The Ottawa International Animation Festival is one of the world’s leading animation events providing screenings, exhibits, workshops and entertainment since 1976.  An annual five-day event bringing art and industry together in a vibrant hub that attracts artists, production executives, students and animation fans from across Canada and around the world. 2008 total attendance was over 25,000.  OIAF 09 will be held October 14 – 18, 2009 in Ottawa.  For more information and to experience OIAF online, please visit www.animationfestival.ca