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Ottawa International Animation Festival

North America's oldest and largest animation festival presents films as well as industry talks and exhibits throughout Ottawa in September each year.

In fact, the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF), launched in 1976, is the second-largest animation festival in the world. The annual event presents dozens of public screenings of various length and styles in a welcoming and informal setting. Fans can attend screening events and get the chance to mingle with stars, studios and characters. In addition, some of the industry’s best artists, producers and students gather for workshops, networking events and celebrations.

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Cat Video Fest

All day ByTowne Cinema , Ottawa

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About Ottawa International Animation Festival

What time does Ottawa International Animation Festival start?

It runs all day on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. It is listed as finishing at 11:59 PM EDT.

Where is Ottawa International Animation Festival held?

At Various locations, Various locations, Ottawa, Ontario in Ottawa, ON.

Where did this listing come from?

From a calendar the municipality or the organiser publishes itself, crawled and refreshed daily, with a link back to the original on this page. Times, prices and cancellations are theirs, not ours - check the original before travelling.