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Where: George Brown College Waterfront Campus - 51 Dockside Drive

When: Saturday, June 1, 2024

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Animation | VFX | Gaming Job Fair Coming Saturday June 1, 2024 9am - 6pm

THE MAP IS LIVE!

REGISTRATION IS FULL!

🎓 Are you graduating soon from an animation based college?
🖌 Are you an industry professional looking to see what else is out there?
👩‍🎨 Are you currently in college looking to have your portfolio reviewed by industry professionals?
🏢 Are you a studio looking to grab the latest and greatest worker-bees?

One of the world's largest Animation/VFX/Gaming Industry Job Fairs, it's the TAAFIxCASO Animation/VFX Job Fair!

There's a special sticker waiting for you! Registration is MANDATORY. ONE TIME SLOT PER PERSON ONLY.

AM DOORS OPEN: 8:30AM
AM SESSION: 9AM TO 1PM
LUNCH BREAK: 1PM TO 2PM
PM QUEUE OPENS: 1:30PM
PM SESSION: 2PM TO 6PM

Do you have questions or concerns? Email us at jobfair@taafi.com

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*NEW* Animation Industry Job Board available now! Register by clicking the button above!

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📌 2D Faculty

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📌 Gaming Faculty

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🎆 VFX Compositor (Generalist)
🎆 VFX Production Manager

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🥧 Board Reviews

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🌴 Storyboard Supervisor

🌴 Layout Artists

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Money Awareness Pathway is coming to help work with you on money strategy and help navigate tough times.

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The Presentation Zone

Sat, Jun 1st

9:25AM - 9:30AM

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Welcome to the Job Fair

Welcome to the 2024 Job Fair! Come hear us kick things off with Karen Jackson, TAAFI's Chair who will welcome you to the event and get things started!

With Karen Jackson Chair, TAAFI

9:30AM - 9:45AM

Presentation Zone

Nelvana ⭐

Come see what Nelvana is looking for.

9:50AM - 10:05AM

Presentation Zone

Guru Studio 🎨

Come see what Guru Studio is all about.

10:10AM - 10:25AM

Presentation Zone

9 Story / Brown Bag Films 💼

9 Story Media Group is one of the world’s leading kids and family content companies. Our award-winning animation studio, Brown Bag Films, is 100% creatively driven with a focus on producing the highest quality cross-platform animation with strong stories and engaging characters.

10:30AM - 10:45AM

Presentation Zone

Jam Filled 🍰

Come see what Jam Filled is all about.

10:50AM - 11:05AM

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House of Cool 🥧

Come see what House of Cool is all about.

With Drew Ng Head of Education, Recruitment and Training, House of Cool

11:10AM - 11:25AM

Presentation Zone

Switch VFX & Animation🎆

Switch Animation is excited to tell you what they're all about! Don't miss your chance to see them in the Presentation Zone at 11:10pm as they talk about what it's like to work for Switch and what they're looking for in candidates.

12:30PM - 2:00PM

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How I Got my First Animation Job 💲💲🤑

Join this diverse group of recent animation grads as they share the secrets of their success. Stories and portfolio advice from last years grads. After this panel we'll choose the winner of the WACOM Prize Raffle! Did you buy your ticket yet?

With Jonathan Chen Faiza Khan 2D Generalist, Taqqut Productions Jennifer Wu Vis Dev Artist, House of Cool Inaya Sher Craig Anderson

2:05PM - 3:05PM

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CASO Presents - Required Next-Gen Skills: The Future of Talent in Animation and VFX, Part 2

As the film and animation industry navigates a new chapter following the strikes, our approach isn't just about adapting; it's about wholeheartedly embracing change. With streaming platforms undergoing recalibration and the emergence of new technologies, our industry is evolving in ways that are both challenging and exhilarating. Studios are not merely revising their playbooks; they are completely rewriting them, incorporating state-of-the-art technologies and innovative production methodologies to stay at the forefront.

In this dynamic landscape, talent is now under the spotlight. What are the most significant challenges and opportunities for production concerning talent? What new skills are required in production, and how can studios best support their talent in acquiring the skills necessary for the future?

Join us as we explore how studios are redefining talent management and development strategies to align with these advancements. We will identify the skills that will be crucial in the upcoming years and discuss how we, as a community, can work together to nurture these abilities. This collaborative effort is essential to ensure our collective growth and success within Ontario's vibrant film and animation industry.

With Matt Schofield Creative Director, Rocket Science VFX Christine Huot Director, People & Talent, Mainframe Studios Sherry Azim Managing Director, Source Nerds Ben McEvoy Managing Partner/Executive Producer, Friends & Enemies

3:15PM - 4:15PM

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Standing Out - Portfolio and Personality

David B. Reddick, CG Supervisor from Pipeline Studios ( Dora The Explorer, Batwheels, Ninjago, etc ) and Instructor from Humber / Toronto Film School, will give advice on how to stand out in the industry , ways to adjust your daily thinking about your work ethic, and portfolio choices that will help you be remembered while fostering longer lasting connections, 

With David B. Reddick CG Supervisor, Pipeline Studios

4:30PM - 5:30PM

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Professional Website and Portfolio Mastery

Join 2D Animation superstar, Joshua Pinker as he pulls back the red curtain and shows you all of his tips and tricks for mastering making of a professional website and portfolio. It’s everything you need to help grow your career as an artist. It’s been years of hard work that Josh has easily condensed down into this fun and very informative visual presentation that you don't want to miss.

With Josh Pinker Animation Supervisor, Nelvana

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VFX / COMPOSITING / EDITING

Reviewer/Specialty

Justine Howard / Sasa Radosavcevic

2DFX / 2D Layout Supervisor

Justine Howard / Sasa Radosavcevic

2DFX / 2D Layout Supervisor

Jordan Sahay / Sasa Radosavcevic

2DFX / 2D Layout Supervisor

Ayan Sengupta / Jordan Sahay

Comp/BG / 2DFX

LUNCH

Break

Vincent Wen / Tiffani Brown

Environment Artist / BG Painter

Ayan Sengupta / Tiffani Brown

Comp/BG / BG Painter

Ayan Sengupta / Tiffani Brown

Comp/BG / BG Painter

Ayan Sengupta

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Artist Alley Booths

Pam Rose

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Mel Molinar

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Tania Daigle

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Meilin Wei

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Mindy Zhang

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Laura Bennet

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Colin Nebula

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Zhan Zhang

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Emma Jones

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Ivy He

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Lizzie Kahjeh

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Robin Herman

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Natalie Chan

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Sana Khan

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Gloria Wood

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Emily Aloisio

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David Ho Sang

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Wenna Lin

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Daya White

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Safia Qureshi

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Jad Zeineddine

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Awuradwoa Afful

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Keelin Lawlor

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Jen Nguyen

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Visit the Artist Alley!

Artist Alley Applications are CLOSED!

You can choose a half table or full table that will be furnished with a black tablecloth. 2 chairs provided for full tables, 1 chair is provided for a half table.

Visit TAAFI's Artist Alley! Featuring amazing artists with tons of great stuff.

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Get your Portfolio Reviewed!

Our animation industry community came together and offered up their Saturday to review YOUR portfolios.

Whether your specialty is 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Design, Storyboard, VFX, or Gaming, pop by and wait in line to get some industry vet to review your portfolio. Check the schedule above to see who's reviewing when.

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NEW! Job Board from CASO

Imagine one central place where Animation and VFX pros can post a profile and find quality work. That’s your new CASO Job Portal. Free to sign up.

Join today!

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