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.
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Quickdraw's 19th annual Animation Lockdown: "Oops" edition is now closed for registrations. Thank you to everyone who signed up, we can't wait to see what you make over the May long weekend!
Recent opportunities
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!
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Posted Apr 28, 2026
JOB CALL: GIRAF 22 SIGNAL FILM
Eight-week contract, 30hrs/wk, $25/hr
The Quickdraw Animation Society (QAS) seeks an emerging animator to join their artistic and marketing team to create a signal film for their 2026 festival of independent animation, GIRAF.
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Posted Jan 29, 2026
JOB CALL: MUSIC VIDEO for Local YYC Band
Short 2D animation loops for music video, $4000 for the project
Local band "Kue Varo and the Only Hopes" is seeking an animated music video for their upcoming album. Deadline to apply is February 18, 2026
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