NEWS
The Shaman’s Apprentice in Contention for an Oscar Nomination!
6 MONTHS AGO
Angakuksajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice to screen at Toronto International Film Festival
12 MONTHS AGO
We are thrilled to announce that Angakuksajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice has been accepted into the Toronto International Film Festival. As the largest public film festival in the world, TIFF has become an essential part of Canadian and global film culture. This year, the festival will run from September 9-15, and non-members can purchase individual tickets on their website beginning September 6.
Angakuksajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice wins FIPRESCI Award at Annecy Film Festival
1 YEAR AGO
We are so honoured to announce that Angakuksajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice has received the FIPRESCI Award at this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival. We would like to congratulate everyone at Taqqut Productions, Kingulliit Productions, and the Stop Motion Department whose tireless work paid off. For a full list of this year’s festival winners, click here.
Anaana’s Tent nominated for the Youth Media Alliance Award of Excellence
1 YEAR AGO
The Youth Media Alliance (YMA) is an organization that seeks to improve the quality of Canadian children and teens’ screen-based media. Each year, the YMA offers awards of excellence to the best productions aimed at English- and French-speaking Canadians. We are honoured to announce that Anaana’s Tent has been nominated for a 2021 YMA Award of Excellence! Winners will be announced at the gala on May 26th.
World Premiere of Angakuksajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice at Annecy Film Festival
1 YEAR AGO
Angakuksajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice will have its world premiere in France at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 15th! The Annecy Film Festival is one of the world’s leading animation festivals, and features some of the greatest animated films from all over the globe. You can access the full program for this year’s festival here.
Production begins on Tundra Friends
2 YEARS AGO
Production has started on our new show, Tundra Friends! Tundra Friends is a children’s animated series designed to help kids develop emotional literacy. It follows a group of anthropomorphic arctic animals (each representing a simple emotion/perspective) as they go to school, play games, and navigate life issues that are common among the target age range of viewers. The show is expected to air next year.
Giant Bear makes it to the finals in Short Film Face Off
2 YEARS AGO
We are so proud to have made it to the finals of CBC’s Short Film Face Off with our film Giant Bear! Thank you so much to everyone who voted for us. We can’t wait to see who will be crowned the winner. Tune in Saturday, October 24th at 9PM Iqaluit time to watch the season finale of the Short Film Face Off.
GIANT BEAR WINS CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD
2 YEARS AGO
We are excited to announce that Giant Bear has been selected as the winner of the Canadian Screen Award for Best Animated Short. We would like to extend our gratitude to the entire team at Taqqut Productions and edFilms, without whom this achievement would not have been possible. You can view all of the 2020 winners and nominees here.
Giant Bear to appear in CBC Short Film Face Off
2 YEARS AGO
We are so excited that Giant Bear will be a part of the CBC Short Film Face Off! Now in its 13th season, the CBC Short Film Face Off is a series that features short films from all across Canada, each one competing in front of a panel of judges. Tune in starting August 1st to watch Giant Bear and hear Louise Flaherty talk about it!
Three Taqqut productions to screen at Māoriland Film Festival
2 YEARS AGO
How Nivi Got Her Name, Giant Bear, and What’s My Superpower? have been selected to screen at the Māoriland Film Festival in Otaki, New Zealand. The Māoriland Film Festival aims to celebrate Indigeous storytelling by providing a platform for Indigenous filmmakers to display their work. This year, the festival will run from March 18-22.
The Orphan and the Polar Bear and What’s My Superpower? selected to screen at the Freeze Frame Festival
2 YEARS AGO
The Freeze Frame Film Festival for Kids of All Ages is Winnipeg’s platform for young film enthusiasts to access quality films from all over the world. What’s My Superpower? and The Orphan and the Polar Bear will be among the many great films to be screened at this year’s festival.
How Nivi Got Her Names and What’s My Superpower? to screen as part of the Bellingham Children’s Film Festival
2 YEARS AGO
Located in Washington’s Bellingham, the Bellingham Children’s Film Festival is a weekend of fun for all ages, with workshops, interactive activities, and screenings of some of the best children’s content. How Nivi Got Her Names and What’s My Superpower? Will be screening Saturday, March 7th at 12:00 PM. Click here to see the full festival program.
How Nivi Got Her Names and What’s My Superpower? to screen at the Children’s Film Festival Seattle
2 YEARS AGO
We are so excited that What’s My Superpower? and How Nivi Got Her Names is included in this year’s Children’s Film Festival Seattle. The CFFS showcases films from all over the world. In focusing on diversity, racial equity, inclusivity, social justice, and global awareness, the CFFS works hard to bring some of the greatest and most impactful films to the next generation of movie-lovers. The CFFS will run from February 27th to March 8th, 2020.