Ottawa’s Dulcie Clark to receive TAC Lifetime Achievement Award
OTTAWA, ON – Jam Filled Entertainment, a Boat Rocker company, will present the inaugural TAC Lifetime Achievement Award to Ottawa’s PIP Animation Studios Founder and CEO Dulcie Clark during the 2024 Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF). Clark will be recognized for her contributions to the local and international animation communities during the Festival’s industry counterpart, The Animation Conference (TAC), on September 26, 2024, at the National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa.
“At the OIAF, we are honoured to present the inaugural TAC Lifetime Achievement Award to Dulcie, a trailblazer and an outstanding leader in the industry,” says OIAF Managing Director Kelly Neall. “Dulcie empowered and mentored a whole generation of industry talent. As we worked to build the OIAF, she always supported the Festival and gave helpful advice. At TAC, we are excited to celebrate her extraordinary career and look forward to the continued impact of her work in the animation community.”
The founder and CEO of PIP Animation Studios, Clark has worked in the animation industry since 1988. Her credit list includes a collection of animated TV series, specials and two feature-length animated movies, Pirates Passage (2015) and Lamya’s Poem (2021). Under her leadership, the studio has garnered numerous awards and recognitions.
“Throughout her career, Dulcie has made a tremendous impact on the animation community, both locally and internationally,” says Tori Coulthart, Executive Vice President of Production, Jam Filled Entertainment. “It’s an honour for Jam Filled to present her with the inaugural TAC Lifetime Achievement Award and celebrate her significant accomplishments together.”
TAC attendees are invited to the award ceremony in the Rossy Pavilion at the NAC, followed by a cake reception in the Delegate Lounge to celebrate Clark.
Celebrating its 20-year milestone, the TAC Lifetime Achievement Award is a first for the industry event. The Award is given in recognition of an individual’s contributions to the Ottawa animation industry and the community at large, including strong support of mentorship opportunities for emerging talent.
