Variety

12 Canada-Based Animation Talents Pushing Boundaries at Home and Abroad

Canada continues to be a powerhouse in the world of animation, with its filmmakers consistently pushing the boundaries of storytelling and visual artistry. At the 2025 Annecy International Animation ...
Cartoon Brew

Vancouver, Canada’s Animation Powerhouse, Is Thriving In The Pandemic

Unlike Halifax and Ottawa — two Canadian cities I previously profiled for Cartoon Brew — Vancouver’s animation scene is not exactly a hidden jewel. Since Al Sens started Vancouver’s first animation ...
Cartoon Brew

Robert Verrall, National Film Board Of Canada Animation Pioneer, Has Died

Robert Verrall, an influential figure in Canadian animation and a revered National Film Board (NFB) filmmaker and producer, passed away on January 17, 2025, at the age of 97. His extraordinary career ...
The Georgia Straight

Animation Night in Canada: Jeff Chiba Stearns on Marv Newland's "Black Hula"

We're counting down the days to National Canadian Film Day on April 20 with Movie Night in Canada and for this installation, we take a trippy trip into the world of animation. Local animation, to be ...