At our February 1st webinar we delved into how studios are redefining talent management and development strategies to align with industry changes and new advancements, identifying the skills that will be pivotal in the coming years and how we, as a community can collaboratively foster these abilities to ensure our collective growth and success in Ontario's film and animation industry.
Read MoreOn October 25 representatives from CASO studios, VES Toronto and HOMAD - Heads of Media Art and Design joined for a virtual discussion on how to bridge the gaps in education for our animation and vfx graduates to ensure student success and shorten the length of time to productivity for studios.
Read MoreFeaturing:
Len Pendergast - Global Incentives
Paul Moyer - Eggplant Picture & Sound
Nick Iannelli - Take 5 Productions
Moderator & CASO Co-Chair Matt Bishop - Sinking Ship Entertainment
Read MoreJoin CASO members at the Gladstone Hotel June 6th for AGM 2023. Don’t miss the special guest - Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, sports and Culture. Honored guests will arrive post the AGM meeting for networking and cocktails.
Read MoreNavigating a Career in Animation
Featuring: Sue Jung - Head of Talent Acquisition, Guru Studios, Joe Giampapa - Head of Story, House of Cool, Morena Protti - Modelling Lead, Guru Studio, Terry Bradley - VFX Supervisor/Head of Studio, Sinking Ship Entertainment
Read MoreJoin our studios, valued partners and colleagues at the 2023 TAAFIxCASO Animation Job Fair
Booth Discounts Available for CASO Member Studios
To learn more visit https://www.taafi.com/jobfair/2023/
Read MoreSamara Melanson, VP Production at Guru Studios and VP CASO will join other empowering female leaders at the Girls in Tech Conference on their Women in Tech panel where she will share her career journey and inspire these young girls to consider future careers in animation.
Read MoreFrom Startup to Success — Stories from Studio Founders
For many of us, starting a studio and ‘hanging our own shingle’ is the ultimate dream. Becoming your own boss, hiring your friends and co-workers, and striking out on your own. It’s all very exciting, but where do you start? How do you build not just the studio itself, but the client base? How much does it cost and what are the pitfalls?
Read MoreMembers and their executives are invited to our annual general meeting on Wednesday, September 28th. Member Business meeting kicks off at 5:30PM followed by a Guests and Members cocktail reception at 6:30PM. Special Guest: Minister Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Read MoreJoin a panel of diverse industry perspectives as we engage in a lively debate exploring what new opportunities and challenges will emerge in the world of animation in the coming year.
Read MoreStudio owners are faced with many decisions on how to set up their creative pipeline as restrictions end and artists and staff re-enter studio life or work from home, or both. Hear from an engaging panel on the options that exist and what studios can do to best meet their production needs.
Read MoreWatch as Andrew Strimaitis (Guru Studio), Jefferson Allen (Mercury Filmworks) Darin Bristow (Pipeline Studios), Bernard Boiteux (Toon Boom) and CASO moderator Pete Denomme (Switch VFX & Animation) discuss:
State of the Animation industry in Ontario
National and Global artist statistics (needs and the gaps in talent)
Skills/Careers/Salaries
Toon Boom Overview
Teacher training
Mentorships/internships
Watch this informative session from experts at Royal Bank of Canada, Export Development Canada and Business Development Bank of Canada as they discuss opportunities to accelerate the growth of your studio business.
Read MoreCASO is pleased to once again support the Girls in Tech Conference whose intent is to inspire young girls to pursue careers in technology. Thank you to moderator and CASO Board Member Samara Melanson.
Read MoreStudio owners are faced with many decisions on how to set up their creative pipeline as restrictions end an d artists and staff re-enter studio life or work from home, or both. Hear from an engaging panel on the options that exist and what studios can do to best meet their production needs.
Read MoreJoin us for this virtual lunch-and-learn moderated by CASO Board Member Mark Edwards of Edwards Creative Law and joined by subject matter experts from RBC, BDC and EDC. Register online at Specialized Financing for the Animation & VFX Industry Tickets, Fri, 29 Apr 2022 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite Zoom link will be provided prior to event date.
Read MoreWatch this diverse and engaging panel discuss the how we might work together to create opportunity out of our current talent shortage. Animation and VFX Studios, Education Leaders and Artists can all be part of building a brighter industry future.
Read MoreThe next panel in our series of webinars will be live on Wednesday, January 26th, 2022, where we will explore the nature of our current Talent Shortage in Ontario. What are the forces driving this shortage, how are studios and stakeholders being impacted, and most importantly, how do we work together to find solutions? Hear from a group of diverse panelists, from studio owners and recruiters along with stakeholders and talent themselves, as we explore solutions to overcoming the current shortage and boosting Ontario's thriving creative economy.
Read MorePlease enjoy the engaging CASO panel discussion on talent from the Ottawa International Animation Festival entitled CASO Presents: Talent 2.0 The Future of Creativity
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