Television

Events

Promax/BDA Arabia

Begins: March 14, 2006

The Promax/BDA Arabia Awards are part of the Dubai conference, awarding Gold and Silver trophies in more than 21 categories. Promax/BDA is the association for those working in broadcast promotions, marketing and design. At the conferences leading figures from around the world, as well as experts from the Arabia region, share their secrets and keep you up to date with the latest advances within the industry.

Topics include:

* Communicate to a young audience and keep them watching your program. * Dos and Don

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

The British Animation Awards (BAA) 2005

Begins: March 9, 2006

The British Animation Awards (BAA) covers all aspects of the U.K. animation scene, from student work to commercials, children

In Event Types: Contests, Animation, Features, Interactive, Short Films, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Animation Events

Pact Kids And Animation Event

Begins: March 9, 2006

Pact is organizing a one-day children

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

Software Events

FrameForge 3D 2.0 Demo

Begins: March 3, 2006

FrameForge 3D will be demonstrating the latest version of its previs software at the Showbiz Software Store at 500 S. Sepulveda Blvd. in West L.A. E-mail Leimomi Coloretti to reserve your space.

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Animation, Features, Live Action, Short Films, Television, Visualization, Other

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Events

Battlestar Galactica Panel Discussion

Begins: March 3, 2006

As part of the Museum of Television & Radio's William S. Paley Television Festival, the producers and cast of SCI FI Channel's hit original series BATTLESTAR GALACTICA will be on-hand for a screening of the series and a panel discussion. The panel will include Ronald D. Moore, David Eick, Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis and Grace Park.

In Event Types: Discussion, Screenings, Television, Visual Effects

Animated Events

Animac 2006

Begins: March 2, 2006

Animac, the International Animated Cinema Exhibition, has become one of the most renowned animation film exhibition in Spain. It's a meeting point for the best international animated works, and a place where artists and spectators can enjoy of the best animated productions, going from traditional to the most experimental styles. For more information, visit www.animac.info or e-mail animac@animac.info.

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

Annual Cable Chiefs Newsmaker Luncheon

Begins: March 2, 2006

The Hollywood Radio and Television Society (HRTS) will kick-off the spring portion of its newsmaker luncheon season with the Cable Chiefs Luncheon, the organization's annual summit on the state of the cable industry at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel. CNN's Jeff Greenfield will moderate.

Invited panelists include Susanne Daniels, president of entertainment, Lifetime; Ted Harbert, president/ceo E! Networks; Reginald Hudlin, president of entertainment, BET; Paul Lee, president, ABC Family; Mark Stern, evp, original programming, SCI FI; Lauren Zalaznick, president, Bravo.

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Live Action, Television

Events

Little Airplane Prods. Head Pilot Josh Selig Speaks

Begins: February 28, 2006

At WIA-NY

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Television

Anima Events

ANIMA 2006

Begins: February 24, 2006

Anima 2006 provides a key showcase for the entire range of quality animation, right in the heart of Europe. More than 200 films screened in the international competition or in retrospectives, exhibitions, film lectures and workshops, events such as "La Nuit anim

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Business / Management, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Television, Web / Internet, Other

New York Comic-Con

Begins: February 24, 2006

Reed Exhibitions, the world

College Events

Manga Expert Schodt Speaks at Randolph-Macon College

Begins: February 22, 2006

Randolph-Macon College will host Frederik L. Schodt

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Features, Short Films, Television, Other

Final Events

Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group Meeting

Begins: February 22, 2006

Final Cut Pro users will learn firsthand how the FileMaker Pro 8 (www.filemaker.com) helps manage business and creative processes at the upcoming Los Angeles Final Cut Pro Users Group (LAFCPUG) Meeting. The LAFCPUG will meet at 6:45 pm, at the Gallery Theatre, 4800 Hollywood Blvd.

Ramy Katrib, ceo/founder of West Hollywood-based DigitalFilm Tree (www.digitalfilmtree.com), will demonstrate how applications like Final Cut Pro, FileMaker Pro 8 and related technologies help run his firm's creative process and manage its business.

In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Animation, Features, Live Action, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects, Other

Creative Events

Creative Congress of Michigan

Begins: February 21, 2006

SEMAFX, the ACM SIGGRAPH Professional Chapter of Southeast Michigan features their First Creative Congress of Michigan on Tuesday, February 21, 2006, from 6-10 pm.

This Congress cordially invites all User Groups, schools, companies, post houses, studios and other creative organizations to send us ONE Delegate who will speak for your group and describe your GOALS to the gathering. Even if you don't want to speak, then come mingle and schmooze with some of Michigan's most creative, talented and inspiring people!

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, User Group Meetings, Animation, Business / Management, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Special Effects, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Events

Tasmeem Doha 2006

Begins: February 20, 2006

Hundreds of international design professionals, academics and students will gather in Doha, the capitol city of Qatar, for Tasmeem Doha 2006

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Live Action, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Writing Animated Comedy for Television

Begins: February 19, 2006

ScreenplayLab is host " Writing Animated Comedy for Television." The screenwriting event will feature Cartoon Network executive Heather Kenyon. The free event will run from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, California. RSVP at www.ScreenplayLab.com.

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Television, Other

Events

Gnomon Workshop: Live

Begins: February 18, 2006

The Gnomon Workshop is presenting its second workshop weekend, running from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. The weekend features speakers in and out of the Gnomon Workshop library, presenting on subjects including creature design, Photoshop, Painter 9, Shake, concept design and poly modeling. In addition, attendees also get a chance to meet some highly accomplished artists who will take you inside their own personal projects, businesses and processes.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Interactive, New Media, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

Marauding Rabbits, Starry-Eyed Girls, Battling Boys, Ordinary Ladies: Japanese (American) Manga

Begins: February 17, 2006

"Marauding Rabbits, Starry-Eyed Girls, Battling Boys, Ordinary Ladies: Japanese (American) Manga in Review is a symposium overview of the manga industry in America. Speakers include Stan Frederik L. Schodt, Sakai, Kinko Ito and Matthew A. Thorn. This event runs all afternoon in room Hahn 101 at Pomona College. Please contact Professor Lynne Miyake at 909-621-8931 for more information.

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Features, Short Films, Television, Other

Events

Scriptapalooza 7th Annual Television Writing Competition

Begins: February 15, 2006

Scriptapalooza TV, has grown in reputation and stature over the last three years with several of its past winners gaining access to top television production companies and literary representatives.

Barbara Schwartz has won a 2003 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Children's Animated Program for the TV series, RUGRATS, produced by Klasky Csupo. Her animation work is a direct result of her finalist placement in the Scriptapalooza TV competition. Scott Gray, also a 2003 Daytime EMMY winner, for Outstanding Children's Animated Program for the TV series, RUGRATS.

In Event Types: Contests, Animation, Television

Events

Outsourcing Culture Panel

Begins: February 15, 2006

Digital Communications and Media (DCoM) at McGhee/NYU will present the Spring 2006 CrossRoads panel,

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Business / Management, Documentaries, Features, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects

Events

A Fireside Chat with Mike Young

Begins: February 15, 2006

TiE-SoCal is proud to launch its first Media & Entertainment Event of 2006 with A Fireside Chat with Mike Young, co-ceo of Mike Young Prods. and Taffy Ent. This inaugural M&E event will cover successful entrepreneurship, the global entertainment industries, applications of cutting-edge technologies, outsourcing and emerging industries in India. Seating will be limited and a sold-out event is anticipated, so early registration is strongly encouraged.

The event will take place at UCLA

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Television

Events

WonderCon 2006

Begins: February 10, 2006

WonderCon, the bay area

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Animation, Features, Live Action, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

An Evening with John Kricfalusi

Begins: February 9, 2006

At the House of Blues, John Kricfalusi, the creator of REN & STIMPY, will be discussing the creation of the show as well as telling stories and showing never before seen REN & STIMPY cartoons and ending with a Q&A session. Afterwards he will be signing autographs. Seats are only available for purchase through the box office, in person or by calling (714) 778-2583. A valid state ID is required for entry. For more information, call the box office at (714) 778-BLUE (2583). For more information, visit www.hob.com/tickets/eventdetail.asp?eventid=36010.

In Event Types: Discussion, Screenings, Animation, Short Films, Television

Media Events

2006 Media Summit New York

Begins: February 8, 2006

The 2006 Media Summit New York is a leading international conference for media, entertainment and technology leaders. The Media Summit is presented by The McGraw-Hill Companies, co-sponsored by BUSINESSWEEK and Standard & Poor's and produced by Digital Hollywood. The event will occur at McGraw-Hill's headquarters, 1221 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan.