The American largest animation festival—Ottawa International Animation Festival hold Pitch THIS! contest

July 19^th . 2016, OIAF declared: its long-time partner—Corus Entertainment would provide award winners an animation development deal and Toon Boom animation software in Television Animation Convention (TAC) during September 21^st . 2016 and September 22^nd .2016

“As the long-term support of independent production and animation, Corus and its’ sub-corporation Nelvana are glad to provide supports and guidance to the development of animation project”, Nelvana’s director Scott Dyer said so. “Many outstanding animations started from the referral. Corus Kids and Toon Boom team are looking forware to a unique and dynamic animation project very much. We would like to give them a hand and guide their development and production of animation project”.

TAC provide the rookies and experts an opportunity to build connection, and let them get in touch with the latest original animation while following the trend of industry. TAC would show the works of Pitch THIS!. The two creators who win the contest would have chances to refer their new projects to the TAC audiences.

In 2016, in order to celebrate OIAF’s 40^th birthday, the winner can get a animation development deal. Besides, what’s most important, they can have a peer-to-peer chat with the tutors and get their guidance. These tutors are all fully experienced and famous experts. It is absolutely rare for those winners to have this kind of opportunities to accept the guidance of tutors like them. In 2016, there would be 10 animation projects which could be shown. And tutors would realize the fantasy imagination of the creators step by step.

This 10 animation projects would be shown in the TAC which was hold on September 21^st, Wednesday. During the show, every attender had 10 minutes to claim their originalities. The experts would select two of them who are decenter than others and attend the Pitch THIS! contest held in September 22^nd Thursday to show their creation. At that time, the experts in the media and all audiences in TAC would attend, and there are more than 300 potential customers and investors in those audiences! Thus, if your animation project was good and special enough, your work would be bought or invested!

OIAF’s director of industrial planning Azarin Sohrabkhani expressed that, ”in order to push the development of animation industry, OIAF and Corus Entertainment has long-term cooperation. In this special year, I’m very happy that we can cooperate with them to provide this wonderful chance. ”

Submissions include:

1. Short introduction of the animation work, including the attraction of main stories and introduction of characters.

2. Short introduction of one episode of the animation.

3. Resume of the main authors.

4. The content is for children aged 2-11 years.

5. Please note that every company cannot submit over 2 projects.

6. Accept the oversea animation project.

Please submit the attended work to: presentations@animationfestival.ca

Due on August 15^th 2016

CORUS Entertainment:

Corus is a leading media and content company that creates and delivers high quality brands and content for audiences around the world. Founded in 1999 by JR Shaw, the company was built from media assets originally owned by Shaw Communications. Since its inception, Corus' asset base has continued to grow through strategic acquisitions and a strong operating discipline. On April 1, 2016 the company acquired Shaw Media's powerful portfolio of television brands. Corus Entertainment's stock is found on the TSX under the symbol CJR.B.

TOON BOOM Animation

For the past 20 years, Toon Boom has been changing the animation world one production at a time. Makers of the industry’s premier storyboarding and animation software, they have set the standard for excellence, and aid in the development of the world’s finest animated productions.

For more information please visit: toonboom.com

OIAF

Whether you love classic cartoons, mind-bending experiments, fantastic digital creations, dazzling effects, technical fireworks, thought provoking observations, or pure gut-busting fun, there is something for everyone and anyone at the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OlAF).

For 40 years, the OlAF has attracted film and animation buffs, art lovers and filmmakers from around the globe. You won't want to miss this year's exciting line-up of screenings, workshops, panels and parties taking place at the ByTowne Cinema, National Gallery of Canada, Arts Court, Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts, and the Chateau Laurier.

For more information, please contact the director of industry planning Azarin Sohrabkhani: azarin@animationfestival.ca

Don’t miss this wonderful chance!