Film event: Ottawa International Animation Festival

The Ottawa International Animation Festival is a great chance to see some fun, innovative and crazy animation from all over the world...and it all happens Oct. 20-24th right here in Ottawa! The festival is a great spot for those of you with short attention spans because there are all kinds of shorts to choose from. The other great thing is that the festival is really well organized so it all take place in theatres in or near The Market, making it easy breezy to go out for drinks and appetizers afterwards. Plus, check out this Downtown Rideau website for a 2 for 1 dinner coupon to go with your screening.

About the OIAF: From October 20th to 24th, the nation's capital will once again become the center of the animation universe. The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is the largest event of its kind in North America, a major film event attracting attendees from around the world. Film buffs, art lovers and cartoon fans won't want to miss this year's great line up of screenings taking place at ByTowne Cinema, National Gallery of Canada, Canadian Museum of Civilization, Empire Theatres Rideau Centre and Arts Court Theatre.

Check out all the screenings on the website and plan to have a fun weekend downtown!

Venues: ByTowne Cinema, National Gallery of Canada, Museum of Civilization, Emiire Theatres, Rideau Centre, Arts Court Theatre

Cost: $7-$9

Rating: easy