To support the creation of new animated work, Quickdraw offers affordable studio space and equipment rental to independent animators. These links will give you a good idea of what resources are available, but we encourage you to come by our studios in the Sunalta community in Calgary to see for yourself. Our spaces are in high demand, so please reach out early in your project planning!

STUDIO AND MEDIA LAB CALENDAR

See our studio and media lab availability

STUDIO SPACES

Analogue and digital production and post-production spaces for short- and long-term rental

ANIMATION EQUIPMENT

Rental rates for our classic and contemporary animation equipment 

ONLINE INVENTORY

Browse through our equipment online

CHRIS J. MELNYCHUK SCHOLARSHIP AND RESIDENCY

An 18-month program supporting first-time animators

INTERMEDIATE ANIMATORS PRODUCTION RESIDENCY

Offering support to Calgary and area artists to create their next animated work

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Thinking about doing some animating? Want some advice? Read this first

CALLS FOR ANIMATORS

People ask us to share job calls from time to time, and we’re happy to oblige