GIRAF22
GIRAF is a celebration of independent animation, a showcase of the best of what's being made here in Canada and around the world, in-person at the Globe Cinema and online for select dates
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When
November 11, 2026 – November 15, 2026
In-person at Globe Cinema, Loophole, TRUCK and QAS HQ
Where
Globe Cinema 617 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1H1
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Festival runs Nov. 11-15, 2026
The lineup has been released and tickets are now available for the 22nd Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival (GIRAF), an annual event hosted by Calgary’s Quickdraw Animation Society. For our 22st festival, we will be sharing 6 shorts packs, a workshop and other chances to engage with the wonderful medium of animation as well as the community here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Featured artists include Jiwoo Kim, Mike Hooves, Daniel Volante and our 2026 visiting artist: Kaho Yoshida!
Join us November 11 at Loophole; 12-14 at the Globe Cinema; and Nov 14 and 15 at TRUCK and QAS Studios. From Nov. 16-22nd we will be offering a select short film packages via an online Video-On-Demand service. Welcome to GIRAF!!
Highlights include:
- Free Me Forever, Perpetual Party! An Opening Night Party + Daniel Volante's Artist Talk, our 2023 IAPR Scholarship Recipient!
- SONGS OF THE QUICKDRAW ANIMATION SOCIETY, the 40 year history of Calgary's only Animation specific Artist-run centre! Spotlights on the remarkable members that have impacted the local arts community and been influential in the global animation scene with members working on such projects as Weta Digital productions, the Avatar films, Pixar productions, and so much more. Come hear the stories and learn the secrets to what makes this special organization keep thriving!
- Featured artist Kaho Yoshida leading a workshops highlighting her multimedia animation techniques! Also check out her retrospective artist talk!
- Festival artwork and trailer by local artist Jiwoo Kim!!
- Northern New Wave, a special shorts pack that celebrates our own community and local artists! Including 8 world premieres and followed by an artist Q and A!
- 4K presentation of the iconic ANGEL'S EGG
- The very first iteration of GIRAFMART on the second floor of the Globe with local artists selling their awesome wares!
Individual tickets to all GIRAF screenings and artist talks are $12. A full festival pass is $65.