About
Animaze is where independent animation takes center stage
Born in Montreal, Animaze celebrates bold voices and fresh visions in animation. We connect creators and audiences worldwide through screenings, workshops, and industry networking that push the art form forward.
Leadership
Festival Director
Laurie Gordon
Laurie Gordon leads Animaze – Montreal International Animation Film Festival, now in its 13th edition, and continues to develop it as an international platform for animation, music, technology and visual storytelling. Through partnerships, cross-disciplinary programming and international collaborations, she expands the festival’s reach while creating opportunities for emerging and under-recognized animators to present their work, connect with audiences and gain wider exposure.
Her career includes close collaborations with some of Canada’s most influential animation artists. She produced, scored and co-directed Spare Change, the final film by Oscar-nominated animator Ryan Larkin, and later wrote and produced *Ryan’s Renaissance*. She also served as producer and composer on Academy Award-winning filmmaker Co Hoedeman’s 55 Socks and worked closely with legendary director Gerald Potterton. She is currently developing a documentary project focused on Potterton’s life and creative legacy.
A graduate of Concordia University’s Fine Arts program in Music, Gordon is a classically trained musician, composer and performer whose work draws on classical, jazz, pop and contemporary influences. She performs under the name Coda Chrome and continues to work across music, film and live performance.
Gordon also serves on the committee of MiCannes – Music International Cannes, contributing to international collaborations across music, film and the creative industries.
Board of Directors
Laurie Gordon
Lowell Hall
Animaze is an independent, curator-driven animation festival now in its 13th year, connecting creators, students, industry professionals and audiences through screenings, talks, and international creative events.
Each year, our passion travels beyond borders:
- Animation Day in Cannes — during the Cannes Film Festival, Animaze curates screenings, panels, and awards that spotlight independent animation and connect creators with global industry leaders.
- MiCannes — blending music and animation, our music video showcase at Music International Cannes, a top music industry conference, explores the powerful intersection of sound and music with Animaze curated films.
From Montreal to Cannes, Animaze is more than a festival — it’s a movement linking artists, audiences, and opportunities across the globe.
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