Television

Film Events

I Castelli Animati Festival 2005

Begins: November 30, 2005

The I Castelli Animati Festival highlights animation in all its forms from commercials to features films. The international competition awards the following prizes: grand prize, special jury prize, best debut short film, best European short film, audience prize, Fabrizio Bellocchino prize, best Web animation and best non-narrative short film. The Italian competition will give a grand prize and special jury prize to the top Italian productions. The event includes exhibitions, retrospectives, conferences and screenings. For more information visit www.castellianimati.it.

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

Television Events

Hollywood Radio And Television Society Newsmaker Luncheon

Begins: November 29, 2005

The Hollywood Radio and Television Society (HRTS) will present "The Hitmakers," a gathering of some of the hottest creators and producers in television today. Moderated by television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, the panel will provide insight into the creative and business environment within which hit television shows are developed.

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Live Action, Television, Visual Effects, Other

Festival Events

Sichuan TV Festival 2005

Begins: November 26, 2005

The Golden Panda Awards is co-organized by Sichuan TV festival, Cartoon Commission of China TV Artists Association and SIGGRAPH (Beijing) chapter, and is held during Sichuan TV festival, the biggest and most important state-level TV festival in China. For 2005, Sichuan TV festival set up its first international animation film award, the "Golden Panda" award, which is selecting works from all over around the world.

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

Producers Events

Animation Producers: New Skills to Draw From

Begins: November 17, 2005

The Producers Guild of America

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Features, Short Films, Television, Web / Internet

Events

The Golden Elephant 14

Begins: November 14, 2005

Organized by the Children

Film Events

High Falls Film Festival Animation Program

Begins: November 13, 2005

The High Falls Film Festival and Animatus Studio present... WALLACE, GROMIT, CHICKENS, RAISINS AND ME: Teresa Drilling on Life as a Stop-Motion Animator.

Sunday, November 13, Noon. At the Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue, Rochester. Admission $7.00, students $6.50.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Television

Events

Kimba The White Lion Screening

Begins: November 10, 2005

As a celebration of its 40th anniversary, ASIFA-Hollywood presents a screening of KIMBA THE WHITE LION, a tribute to Osamu Tezuka's JUNGULU TAITEI LEO.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Television

Film Events

Call for Entries! Film & Animation! Vision Fim Festival!

Begins: November 10, 2005

Call for Entries! Deadline fast approaching!Feb 15, 2006!For more info, go to: www.blueridgeswvafilm.organd look for Vision Film Festival, and the Call for Entries!

In Event Types: Contests, Competitive Festivals, Non-competitive Festivals, Animation, Documentaries, Features, New Media, Short Films, Special, Television, Web / Internet

Animation Events

WIA-NY Hosts Animation Collective

Begins: November 9, 2005

Larry Schwarz, ceo of Animation Collective will join members at WIA-NY

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Television

Cartoon Events

Jerusalem Cartoon Conference

Begins: November 6, 2005

Jerusalem Cartoon Conference celebrates international animation. The event includes conferences, panel discussions, screenings and more.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Short Films, Television

Animation Events

Changsha Animation Festival 2005

Begins: November 5, 2005

Cartoon Commission of Chinese TV Artists

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

Television Events

Next TV: Managing Your Future In The Changing Landscape Of Television

Begins: November 5, 2005

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will present "Next TV: Managing Your Future in the Changing Landscape of Television," a day-long forum with the media professionals who will share how to stay ahead of the curve in a dynamic environment of social, economic and technological change. The event will be held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Television Academy's Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in North Hollywood.

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

Events

ShowBiz Expo 2005

Begins: November 4, 2005

The ShowBiz Expo will be a focused business-to-business event catering to the working practitioner in television and film. Conference sessions cover the most pressing issues in content creation, production, post-production and distribution. ShowBiz Expo features the latest products, technologies and services for professionals in filmmaking, television, commercials, special effects, content distribution and new media.

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

Virtuality Conference

Begins: November 3, 2005

Virtuality Conference is the international trade show for digital cinema, virtual reality, computer-generated imaging, 3D animation and special effects, now in its sixth edition.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

CINEME International Animation Festival

Begins: November 1, 2005

* All winners will be aired on national television.* No submission fees.* Works can not have been televised previously on national television.* Deadline October 1st, 2005.

www.cineme.org

In Event Types: Animation, Features, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Events

WHAT TEENS WANT {West}

Begins: November 1, 2005

VNU Business Media presents WHAT TEENS WANT West. The nation

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

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International Events

Two years ago, the Chicago International Children

Begins: October 29, 2005

Two years ago, the Chicago International Children

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

Film Events

4th Nueva Mirada Film Festival

Begins: October 27, 2005

Declared of Cultural Interest by the Honorary Deputies Chamber of the Nation, Nueva Mirada Film Festival is a member of CIFEJ (International Centre of Film for Children and Youth) and co-produced by INCAA (National Film Institute for the Arts and Sciences). Among the institutional sponsors are the UNESCO, the OEI (Organization of Iberian American States), the INTAL (Institute of Latin American Television) the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, the Secretary of Culture of the Nation, the Cultural Institute of the Province of Buenos Aires.

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

Festival Events

The Chicago International Children's Film Festival (CICFF) 2005

Begins: October 27, 2005

The Chicago International Children's Film Festival (CICFF) is an annual, competitive film festival presented by Facets Multi-Media Inc. The event is the largest festival of children's films in North America. An adult and children's jury will hand out awards for animated features and shorts. The festival also features a category for child-produced films.

Digital Events

Los Angeles Combustion User Group

Begins: October 26, 2005

The next Los Angeles Combustion User Group meeting will be held at Digital Domain. Possible events for the evening include film related tutorials, advance techniques, presentations and access to the minds and talent of other users.

Presentations will include:* Jeff Kim From Digital Domain will show and explain a complicated Wire Removal Shot from I, ROBOT* Paul Curly will demonstrate matte painting and also explain production output for film.

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

Entertainment Events

Network Presidents Newsmaker Luncheon

Begins: October 26, 2005

The Hollywood Radio & Television Society and The Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences present the Network Presidents Newsmaker Luncheon. The event will be moderated by Dennis Miller.

Execs on the panel include:David Janollari, president, entertainment, the WB Peter Liguori, president, entertainment, FOX BroadcastingStephen McPherson, president, ABC EntertainmentDawn Ostroff, president, UPNKevin Reilly, president, NBC EntertainmentNina Tassler, president CBS, Entertainment.

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Business / Management, Live Action, Television, Other

Animation Events

The International Animation Festival ANIMACOR 2005

Begins: October 25, 2005

ANIMACOR is a festival that celebrates the best works in film, shorts and TV series. During ANIMACOR 2005, in addition to the competition categories, the event will host a Spanish-German meeting of animation producers, a tribute to an international animation industry celebrity, Spanish animation round-table conferences and a exhibition.

In Event Types: Contests, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Short Films, Television

Artists Events

P.R. For Artists

Begins: October 25, 2005

P.R. For Artists is a course designed to teach writers, designers, directors, actors or even chefs the art of P.R. This course, taught by novelist/P.R. consultant, Anthony Mora, and author/media trainer Ann Convery, will give attendees the insider secrets one needs to create and establish a successful media image. They

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

San Diego International Children's Film Festival

Begins: October 21, 2005

San Diego International Children's Film Festival will showcase full-length films for children of all ages & teens, shorts for children ages 7 & under, at the Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego's historic Balboa Park.

The festival held its first-ever event in April, showing 65 short films from around the world. Actor-director LeVar Burton appeared at the festival, as did several other filmmakers.

In Event Types: Discussion, Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, Short Films, Television

Anime Events

International Manga And Anime Festival 2005 (IMAF)

Begins: October 21, 2005

The International Manga and Anime Festival (IMAF) is a celebration of the very best in manga and anime, providing an involving showcase for the growing international status and following of the exciting graphic and film genre.