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Holiday Events

TAIS Holiday Party

Begins: December 11, 2003

The Toronto Animated Image Society will be hosting its annual Holiday Party. Everyone is invited to come and celebrate the season. Organizers are asking everyone to bring food and drink to share. TAIS Animators' Co-op is located at 37 Hanna Avenue, Suite 231, Toronto. Enter the building by door 5A, south side of building and walk up to the second floor. The party will run from 6:00 to 9:30 pm and admission is free. For more information, e-mail: Tais@bellnet.ca(link sends e-mail) or visit http://www.awn.com/tais.

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Other

WIA Christmas Party

Begins: December 9, 2003

Women in Animation is hosting an evening of Santa-Ria at WIA/LA's annual Christmas Party. The event offers a chance for schmoozing, networking and general catching-up, accompanied by an array of finger foods. A no-host bar will be available for libations and wassails. The event will take place at the Barsac Brasserie, 4212 Lankershim Blvd, beginning at 6:30 pm. Attendees must RSVP by December 5 by calling (310) 535-3838.

In Event Types: Discussion

The International Festival of Cinema and Technology

Begins: December 6, 2003

The International Festival of Cinema and Technology will showcase a wide variety of independent cinema including dramas, comedies, documentaries, features, experimental films and animation. As the International Festival of Cinema and Technology's goal is to screen a variety of films, which include new technologies, animated projects make up a large part of the line-up. The festival features more than 40 animated projects featuring a variety of new animations created using a variety of new software and incorporating new talents and rising stars in the animation industry.

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Features, Live Action, New Media, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects

Events

Veteran Animator Heidi Guedel Onlien Chat

Begins: December 6, 2003

AnimationHQ is hosting a chat with talented and veteran animator, Heidi Guedel. She spent time at Disney, Don Bluth Productions and Warner Brothers. She has worked on many Feature Animation titles including The Secret of NIMH, The Fox and the Hound, An American Tail, and Quest for Camelot. In addition, she did character layout for Rough Draft Studios (Futurama), worked in multimedia at Vortex Media Arts, and worked on videogame animation for the classic 80's laserdisc games "Dragon's Lair" and "Space Ace".

The chat will take place on Saturday, December 6th at 8 pm EST.

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

Events

JibJab Brothers Book Signing in NYC

Begins: December 4, 2003

The JibJab Brothers will be holding a signing of their new children's book GRUMPY SANTA. The book will be available at any Barnes & Noble or Borders this Christmas. Gregg and Evan Spiridellis will be signing copies at the Toys R Us on 1514 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 at 4:00 pm. For more information, visit www.jibjab.com.

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Other

Events

Grant Munro Rediscovered

Begins: December 4, 2003

On the occasion of Grant Munro's 80th birthday and the release of a new DVD, Cut-Up, The Films of Grant Munro, The Museum of Modern Art pays tribute to this seminal but under-recognized animator. Working from within the historic Animation Unit of the National Film Board of Canada from 1945 through the early 1970s, Munro directed, produced, shot, edited and even acted in some of the most significant hand-drawn and pixilated animation ever made. A frequent collaborator with Norman McLaren, Munro brought a wicked wit and sublime grace to the art.

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

Events

Animators' Pub

Begins: December 3, 2003

Squeeze Productions and The Toronto Animated Image Society present the Animators' Pub. The event offers an opportunity to meet friends and colleagues in the animation scene for conversation and some drinks. All animators are welcome and admission is free. The gathering will take place the The Bishop and the Belcher Pub, Queen Vic Room, basement, 361 Queen Street West, Toronto from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. For more information, e-mail: Tais@bellnet.ca(link sends e-mail) or visit http://www.awn.com/tais.

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Other

Fedor Khitruk Screening

Begins: December 3, 2003

David Ehrlich (professor of animation history at Dartmouth) presents a fascinating look at Russian animation, focusing on the work of the great Fedor Khitruk: After a 1961 visit to the Zagreb Animation Studio, whose artists were tremendously influenced for example by UPA artist John Hubley, Fedor Khitruk enthusiastically returned to Moscow to direct work whose innovative graphics completly broke with classical Soyuzmultfilm technique. He pioneered a radical departure from Russian state-sanctioned Disneyesque kitch.

In Event Types: Discussion, Screenings

Festival Events

25th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema

Begins: December 2, 2003

The 25th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema highlights films from around the world. As part of this year's event, the San Francisco Film Society will present a selection of award-winning films from the 46th San Francisco International Film Festival.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, Short Films, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Show Events

The Western Show 2003

Begins: December 2, 2003

The Western Show is dedicated to the technological advancements that will drive bottom lines for the cable, Internet, telephone, computer, satellite, broadcast, motion picture or new media industries. This, the 36th edition of the event, will be the last. The National Show has grown so much that the National Cable & Telecommunications Association decided there was only need for one show.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

An Evening with Justin Sweet

Begins: November 22, 2003

The California State University, Fullerton chapter of The Pencil Mileage Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of drawing and painting with an emphasis on applications to the commercial arts of film and print, and on November 22, 2003, the PMC will present

In Event Types: Discussion, Visual Effects, Other

Digital Events

Softimage & Digital Pictures XSI v.3.5 Presentation in Minneapolis

Begins: November 20, 2003

Friday, Nov 20 at 6:00 PM Digital Pictures--brand new authorized reseller 212 N. 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Digital Pictures is celebrating joining forces with Softimage and SOFTIMAGE|XSI. As the number one 3-D reseller to the entertainment market in the Midwest region, Digital Pictures is in the perfect position to bring SOFTIMAGE|XSI to the Midwest. To mark this new partnership, Digital Pictures is holding a launch event in their new luxury space on November 20.

In Event Types: Discussion

Events

The Making of The Matrix Revolutions

Begins: November 20, 2003

Hosted by Alias, SIGGRAPH LA will be holding a

In Event Types: Discussion, Features, Visual Effects, Other

Animation Events

Animate Your Future--A Apresentation of Animation Careers

Begins: November 19, 2003

Animate Your Future November 19th

Westwood College of Technology is announcing it's animation degree program with an event entitled Animate Your Future--A Presentation on Animation Careers on Wednesday, November 19th at 7:00 p.m.. Emmy award winning animator, Michael Swanigan, will present information on the field of animation and will participate in a question and answer session.

Located at Dave & Busters at 1155 North Swift Road in Addison, IL, this event is open to anyone interested in starting or advancing a career in animation.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops

Events

Spain TV Expo

Begins: November 19, 2003

For the second year in Miami, the Trade Commission Office of Spain along with the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX) and FAPAE (The Federation of Associations of Spanish Audiovisual Producers (FAPAE) are organizing a market for the television production industry of Spain. This initiative has been created in response to the raising demand of Spanish productions. The second edition of Spain TV Expo has been created as a meeting point that will improve the commercial relations between Spain and the main TV channels of Latin America, U.S. and Canada.

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

Terrytoons - Mighty Mouse Over Westchester

Begins: November 18, 2003

Terrytoons - Mighty Mouse Over Westchester

In Event Types: Discussion, Screenings

Chicago Events

Chicago Area Toon Novices and Professionals (CATNAP) November Meeting

Begins: November 15, 2003

CATNAP's November meeting looks at the topic of Flash Animation vs Traditional techniques. Featured presenter is Flash guru Bob Risetto. The monthly meeting also features networking, screenings and an update on the group animation project. Open to all and free of charge. The meeting begins at 1 pm at the studios of itoons, 3717 N. Ravenswood Ave, Suite 210, Chicago.

In Event Types: Discussion, User Group Meetings

Events

JibJab Brothers Book Signing in L.A.

Begins: November 12, 2003

The JibJab Brothers will be holding a signing of their new children's book GRUMPY SANTA. The book will be available at any Barnes & Noble or Borders this Christmas. Gregg and Evan Spiridellis will be signing copies at the Borders Books on 3700 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, California 90503 at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit www.jibjab.com.

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Other

Events

NY XSI User Group

Begins: November 12, 2003

XSI New York User Group Wednesday, Nov 12 7:30 PM - mark your calendars!

Join us in NYC where Dadi Einarsson of The Mill NY will be showing a recent commercial done in XSI, along with Softimage's Mark Schoennagel, who will be presenting some very cool material. The NYC User Group is always a great opportunity to catch up with friends and peers, and get the latest buzz in the Softimage community.

Location: NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies Address: Woolworth Bldg. room 430, 15 Barclay St, New York, NY 10007

In Event Types: Discussion

2nd World Film Festival of Bangkok

Begins: November 30, 1999

The 2nd World Film Festival is the annual festival held from 15 - 24 October 2004 at EGV Metropolis Bangkok Thailand. More than 80 films worldwide is participating and the competition is for the Harvest of talents awards in Best Picture, Best Script, Best Art Direction, Special Jury Prize Award and People Choice. Pls. visit www.worldfilmbkk.com

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

Events

CG Overdrive 2006

Begins: November 30, 1999

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In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, User Group Meetings, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Django Films Recruitment Tour

Begins: November 30, 1999

In early January 2007, Paul Dutton, our Assistant Director, will conduct a whirlwind recruitment tour of Amsterdam, Cologne, Berlin, Copenhagen, the Animation Workshop in Viborg (Denmark), Stockholm and Oslo. Paul will be looking for animators to work on The Illusionist, a 2D animated feature adapted by Sylvain Chomet from an original script by French comic genius, Jacques Tati. If you would like more details and to arrange an appointment to show Paul your portfolio in one of these cities, please consult the Django Films website at www.djangofilms.co.uk for more information.

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Features

Film Events

FIAE 09 - INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF EROTIC ANIMATION

Begins: November 30, 1999

FIAE 09 - INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF EROTIC ANIMATION

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Our online submission form is now available, so submit your film! The Regulation and the answers to all your questions can be found via our submissions page. The deadline for submitting your online form is August 31st, 2009, and we must receive your DVD by September 15th, 2009. We are waiting your film!

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Screenings, Animation, Features, Short Films, Other