<h3>Where</h3><p>Online</p><h3>When</h3><p>March 24-26, 2022</p>

Toronto Animation Film Festival

<h3>Where</h3><p>Online</p><h3>When</h3><p>March 24-27, 2021</p>

<h3>Where</h3><p>Hot Docs Cinema | Toronto, Canada | 506 Bloor Street West</p><h3>When</h3><p>Monday April 25th</p>

<h3>Where</h3><p>Online</p><h3>When</h3><p>November 11-13, 2021</p>

Toronto Animation Industry Conference

<h3>Where</h3><p>Online</p><h3>When</h3><p>November 18-22, 2020<span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span></p>

<h3>Where</h3><p>Corus Quay, Toronto, Canada, 25 Dockside Dr.</p><h3>When</h3><p>Saturday to Sunday, November 2-3, 2019</p>

Toronto Animation / VFX Job Fair

TAAFI News

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34)">Warren Leathem is a Senior Animator on the character team at SideFX. Prior to joining SideFX in 2021, he spent over 20 years as an Animator, Animation Lead and Animation Supervisor in the film and TV industry, focused almost entirely on character animation. Having worked at studios such as MPC, Weta Digital, and Animal Logic, he brings that experience to focus not only on animators doing amazing work, but also on how animation fits into the overall production environment and workflows.</span></p>

Warren Leathem

<p>I am a Communications &amp; Art enthusiast who loves to dance and help others. I have over 15 years of experience working in diverse creative fields, and for the last 5+ years, with an emphasis on the VFX &amp; Animation industry. I launched The Money Awareness Pathway (The M.A.P.) in 2022, a money coaching and consulting service for creators. The M.A.P provides a comprehensive approach to money management, integrating principles from personal and business finance, neuroeconomics, and psychology.</p><p><br>Having worked in film, media production, events, and the arts for over a decade, has helped me understand the unique challenges that creative professionals face when it comes to managing their finances. My expertise in diverse areas of finance within the creative economy allows me to help other creatives gain financial confidence and offer tailored solutions that address their specific needs. </p><p><br>As a Certified Money Coach (CMC)®, my goal and focus is set on empowering creative professionals navigate financial challenges, overcome money-related obstacles, and unlock their true potential. Through one-on-one coaching sessions, workshops, and online resources, I guide my clients to develop financial awareness, create effective money strategies, and find their unique path to financial and creative success.</p>

Victoria Mateo

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Are you ready to transform your animation career into a fulfilling, stress-proof journey?&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">At this conference, we'll shatter the myth that chronic stress is the status quo. Be inspired to integrate a set of easily accessible transformative practices seamlessly into your life at the studio. Whether you're a newcomer to the industry or a seasoned veteran, this conference is your guide to weaving well-being into your everyday work life.</span></p>

Well-Being by Design: Your Blueprint for Stress-proof Animation Production (presented by The Happy Producers)

Louis-Philippe Vermette

Virginie Lavallee

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Bonjour, I'm Virginie! I am a Film and TV Producer with 15 years of experience in live-action and CG animation. I have worked on some of the most exciting properties in the world with clients like Disney, Netflix, HBO, TeamTo and Splash Entertainment. Over the past 5 years alone, I have delivered over 25 000 animated shots under budget to happy clients while prioritizing the team’s wellbeing. I put my expertise to the service of the Film and TV community by teaching happy-minded industry professionals, managers, and leaders how to increase their profit while lowering stress.</span></p>