art, we provide a range of services for media artists including affordable technical facilities, workshops, production grants, and media art exhibitions and screenings.
	Total Media Systems Inc. As a recognized industry leader, Total Media Systems Inc. believes that a well-integrated solution will allow the technology to fit the users and not make the users fit the technology. It is through strong relationships with a broad spectrum of leading edge manufacturers that TMS is able to maintain its growing reputation as a solutions provider.
	VIVA Urbain VIVA Urbain est un m édia d'affichage num érique qui diffuse une programmation personnalisée et pertinente dans les sites de grande affluence préférés de la communauté locale, lá où elle magasine et se divertit.   Mission VIVA Urbain a été mis en onde en 2008 avec comme mission de réinventer l'approche média auprès des consommateurs et d'établir un lien de proximité entre les commerçants et leur communauté locale.
Want to be our friend? OIAF is a non-profit, charitable organization. Private donations of any amount are gratefully accepted and will receive a charitable tax receipt. Just contact us and tell us you want to be a Friend of the Festival! To receive this newsletter, contact us or subscribe online Want to be removed from the mailing list? Log in to our webpage and change your profile, or simply ask us Feel free to send your comments & suggestions to info@animationfestival.ca or call 613-232-8769 Copyright 2012 Ottawa International Animation Festival. All rights reserved. You may reproduce this newsletter, provided you have permission from the OIAF or that it is copied in its entirety and not altered in any way.