TAAFI - Toronto Animation Arts Festival International

TAAFI - Toronto Animation Arts Festival International We have a thriving international animation community. Join us! https://linktr.ee/taafi Transform the way people create and view animation in all its forms.

Founded in 2012, Toronto Animation Arts Festival International (TAAFI) is a not-for-profit arts organization whose mission is to make Toronto the premiere international destination for animated arts and entertainment. TAAFI hosts an annual film festival and a variety of recurring industry and public events – creating unique opportunities to connect animation artists and enthusiasts, and transformi

ng the way people create and view animation of all forms. Past TAAFI guests have included John Kricfalusi (Nikelodeon’s Ren & Stimpy), Natasha Allegri (Frederator’s Bee and PuppyCat) and Josh Cooley (Disney•Pixar’s Inside Out).

We've partnered with TVPaint Development!TVPaint has been putting artists first for decades — keeping the magic of 2D ha...
06/12/2026

We've partnered with TVPaint Development!

TVPaint has been putting artists first for decades — keeping the magic of 2D hand-drawn animation alive and accessible to creators everywhere.

Together, we're expanding access, creating new opportunities, and building a bigger, better festival for the animation and art community.

Congratulations to Patrick Stout, our Honorarium Award winner!Pat is a writer, director & Muay Thai fighter. He has pou...
06/10/2026

Congratulations to Patrick Stout, our Honorarium Award winner!

Pat is a writer, director & Muay Thai fighter. He has poured his life into Sentinel 6, a futuristic sci-fi following superpowered young people of colour on a journey that's as much internal as it is heroic.

He's taking home a full TVPaint license, sponsored by TVPaint Development. 🎨

.toronto WIFT+ Toronto is proud to announce the launch of its new Women in VFX & Post-Production Mentorship Program, sup...
06/09/2026

.toronto WIFT+ Toronto is proud to announce the launch of its new Women in VFX & Post-Production Mentorship Program, supported by Amazon MGM Studios’ Ascend Program with additional support from Take 5 Productions and MR. X!

This initiative will provide accessible professional development opportunities for six emerging to mid-career participants seeking to deepen their experience in visual effects and post-production. The program features: A week-long, in-class intensive (July 15-21, 2026), followed by an internship(s) of up to 3 months with an honorarium.

Applications are now open until Friday, June 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
Learn more and apply at https://wift.com/programs-events/women-in-vfx-post

Visit the world’s largest Indigenous film festival! The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival runs from June 2-7, 202...
05/15/2026

Visit the world’s largest Indigenous film festival! The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival runs from June 2-7, 2026 (Toronto) and June 8-14, 2026 (online). The Festival features screenings of Indigenous-made films, a FREE digital and interactive arcade, art exhibitions, industry workshops, DJ dance parties, and more!

There’s something for everyone, and everyone is welcome at this world-class celebration of Indigenous artistic excellence.

🎟️ Get your tickets now and learn more at imagineNATIVE.org!

Join us for DAY 4 of TAAFI 2026! Stay connected with us on our socials throughout the festival as we'll be making daily ...
04/11/2026

Join us for DAY 4 of TAAFI 2026! Stay connected with us on our socials throughout the festival as we'll be making daily posts for your viewing convenience, containing all the essential information about each day's events, starting times, and locations!

Swipe to see what's going on today ->

For more information and to view the full program, visit taafi.com! Make sure to stay connected with us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for everything TAAFI 2026! Tag us and . See you there!

Join us for DAY 3 of TAAFI 2026! Stay connected with us on our socials throughout the festival as we'll be making daily...
04/10/2026

Join us for DAY 3 of TAAFI 2026! Stay connected with us on our socials throughout the festival as we'll be making daily posts for your viewing convenience, containing all the essential information about each day's events, starting times, and locations!

Swipe to see what's going on today ->

For more information and to view the full program, visit taafi.com! Make sure to stay connected with us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for everything TAAFI 2026! Tag us and . See you there!

It's finally here.. today marks the beginning of TAAFI 2026! Stay connected with us on our socials throughout the festiv...
04/08/2026

It's finally here.. today marks the beginning of TAAFI 2026! Stay connected with us on our socials throughout the festival as we'll be making daily posts for your viewing convenience, containing all the essential information about each day's events, starting times, and locations!

April 8th marks the beginning of our FILM FEST at the TIFF Lightbox. Following our Opening VIP Reception at 5:15pm at the Founders Lounge restaurant, we'll be kicking things off in Cinema 2 at 4pm, we have the Seneca Grad Screening, followed by our Opening Ceremonies at 7pm, and finally, a special Sing-A-Long screening of the award-winning Sony Imageworks Animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" starting at 8pm!

For more information and to view the full program, visit taafi.com! Make sure to stay connected with us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for everything TAAFI 2026! Tag us and . See you there!

The wait is finally over.. TAAFI 2026 IS HERE! From April 8th to 12th, TAAFI 2026 invites the world to experience Toront...
04/08/2026

The wait is finally over.. TAAFI 2026 IS HERE! From April 8th to 12th, TAAFI 2026 invites the world to experience Toronto's vibrant creative mosaic through a global lens. Rooted in the city's proud motto, “Diversity is our strength,” we are so excited to share what our amazing volunteer team has been tirelessly programming, organizing and creating, with all of you. Welcome to TAAFI 2026, our biggest festival to date!

Don't have your tickets yet? Don't miss out- it's not too late! View the packed program, schedule, and sn**ch your tickets on our website, www.taafi.com!

Keep an eye on our socials as we cover everything TAAFI 2026 has to offer. We can't wait to see you there!

Join us before the TAAFI 2026 opening ceremonies for the Seneca Grad Screening! Showcasing the amazing talent of Seneca...
04/07/2026

Join us before the TAAFI 2026 opening ceremonies for the Seneca Grad Screening! Showcasing the amazing talent of Seneca Animation's graduating class, it will be a fantastic screening you won't want to miss.

Catch it April 8th, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at TIFF Lightbox, Cinema 2.

It's the final countdown to TAAFI 2026, Animation World’s Fair, April 8th - 12th! Tickets are selling FAST, so don't miss your chance to grab your tickets before they sell out - click the link in our bio, or head on over to www.taafi.com!

Last but definitely not least, we are excited to spotlight the final feature film in the 2026 TAAFI film fest, Death Doe...
04/07/2026

Last but definitely not least, we are excited to spotlight the final feature film in the 2026 TAAFI film fest, Death Does Not Exist!

Directed by Félix Dufour-Laperrière, “Death Does Not Exist” explores connection, the desire to lead one’s own life, and the shared responsibility we bear for our collective futures.

Catch this film on April 11th, 10:15 PM - 12:45 AM EST at TIFF Lightbox, Cinema 3. Visit www.taafi.com for more information!

It's the final countdown to TAAFI 2026, Animation World’s Fair, April 8th - 12th! Tickets are selling FAST, so don't miss your chance to grab your tickets before they sell out - click the link in our bio, or head on over to www.taafi.com!

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