FAQ
We here at the Toronto Animation Arts Festival International (TAAFI) get a lot of questions about our festivals and events. While we do our best to convey information through our social media platforms, newsletters, and advertising– sometimes stuff gets lost along the way, so here’s a handy-dandy F.A.Q. to help you on your way! But you can always reach out to info@taafi.com if you have a question that isn’t here!
What is TAAFI?
The Toronto Animation Arts Festival International, or TAAFI, is the animation festival that welcomes a massive audience of talented professionals, students, studios and enthusiasts, year after year.
TAAFI’S Mission is to showcase incredible animation and the creators behind it. TAAFI is a local reunion for global animation.
TAAFI has evolved into an unforgettable event in the international animation landscape with distinct events and audiences held throughout the year. We aim to showcase and invigorate the passion in animation.
We are a completely volunteer-run not-for-profit organization that is crazily passionate about animation, cartoons, and the people who make them.
What is this “MEGA FEST” I keep hearing about?
In the past, TAAFI’s programming has existed across three yearly events; a Job Fair, an Animated Film Festival, and an Industry Conference. This year, however, TAAFI has unified all of these events into one epic week-long MEGA FEST, taking place from April 8th to April 12th.
Where can I learn more about the festival? What places have the most up-to-date information?
You can always check out the tabs on our website, or subscribe to our newsletter and social media platforms, like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!
Can I buy tickets at the venue?
Absolutely! Just look for our registration booth at our venues, where you can scan a QR code to purchase tickets on the day through Afton!
Can I buy separate tickets for film blocks for Film Festival?
You certainly can! When you go to aftontickets.com to purchase a ticket, you just need to go to the lower dropdown menu labelled “TAAFI ”
Are tickets refundable?
Unfortunately tickets for our events are non-refundable; but there is a silver lining! Check out the answer below to get the answers.
Can I trade my tickets with someone else? Can I give someone else my ticket instead?
Absolutely! If you think you can’t attend, or need to trade tickets with somebody else, you can do so through Afton– or just send us an email at info@taafi.com and we can help you out!
Where is the festival located?
We have numerous events happening throughout the festival at a variety of venues. We are still finalizing our venues for 2026.
What hotels or other places can we stay at if we’re traveling far?
We’ve got a list of hotels you can stay at close to our venues already on our website, but here they are again just to help lend a hand!
Courtyard Downtown Toronto
Address: 475 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1X7
Telephone: (416) 891-2413
Website: https://www.marriott.com/yyzcy
Hotel Features:
Location of the Industry Conference
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Fitness center
2 minutes walk to College Subway Station (TTC)
Novotel Toronto Centre
Address: 45 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1W2
Telephone: (416) 367-8900
Website: https://all.accor.com/hotel/0931/index.en.shtml?
Hotel Features:
Free WiFi
Fitness center, indoor pool, hot tub, sauna
Range of flexible space suited for any successful meeting
5 minutes to Meridian Hall, St Lawrence Market, Union Station, Hockey Hall of Fame
Walking distance to Scotiabank Arena, Rogers Centre, CN Tower, Ripleys Aquarium, Distillery District
Chelsea Hotel
Address: 33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, ON, M5G1Z4
Telephone: (416) 595 - 1975
Website: https://www.chelseatoronto.com/
Hotel Features
Free WiFi, ergonomic workspace, IP TV
Fitness center, indoor pool, hot tub, sauna
Restaurant
5 minutes to Dundas Subway Station
5 minutes walk to Yonge-Dundas Square
When does volunteering open up? What do volunteers get?
Volunteer applications open in Januray. As for why you should volunteer? Why, TAAFI is run entirely by volunteers! If it weren’t for all the tireless hard work from passionate folks whose love for animation and the industry as a whole, there wouldn’t even be a TAAFI! So if you share those same sensibilities, you’d probably be a perfect fit!
Plus, volunteers get FULL ACCESS to the event and a free t-shirt.
Are service dogs and other assistive means allowed?
Generally yes! Although we strive to find venues with accessibility options, as well as those that allow for assistive means like service dogs, we do highly recommend checking the resources online to make certain those accommodations can be met.
Below are some links related to our various venues’ accessibility options:
Courtyard Downtown Toronto (475 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario),
The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)