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Events

morph2006

Begins: January 1, 2007

In Event Types: Contests, Competitive Festivals, Animation, Short Films, Web / Internet

Cartoon Animation Institute's International Career Day

Begins: December 16, 2006

The Cartoon Animation Institute (CAI) is hosting its first biannual International Career Day, which is open to all individuals with any level of expertise and interest. The purpose of the event will be to create opportunities and interaction for those seeking careers or information about careers in art, animation writing or gaming. The event will feature portfolio reviews. For more information, call Chris at (213) 388-7277, email [email protected] or visit www.cartoonmation.com/events_careerday.html.

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Interactive, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Frederator Events

Fred Seibert/Frederator Breakfast Event

Begins: December 14, 2006

NY:MIEG (New York: Media Information Exchange Group) is a group of media (and related) professionals who meet monthly on an informal basis in Midtown Manhattan.

Our next meeting: Thurs. Dec. 14th when our special Holiday guest will be:

FRED SEIBERT President & Executive Producer Frederator Studios

- Developed the MTV brand in 1981 as founding Creative Director at MTV - Co-Founder Fred/Alan Productions and rebranded Nickelodeon and oversaw the launch of VH-1 - President of Hanna/Barbera under Turner Broadcasting System

In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Television, Visualization, Web / Internet

Events

WIA/LA Annual Christmas Party

Begins: December 14, 2006

It's the loveliest time of the year... Hanukkah! Due to a chance conjunction of the lunar calendar this year, its annual Christmas party coincides with the ancient Jewish festival of fried foods. So this year Santa's wearing blue, the elves are starting a klezmer band and stockings will be stuffed with dreidels and fried latkes.

Please join WIA/LA for its Annual Christmas Party: "Hannukah Claus." The menorah will be lit at 6:00 pm on Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Barsac Brasserie, located at 4212 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Features, Interactive, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Games Events

Serious Games Summit Europe 2006

Begins: December 4, 2006

The Serious Games Summit Europe 2006 is dedicated to the use of interactive game technology within non-entertainment sectors. The Summit's purpose is to provide a platform for game developers, buyers and industry professionals to exchange ideas and advance the state of the art of serious games development in areas such as corporate training, education, first responders, government, health, military, science and social change. For more information, visit www.sgseurope.com.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Interactive, Web / Internet, Other

Events

11th Castelli Animati Festival

Begins: November 29, 2006

I CASTELLI ANIMATI: only the best of world of animation in one great, fun event. World famous authors, International Competition, Italian Competition, Web Competition, special effects, workshops, seminars and much more...Admission Free!

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Special Effects, Web / Internet

Media Events

DEMMX Conference 2006

Begins: November 29, 2006

DEMMX Conference offers a wide view of the rapidly evolving digital entertainment, media and marketing landscape. Attendees will learn and network with thought leaders in digital entertainment and media. From music and movies to videogames, sports and electronic media, DEMMX will give you a complete view of digital and mobile entertainment with insights, analysis and predictive information. Attendees will learn about the latest trends from recognized experts and be the first to get the inside track on new product launches. For more information, visit www.demmx.com.

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

Triple Play & IP Communications Technology & Investment Summit

Begins: November 28, 2006

iHollywood Forum is conducting the

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

Events

Triple Play and IP Communications Innovation Summit

Begins: November 28, 2006

iHollywood Forum is hosting the Triple Play and IP Communications Innovation Summit, a one-day conference taking place at the Harvard Club in New York, 27 West 44th Street from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This thought leader summit will feature the executives, journalists and analysts addressing that are helping change the investment outlook in the telecommunications industry.

Keynote speakers include: Matt Davis, IDC, program director, Consumer Multiplay Services; Robyn Flynn, Kagan Research, senior analyst; Sheau Ng, NBC Universal, vp consumer and broadcast technology.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Interactive, Web / Internet, Other

Game Events

First Vancouver International Game Summit

Begins: November 27, 2006

Reboot Communications is hosting the first Vancouver International Game Summit. The two-day conference will bring together the innovators responsible for the explosive growth of the West Coast gaming industry, providing them with a platform to share knowledge and develop industry partnerships.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Web / Internet, Other

Animation Events

fps 3rd Annual Online Animation Charity Auction

Begins: November 22, 2006

From Wednesday, November 22 to Wednesday, November 29, 2006, anyone with Internet access will be able to bid on animation-related items put on eBay by fps. These items include books, CD soundtracks, animation software, posters, DVDs, original artwork and more.

This auction directly benefits the Canadian Cancer Society. It is the reader choice for the second year in a row.

Some of the items for auction this year include:

* Original artwork from Steve Rude, Joel Trussell and Dave Alvarez, donated by the artists

In Event Types: Contests, Non-competitive Festivals, Animation, Web / Internet

Pitch Events

The Animation Co-op's 2006 Project Pitch Session, Part 2

Begins: November 18, 2006

Looking for feedback? Looking for people? Looking for a good time? The Animation Co-op's Project Pitch Session is for you! :-) By popular demand, we have added a SECOND session for 2006, with room for 6 pitches and 100 attendees. In addition, "Entertainment Lawyer To The Stars" Frank Lunn will present a wireless animation venture with access to over 100 international carriers.

TO PITCH:

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Interactive, Short Films, Special, Web / Internet

Anime Events

Anime USA 2006

Begins: November 17, 2006

Anime USA is an annual Japanese animation and culture convention in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C.

This year, Anime USA is hosting an Original Animation Contest. It is looking for original works of one-five minutes length in all animation formats: traditional, CG, stop-motion and so forth. First place prize is $500, second place is $300, third place is $100. All submissions will be shown at the convention. Applicants need not be present to submit or to win.

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

WIA NYC Hosts Rocketboom's Andrew Michael Baron

Begins: November 16, 2006

WIA NYC is hosting Andrew Michael Baron, a producer/director best-known as the creator of the popular daily newscast Rocketboom, at its November member meeting.

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Web / Internet, Other

Events

Animatu 06

Begins: November 15, 2006

Animatu 06

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Web / Internet

UGC Panel

Begins: November 15, 2006

Digital Coast Roundtable hosts a discussion about user generated content (UGC), social networks, personal videos, TV shows, etc. -- how they are changing the way consumers acquire their entertainment. UGC is impacting traditional media distribution, advertising and content creation and the panelists will share insights into this rapidly changing cultural phenomenon.

Host will be Tim Sarnoff, president of Sony Pictures Imageworks. The panel will be moderated by Andrew Wallenstein, digital media and TV features editor at THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER. Panelists include:

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

SAND 2006: Swansea Animation Days

Begins: November 14, 2006

SAND is the place to meet people, share experiences in CGI and create new ideas for films, scientific visualization, commercials and games. SAND features animation screenings from around the world, conference sessions on games, AI, films, post production techniques, TV commercials, mocap, professional sector workshops and business seminars.

Based on the convergence of people, technologies and ideas using CGI, this event contains artists from DreamWorks, Industrial Light & Magic, Glassworks London, Blitz Games, Primal Pictures and IBM.

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

Film Events

23 Things You Need to Know About Writing Great Comedies

Begins: November 10, 2006

Tom Schlesinger conducts a workshop for film and television writers, directors, producers, actors and novelists. Attendees will learn how the synergy between your creative experience while writing, the essential biology of story structure, and the commercial necessities of today's marketplace will empower you to write great screenplays.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Live Action, Short Films, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Technology Events

Consumer Technology Ventures Conference

Begins: November 7, 2006

Key executives from Sony Computer Ent. America, Microsoft, Yahoo!, MTV Networks and Starz Ent. Group, are among the lineup of six keynote speakers featured at this year's Consumer Technology Ventures Conference

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Business / Management, Interactive, New Media, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Entertainment Events

Asia Pacific Entertainment And Media Summit 2006

Begins: November 6, 2006

Entertainment Asia Network (EAN) presents Asia Pacific Entertainment and Media Summit 2006 for the first time in Los Angeles.

EAN will be bringing together worldwide production and distribution decision makers under the roof of the Sofitel Los Angeles to exchange information and learn about the entertainment needs of the fastest growing consumer population in Asia. KOCCA, (Korea Culture and Content Agency) will be co-hosting event.

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

Festival Events

The 4th CON-CAN Movie Festival

Begins: November 6, 2006

CON-CAN Movie Festival (http://www.con-can.com/) is an audience-interactive online film festival targeting shorts up to 20 min that express the very souls of their creators. Selected movies will be streamed for global viewing on the audience-interactive website. One Grand Prix (US$10,000) and two semi-Grand Prix (US$2,000 each) will be chosen by a strong international jury comprised of globally acclaimed film professionals. Besides, four Global Audience Awards (US$1,000 each) will be determined by audience

In Event Types: Contests, Competitive Festivals, Animation, Documentaries, Live Action, Short Films, Web / Internet

Animation Events

Interactive 3D Animation Workshop

Begins: November 4, 2006

American InterContinental University (AIU) invites aspiring video animators to an interactive 3D animation workshop featuring 3D animator and visual artist James Ovelmen, from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon at the AIU campus, room 311, 12655 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. A buffet lunch at the Bits and Bytes Caf

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Short Films, Web / Internet, Other

Animation Events

Puchon International Student Animation Festival

Begins: November 2, 2006

PISAF (Puchon International Student Animation Festival) is organized by the PISAF Organizing Committee and authorized by Korean Society of Cartoon and Animation Studies.

No entry fee is required. Only works completed after November 2004 and never previously entered for selection at the Puchon International Student Animation Festival (PISAF) will be accepted.

CATEGORIES Short Animation : (Less than 30 minutes) Animated Spot(Spot, Web, Motion Graphic) : (Less than 2 minutes)

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Discussion, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Media Events

Freewaves Festival: Too Much Freedom?

Begins: November 1, 2006

Too Much Freedom? LA Freewaves 10th Celebration of Experimental Media Arts

Institutions have historically struggled to find a balance between the expressive rights of the individual and the innate desire for societal stability. Throughout modern history, artists have been in the forefront of those dialogues.

Freewaves 10th festival re-examines freedom and its consequences with film, video and new media exploring a multiplicity of cultural values, including artistic invention, political experience and human need.

In Event Types: Animation, Documentaries, New Media, Short Films, Web / Internet

Entertainment Events

RoadShow Europe 2007

Begins: November 1, 2006

RoadShow Europe is the only marketing and promotion event that grants brands of all shapes and sizes real access to entertainment marketing opportunities, promotional tie-ins and product placement details. The event gives attendees a chance to hear the major influencers in the entertainment industry outline their marketing objectives for each property and how companies, like yours, can and should get involved.