Events: Discussion

Established in 1992, The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the promotion of cultural and racial tolerance and understanding through the exhibition of film, art and creative expression. PAFF's goal is to present and showcase the broad spectrum of black creative works, particularly those that reinforce positive images and help to destroy negative stereotypes. This year's event will feature Michel Ocelot's French animated feature KIRIKOU AND THE SORCERESS on Feb. 14 at 10:00 am.

This event is designed for students and professionals looking to get into the game industry as well as existing industry insiders looking for new opportunities. The comprehensive program will provide an overview of the industry, identify technology trends and requirements as well as the qualifications and skill-sets that are in demand. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with industry insiders, including top recruiter Mary-Margaret.com, hiring managers from local game companies as well as network and meet with industry veterans.

Artists Helping Artists (AHA!) and THE CREATIVE LINE magazine will be holding an AHA! artists gatherings. This AHA gathering is free. The meeting is a safe space where artists, musicians, writers, arts educators and community arts leaders can make new contacts and share and align their creative visions and projects. It

This meeting will showcase what's new in web3d tools and news. Come see the Final Release version of the newly launched X3D authoring tool, VIZX3D. Vizx3D is the first 3D authoring that can export fully interactive X3D content for numerous X3D/VRML browsers. Its been redesigned and has a new simpler streamlined interface and work flow. Along with Vizx3D we'll be showing off the latest version of the FLUX X3D browser. With Vizx to author in and Flux to present in, X3D is finally able to be used by all.

Award winning Warner Bros animator San Wei Chan and his teenage son, author Danny Chan, will discuss and sign their new bilingual English/Chinese children's book, SPEAR & SHIELD. Original artwork by the illustrator and live traditional Chinese music accompany the program with light refreshments. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This special Authors on Asia event is included in Pacific Asia Museum general admission, $7 adults, $5 students and seniors 62 and over, free for Pacific Asia Museum members and children under 12. The signing will begin at 2:00 pm at 46 N.

Artists Helping Artists (AHA!) and THE CREATIVE LINE magazine will be holding an AHA! artists gatherings. This AHA gathering is free. The meeting is a safe space where artists, musicians, writers, arts educators and community arts leaders can make new contacts and share and align their creative visions and projects. It

Artists Helping Artists (AHA!) and THE CREATIVE LINE magazine will be holding an AHA! artists gatherings. This AHA gathering is free. The meeting is a safe space where artists, musicians, writers, arts educators and community arts leaders can make new contacts and share and align their creative visions and projects. It

Los Angeles ACM SIGGRAPH and Apple Computer are hosting an event presented by Weta Digital detailing the visual effects of the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy. The visual effects artists and producers of THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING will guide guests through the imposing challenge of creating 1700+ visual effects shots. Speakers will include Jim Rygiel, vfx supervisor; Dean Wright, vfx producer; and Alex Funke, miniatures director of photography. Social hour will begin at 6:30 pm with the presentation starting at 7:30 pm.

ASIFA-Hollywood is putting out a call for volunteers for the upcoming Annie Awards on Feb. 7, 2004. On January 8 at 7:30 pm, the ballot meeting needs volunteers to prepare the ballots for mailing. On January 14 at 7:30 pm, the Annies Volunteer Meeting will address event pre-production, which will include assistance with the program book, coordination of advertising, name badges, signage/layout, printing, juried award recipient coordinators and ballot coordinators.

Artists Helping Artists (AHA!) and THE CREATIVE LINE magazine will be holding an AHA! artists gatherings. This AHA gathering is free. The meeting is a safe space where artists, musicians, writers, arts educators and community arts leaders can make new contacts and share and align their creative visions and projects. It

Annual Conference of Digital Media/Animation for educators from all higher education institutes and professional training organizations, publishers and other related companies in China to discuss topics of education and training programs, textbooks, industry trends, police, theory and technology of the field.

Organizers:Beijing Normal University Institute of Digital MediaBeijing University Department Digital ArtsTsinghua University SJC New Media CenterBeijing Film Academy School of Animation

CATNAP's monthly meeting will focus on the group project of creating a animated promotional piece for the web. As always, there will be open screenings of work brought by attendees. Meetings take place at 1 pm at itoons, 3717 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Suite 210 in Chicago. The meetings are free and open to all animators and students. (Please note: due to the holidays we are meeting on the SECOND Saturday of the month for December).