Interactive

Festival Events

16th Independent Arts Festival

Begins: April 10, 2004

The Independent Arts Festival offers space to exhibit, show and perform any form of creativity especially those in the independent scene. The event is focused to up and coming young artists who have never exhibited their art before. The festival also invites international, independent and professional artists to share their artwork. The motto of the event is: "Art is not boring." The festival also wants to give attention to the comic and zine scene.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Technology Events

Computer Game Technology Conference 2004

Begins: April 8, 2004

The Computer Game Technology Conference is dedicated to strengthening and developing the association between academic institutions and the

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Animation, Business / Management, Interactive, New Media, Web / Internet

Entertainment Events

ETA 2004 LA

Begins: April 6, 2004

ETA 2004 LA will highlight digital asset management, VOD, digital cinema, entertainment & mobility and venture capital in entertainment. ETA summit is a place where executives from music, film, gaming, cable, TV, video, and technology address viable business models and innovative solutions for the entertainment industry. The event allows attendees to meet the experts developing the cutting edge technologies in the entertainment space. For more information, visit www.etaexpo.com or call (310) 229-8915.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, Animation, Business / Management, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Other

Key West IndieFest 2004

Begins: April 1, 2004

Key West IndieFest 2004 (April 1 - 4). Entry Deadline: December 31, 2003. An international event that showcases the *best* independent films and screenplays in the world- by the sea! Limiting entries to 1000 (total of all films, videos, and screenplays) - so enter *early* - and save money on *reduced* entry fees! Complete information - and *online* entry forms - are available by going to: http://keywestindiefest.com

In Event Types: Contests, Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Special, Special Effects, Visual Effects, Other

Interactive Events

MILIA: World Interactive Content Forum

Begins: March 29, 2004

MILIA is the leading global forum for the interactive industries. Now in it

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

International Events

International Open Image Competition 2004

Begins: March 28, 2004

International Open Image Competition 2004 is a two-week exhibition at the Waterloo Gallery highlighting digital imaging, virtual reality, Web art, photography, installations, painting, sculpture and mixed media. It provides a channel for a collective of thoughts, skills and ideas to be expressed, explored, discovered and promoted. The theme for this year

In Event Types: Exhibits, Interactive, New Media, Web / Internet, Other

Production Events

Master Class Series: DVD Production A-Z

Begins: March 27, 2004

PGA New Media Council is hosting a one-day seminar on DVD production. With DVD Production A-Z, attendees will get a comprehensive overview of the process that will equip them with the knowledge and understanding to confidently approach any DVD project. Consisting of a three-hour morning session, a one-hour lunch break and a two-hour afternoon session, this master class will provide you with in-depth content coverage, informed Q&A, and an examination of real world projects.

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

Interactive Events

iTV Workshop

Begins: March 26, 2004

sagas writing interactive fictioniTV Workshopheaded by Raimo Lang, YLE

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Interactive, Television

Tokyo International Anime Fair (TAF)

Begins: March 25, 2004

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. March 25 and 26 are for members of the industry only

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

Technology Events

COMDEX Canada 2003

Begins: March 24, 2004

COMDEX Canada 2003 is a technology marketplace where buyers and sellers meet, learn and make business technology decisions. The event gives professionals a look at new applications and solutions. The event allows them to generate and close leads, shorten sales cycles, support existing clients, develop channel distribution or technology partnerships, position or launch new products, increase brand awareness, gain exposure to press and analysts and generate demonstrable ROO and ROI. For more information on the event visit www.comdex.com/canada/.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, Business / Management, Documentaries, Interactive, New Media, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

The 4th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards

Begins: March 24, 2004

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

Events

The 6th Annual Independent Games Festival

Begins: March 24, 2004

The Independent Games Festival (IGF) has put out a call for submissions for its 6th annual event. The event takes place during the Game Developers Conference (GDC), March 24-26, 2004 in San Jose, CA. More than $20,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to IGF competition winners. Ten finalists will be selected to showcase their games at the event, and awards will be given in four craft categories: Technical Excellence, Innovation in Visual Arts, Innovation in Audio and Innovation in Game Design.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Interactive

Game Events

Game Developers Conference 2004

Begins: March 22, 2004

The 18th 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.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Interactive, New Media, Web / Internet

Entertainment Events

Mobile Entertainment Summit

Begins: March 21, 2004

Mobile Entertainment Summit, part of CTIA WIRELESS 2004, will allow visitors to meet the most respected names offering practical advice in development and implementation of mobile entertainment strategies. Attendees will hear from leading international experts discussing the challenges and opportunities for creating branded content and making money for multimedia products and services in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Animation, Business / Management, Interactive, New Media, Web / Internet, Other

Films Events

2004 Zoie Films Online Film Festival

Begins: March 20, 2004

Zoie Films Festival is open to feature films, film shorts, documentaries, animations, music videos and mixed media projects utilizing innovative techniques. A media panel judges all entries and winning films are showcased online via special screenings available at high-speed Internet connections. Zoie Films utilizes the latest encryption technology to present the finest quality streaming programs. Zoie Films Festival presents certificates, prizes and awards in animation, drama, comedy, action and new media forms.

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

Events

5th Incontri Arte Animazione

Begins: March 20, 2004

ASIFA Italia, Italian Association of Animated Film, in cooperation with Scuola Nazionale di Cinema Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia Animation Dept., with the help of Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the Regione Piemonte and Citt

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Television, Web / Internet, Other

World Events

Wizard World Los Angeles

Begins: March 19, 2004

Wizard World, a pop-culture expo featuring some of the biggest names and companies in comic books, toys, anime, manga, video games, film and television, is expanding to the west coast with the addition of Wizard World Los Angeles in 2004. The inaugural event will be held at the Long Beach Convention Center. The event is expected to draw more than 40,000 people.

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

Production Events

PGA's DVD and Beyond Panel Discussion

Begins: March 18, 2004

The PGA New Media Council is hosting a DVD and Beyond panel discussion, featuring the DVD producers and executives behind THE ADVENTURES OF INDIANA JONES DVD COLLECTION, SEABISCUIT, ALIENS QUADRILOGY, X-MEN 2, THE SIMPSONS, STEP INTO LIQUID, T2: Extreme DVD, FINDING NEMO, THE LION KING SPECIAL EDITION, SHREK and MINIORITY REPORT. Scott Hettrick, home entertainment editor of VARIETY and EDITOR-IN-CHIEF of VIDEO BUSINESS and DVD EXCLUSIVE will lead the discussion on the future of DVD production.

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Other

Entertainment Events

Bra!nCamp East 2004

Begins: March 11, 2004

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: Al Kahn, chairman and ceo of 4Kids Entertainment

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

Digital Media Summit

Begins: March 8, 2004

The Third Digital Media Summit will focus on all the new trends and demands of the digital media industry. The event draws hundreds of executives from music, film, electronic gaming, cable, TV, video and technology addressing viable business models and innovative solutions for digital media. It

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Interactive, New Media, Web / Internet

Anime Overdose Conference

Begins: March 5, 2004

Anime Overdose 2004, Santa Clara Anime Festival is a not-for-profit fundraising event for Santa Clara University's official anime organization, Tempura Anime. Anime Overdose has been around in some form since 1997, when it was then the Anime Movie Reviews group. The event is dedicated to animation, games and comics. For more information, visit www.animeod.com.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Animation, Features, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Creative Events

DICE Summit 2004

Begins: March 4, 2004

The Interactive Academy's DICE Summit was created to explore approaches to the creative process and artistic expression as they uniquely apply to the development of interactive entertainment. D.I.C.E. is solely focused on the creative endeavor inherent in game development. Speakers concentrate on the challenges of various aspects of game design and creation and offer solutions to help developers maintain the creative edge in this rapidly evolving industry. The DICE Summit also serves as the home to the Academy's annual Interactive Achievement Awards ceremony.

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

11th Flashforward Conference & Flash Film Festival

Begins: March 3, 2004

The 11th Flashforward conference and Flash Film Festival, the oldest and largest Flash user conference in the world, shares the latest in design, development, education and inspiration. Confirmed speakers include: Beau Ambur, Bill Buxton, Mike Chambers, Jeremy Clark, Brendan Dawes, Marcus Dickinson, Kelly Goto, Branden Hall, Kristin Henry, Sas Jacobs, Brad Johnson, Phillip Kerman, Joey Lott, Nader Nejat, Erik Natzke, Andries Odendaal, Tim O'Reilly, Robert Penner, Rich Shupe, Craig Swann, Josh Ulm, Samuel Wan, Guy Watson and many more.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Short Films

International Events

6th Reel To Real International Film Festival For Youth

Begins: March 2, 2004

The Reel to Real International Film Festival for Youth is an annual, competitive, international event. A non-profit media arts and education society, Reel to Real is dedicated to showing the best in culturally diverse, non-stereotypical and humanistic programming for children and youth. Reel to Real International Film Festival for Youth seeks films that are imaginative, evocative, innovative, inspiring, entertaining and suitable for children, 6 and up, and youth, 13 and up. For more information, visit www.r2rfestival.org.

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

Events

Animators, Ink. 3rd Anniversary Celebration

Begins: February 28, 2004

Animators, Ink is thrilled to announce its third anniversary celebration, which will include animation, film, music, art, and most importantly, creative people from all walks of life. Membership submissions will be screened during the entire course of the festivities while being accompanied by live DJ