SWAFT Convention (Southwest Arts, Film and Television Convention)
Begins: June 4, 2004
The Southwest Arts, Film & Television Convention is the Southwest region
Events: Discussion
1st Annual New England Animation Bash
Begins: June 4, 2004
In partnership with the Coolidge Corner Theatre, the Brattle Film Foundation's 1st Annual New England Animation Bash promises to be an event for all things "toony." Covering all the bases, the theatres will show independent and network pieces, as well as professional works and college projects. On June 6, The Brattle Theatre will host "An Evening with Soup2Nuts," kicking off at 6:00 pm. Audiences can catch a special behind the scenes glimpse when Soup2Nuts presents a panel discussion followed by a showcase of some of the studio's work over the last 10 years such as Comedy Central's DR.
BookExpo America
Begins: June 3, 2004
BookExpo America is the book industry's leading event where attendees can experience the entire scope of book publishing from the U.S. and the world. With more than 2,000 exhibits, 500 authors, more than 100 conference sessions as well as a special area for rights business, visitors see all the latest titles across genres, uncover hidden gems, network and meet industry contacts.
Los Angeles Animation Co-op Meeting
Begins: May 29, 2004
The Animation Co-op welcomes Michael Ingrassia of the Short Filmmaker's Alliance (www.shortfilmmaker.com) to its next meeting. Ingrassia will speak about the Alliance, and tape interviews with Co-op members for his new cable TV show on short film production. There will also be updates on the projects pitched at the March 6 meeting in Los Angeles. The event will take place at 8:00 pm at 2340 Overland Ave. Please RSVP to RSVP@animationcoop.org(link sends e-mail) only if you are certain to attend. For more information, visit http://www.animationcoop.org.
In Event Types: Discussion
PGA New Media Council Gaming Panel
Begins: May 27, 2004
The PGA New Media Council will be hosting a panel discussion featuring producers and executives behind such film and videogame productions as STAR WARS GALAXIES, THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK, TRON 2.0, ALIEN VS. PREDATOR, RESIDENT EVIL and METROID. Moderator Keith Boesky is head of the videogame department at International Creative Management.
LA ACM SIGGRAPH Presents The Visual Effects of Shrek 2
Begins: May 25, 2004
LA ACM SIGGRAPH will offer a presentation on the visual effects of SHREK 2, followed by a screening of the film. A social hour will begin at 6:30 pm with the program starting at 7:30 pm. The event is free to L.A. ACM SIGGRAPH members and $15 for non-members. New members who sign up on site and pay the $35 annual membership fee (Checks or cash only) do not have to pay the admission fee. Students with a current Student Photo ID pay $5. The program will take place at the Academy of Motion Picture of Arts and Science's Samuel Goldwyn Theater, 8949 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, California 90211.
Animator/Voice Actor Mr. Lawrence Appearance
Begins: May 22, 2004
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS animator, writer, comedian, voice talent Mr. (Doug) Lawrence will be making a special appearance from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at McGuire Fine Arts, the first gallery in Maryland to display and sell original artwork from SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS. Mr. Lawrence will be available to sign original production drawings, cels and backgrounds from this award-winning cartoon. Mr. Lawrence also animated ROCKO
Gary Baseman Book Signing at La Luz de Jesus Gallery
Begins: May 21, 2004
La Luz de Jesus Gallery invites attendees to meet painter, animator, illustrator and producer, Gary Baseman. He will sign copies of his new book: DUMB LUCK, THE ART OF GARY BASEMAN from 7:00 - 10:00 pm at 4633 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90027. For more information, call the gallery at (323) 666-7667 or (800) 978-7667, or visit www.laluzdejesus.com or www.garybaseman.com.
ASIFA Northeast Show Reel 2003
Begins: May 20, 2004
ASIFA-Hollywood will presents a collection of films made in 2003 by ASIFA members and animators who currently live or previously lived in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S. Films will include:
* THE EXCITING LIFE OF A TREE, produced and directed by Bill Plympton* WHAT IS ART?, produced and directed by Bill Stand* DISPARATE MEASURES, produced and directed by John Haugs* SNL: THE NARRATOR THAT RUINED CHRISTMAS, produced and directed by Chel White* WOKE UP DREAMING, produced and directed by Chad Essley
Gnomon School Hosts Syd Mead
Begins: May 20, 2004
World-renowned designer, concept artist and futurist Syd Mead will speak and sign books at Gnomon School of Visual Effects at 7:00 pm. In Hollywood Mead is known for his concept and design work for films, including the "V'ger" entity for STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE, BLADE RUNNER, TRON, 2010, MISSION TO MARS, ALIENS, STRANGE DAYS, TIMECOP, JOHHNY MNEMONIC and SHORT CIRCUIT. But Mead's influence extends to much more of the world around us through his design for clients such as Ford, Philips/Eindhoven, American Motors, Volvo, Chrysler and U.S. Steel.
Abuja International Film Festival 2004
Begins: May 19, 2004
The Abuja International Film Festival 2004 will hold in the beautiful capital city of Abuja from the 19th to 22nd of may 2004 in the beautiful city of abuja in nigeria. The festival shall accept entries in both film and video format(DV and Beta). Entry is free and VHS copies are require for submission. deadline for entries is 28th feb 2004. the festival director is FIDELIS DUKER and could be contacted via email on abujaintfilmfest@justice.com(link sends e-mail).
Ray Harryhausen Speaks in Toronto
Begins: May 17, 2004
Stop motion animation legend Ray Harryhausen is coming to Toronto for a book signing tour and discussion with Mark Askwith from the Space TV Station. The even will take place at Innis Town Hall, UofT 2 Sussex Ave. Buy your tickets at TAIS for $7.00 each, very limited seating. TAIS members receive a 10% discount at Pages books (256 Queen St. W). For more information, visit http://www.awn.com/tais.
CATNAP May Meeting (Chicago Area Toon Novices and Professionals)
Begins: May 15, 2004
The May meeting of CATNAP focuses on stop-motion animation. Guest speakers will be independent filmmaker Tom Brierton and Dave Brooks, vp of Creative for Bix Pix Entertainment. The meeting will begin at 1:00 pm at the Illinois Institute of Art, 180 N. Wabash, Room 234. Networking and open screenings are part of the monthly meeting schedule.
Baseman Book Signing at MoMA
Begins: May 15, 2004
MoMA Design Store, Soho invites attendees to meet painter, animator, illustrator and producer, Gary Baseman. He will sign copies of his new book: DUMB LUCK, THE ART OF GARY BASEMAN from 12:30 - 2:00 pm at MoMA Design Store, Soho, 81 Spring Street. For more information, visit www.garybaseman.com.
3rd Annual Sci-Fi & Fantasy Classic Film Weekend
Begins: May 14, 2004
The 3rd Annual Sci-Fi & Fantasy Classic Film Weekend is a celebration of classic sci-fi and fantasy film that will feature guest speaker Ray Harryhausen. At 7:30 pm on May 14, the event will host a talk with Ray Harryhausen followed by the screening of JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS. At 4:30 on May 5, THIS ISLAND EARTH will screen. Then at 8:00 pm, the event will host the New York area premiere of a new restored print of 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA.
digifest 2004: On The Move
Begins: May 13, 2004
DIGIFEST IS ON THE MOVE FOR 2004Toronto, Ontario: The Design Exchange (DX) is pleased to announce thedates and partners for the third annual digifest, Canada
Le Forum des D
Begins: May 13, 2004
The Kazachok Information & Coaching licensing agency and the professional magazine LSAorganise will be hosting a licensing event. "Le Forum des D
A Date with Destino: Salvador Dali's 100th Birthday Gala
Begins: May 11, 2004
The Graphic Arts Council of LACMA, with the Consulate General of Spain, is proud to present an evening of celebration of surrealist artist Salvador Dali.
On May 11, 2004, the anniversary of Dali's 100th birthday, the GAC will host a festive remembrance of Dali's life and work through the lens of the recently completed Disney animated short film, Destino.
ASIFA-Hollywood Presents On The Front Lines
Begins: May 11, 2004
The International Animated Film Society-Hollywood celebrates the release for the first time ever of Disney's historic war effort productions on DVD with a screening of rare 35mm prints of Disney cartoons produced during world war two. Arrangements are being made for a special panel of industry professionals to appear at this special screening to discuss the work and culture at Walt Disney that went into creating these films. Beginning at 8:00 pm, the event will take place at Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Boulevard.
Academy's Annual Short Films Screening
Begins: May 7, 2004
All of the films nominated in the live-action and animated short films categories for the 76th Academy Awards will be presented on the big screen of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Samuel Goldwyn Theater beginning at 7:30 pm. Academy Award-winning filmmaker John Lasseter will introduce the films and lead discussion with the 2003 live-action category winners, Aaron Schneider and Andrew J. Sacks. This annual screening of Academy-recognized short films is presented as part of the Gold Standard series.
Following is the schedule for the evening: Part One - Animation
10th Annual Hollywood Filmmakers Conference & PitchFest
Begins: May 1, 2004
More than 70 Hollywood studios, development and creative executives, producers, literary agents and managers to meet with and pitch projects to (film, TV and/or book) will be part of the event. It gives attendees a chance to present their story ideas directly to those in the business who can actually do something for their career Two intense days help establishing vital industry contacts. Plus, class sessions are taught by A-list filmmakers. The event also features agency submissions and a networking party. The conference will take place at the Le Meridien Hotel.
TAIS Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Begins: April 30, 2004
The TAIS Annual General Meeting (AGM) will feature reports from TAIS president and treasurer. Members will elect a new Board of Directors. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm at the TAIS Centre, 37 Hanna Ave, Suite 231, Toronto.
In Event Types: Discussion
Symposium on Art and Animation
Begins: April 30, 2004
Casa da Anima
Pixar's Andrew Gordon Speaks at NYU
Begins: April 30, 2004
NYC ACM SIGGRAPH and the NYU Center for Advanced Digital Applications (CADA) and NYC ACM SIGGRAPH will present a talk by Andrew Gordon of Pixar Animation Studios. Andrew will discuss FINDING NEMO, the importance of story development, character design and animation -- and how they all work together to create the final piece. The presentation will start at 6:30 pm and be held in The Skirball Theatre of NYU's Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South and LaGuardia Place. This event is free to all NYC ACM SIGGRAPH members, NYU faculty, staff and students, and the general public.
First Meeting of The Columbus Chapter of the Animation Co-op
Begins: April 29, 2004
The first meeting of the Columbus, Ohio chapter of The Animation Co-op will convene at 5:30 pm in the Canzani Auditorium of The Columbus College of Art and Design. The Animation Co-op is a freeform alliance of animation artists who are pursuing a variety of independent projects. Its primary goal is to help participants produce and distribute their independent films. For more information, visit http://www.animationcoop.org.
