Conferences

Media Events

FITC Hollywood 2007

Begins: October 22, 2007

Imagination meets innovation at FITC Hollywood, a festival for new media designers and developers.

Two days of panels and presentations featuring top creative and business talent working in animation, motion graphics, online video, rich media and the Web.

Highlights include:* Over 50 presentations and panels* Presentations from Adobe and Joshua Hirsch (bigspaceship.com)* Pre-festival workshops* Free "Get A Job" evening event* Parties and other networking opportunities

In Event Types: Conferences, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Web / Internet

Entertainment for All Expo (E for All) 2007

Begins: October 18, 2007

Entertainment for All Expo (E for All) is a new event created for people who are passionate about videogames and everything related. The expo was launched in response to strong demand within the consumer audience for an opportunity to see and try new products before they reach store shelves. Event organizers anticipate its mid-October dates will launch an early and successful holiday shopping season for the industry.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Interactive, Web / Internet, Other

Media Events

Florida Media Market's Global Film & Media Conference

Begins: October 18, 2007

Now in its second year, The Florida Media Market is hosting its annual Global Film & Media Conference in Miami Beach, Florida at the Alexander Resort and Spa. This International conference will lend for networking, learning, sharing ideas and building of new business relationships.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, Short Films

Digital Events

Animatu - digital animation festival

Animatu celebrates work in 3D/2D digital shorts, Machinima and Animations for mobile phones.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings

Business Events

APEM Summit 2007

Begins: October 17, 2007

The APEM Summit explores a range of hot issues that are creating buzz within the entertainment and media industries in Asia and throughout the rest of the world. Join these interactive panels to be engaged with what's going on in Asia with regards to latest trends like IPTV, User-generated Content and much more. Hosted by Entertainment Asia Network (EAN), the event is a two-day executive-level conference and networking forum focused on discussing, analyzing and identifying critical areas of business in the entertainment industries of Asia.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Television, Web / Internet, Other

SOHO-SME Business Conference & Expo

Begins: October 16, 2007

Toronto Canada

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Trade Shows, Business / Management, Web / Internet, Other

Events

KOCCA USA DICON Hollywood Conference & Roadshow

Begins: October 16, 2007

DICON HOLLYWOOD Conference on October 16th

DICON Hollywood will be your first opportunity to learn about the successes of Korea in development of digital content and to have a first look at the concepts emerging from Korea. The day-long program will include speakers from all areas of Korean Entertainment and Media.

FEATURED SPEAKERHYUNG RAE SHIM, Writer -- Director -- Producer of DRAGON WARS, a feature from Freestyle Releasing

In Event Types: Conferences, Animation, Business / Management, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, New Media, Television, Visual Effects

Anime Events

Zenkaikon

Begins: October 13, 2007

Zenkaikon is the Philadelphia-area anime and scifi con that formed out of a merger between Kosaikon and Zentrancon. In 2007 (its second year as a merged event), it offers a plethora of events such as panels, guests, anime and sci-fi showings, concerts,video games, cosplay, AMV contests, vendors and artists and much more.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings

Middle East International Film Festival (MEIFF) 2007

Begins: October 12, 2007

The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) will launch the Middle East International Film Festival (MEIFF). In addition to the festival, they are also launching the Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC), which has an ambitious plan to provide an unmatched range of services and incentives to attract filmmakers.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Live Action

Game Events

IndieGamesCon 2007

Begins: October 10, 2007

IndieGamesCon, hosted by GarageGames, is the fifth annual conference dedicated to independent game developers. The two-day conference offers a chance for indie developers to meet face-to-face with their peers, gamers, and industry professionals to discuss issues, trends, and opportunities in indie gaming. Activities include round-table discussions led by veterans of indie game development, an indie musical jam session on Sept.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Interactive, Web / Internet

MIPCOM 2007

Begins: October 8, 2007

MIPCOM: International Film and Programme Market for TV, Video, Cable and Satellite is one of the world

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Live Action, Television, Other

Best in the SW: Flash Animation & Motion Graphics Festival

Begins: October 8, 2007

The Best in the SW: Flash Animation & Motion Graphics Conference and Festival brings Flash animators, motion-graphic artists, and broadcast designers together for a full week of nonstop animation, visual effects, motion graphics, and inspiration. The Conference includes the annual Best in the SW: Flash Animation & Motion Graphics Awards, a ceremony that celebrates the Best of Flash animation, broadcast design and motion graphics.

Keynote presentations include: Design Made to Move, Motion Graphics and VFX in Hollywood and 2007 Panel of Pros: How did they do that?

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, New Media, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Brand Events

Brand Licensing Europe 2007

Begins: October 2, 2007

Brand Licensing - Europe's event for licensing and brand extension - has rebranded as Brand Licensing Europe.

The increased interest from European attendees in 2003 and 2004 convinced organizers Advanstar to launch the Hosted European Retailer Programme in 2005 and, over the last two years, the program has fully hosted 22 key European retail buyers from, for example, Carrefour, Auchan, Toys R Us Netherlands and Eroski.

Brand Licensing Europe takes place at the Grand Hall, Olympia. For more information, please visit www.brandlicensingexpo.com.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Licensing, New Media, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Film Events

2007 Taiwan International Animation Festival

Begins: September 28, 2007

Call for Entries for 2007 Taiwan International Animation Festival. No Entry Fee Required.

The 2007 Taiwan Internation Animation Festival accepts animated film, all lenghths, all genre. It is a non-competitive for International Showcase. There is also a compitition with cash prizes for Taiwan Animation Showcase.

- Entry forms and preview DVD should reach the Festival Office before 5:00 pm, May 31st, 2007

- No entry fee for submission

-Entry materials should be addressed to:Chinese Taipei Film Archive / TIAF

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Features, Short Films

Events

DigitalLife 2007

Begins: September 27, 2007

DigitalLife is a consumer technology, gaming and entertainment event. Taking place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, DigitalLife is expected to attract more than 50,000 consumers, retailers, analysts and members of the press. The exhibit floor will showcase more than 200 leading consumer electronics, gaming and entertainment brands, including Microsoft, Sony, Toshiba, HP, Dell, Pentax, Nokia, Xbox, Alienware, eBay, Best Buy and many more. DigitalLife's exclusive keynote lineup features top executives from Microsoft, HP, iRobot and QUALCOMM.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Business / Management, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Millennials Conference 2007

Begins: September 27, 2007

Digital Media Wire hosts the Millennials Conference, to be held at the Scandinavia House in New York City on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Licensing, New Media, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Film Events

4th Abuja International Film Festival

Begins: September 25, 2007

Enteries for the 4th abuja international film festival scheduled for the beautiful city of abuja are being accepted from filmmakers in the following genres - features, documentary, shorts, animations and experimental films. deadline for submission of entries is 30th june 2007 and film format could be dvcam, dv, hdv, 16mm, 35mm. screeners should be sent on vcd or dvd format before entries dealine. details of submission can be accessed from www.nffo.org or you could email [email protected], [email protected] for more information.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, New Media, Short Films, Other

Media Events

PICNIC'07

Begins: September 25, 2007

The PICNIC'07 conference welcomes some of the world's most forward-thinking people to Amsterdam's Westergasfabriek. The annual PICNIC event brings together diverse professionals to exchange ideas and information on creative cross media content and technology.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

ADAPT 2007

Begins: September 24, 2007

Digital 04 Studios announced the return of its popular conference in Montreal geared toward the digital art industry. Named Advanced Digital Art Production Techniques (//ADAPT), the conference will feature more than 20 digital art masters, world famous film, vfx and videogame studios.

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ADAPT 2007 Conference

Begins: September 24, 2007

Advanced Digital Art Production Techniques (ADAPT) is back for its second conference aimed to bring world leading international and local digital art masters under one roof in Montreal. Presented by Digital 04 studios, the ADAPT 2007 Conference will take place Sept. 24-28 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

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GSCA 2007 International Conference and Trade Show

Begins: September 23, 2007

Hosted by Science World at Telus World of Science and the CN IMAX Theatre, the GSCA International Conference and Trade Show will include film viewings, professional development sessions, a trade show, the annual Achievement Awards gala and dinner, and countless opportunities for networking at the giant screen industry's biggest event of the year. For more information, visit www.giantscreencinema.com.

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Animation Events

Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF 07)

Begins: September 19, 2007

The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF 07) is the premiere animation festival in North America. Independent, commercial, and student animators working in a variety of media submit their work, under eight umbrella categories; including independent short films, feature films, new media, music videos, commercials, TV shows, student films, films for children and the TELETOON Canadian Student Animation Scholarship.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Business / Management, Features, New Media, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Animation Events

ANIMA'07 - IV Cordoba Intl. Animation Festival

ANIMA

Cartoon Events

Cartoon Forum 2007

Begins: September 19, 2007

Every year more than 250 potential investors -- all interested in animation -- attend the Cartoon Forum. This includes more than 100 broadcasters and 150 investors/video editors who have the advantage of getting a sneak preview of the latest animation projects for the television from 31 different European countries.

More than 300 projects (for a total budget of more than 1 billion EUR) presented at the Cartoon Forum have secured their financing and are now in production or being broadcasted worldwide.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Business / Management, Television

Cartoon Tributes

Begins: September 19, 2007

The Catalonian city of Girona is hosting the second annual Cartoon Tributes, the European Association of Animation Film's recognition of companies' contribution to the development of the European animation industry. Created in 2006, the Cartoon Tributes has three categories: Broadcaster of the Year, Investor/Distributor of the Year and Producer of the Year. The winners are voted on by the more than 750 participants in the 18th Cartoon Forum, which will be celebrated this year Sept. 19-22 in Girona.