Interactive

Events

Nesta Futurelab

Begins: April 20, 2005

Nesta Futurelab is a conference that will critically examine the changing educational visions for 14-19 year olds. Through the mixture of keynote presentations, case studies and hands-on activities, delegates will explore the challenges and tensions of educational provision for this age group. Topics will cover the role of digital technologies in challenging educational and social exclusion, creative and games technologies for learning, alternative visions, strategies for supporting personal development and research into youth cultures. For more information, visit www.nesta.org.uk.

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

NAB 2005

Begins: April 16, 2005

Each year, thousands of forward-thinking professionals from every medium gather at NAB to discover cutting-edge tools, discuss new ideas and sharpen their competitive edge. Attending the NAB show is the best way to keep on top of the business trends and technology innovations that will affect your bottom line. NAB consists of a wide array of exhibits and educational sessions in production and post-production. Visitors will discover the latest tips and tricks in digital video production and post-production.

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

Advertising In Games Forum

Begins: April 14, 2005

The Game Initiative will host the Advertising in Games Forum in New York City at the Metropolitan Pavilion. Advertising in Games Forum is the first event of its kind focused solely on understanding the factors surrounding the important and rapidly emerging market for placing advertising in videogames.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Interactive, New Media

Events

Bologna Children's Book Fair 2005

Begins: April 13, 2005

The Bologna Children's Book Fair's TV and Film Rights Centre was started in the 2003 in an effort to make it easier for two important elements of children's publishing -- trade book publishers and audiovisual professionals -- to work together and to sell and buy copyrights.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Licensing, New Media, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Events

$40,000 Creativity in Motion/Thatcher Hoffman Smith Prize

Begins: April 10, 2005

The University of Oklahoma College of Arts & Sciences is hosting biennial $40,000 Creativity in Motion/Thatcher Hoffman Smith Prize honoring the creative process. This prize was established in 2002 to recognize and encourage the process of creativity as it unfolds and is expressed by individuals in diverse ways.

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

Digital Events

13th Flashforward and the Flash Film Festival

Begins: April 6, 2005

Flashforward and the Flash Film Festival are the world's first and largest gathering of Flash users. The event has more than 70 confirmed speakers, which include digital and design visionaries Matthew Carter, legendary type designer; Stefan Sagmeister, renown graphic designer; Laurence Lessig, digital rights attorney; and Ze Frank, Website humorist and developer.

In Event Types: Contests, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Interactive, Web / Internet

Global Events

DAM, MOM & Global Branding Seminar

Begins: April 4, 2005

Digital Asset Management [DAM], Marketing Operations Management [MOM] and Global Branding Seminar will take place in Beijing. The seminar will feature as keynote speaker and chair person, Michael Moon, who many consider to be the

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Visual Effects, Other

International Events

Tokyo International Anime Fair (TAF) 2005

Begins: April 2, 2005

Tokyo International Anime Fair (TAF) is one of the most popular international events in the fields of animation and is the simply largest animation festival in East Asia. With regard to anime products, toys and various character goods, the fair serves as a venue to provide good opportunities for international business interaction. For further information, visit www.taf-la.org.

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

Events

Massive 2005 Technology Conference & Expo

Begins: March 30, 2005

Massive 2005 is a full-day conference and tradeshow showcasing eBusiness tools for SMEs and tech-toys for work. Through a combination of informative presentations and more than 100 interactive displays, this event will educate business professionals in an entertaining and refreshing environment. The event will take place at SCIENCE WORLD, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada. To learn more, contact Shana Korotash at BC TIA by e-mailing skorotash@bctia.org(link sends e-mail) or calling (604) 602-5232.

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

Events

16th Annual Digital Hollywood Spring

Begins: March 30, 2005

The 16th Annual Digital Hollywood Spring is a leading conference for the entertainment, media and technology executives. The event will feature special events, exhibits, sponsorships and speaking engagements. More than 300 industry speakers will be participating in the event. For more information, call (212) 352-9720 or visit www.digitalhollywood.com.

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

Screen Events

Designing and Reflecting the Screen

Begins: March 28, 2005

NYC-SIGGRAPH hosts "Designing and Reflecting the Screen," part of the "CrossRoads" panel series that is being presented by Digital Communications and Media at the Paul McGhee Division (SCPS/NYU).

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Visual Effects

Animation Events

DigiPen Institute of Technology Career Day

Begins: March 25, 2005

DigiPen Institute of Technology (DIT) is hosting the second annual career day, providing an opportunity for the game, video, film and animation industry professionals to meet DigiPen Videogame Programming and 3D Computer Animation students.

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Screenings, Animation, Interactive, New Media

Show Events

The Art Institute of California - San Francisco Design Portfolio Show

Begins: March 24, 2005

The Art Institute of California - San Francisco will highlight a new generation of aspiring designers involved in animation, fashion, interactive media design and videogame art at its Winter Portfolio Show. Bay Area employers, design companies and members of the public are invited to attend the event at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in San Francisco. Nearly 30 students graduating this quarter at either the Associate of Science of Bachelor of Science levels will participate.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Screenings, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Visualization, Web / Internet, Other

Film Events

SF Digital Film School Open House

Begins: March 20, 2005

The San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking is having an open house March 20th in San Francisco, California. Check out the website: www.sfdigifilm.com for more information.

The San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking is the only school of its kind in the SF Bay Area. Using an apprentiship system instead of an internship, the school is all hands-on.

Upon graduation from this accredited school, you have the 3 things you need to go right into the film industry:1) A demo reel of your own work

In Event Types: Exhibits, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Visual Effects

Entertainment Events

BrainCamp East 2005

Begins: March 17, 2005

Bra!nCamp East is an intimate two-day gathering of senior executives and creators involved in the production, licensing, marketing and sale of kids' entertainment products. Introduced in 1997, BrainCamp attracts some of the most interesting and influential people in the children's entertainment industry, both as speakers and attendees. The focus is on creating and marketing entertainment product to children. BrainCamp provides networking and deal making opportunities.

Speakers will include: Stan Clutton, svp of investor relations, new business & licensing - Fisher Price

Technology Events

CEA 'Bits & Bytes Dinner: a Celebration of Innovation and Technology'

Begins: March 15, 2005

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) will host a new, celebratory dinner honoring innovation, technology and the leaders of the digital revolution. The CEA "Bits & Bytes Dinner" will feature industry and policy leaders, as well as a product showcase demonstrating the vibrant consumer electronics industry's past, present and future.

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

Entertainment Events

CTIA Wireless 2005

Begins: March 14, 2005

CTIA Wireless is dedicated to solutions for wireless, I.T. and entertainment. Since it

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Web / Internet

Escape Awards 2005

Begins: March 11, 2005

Escape Studios is hosting the Escape Awards, which aims to find the best in emerging talent. The event offers work placements at top U.K. companies, which include Aardman, Cinesite, The Mill and Lionhead Studios. Other sponsors include Alias with media partnership from 3D World, Computer Arts and CG Networks.

There is a registration fee of

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

VOICE & EMOTIONS: Pacific Voice Conference/ PVSF/PIXAR Voice and Animation Conference

Begins: March 11, 2005

Purpose: The purpose of this conference is to discuss production/perception of emotions contained in the human voice and technological applications. The conference focuses on how vocal emotions are produced and perceived, what are the minimal cues defining specific vocal emotions, how are these emotions produced by live and virtual actors, what is the impact vocal emotions (i.e. of cartoon voices) on listeners in a cross-cultural, gender and age context, and how production of expected vocal emotions is hindered by disease and by technological constraints. A wide and complex area, but how exciting of a project!

Topics: Analysis and synthesis of voice qualityModeling of voice quality and emotionsPerception and recognition of vocal emotionsCorrelating voice with movement Matching of vocal and visual signalsDisruptions in production in perception of vocal emotionsVirtual and artificial production of emotionsAge related influences on production and perception of vocal emotionsCross cultural recognition of vocal emotionsLocalization of vocal emotions in diverse linguistic groupsConsurer voice issuesNeurphysiolgy of vocal emotionsOther topics

Events

Macworld On Tour

Begins: March 9, 2005

IDG World Expo is hosting "Macworld On Tour" -- a conference-driven version of the company's popular Macworld Conference & Expo. This two-day event will be held at the Radisson WorldGate Resort and includes a highly-focused, contemporary, conference program. The event will also present a showcase component featuring an exclusive selection of the preeminent vendors in the Mac industry.

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Web / Internet, Other

Los Angeles ACM SIGGRAPH March Meeting

Begins: March 8, 2005

For the March meeting, Los Angeles ACM SIGGRAPH will host a program on 3D Web and wireless. The event will look at the latest Website developments for PDA software applications, 3D and virtual worlds.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Game Events

Game Developers Conference 2005

Begins: March 7, 2005

The 19th annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) is the official trade event "by game developers for developers" of computer, console, mobile, arcade, online games and location-based entertainment. It's the forum where programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals and others involved in the development of interactive games gather to exchange ideas, network, and shape the future of the industry. The GDC features more than 300 lectures, panels, tutorials and round-table discussions on a comprehensive selection of game development topics taught by leading industry experts.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Interactive, New Media

Digital Events

Digital Living Room

Begins: March 7, 2005

iHollywood Forum presents the Digital Living Room, an executive Business Summit and Venture Forum addressing the emerging digital lifestyle market for delivering consumer entertainment to the home. The Digital Living Room is a thought leader summit addressing the technologies and services transforming the living room into a digital hub.

Game Events

5th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards

Begins: March 7, 2005

The Game Developers Choice Awards recognize games and developers that are truly worthy. The recipients are chosen by creators, who know what it takes to make great games. To submit your nominations, go to: www.igda.org/awards/nominations.htm. All game developers are eligible to submit nominations. In order to nominate, a developer must be registered with the igda. Only those game developers who submit nominations will be eligible to participate in the voting process for the finalists. The Game Developers Choice Awards ceremony will be held at the Game Developers Conference.

In Event Types: Contests, Animation, Interactive, New Media

Game Events

Game On: The History, Culture and Future of Videogames

Begins: March 4, 2005

The Museum of Science and Industry will hold its newest temporary exhibit, Game On: The History, Culture and Future of Video Games. The exhibit makes its North American debut in Chicago on March 4, 2005. Game On features more than 100 playable games and was organized by the Barbican Art Gallery, London in collaboration with the National Museums of Scotland.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Interactive, New Media