Quickdraw Animation Society

Quickdraw Animation Society (QAS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and furthering the art of animation. The organization was founded in 1984 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

In 2004, the organization launched the Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival (GIRAF) which is held annually in Calgary and showcases animated films from around the world.

Notable members

References

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  2. ↑ "Calgary animation society festival celebrates past, future with 20th GIRAF Festival". calgaryherald. Archived from the original on 2024-11-09. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
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