Stop Motion Showcase
NewsSep 12, 2026
On Saturday, September 12, join us at HIGH PARK (340 10 Ave SW) as we present seven animated shorts from Soviet-era Estonia. 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐄𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐕 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲
Quickdraw Animation Society is a member driven not-for-profit that fosters a creative community through resources and opportunities that further animation arts and culture.
Recent posts
GIRAF 22 Signal Film Artist: Jiwoo Kim
NewsJul 07, 2026
We are excited to announce that our GIRAF 22 Signal Film Artist: Jiwoo Kim! Read the artist statement from Jiwoo below:
Animation Lockdown: OOPS Edition Awards!
NewsJun 04, 2026
It's no accident that people delighted in this year's Lockdown films, all made throughout the May Long weekend this year.
Recent opportunities
Posted Sep 02, 2026
JOB CALL: Storyboard Artist for Safe Music Inc
Create storyboards for a 3 minute short films, $1000/minute
Safe Music Inc is looking for an artist to create a storyboard and animation/motion graphics for a short, educational 2D animated video on “Being an Upstander” in music work and learning spaces. Apply by October 1!
Read more
Posted Aug 14, 2026
JOB CALL: Illustrator for Children's Book Series
Create illustrations for an upcoming children's book, $5000
Edmonton-based emerging writer Lorna is developing The Kindness Princess: That’s Me!, the first in a planned children’s picture-book series exploring kindness, empathy, belonging and emotional growth through playful storytelling. Apply by September 18!
Read more
Posted Jun 04, 2026
JOB CALL: Storyboard artist for Planet Nova
Create 9 story boards from the finished scripts, $600-$1000
Planet Nova is a 10 episode animation series that teaches children Anishinaabe lessons on the land, the language, and their teachings. Artists with Indigenous identity or proficient knowledge with indigenous identities preferred. Apply by June 30!
Read more
Series
Monday Shorts
Make your Mondays a little more pleasant with a newly curated short film each week, plus our insights into why we love them.
Upcoming courses
Aug 01, 2026 – Aug 01, 2026
Stay tuned for the next run of this course in Feb 2027!
Quickdraw helps animators apply for grants every year with great success - why not get paid to do something you love?
Aug 10, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Teens will learn animation techniques and make a short film with the mentorship of a professional animator! This is Week One, August 10 - 14, 2026!
Stay tuned for future runs of this course!
Learn the fundamentals of modelling and rigging a character in Blender!
Become a Member
Sign up for a one-year membership to gain access to Quickdraw's courses, resource library, and more. Whether you're a youth, a student, or a professional artist, we have the tools you need to support your animation practice.
