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OIAF 2019 Events

Ottawa International Animation Festival Returning September 25 – 29, 2019

Begins: September 25, 2019

OIAF brings together regional, national and international animation communities, providing a forum to share and exchange expertise.

SIGGRAPH Events

Brisbane Playing Host to SIGGRAPH Asia 2019

Begins: November 17, 2019

The 12th SIGGRAPH Asia Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques runs November 17-20, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia.

SIGGRAPH Events

SIGGRAPH 2019 is Back in Los Angeles

Begins: July 28, 2019

In its 46th year, the conference is set for July 28 – August 1, 2019 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Total Chaos Headline News

Total Chaos Returns to Bulgaria May 16 - 18

Chaos Group’s 2^nd Annual event brings together 3D artists and developers in VFX, architecture and automotive design together for a series of masterclasses in Sofia.

In 3D, CG, Commercials, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe

Toonz Media Group Headline News

Animation Masters Summit Returns May 3 – 4 Focusing on ‘The Art of Animation’

Focusing on ‘The Art of Animation,’ the 2019 conference edition in Trivandrum will play host to a series of events in celebration of Toonz Media Group’s 20 years of entertaining the world.

In Business, Education and Training, Event, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia

VIEW Conference 2019 Headline News

Call for Entries: 2019 VIEW Awards Now Open for Submissions

Italy’s premier animation, VFX, games and immersive storytelling conference is now accepting submissions for its film competition, with a €2,000 first prize.

In 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Places, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

FMX 2019 Events

FMX 2019 Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Immersive Media April 30 - May 3

Begins: April 30, 2019

'Bridging the Gap' between people and projects from around the world is the theme of this year’s conference at the Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart, Germany.

Conferences Events

Total Chaos Returns with The Fusion of Art & Technology May 16 -18, 2019

Begins: May 16, 2019

Total Chaos expands with over 60 new speakers; Google, Zaha Hadid Architects and Porsche among presenters.

TIAF Events

The 11th Tehran International Animation Festival (TIAF) is March 3-7, 2019

Begins: March 3, 2019

The 11th Tehran International Animation Festival (TIAF) will be sponsored by Kanoon (The Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults), an Iranian cultural organization that has produced over 400 short and feature films as well as 2000 published books.

In 2D, 3D, Art, Awards, Cartoons, CG, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Short Films

Animation Festival Events

CINANIMA Runs From November 12 – 18, 2018

Begins: November 12, 2018

Since 1976, CINANIMA has been promoting Animation as cinema, while supporting its creators. CINANIMA has won international recognition independently of Portugal’s main cultural centers of Lisbon or Porto.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, Call for Entries, Cartoons, CG, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Animation Festival Events

ANIMAGE is Coming to Pernambuco October 12 - 21, 2018

Begins: October 12, 2018

ANIMAGE 2018 aims to offer a safe-haven for the freedom of ideas by sheltering the visual creations of filmmakers in the conflicted contemporary context of Brazil and the world.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, Call for Entries, Cartoons, CG, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Mipcom Events

MIPCOM 2018 is Coming to Cannes

Begins: October 15, 2018

MIPCOM 2018 welcomes industry leaders to the world’s entertainment content market place from October 15 – 18, Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France.

In 2D, 3D, Broadcast Design, Business, Commercials, Event, Licensing, People, Places, Production, Short Films | Event Types: Conferences

call for entries Events

Celebrate Diversity in Film! 8th Annual Winter Film Awards CALL FOR ENTRIES

Begins: February 14, 2019

INDIE FILMMAKERS … Do you have an awesome film? Celebrate Diversity in Film with New York City's WINTER FILM AWARDS, a BEST REVIEWED FEST on FilmFreeway!

In Call for Entries, Diversity and Inclusion, Event, Festival, Films | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Documentaries, Features, New Media, Screenings, Short Films

Technology Headline News

SIGGRAPH Technical Papers Present Innovations From 38 Countries

Chosen research projects showcase significant advances by worldwide scholars.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All, North America

2D Events

Encounters Short Film & Animation Festival is Coming September 25 – 30, 2018

Begins: September 25, 2018

Encounters Short Film & Animation Festival celebrates the creativity, diversity and the impact of short film by connecting industry with audiences.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, Call for Entries, Cartoons, CG, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Conferences, Features, Screenings, Short Films

Animation Festival Events

Anim’est International Animation Festival is Coming September 28 – October 7, 2018

Begins: September 28, 2018

The 13^th edition of Anim’est International Animation Festival will take place from September 28 to October 7 in Bucharest, Romania, and the deadline for submissions is June 20, 2018.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, Call for Entries, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Conferences, Discussion, Features, Screenings, Short Films

HIROSHIMA 2018 Events

The 17th International Animated Film Festival – Hiroshima 2018

Begins: August 23, 2018

Based on the spirit of Love & Peace, the 17^th International Animated Film Festival – Hiroshima 2018 kicks off on August 23 as a venue for the international cultural exchange and the development of the art of animation.

Animation Festival Events

SICAF - The 22nd Seoul International Cartoon Animation Festival Set for August 23 – 26, 2018

Begins: August 23, 2018

With its long historical background in Korean Animation, SICAF seeks to harmonize traditional Animation with modern culture; it strives to make both technical and social changes within society.

Animation Festival Events

Anima Mundi International Animation Festival 2018

Begins: July 20, 2018

Anima Mundi, the International Animation Festival of Brazil, takes place in Rio de Janeiro July 20 – 29, 2018

In 2D, 3D, Awards, Cartoons, Festival, Films, People, Places | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Screenings, Short Films

Licensing Headline News

Licensing Expo: Deals for ‘Powerpuff,’ ‘Peppa Pig,’ ‘Kratts’

Cartoon Network celebrates franchise’s 20^th anniversary with a full slate of global deals, while Entertainment One and Kratt Brothers Co. build on existing deals.

In Business, Event, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Licensing | Geographic Region: All, North America

Event Headline News

Inaugural FxF to Feature PES, David OReilly and Joanna Priestley

Conference set for May 26 at DePaul University in Chicago includes guest appearances, panels, workshops and demos, and is open to the public.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Event, Films, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Technology, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America

2D Events

Animafest Zagreb World Festival of Animation Coming June 4 – 9, 2018

Begins: June 4, 2018

Animafest Zagreb once again turns the Croatian capital into a global animation hub.

In Cartoons, CG, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals

Technology Events

Kre8tif! Conference & Business Xchange Kicks off August 6th

Begins: August 6, 2018

Kre8tif! Conference, running from August 6-12, 2018, aims to spark innovation and exploration of major trends across the creative sector.

In Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Business / Management, Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Screenings

Technology Events

VIEW Conference Set For October 22 – 26 in Turin, Italy

Begins: October 22, 2018

The VIEW Conference is the premiere international event in Italy on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 2D/3D Animation, VR and AR, Gaming and VFX.