The First-Ever AACE Awards
The best of the best were celebrated in a gala evening organized by Applied Arts. |
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Putting Photography Careers into Motion by Alex Murchison
Holland College helps student to stand out with digital video promos. |
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Through the Keyhole
Once a young girl daydreaming in an old medieval house in Czechoslovakia, Henrietta Haniskova has pursued her photography dream in Canada. |
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Jamais deux sans trois
The principals of Atelier du Presse-citron almost became squeezed lemons themselves, as they designed three major exhibitions at once. |
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Photographing AIDS Orphans in Thailand
On assignment for Reader's Digest, Brent Lewin takes portraits of AIDS orphans. |
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Sheridan Post-Grad Animation Dazzles
The polished animation ranges in style from Transformer mechanized violence to cute anime to surreal dreamscapes. |
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A Montreal Dynamo by Jessica Luch
By sticking to its creative guns, Dynamo has survived and even thrived during times of economic tumult |
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Rise and Shine by Alison Garwood-Jones
Up Inc. takes a long-term approach to building distinctive brands |
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Crushing Tradition by Scott MacDonald
Post-production company Crush catapulted to fame with iconic "I Am Canadian" ads and have continued to make their mark in the ad world with un |
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Two Photographers — One Great Shot by Ashley Csanady
Raina + Wilson are a package deal, working together to create award-winning portraits, still lifes and landscapes |
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That's Tight by Marguerite Weir
Toronto design studio Doublenaut's focus on design and print has earned them high exposure in cool culture circles |
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Going Against the Grain by Emma Tarswell
Toronto design studio The Office of Gilbert Li provides unique print solutions for major clients |
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Jonesing for a Story by Alison Garwood-Jones
Stitch Media are pioneers in creating digital formats for alternate reality games and more |
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Branding the Branders by Ashley Csanady
Toronto's Holiday Films has found success in branding both their clients and themselves through their memorable TV commercials |
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Pulp Illustration by Tim Alamenciak
Edmonton-based Pulp Studios creates top-level work from a basement-level studio |
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Sticky Concepts by Marguerite Weir
Toronto's The Hive Inc. "invents what's right" for their infectious, brand-specific ad campaigns |
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Ideas Matter by Ryan Thomas
Commercial photographer has learned to tell compelling, nuanced stories on a shoestring budget |
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Small City, Big Ideas by Scott MacDonald
Interactive agency Velocity Studio has helped put London, Ontario on the digital map |
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Drawing Up Partnerships by Emma Tarswell
Illustration agency Colagene focuses not only on creating beautiful work, but also on maintaining strong artist-client rela |
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The Reel Deal by Alison Garwood-Jones
Faking it is not an option for Calgary's Roth & Ramberg, a photography duo who prides themselves on authenticity |
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Dashboard Lights Up by Jessica Luch
Dashboard cruises the world of interactive marketing powered by strategic engine fuelled by high-octane creativity |
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All in a Day's Work by Jenny Smith
The creative group head of Target recounts a shoot in northern Labrador, coping with polar bears
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Promise Keepers by Alison Garwood-Jones
Zync has rebranded everything from multinational corporations to mom-and-pop stores< |
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The Arcade Spirit
Fashions come and go, but the spirit behind promoting them endures through design studio Arcade |
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They're Jammin
Meshing creative experimentation with technical expertise, Toronto's Jam3 have risen fast |
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A Revolving Beacon by Jessica Luch
Staking their claim in Atlantic Canada, Halifax’s Revolve thrive on creating good work for good causes |
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Wheel of Fortune by Chris Daniels
Rejecting the old Mad Men agency model, digital firm Teehan+Lax decided to reinvent the wheel |
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The Artful Science of Retouching
One of the few freelance retouchers around, Katarina Marinic has started off strongly in the industry
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Affective Design by Jessica Luch
The design studio Cause+Affect is the flag-bearer of local pride, with the theme running through their portfolio |
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Big Bug Invasion
Working from its home colony of Vancouver, the budding studio Giant Ant Media has quickly made a name for itself |
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The Creative Maple Leafs
The in-house team at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment are the stewards of some of the most popular teams in Canada |
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Capturing the Urban Heartbeat
One of the world's top photobloggers, Toronto's Sam Javanrough has spent years capturing the heartbeat of a city. |
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The Talented Mr. Weber
Canadian-raised Brooklyn-based illustrator Sam Weber has accomplished more in a few years than most do in a career. |
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Deep In Thought
Small, agile and multitalented, Thought Shop is part of a new breed of studios that don't let size influence results. |
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Tick Tock TOXA
Like clockwork, Montrea's TOXA has been creating, experimenting and expanding for a decade — with no end in sight. |
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Yuri Dojc
Nearly forty years and countless frames later, photographer Yuri Dojc remains at the top of his game |
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Head Gear's In Motion
Champions of the handmade aesthetic, Head Gear Animation has brought a unique look to the world of advertising. |
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The Engine That Could
The mid-sized Vancouver agency Engine is now revving hot, creating memorable online experiences |
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Prairie Power
From its small prairie home, Bradbury Branding and Design does world-class work |
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