Ani_JamV03 is made possible by these incredible sponsors!
Toon Boom
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FORMAT
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Long & McQuade
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Pixel Blue College
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Edmonton Screen
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AMAAS
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FAVA
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Metro Cinema
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Toon Boom 〰️ FORMAT 〰️ Long & McQuade 〰️ Pixel Blue College 〰️ Edmonton Screen 〰️ AMAAS 〰️ FAVA 〰️ Metro Cinema 〰️
Long & McQuade
Website: long-mcquade.com
instagram: @longandmcquade @lmedmontonwhyte
Long & McQuade is supporting AniJam 2026 with a prize package that highlights the importance of sound and music in animated storytelling. One of the top teams—awarded in Best Student Animation, Best Overall Animation, or Viewer’s Choice Animation—will receive a $150 Long & McQuade gift card to support continued creative development, equipment needs, or studio essentials.
In addition, each AniJam participant will receive a $20 Long & McQuade rental coupon, providing access to professional audio equipment and encouraging hands-on experimentation with sound, music, and production tools. With approximately 80 participants, this support benefits both the winning team and the broader AniJam community, representing an estimated total value of approximately $1,700. Thanks so much to Long & McQuade!
Edmonton Screen
Website: edmontonscreen.com
instagram: @edmontonscreen
Edmonton Screen is providing $1,000 in prize funding for AniJam 2026 to be awarded to the winning team. This cash prize is intended to support participants’ ongoing creative and professional development, including equipment, software, training, and festival submissions. This support helps strengthen AniJam’s connection to Alberta’s screen industries and reinforces the event’s industry and community credibility. Thanks so much to EdmontonScreen!
Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society (AMAAS)
Website: amaas.ca
instagram: @abmediaarts
The winning team will receive festival passes to leading Alberta media arts events, coordinated through AMAAS. These passes may include access to the GIRAF Festival of Independent Animation and/or the Edmonton Short Film Festival, providing participants with the opportunity to engage with independent animation and film, attend screenings, and connect with the broader media arts community. The approximate retail value: $115 per pass, for a total value of $575. Thanks AMAAS for your support of the Alberta arts community!
FORMAT
Website: format.com
instagram: @useformat
We’re thrilled to announce FORMAT as a sponsor of AniJam 2026, supporting emerging animators with tools that help turn creative work into a professional opportunity.
FORMAT is awarding each member of the winning teams a three-year Pro Plus subscription to the FORMAT portfolio platform—providing powerful tools to showcase work, build an online presence, and present confidently to studios, clients, and employers.
On top of that, the winning teams will also receive a feature in FORMAT’s Magazine and across FORMAT’s social media channels, offering increased visibility and recognition within the global creative community.
The total approximate value of this prize: $3,600, A huge THANK YOU to FORMAT for investing in the next generation of storytellers and helping AniJam artists show their work to the world.
Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta (FAVA)
Website: fava.ca
instagram: @favacommunity
We’re proud to announce FAVA (Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta) as a sponsor of AniJam 2026, supporting emerging animators with access to real production tools, learning opportunities, and a strong creative community.
FAVA is donating Associate Memberships to AniJam, awarded to members of the winning teams. Each membership (valued at $85) provides access to FAVA’s equipment, studios, workshops, classes, and community events—helping artists build skills, experiment with new tools, and connect with Alberta’s film and video arts ecosystem.
Up to 10 Associate Memberships will be awarded in total, ensuring each member of both winning teams receives this prize.
A huge thank you to @fava_yeg for supporting hands-on creation, independent production, and the next generation of Alberta storytellers.
Metro Cinema
Website: metrocinema.org
instagram: @themetrocinema
Metro Cinema is supporting AniJam 2026 with a prize that celebrates storytelling, animation, and independent film. The winning team will receive ten “Admit 2” passes to Metro Cinema, giving artists the chance to experience independent, international, and locally programmed films at one of Edmonton’s most iconic community cinemas.
These passes can be shared among team members or used with friends and collaborators—encouraging continued connection to the local film and arts community. The approximate retail value of this prize is: $280. Thanks so much Metro Cinema!
Toon Boom
Website: toonboom.com
instagram: @toonboomanimation
Toon Boom is supporting this year’s jam with prizes designed specifically for emerging animators. The winning participant on the Best Student Animation team will receive a 1-year subscription to Toon Boom Harmony 2025, giving them access to one of the industry’s most widely used animation tools. In addition, Toon Boom is providing branded swag that will be included across the three main award categories, so multiple teams will take home a piece of the animation industry.
Tools matter — but encouragement matters more. Support like this helps early-career artists continue learning, experimenting, and building real portfolio work after the jam ends.
Pixel Blue College
Website: pixelblue.ca
instagram: @madebypbc
Pixel Blue College is the founding organizer and primary host of AniJam 2026 and is providing in‑kind support to enable the planning, production, and public presentation of the event. This includes staff time for coordination and administration, volunteer support, registration and communications management, use of studio facilities and technical infrastructure, and operational oversight through the AniJam Society. Pixel Blue also covers the Showcase & Awards Gala venue rental ($1,500) and provides participant snacks and refreshments throughout the weekend ($750).
In addition, Pixel Blue provides software access for participants who may not otherwise have the tools required to participate ($950 value), along with ongoing operational and administrative costs required to run the event. This support allows external sponsorship funding to be directed toward prizes and participant opportunities rather than base operating costs. Total estimated in‑kind contribution value: $4,500.