Live Action

Events

Final Battlestar Galactica Live Auction Event Set For May

Begins: May 7, 2009

NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group is teaming once again with Propworx to offer hundreds of items from the SCI FI Channel's award-winning series BATTLESTAR GALACTICA in a live auction weekend, May 8, 9 and 10. This is the last chance that fans and collectors will have to own a piece of the show, which concluded its series run on Friday, March 20, 2009. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit United Way.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Live Action, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects

Idea Events

The Truth About Protecting Your TV Show

Begins: May 5, 2009

The number one question we are always asked is how to protect your TV show idea from being stolen. In this Master Class teleseminar/webinar, we'll reveal:

-- What you can and can't do to protect your idea -- When you shouldn't worry about protecting your idea -- Copyright protection myths -- Why most stories of stolen concepts aren't true -- Links to help you protect your idea -- Why you want to sign Submission Release Forms -- Do you need a Non-Disclosure Form -- Common themes pitched to all networks

Interviews with:

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Live Action, Television

Working Events

The Shark is Still Working Screening

Begins: May 2, 2009

JAWS documentary THE SHARK IS STILL WORKING will debut as part of the Los Angeles United Film Festival on May 2.

The documentary features appearances by Steven Spielberg, Richard Dreyfuss, Kevin Smith, Bryan Singer and M. Night Shyamalan and is narrated by Roy Scheider.

Screenings are at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, May 2 and midnight on Sunday, May 3 at the Los Feliz 3 Cinemas (1822 Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027).

In Event Types: Screenings, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Events

Death Note: L, Change the World Screenings

Begins: April 29, 2009

VIZ Pictures is teaming with NCM FATHOM to present DEATH NOTE: L, CHANGE THE WORLD, a live-action two-night, multi-city event on April 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. local time. By popular demand, a subtitled version will be presented on April 29 and an English-dubbed version on April 30 with L's voice played by Alessandro Juliani from the anime series.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Features, Live Action, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Film Events

Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation Screening

Begins: April 28, 2009

IGN.com and Vue present the U.K. charity premiere of RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK: THE ADAPTATION at Vue West End, Leicester Square on April 28, 2009.

Hailed as 'the greatest fan film yet', RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK: THE ADAPTATION is a 100-minute recreation of the classic film. Started in 1982 by Chris Strompolos and Eric Zala at the age of 12, it took all their pocket money, unwavering dedication, astonishing ingenuity, plus a basement fire and the loss of a pair of eyebrows before the film was finally 'in the can' seven years later.

In Event Types: Discussion, Screenings, Features, Live Action, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Events

Los Angeles Comic Book & Sci-Fi Convention April 2009

Begins: April 26, 2009

The Los Angeles Comic Book And Science Fiction Convention takes place at the Shrine Auditorium Expo Center, located at 700 West 32nd Street, right across from the USC campu, near Figueroa and Jefferson. Admission is $8; children 5 and younger are free. A large dealers room full of comic books, anime merchandise, toys, and other collectibles are also featured.

Six Hours Of Anime -- 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Film running times may start slightly earlier or later)

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Web / Internet

Anime Events

CHS Otaku Fest 2009

Begins: April 25, 2009

CHS Otaku Fest is brand new anime convention held at Centennial High School (4300 Centennial Lane) in Ellicott City, MD. Its designed to be a gathering ,celebration and promotion (for fans, by fans) of all thing related to Japanese animation, manga, and East Asian culture.The event will go from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm on April 25th, 2009. Our activites will include a dealer's room, discussion panels, anime screenings, artist's alley, video game tournament, an AMV contest, a masquerade and much more. For more information please visit our website (otaku-fest.webs.com).

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Interactive, Live Action

Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival 2009

Begins: April 25, 2009

The Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival (LAJFF) highlights and celebrates the diversity of the Jewish experience through film. With its focus on Jewish identity, LAJFF informs and inspires its audience.

By featuring films that deal with Jewish culture, history, traditions, challenges and characters, LAJFF deepens Jewish values, promotes ideas of tolerance and encourages a new dialogue within the greater Los Angeles Community.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, Short Films

Design Events

Academy to Spotlight Costume Design in the Digital Age

Begins: April 24, 2009

The opportunities and challenges facing motion picture costume designers working in the current era of digital technology will be explored at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' program, "Costume Design in the Digital Age," on Friday, April 24, at 8 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. The evening will be hosted by Oscar-nominated costume designer Dr. Deborah Nadoolman Landis and Academy Governor Bill Taylor.

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Features, Live Action, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Events

Kansas City FilmFest

Begins: April 22, 2009

The Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee and FilmFestKC have agreed to combine their festivals into a single film extravaganza called Kansas City FilmFest. The new festival will be held in April each year, combining the programming strengths of each group. The joint venture will continue the Jubilee's strong focus on local and regional work as well as FilmFestKC's screenings of international feature films.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Live Action, Short Films

Ground-Breaking Films of D.W. Griffith and Early Pioneers Return to NYC

Begins: April 20, 2009

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' "Monday Nights with Oscar" will celebrate the motion picture highlights and advances of 1908, D.W. Griffith's first year as a director, with the presentation of "A Century Ago: The Films of 1908," on Monday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy Theater in New York City.

In Event Types: Discussion, Screenings, Animation, Features, Live Action, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Show Events

NAB Show 2009

Begins: April 18, 2009

The NAB Show is the world's largest professional digital media industry convention. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has been hosting this event for over 80 years for all traditional broadcast, entertainment and emerging platform industries, including TV, Radio, Film, Internet and many others.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, Animation, Business / Management, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Licensing, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Animation Mentor Webinar

Begins: April 18, 2009

Save the date and plan to join free webinar on April 18 when eBook contributors and animators Wayne Gilbert and Keith Sintay share their professional knowledge, personal tips and answer questions from the audience. Gilbert, animation director and writer, has animated for films, television, and commercials and is the winner of two Clio Awards. In addition to working as an animator at major studios, he has also designed and taught classes for other animators at Disney, Industrial Light & Magic, and Electronic Arts.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Live Action, New Media, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Show Events

FX International 2009

Begins: April 17, 2009

Orlando -- FX Show, "The Coolest Show on Earth" just keeps getting bigger, as they continue to pull out the punches right up to the shows start this Friday--most recently announcing artist Mark Texeira as one of the "Guests of Honor" at their amazing convention April 17-19, 2009.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Licensing, New Media, Special Effects, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

The 42nd Annual WorldFest -- Houston International Film & Video Festival

Begins: April 16, 2009

Entries open for the 42nd Annual WorldFest-Houston on August 15, 2008. The main entry deadline is December 15, 2008. The 42nd Annual WorldFest-Houston Dates are April 16-25, 2009.

Go to www.worldfest.org to see the subcategories for features, shorts, music videos, documentaries, student, experimental and new media.

In Event Types: Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Festival Events

F5 Festival

Begins: April 16, 2009

F5 is a new two-day creativity festival coming to New York City April 16 and 17. F5's eclectic lineup is built around "creative collisions" -- moments of lasting insight and inspiration that come from venturing outside your comfort zone and smashing into other ?elds.

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

Purple Violet Student Film Festival

Begins: April 16, 2009

Kean University in Union, New Jersey is currently seeking student submissions for the Purple Violet Film Festival, an innovative new festival that provides student filmmakers with cash awards and an opportunity to have their work seen and embraced by a large audience. The 2009 Festival also features renowned filmmaker, Emily Hubley, who will screen and discuss her film “The Toe Tactic”. Ms. Hubley is best known for her award-winning short films and her animated sequence in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” (2001).

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Live Action, Short Films

Film Events

Nippon Connection Film Festival 2009

Begins: April 15, 2009

Japanese cinema returns to Frankfurt this spring. From April 15-19, Nippon Connection will feature fascinating and creative Japanese films for the ninth time. With over 150 short and feature films, ranging from experimental and animation films to blockbuster movies and documentaries, the festival includes many German and European premieres. Approximately 20 directors will present their films in person.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Live Action, Short Films

Events

Quay Brothers at the Coolidge Corner Theatre

Begins: April 13, 2009

The independent Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, Massachusetts has chosen animation luminaries the Quay Brothers as the recipients of the 2009 Coolidge Award. The prestigious award is given annually to a film artist or artists whose work advances the spirit of original and challenging cinema. Previous honorees are film producer Jeremny Thomas in 2008, film editor Thelma Schoonmaker in 2007, actress Meryl Street in 2006, Italian cinematographer Vittorio Storaro in 2005 and Chinese director Zhang Yimou in 2004.

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Screenings, Animation, Features, Live Action, Short Films, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Film Events

Aspen Shortsfest 2009

Begins: April 1, 2009

Aspen Shortsfest invites submissions of live-action, documentary and animation short films and videos for the 18th annual edition of its Oscar-qualifying competitive showcase. Aspen Shortsfest 2009 will be held April 1-5, 2009.

Entries will be accepted beginning September 1, 2008. Early bird entry (reduced entry fee) deadline is November 1, 2008. Regular entry deadline is December 15, 2008. Instructions for entering are available online at www.aspenfilm.org.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Live Action, Short Films

MIPTV 2009

Begins: March 30, 2009

MIPTV is the global content market for creating, co-producing, buying, selling, financing and distributing entertainment across all platforms. It provides a unique opportunity to meet the key decision-makers and discover future brands on a global level.

In Event Types: Conferences, Animation, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Television, Web / Internet

Game Developers Conference 2009

Begins: March 23, 2009

The Game Developers Conference (GDC), returns in 2009 to the Moscone Center in San Francisco with world-class programming for the art, science and business of developing digital entertainment.

In Event Types: Conferences, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Festival Events

33rd Cleveland International Film Festival

Begins: March 19, 2009

The 33rd Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) will be held March 19-29, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio.

The festival features two family film programs as well as several shorts programs that feature animation. Last year, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences designated the CIFF as one of its qualifiers to the Academy Awards.

Animated short films to screen include TINY NATION from ILL Clan Animation Studios, CLOSED (Germany), MY HAPPY END (Germany), THE NEEDFUL HEAD (U.S.), POUND (U.S.), SLEEPING BETTY (Canada), ZOOLOGIC (U.S.) and ARTS DESIRE (U.S.).

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, Short Films, Other

Anime Events

Tokyo International Anime Fair 2009

Begins: March 18, 2009

The Tokyo International Anime Fair 2009 (TAF2009) will be held Wednesday, March 18 to Saturday, March 21 at the Tokyo Big Sight in Japan.

The eighth anniversary of this event is one of the world's largest anime exhibitions. Featuring extensive programs, TAF has been drawing international attention as the leading anime festival.

Online pre-registration for buyers will start January 15, 2009 at http://www.tokyoanime.jp/en/. During the event, they offer business matching space for free of charge to assist buyers in finding new business opportunities.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Licensing, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Festival Events

Aubagne International Film Festival 2009

Begins: March 16, 2009

Aubagne International Film Festival supports the young cinematographic creation and musical creation related to picture. The festival has a feature and shorts competition. For features, the event screens first and second films of any genre that feature original music. For short films, the event screens first, second and third works running less than 30 minutes of any genre as long as the film presents original music or a particular treatment of the sound. For more information, visit www.cineaubagne.com.