Podcast by CRAZY FISH-The official AFX podcast
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Welcome to AFX, The Animation Festival of Halifax! An annual gathering that celebrates all things animation from Halifax and beyond. The festival showcases the best of what the Halifax animation scene has to offer: innovative artistic achievements, friendly local industry events, thoughtful discussions, and chances for everyone to get creative. The festival is proud to be growing while remaining true to the collective resourcefulness and hospitality of the region.
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Jessica Borutski began her animation career between Ottawa and Halifax, making the leap to Los Angeles when Warner Brothers came calling. After redesigning the Looney Tunes, she began directing, producing, and writing her own series, Bunnicula, which is now loved by millions of kids and parents alike. In this conversation with Copernicus Studios’ H…
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This year’s AFX includes a retrospective screening from one of Canada’s most celebrated contemporary experimental animators, Steven Woloshen. In today’s episode, Becka Barker, curator of this retrospective screening, talks with Steven live from the National Film Board in Montreal about his work and what he’s seen change (or not!) with analogue film…
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Today, Becka Barker from our festival organizing team talks in the studio with festival installation curator (and award-winning animator) Sam Decoste and fine artist/playwright (and co-founder of the Emerging Lens Cultural Film Festival) Tara Taylor about Under the Rug, AFX’s first foray into programming gallery-oriented, installation-based animate…
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In this episode, Becka talks with the AFX Artistic Director, Siloën Daley, and Wonder’neath Art Society Chair Jessica Winton to learn more about the importance of connecting local animation creation to broader creative communities in Halifax. We hear more about how AFX started as an animated film tour and how Siloën and Jessica have been involved i…
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This episode, hosted by Becka Barker of the AFX organizing team, features a conversation with Phillip Stamp (Creative Director) and Linda Craigmyle (Animation Producer) at Island of Misfits, a new local production studio that has taken up the local production mantle from DHX. The discussion ranges from nostalgic love of Saturday morning cartoons, t…
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In this episode, join hosts Siloën Daley(Festival Director/Director of Carbon Arc Cinema) and Mary Elizabeth Luka (documentary producer and director) as they talk with their special guest Ryan Cameron, Product Innovation Manager for Copernicus Studios and owner of Electric Puppets about how animation is being used in the field of medicine!For more …
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In this episode, join Siloën Daley and Philip Stamp as they talk with their special guests Lynda Craigmyle (DHX) and Lindsay Allan (DHX) about their experiences in the animation industry!For more information about screenings, events and workshops, please visit us on the web at: FESTIVAL WEBSITE: anifx.squarespace.com/FB: www.facebook.com/AnimationF…
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Animation burrows into our hearts, changes our minds, expands our imaginations, and consequently transforms our society. In this episode, join Siloën Daley, Philip Stamp, Shannon Brownlee and Andrea Dorfman as they talk about creating animated works with powerful social impact. They see – and show us – the Big Picture.For more information about scr…
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Join hosts Siloën Daley (Festival Director/Director of Carbon Arc Cinema), Mary Elizabeth Luka (documentary producer and director) and their esteemed panel, as they discuss all of the amazing workshops that you can look forward to at this year's Animation Festival of Halifax !! For more information about screenings, events and workshops, please vis…
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Join hosts Siloën Daley (Festival Director/Director of Carbon Arc Cinema) and Phillip Stamp (DHX Studios Vice President) as they interview Ron Diamond, founder and Executive Producer of AcmeFilmworks.com and co-founder and President of AWN.com. Diamond will be hosting workshops and panels as part of this year's events and his curated 19th Annual An…
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Join hosts Siloën Daley (Festival Director/Director of Carbon Arc Cinema) and Phillip Stamp (DHX Studios Vice President)as they take us through the amazing films and programming that can be found at the festival this year! The Animation Festival of Halifax showcases independent animation that expresses a heartfelt personal investment and reflects a…
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