TAAFI 2025 Announces Canadian Premiere of Aaron Blaise’s Solo Short Film “Snow Bear”
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The Toronto Animation Arts Festival International (TAAFI) have announced the Canadian Premiere of Aaron Blaise’s highly anticipated solo animated short film, Snow Bear, a milestone event in the celebrated animator’s filmmaking career. The film will debut on April 9th as part of TAAFI’s film festival lineup at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema and promises to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience to animation enthusiasts attending the festival from across the globe.
Set in a rapidly changing world, Snow Bear tells the story of a polar bear in an unforgiving environment on his quest to find a friend. This 2D hand drawn film was created entirely by Aaron Blaise over three years. With Aaron’s lifelong dedication to studying, drawing and animating animals, the adventure is infused with humor, relatability and emotional depth in the tradition of classic animated films.
In addition to the film screening, Aaron Blaise will deliver the Opening Keynote at the Industry Conference portion of TAAFI 2025, offering an exclusive insight into his creative journey and the artistry behind Snow Bear.
In a statement, Karen Jackson, Chair and Executive Director of TAAFI said:
We are beyond excited to welcome Aaron Blaise at TAAFI 2025. His impact on the world of animation is immeasurable, and we can’t wait for our attendees to hear from him firsthand at the Industry Conference and witness the stunning artistry of Snow Bear, a breathtaking and emotional tale brought to life with his signature style, at our Film Festival.
Screening Details:
Event: From The Heart (Shorts Block 01) on Opening Night
Time: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at 9:00PM ET
Venue: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
For more info visit taafi.com