Anima Mundi is the International Animation Festival of Brazil, which brings to the Brazilian audience the best selection of films and videos from around the world. It is a variety specially designed for the adults and the children. The event runs in Rio de Janeiro from July 14-23 then moves to S
ASIFA-Hollywood will be holding a special event to celebrate the publication of a new book on the history of Disney, MOUSE TRACKS. The book chronicles the 50-year history of the Disney recording companies launched by Walt Disney and Roy Disney in the mid-1950s, when Disneyland Park, Davy Crockett, and the Mickey Mouse Club were taking the world by storm. The book provides a perspective on all-time Disney favorites and features anecdotes, reminiscences and biographies of the artists who brought Disney magic to audio.
The 18th Annual Society for Animation Studies Conference, held at Trinity University, has a theme
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Wizard Ent. has announced a new 3-day pop culture consumer show. The Atlanta show is Wizard's sixth, joining similar events in Chicago, Boston, Texas, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. Wizard Ent.s Wizard World Chicago attracted an audience of more than 54,000 last year making it the second largest pop culture convention in the U.S., trailing only the San Diego Comic-Con. For more information, visit www.wizarduniverse.com/.
WiCM and co-sponsor ASIFA East are hosting an event featuring David B. Levy and his new book, YOUR CAREER IN ANIMATION: HOW TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE.
Levy will moderate a panel that includes: * Linda Simensky, senior director of children's programming for PBS Kids * Tom Warburton, creator of Cartoon Network's CODENAME: KIDS NEXT DOOR * Elanna Allen, animation designer and creator * Bill Plympton, animator and creator of the Oscar nominated short GUARD DOG * Jackson Publick, creator of Adult Swim's VENTURE BROS.
Topics will include: * Get the most out of school
The 46th annual Monte Carlo Television Festival highlights the best in television from around the world. Highlights of the 46th Monte Carlo Festival will be the international television program competition and awards, premiere screenings, glamorous receptions and parties organized by some of the major networks and studios which all contribute to the magical atmosphere of Monaco. More than 200 journalists from around the world are present to cover this unique international television festival attended by the creative forces of the industry. For more information, visit www.tvfestival.com.
Be part of this annual event which seeks to uncover new local talent in filmmaking. The festival includes public screenings and workshops dedicated to imparting digital video technology knowledge and ideas to integrate filmmaking into our every day life. The first of these workshops will be held at library@orchard on June 25. Various libraries, June 25 to July 22: 11am to 3pm, 4pm to 8pm, Free, http://www.canon.com.sg/dvfest
For over 10 years now and several times a year, the Cartoon Masters have been the place for animation professionals to convene and discuss their industry's particular preoccupations: creativity, new technologies, finance and long feature.
A perfect combination of intense sessions with top-level speakers and relaxing moments in warm test and charming atmospheres
SUPERMAN ON THE COUCH: WHAT SUPERHEROES REALLY TELL US ABOUT OURSELVES AND OUR SOCIETY Thurs., June 22, 7 to 9 p.m.
Just in time for the release of Bryan Singer's long-awaited SUPERMAN RETURNS, the Smithsonian's Resident Associate Program presents an exciting panel celebrating and examining the role of superheroes in popular culture.
Join comics industry veterans and superhero experts DANNY FINGEROTH, DENNIS O'NEIL, MICHAEL USLAN, and TOM DeFALCO for a lively exploration of superheroes and society.
Fingeroth ran Marvel Comics
Founded in 1991, DISCOP is the only television content and formats market strictly targeted at Central and Eastern European marketplaces. After 15 years of operating independently, DISCOP was acquired last December by NATPE, the Los Angeles-based National Assoc. of Television Program Executives, which is a global non-profit organization dedicated to the creation, development and distribution of televised programming in all forms, across all mature and emerging media platforms.
L!censing International is the premier annual trade event and conference where owners and agents of intellectual properties showcase their concepts to develop new and unique consumer products, solidify promotional partnerships, sign exclusives with retailers and network. The event sees 500 exhibitors, 5,500 properties and brands available for licensing and 20,000+ high-profile manufacturers, retailers and marketers.
PROMAX&BDA 2006 is dedicated to advancing the role and effectiveness of promotion, marketing and broadcast design professionals in the electronic media. The event features various awards and sessions to keep professionals up-to-date on the latest trends and technology. For more information, visit www.promax.org/main.asp.
In collaboration with the Cannes Lions Advertising Festival, AKQA has organized the first ever "Future Lions Competition" for advertising students around the world. The global student competition is now open and accepting entries. The goal of the competition is to showcase forward-thinking ideas and concepts created by the next generation of global advertising superstars.
Future TV Show 2006 is a conference where broadcasters and network operators meet the production companies and channels to discuss new opportunities in the world of media convergence. Conference topics include:
* Who is the viewer of the future and on what platforms will they be watching TV?* Securing content for new platforms* VOD & PVR
BroadcastAsia2006, organized by Singapore Exhibition Services (SES), will address the theme,
REEL REVOLUTIONThe Substation Guinness Theatre, 45 Armenian Street, Introductory Seminar on June 17: 10am to noon, Free, Tel: 6337 7535
Be a youth
Zagreb: 18th World Festival of Animated Films is an ASIFA sanctioned competitive festival. The festival was formed in 1969 to encouraging creativity, which eschews pre-set patterns and ideas/notions/conceptions, and finds new ways of exploring the possibilities of film animation. Awards with cash prizes will be given as follows: grand prize, best first production, best student film, plus five special prizes and three special distinctions.
As part of the Science Museum's celebration of the 'Pixar: 20 Years of Animation' exhibition being in residence, Talk Animation is a series of special talks will take place at the Science Museum from top industry insiders revealing the secrets behind creating memorable animation....
The four-day Banff World Television Festival combines a prestigious international program competition, the Banff World Television Awards, with a comprehensive conference agenda. Within this festival, production deals are secured and advanced, new business relationships are formed and future trends in the industry are identified and examined. BANFF is committed to delivering excellence in television and, as a result, is the world
A BUNCH OF SHORT GUYS and COLLIN
Set amid the spectacular Canadian Rockies at the Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff, Alberta, nextMEDIA: The Future of Digital Content 2006 is a three-day event, featuring compelling keynotes, international panels, best practices, case studies, as well as pitching and networking events -- all focusing on the future of digital content.
As part of its June membership meeting, WIA NYC will conduct a pitch session. If you want to see what others have to pitch, the RSVP line is open until June 7. The event will take place from 6:30
The 10th edition of the International Project Competition at Annecy 2006 is now open. Around 120 short film or TV production projects were in competition in 2005 for 12 cash prizes. This mine of independent creation has been evolving and intensifying its support to young authors, since 1997. The competition is open to any animated short film or TV production project (TV special or series) irrespective of the genre and techniques used.
Winners will receive:* Cash and/or partner prizes * Competition
The Mifa is the only event in the world that brings together filmmakers and professionals from television, cinema, video and cable and satellite industries. Producers, distributors, buyers, TV channels execs, service company reps, animation tool manufacturers and training establishments all attend and participate in the event. For more information, visit www.annecy.org.
