At a time when independent and international animation are more influential than ever, two of Canada’s key cultural institutions — the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and Telefilm Canada — are ...

What once seemed like a wild fantasy is quickly becoming reality in the Great White North: Canada’s animation industry is unionizing. The British Columbia Labour Relations Board has certified a union ...

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 ...

In a major blow for IATSE’s efforts to organize the Canadian animation industry, employees of Vancouver’s Kickstart Entertainment have unanimously voted to exit the Canadian Animation Guild (CAG) ...

Animation north of the border is thriving as Hollywood searches for affordable content as the peak TV era fades: “There’s a concerted effort for us to lean into higher-quality work.” By Etan Vlessing ...

In a heartbreaking blow to animation fans and the Canadian entertainment industry, Nelvana, the storied Toronto-based studio that brought us iconic cartoons like the Care Bears, Babar, and pivotal ...

He worked at the National Film Board of Canada from 1945 to 1986 in animation, documentary and fiction films. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief Robert Verrall, a pioneering Canadian animator, ...