Inspiring artistic minds and connecting a community The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF), a part of the Canadian Film Institute, is a registered Canadian charity. This 5-day, competitive, Oscar® recognized film festival has grown into one of the most significant film events in the world since its launch in 1976, running every September in the Nation’s capital.

“I couldn’t love this festival more...Brilliant programming, awesome panels, wonderful venues and amazing staff. If this festival were ice-cream, I would have asked for 20 more scoops.” — Ramin Zahed (Editor in Chief, Animation Magazine)

OIAF’s Three StreamsSCREENINGSRenowned for its programming, approximately 100 films are chosen for competition from over 2,200 entries and curated into programs, they include independent shorts/feature films (narrative/non-narrative), student (Canadian and International), youth (shorts/series) and commissioned films. Out-of-competition screenings include panoramas (Canadian/International), special curated programs, and retrospectives.

INDUSTRYThe Animation Conference is a 3-day industry forum, bringing together over 350 influential content creators and buyers. Heavily focused on networking, the event hosts panels, keynotes, and pitching opportunities with a goal to foster the growth of the animation industry. Geared at emerging talent and fans, Animation Exposé features high profile talks, an interactive pavilion and a Career Fair with North America’s leading animation companies. The event attracted 6,200 attendees in 2018. Complementing screenings, the OIAF also features Meet-the-Filmmakers sessions, masterclasses and other talks geared at professional independent filmmaking.

YOUTHAlong with many free outreach programs for youth throughout the year, the OIAF hosts InGenius jr. - a day dedicated entirely to families. INgenius jr. features screenings geared at youth, free hands-on workshops and talks. The OIAF’s locally based kids jury judges competition films and tv series for young audiences, presenting alongside the OIAF’s renowned international jury.

CONTACTFor more information about the Ottawa International Animation Festival head to:

www.animationfestival.ca

If there are any questions please contact Alex, OIAF Development Manager, at alex@animationfestival.ca

Funding57% Sponsorship23% Government

Funding20% Box office

Total Attendance

34,000

OutreachPrograms

55

266 Films

Speakers &Directors

11029 Countries

88 Exhibits

WorkshopsTalks

74 Canadian

Films

3141 Free tickets

& passesfor youth

221 Volunteers

$2.5 mill into local economy

86% of OIAF funding

goes towards programming

18% Film Fans

18% Filmmakers

29% Industry Pros

35% Students