{"id":35,"date":"2023-07-09T13:51:59","date_gmt":"2023-07-09T13:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-05-31T22:29:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T22:29:02","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/create-logo-2026-b.png?resize=640%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17319\" style=\"width:490px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/create-logo-2026-b.png?resize=1024%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/create-logo-2026-b.png?resize=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/create-logo-2026-b.png?resize=768%2C600&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/create-logo-2026-b.png?resize=1536%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/create-logo-2026-b.png?resize=2048%2C1600&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/create-logo-2026-b.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/create-logo-2026-b.png?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-66cfd51f0cc9220b30b4498dd29faec7\" style=\"color:#3d005b\">At Sisler, we don\u2019t just learn, we create!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The 2025 CREATE Animation Year In Review\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1104888894?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do you Dream of Becoming an Animator? Here\u2019s Your Shortcut.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to&nbsp;the CREATE, the post-high Animation program<strong> <\/strong>at<strong> <\/strong>Sisler High School&nbsp;\u2014 Winnipeg\u2019s&nbsp;<em>free<\/em>, hands-on animation program designed to launch your career straight into the industry or to create cool stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"296\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC07975_Original-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C296&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17232\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.160505332919126;width:820px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC07975_Original-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C474&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC07975_Original-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C139&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC07975_Original-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C356&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC07975_Original-1-scaled.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC07975_Original-1-scaled.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re into\u00a0Story, 2D Animation, Cut-Out, World-Building, VFX, Storyboarding, or Character Design, this is your playground. You\u2019ll work on real projects, get mentored by\u00a0<strong>actual pros<\/strong>, and build a killer portfolio that opens doors.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PXL_20240524_000721831.MP_Original.jpeg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7905\" style=\"width:275px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PXL_20240524_000721831.MP_Original-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PXL_20240524_000721831.MP_Original-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PXL_20240524_000721831.MP_Original-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PXL_20240524_000721831.MP_Original-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PXL_20240524_000721831.MP_Original-scaled.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PXL_20240524_000721831.MP_Original-scaled.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>And the best part?<\/strong><br>If you\u2019re&nbsp;<strong>under 21 and a high school grad<\/strong>, the&nbsp;<strong>post-high animation program is 100% FREE<\/strong>. No tuition. No debt. Just studio time, mentorship, and pure creative hustle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Heads up! This program is full-time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Classes run&nbsp;<strong>Monday to Friday, September to June<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 like a real studio job (but way more fun).  If you\u2019re planning to&nbsp;<strong>work full-time<\/strong>&nbsp;or take&nbsp;<strong>another school program<\/strong>, this won\u2019t fit your schedule.  Think of it as your 9-to-5 for chasing that animation dream.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_3203.heic?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"BESTest Showcase Ever!\" class=\"wp-image-11803\" style=\"width:504px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who will you learn from?<\/strong><br>How about artists and creators from\u00a0Nickelodeon Animation, Jam Filled Animation,  Disney Animation, Netflix Animation, Mercury Filmworks, Sony Pictures Animation, Wacom, Bardel Animation, and more? Plus, we\u2019ve got an\u00a0Industry Liaisons\u00a0whose job is to help you land internships, gigs, and industry connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">CREATE is a grind\u2014in the best way. The more effort you put in, the more skills, connections, and opportunities you\u2019ll walk away with. What you give is what you grow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll 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\u2019ll gain. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important<\/strong>: If you miss 10 days in a semester (that\u2019s like missing 4 full classes a day), you risk being removed from the program and opportunities. So yeah\u2026 don\u2019t book any vacations. This is your time to hustle and build your future!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image0-1-edited-1024x768.jpeg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16700\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0555555555555556;object-fit:cover;width:311px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image0-1-edited.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image0-1-edited.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image0-1-edited.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image0-1-edited.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image0-1-edited.jpeg?w=1646&amp;ssl=1 1646w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sislercreate.com\/Animation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image0-1-edited.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2015, CREATE has been helping young artists turn passion into profession. 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