At Sisler, we don’t just learn… we CREATE!

DO YOU DREAM OF BECOMING AN ANIMATOR? HERE’S YOUR SHORTCUT!

CREATE @ JAM FILLED ANIMATION 2026

Welcome to Sisler High School CREATE Animation Program, Winnipeg’s ultimate training ground for future animators and storytellers! If you dream in frames and sketch constantly, this award-winning program is your shortcut to a career in the entertainment arts. Our 2D Animation program has consistently set the standard for excellence, taking the top high school position in the 24 Hours Animation Contest 5 out of the last 6 years, earning Gold at Skills Manitoba for 6 consecutive years, and bringing home the gold medal 4 times in the past 6 years at Skills Canada. Our staff and students have presented at OIAF, Siggraph Vancouver, CTN Live, Wacom Live Ink, Toon Boom’s Ate and at the BRIC Foundation.

If you’re into Story, 2D Animation, Cut-Out, World-Building, Compositing, Storyboarding, or Character Design, this is your playground. You’ll work on real projects, get mentored by actual pros, and build a killer portfolio that opens doors.

This is a program where talent is sharpened, stories come to life, and students compete—and win—at the highest levels.

AND THE BEST PART?

If you’re under 21 and a high school grad, the post-high animation program is 100% FREE. No tuition. No debt.

Just studio time, mentorship, and pure creative hustle.

HEADS UP! This program is full-time.

Classes run Monday to Friday, September to June — like a real studio job (but way more fun). If you’re planning to work full-time or take another school program, this won’t fit your schedule. Think of it as your 9-to-5 for chasing that animation dream.

WHAT’S THE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS?

Start with two passionate educators who bring more than 50 years of combined experience in animation, film, graphic design and digital media. Add a decade of industry partnerships and mentorship opportunities. Then mix in exclusive masterclasses from some of the world’s leading creative professionals, including production designers from Netflix, directors from Disney Animation, compositors from Sony Pictures Imageworks, the former CFO of Pixar, the Head of Animation behind Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, leading YouTube creators, the Senior Vice President of Visual Effects at Sony Pictures Studios, the Head of Animation at Bardel Entertainment, and many more.

Next, fold in personalized mentorship from artists, designers, and executives from Nickelodeon Animation, Jam Filled Entertainment, Wacom, and other internationally recognized studios. Add opportunities to collaborate on real-world projects, build professional portfolios, and learn directly from the people shaping the future of entertainment.

Learning doesn’t stop in the classroom. Throughout the years, students have expanded their education through behind-the-scenes visits to some of the world’s most respected animation studios, including Jam Filled Entertainment, Mercury Filmworks, Disney Animation Studios, Sony Pictures Studios, Netflix Animation, and Nickelodeon Animation. These immersive experiences have provided students with a firsthand look at professional production pipelines, studio culture, and the creative process behind some of the world’s most beloved films and television series, helping them connect their classroom learning to real careers in the industry.

Kyle Marshall, Nickelodeon Animation Show-Runner, @ Sisler

The result? A program where students don’t just learn about the industry—they become part of it. Through hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and meaningful industry connections, students gain the skills, confidence, and creative mindset needed to transform their passion into a career.

CREATE is a grind—in the best way. The more effort you put in, the more skills, connections, and opportunities you’ll walk away with. What you give is what you grow!

You’ll level up fast, but only if you show up and put in the work. The more effort you give, the more skills, connections, and career-ready experience you’ll gain.

Important: If you miss 10 days in a semester (that’s like missing 4 full classes a day), you risk being removed from the program and opportunities. So yeah… don’t book any vacations. This is your time to hustle and build your future!

Since 2015, CREATE has been helping young artists turn passion into profession. You’ll train on industry software, get certified, visit real studios, and build a portfolio.