StudioSIAT and Spark CG present Short Films, Made In Canada, Vol 2

Join StudioSIAT on Tuesday, November 12th at the SFU Surrey campus for SPARK ANIMATION 2024’s special screening of Made In Canada, Vol 2, a showcase of exceptional Canadian-made animated short films. Canada has long been a powerhouse in the world of animation, and this collection of Canadian-made short films continues that proud tradition.

SPARK ANIMATION 2024 is Western Canada's largest celebration of animation, offering a dynamic mix of screenings, insightful Q&As, talks, and masterclasses led by industry experts. This year, the SPARK ANIMATION festival will be held from October 31st to November 30th with a special screening at the SFU Surrey campus!

Short Films. Made In Canada, Vol 2 (Rated G) films include:

• Transferable // 2024 // Canada // Dirs.: Jacob Gardner, David Hubert // 8 min
• The Little Ancestor // 2024 // Canada // Dir.: Alexa Tremblay-Francoeur // 11 min
• M. L'espérance // 2024 // Canada // Dir.: Chantale Boulianne // 9 min
• World Naked Bike Tour // 2024 // Canada // Dir.: William Bradford // 10 min
• The Wolf // 2024 // Canada // Dir.: Theodore Ushev // 10 min
• Ma Mao // 2024 // Canada // Dir.: Thanh Ngo // 2 min
• Detours Ahead // 2024 // Canada // Dir.: Esther Cheung // 8 min
• Bleu Azur // 2023 // Canada // Dirs.: Anne Esor, Xavier Fontaine, Mélodie Guenegant, Thomas Hugonnet, Ambre Kalil, Nolwenn Nasse // 3 min

After the screening there will be a chance to win access to the Masterclass, Creating Your Own Animated Film, held Saturday November 16, 9:30am.

In this all-day class, animation legend Aaron Blaise will take you through the creative process behind the making of his new short film, Snow Bear. Along the way, Aaron will reveal the many considerations needed in order to produce your own animated short.

Tickets are free but limited. Don't miss out—reserve your spot today!

Want to see more films, speaker events, network and register for other masterclasses? Check out the SPARK ANIMATION 2024 festival guide for more information: https://sparkcg.org/

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