Ottawa International Animation Festival (1976–present)

1. Ottawa chosen to host new animation festival

   Jan 1, 1975Labels: Canadian Film, Ottawa, National Film

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2. Festival develops as a biennial event

   Jan 1, 1976Labels: Biennial schedule, Festival programming

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3. First Ottawa International Animation Festival held

   Aug 10, 1976Labels: First festival, Canadian Film, Ottawa

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4. Festival relocates to Toronto for an edition

   Jan 1, 1984Labels: Toronto, Festival relocation

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5. Festival relocates to Hamilton for an edition

   Jan 1, 1986Labels: Hamilton, Festival relocation

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6. Festival returns to Ottawa permanently

   Jan 1, 1988Labels: Return to, Ottawa

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7. Student festival created for alternate years

   Jan 1, 1997Labels: Student festival, SAFO

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8. Arts Court office fire disrupts operations

   Aug 1, 1999Labels: Arts Court, Office fire

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9. Industry conference introduced alongside the festival

   Jan 1, 2004Labels: The Animation, Industry conference

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10. Festival shifts from biennial to annual schedule

    Jan 1, 2005Labels: Annual schedule, Festival expansion

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11. NightOwl launched as major public festival party

    Jan 1, 2016Labels: NightOwl, Public party

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12. Family and public-access programs expanded

    Jan 1, 2017Labels: Family programs, InGenius Jr

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13. 50th anniversary edition scheduled in Ottawa

    Sep 23, 2026Labels: 50th anniversary, Ottawa

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