AI in Animation: A Future Prompted by Humans – Breakout Session 1 at TAC 2026

September 24, 2026

10 AM – 10:30 AM

National Arts Centre, Ottawa

Edwards Creative Law is proud to sponsor the Pitch THIS! award at The Animation Conference (TAC) from Sept 23 – 25, 2026, during the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) 50th Anniversary, helping the next wave of talent bring their boldest animated ideas to life.

Catch our Managing Partner and Entertainment Lawyer, Mark Edwards, moderating the session “AI in Animation: A Future Prompted by Humans” on September 24, 2026, from 10:00 am – 10:30 am, at the National Arts Centre (NAC)’s Le Salon.

Mark will be joined by Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre (Associate Professor, Université Laval) and Samuel Bischoff (Director of Policy, Directors Guild of Canada) to explore practical AI applications in production while tackling the critical debates around authorship, transparency, and the protection of original creative work.

Want to connect with Mark while you’re there? Drop us a line at info@edwardslaw.ca to set up a time.

Check out the full schedule and details

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Distinct Features
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Distinct Features

15 Years of Trusted Legal Advice in a Complex Industry

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SandBay Entertainment
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SandBay Entertainment

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Filmmaker, Screenwriter and Actor

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