Mercury Filmworks
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At Mercury Filmworks,
our passion and love for animation has driven us to continually go beyond the expected. It all starts with a scribble.
03/11/2026
Season 9 of Rick and Morty premieres on May 24!
10/31/2025
Happy Halloween from all of us at Mercury Filmworks! We hope you have a spooky-fun day!
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10/31/2025
Happy Halloween from all of us at Mercury Filmworks! We hope you have a spooky-fun day!
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09/24/2025
We are at one of the best animation events The Ottawa International Animation Festival!
Continuing with the Celebration of Women's Month we are honoring the contributions of Canadian women storytellers and history changers and the impact of Canadian women in our country and the world!
Today we proudly celebrate Margaret Atwood. She isn’t just a writer, she’s a literary force. A global icon of storytelling, she masterfully blends speculative fiction, razor-sharp social commentary, and bold feminist themes to challenge the world as we know it. With groundbreaking works like The Handmaid’s Tale and Oryx and Crake, she doesn’t just tell stories she sparks revolutions, forcing readers to confront power, gender, and the future of our planet. Her keen eye for cultural shifts and unmatched wit make her influence stretch far beyond Canada, inspiring generations of writers and activists. In an ever-changing world, Atwood’s voice remains as vital and electrifying as ever.
Thank you, Margaret Atwood, for being a fearless storyteller, visionary, and leader in Canadian literature. Your words have shaped the literary world and sparked vital conversations on power, gender, and humanity’s future. Through your brilliance and courage, you inspire generations to question, dream, and challenge the status quo.
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03/12/2025
March is a month to celebrate women, honouring their invaluable contributions, creativity, and impact across various industries, including animation.
This month, we spotlight recent works by Canadian women animators whose storytelling inspires and transcends boundaries. Let’s elevate the trailblazing voices of women in animation and recognize the powerful stories they create.
Today, we want to appreciate the groundbreaking work of Domee Shi, a Canadian animator and filmmaker best known for directing Pixar’s Bao and Turning Red. She is the first woman with sole directing credit on a Pixar Feature.
Turning Red follows 13-year-old Mei Lee in 2002 Toronto as she discovers she transforms into a red panda when emotional. Mei ultimately embraces her identity as she struggles between family expectations and personal desires. The film explores themes of adolescence, independence, and cultural heritage.
Thank you Domee Shi! We celebrate your talent and contributions to the animation industry.
03/10/2025
This Monday, our artist crush is Emily Hann (E.R. Hann), a Canadian novelist and artist with a background in animation.
Originally from the East Coast, Emily is now based in Ottawa. She studied animation at Algonquin College. As a lifelong creative, she is realizing her dream of becoming a published author with her debut novel, "Heart-Shaped Karaoke Box," which is officially released today, March 10th!
When she’s not writing, Emily is an animal lover, a longtime vegetarian, and a dedicated rescue volunteer, known locally as the “bunny lady.”
Look for Heart-Shaped Karaoke Box on Amazon today! and follow Emily through her social media channels and website: https://www.erhannauthor.com/
📸 : Emily Hann
03/08/2025
Celebrating women on this special day is a small gesture compared to your incredible impact on the world. Thank you for your talent, creativity, and success in making the world a brighter and better place.
Today and always, we honour you!
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03/03/2025
March is a month to celebrate women, honouring their invaluable contributions, creativity, and impact across various industries, including animation.
This month, we will spotlight recent works by Canadian women animators whose storytelling inspires and transcends boundaries. Let’s elevate the trailblazing voices of women in storytelling and animation by recognizing the powerful stories they create. Let’s appreciate their groundbreaking works as a testament to women's extraordinary creativity.
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02/27/2025
Hair Love is an independent animated short film directed by Matthew A. Cherry, Everett Downing Jr., and Bruce W. Smith. Written by Cherry, it tells the heartfelt story of a father learning to style his daughter’s hair for the first time. This 2019 film was made possible through a successful 2017 Kickstarter campaign and later adapted into a children’s book illustrated by Vashti Harrison. Hair Love received widespread praise and won Best Animated Short Film at the 92nd Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards. Its impact led to the creation of Young Love, a spin-off TV series that premiered in 2023.
Hair Love is a milestone in animation, authentically portraying Black hair and family. It's positive representation challenges stereotypes and proves Black stories are vital, resonating with audiences and shaping the industry.
Celebrating trailblazing voices in animation.
02/25/2025
We are proud and very excited for Melissa Lyn, who will be a panellist at the 2025 Jamaica Creative Career Expo today! She will discuss her creative career in animation, share her milestones, and encourage high school students to consider studying animation. You got this Melissa! We can't wait for you to share some pics! 💫
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| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |