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Events: Seminars / Workshops

Kids Events

First Annual Amazing Kids! Animation Contest

Begins: May 19, 2000

The First Annual Amazing Kids! Animation Contest will give young animators a chance to be mentored by professional animators from DreamWorks Animation. The contest is part of a partnership between Amazing Kids!, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring excellence in children, and DreamWorks Animation. The event is hosted on the Amazing Kids! Web site and is open for kids 6-17 years old. As part of the contest, DreamWorks is providing original content for the Amazing Kids! Web site, including animation lessons for kids taught by DreamWorks animators.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Events

Content World Conference & Expo

Begins: May 17, 2000

The conference session tracks include case studies, new technologies and industry directions covering a wide range of topics in media asset management, content databases, IP rights management and e-business.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, New Media

Festival Events

Large Format Cinema Festival

Begins: May 17, 2000

LFCA 2000 will mark the the Large Format Cinema Association's 4th annual Conference and 3rd annual Large Format Film Festival. The competition is open to all member of the international large format industry. The Festival highlights new and classic works in 15/70 and 8/70, an historical tribute to a pioneer of the large format film industry, and a closing gala featuring a 5/70 Hollywood widescreen classic. The Conference will feature panels, technical sessions, historical tributes, awards, and a keynote presentation.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Documentaries, Live Action

3D Events

3D Conference and Expo

Begins: May 8, 2000

The 3D Conference provides four days of in-depth classes focused on the art and technology of 3D. It addresses the needs of professionals using 3D technology in a wide variety of contexts, including entertainment, architecture, engineering, science, medicine, and legal affairs. More than 70 intermediate to advanced classes provide training and instruction in 3D tools and techniques used in animation, modeling, rendering, visual effects, industrial visualization, web design, broadcast and film design, and digital video.

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

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Events

Richard Williams' Animation Masterclass

Begins: April 28, 2000

Presented by triple Oscar winner Richard Williams, this course is for professionals in the field, including classical animators, computer animators, assistant directors, producers, layout artists and instructors. Richard Williams will demonstrate his points with drawing, performance, and personal and professional film clips. The cost for each 3-day masterclass is $1000. Seating is limited to 150 participant per weekend.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Events

Making Waves, Cruise for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund

Begins: April 9, 2000

Comic book fans can hobnob with the best in the business on a 7 day/7 night cruise benefiting the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, a non-profit organization protecting the First Amendment rights of the comics community. The "Making Waves" cruise will stop at three Mexican ports -- Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlan. The event will feature week-long programming including: cocktail parties, slide shows, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, writer seminars, chalktalks, dinner parties and much more. Prices include food, room service, accommodation and tips.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops

Animation Events

Animation Week at Motherwell

Begins: April 6, 2000

Motherwell College will be holding an Animation Week where guest speakers from the U.K. and Europe will be participating in seminars. The event will hold hands-on sessions for the public. Companies and speakers featured will include Dave Sharp, Dave Brown, Russell Murray, Laurie McCulloch [Digital Animation], Richard Scott [Axis Animation], representatives from Codemasters, The Lost Boys [Holland], Lego, Lesley Keen (Ex Inner Workings) and Alan McFarlane (Head of Art at Steel Monkeys). The event is a celebration of Motherwell's new course of study in film craft and animation.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Events

Animating Insights: A Conversation on the Work of William Kentridge

Begins: November 30, 1999

In conjunction with William Kentridge, the University of California Humanities Research Institute and the LACMA Education Department will host a panel discussion addressing Kentridge

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Digital Events

VIRTUALITY 2004

Begins: November 30, 1999

Virtuality is an established appointment for professionals and fans alike, offering the unique point of view of internationally renown people whose contribution to the field of CGI, visual effects and virtual reality has proven decisive. For 2004 edition Virtuality will also host the Award for Miss Digital World and a night of screenings (the Digital Delirium).

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Short Films, Visual Effects

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

Digital Events

CASBAA Convention 2005

Begins: November 30, 1999

The CASBAA Convention 2005 will deliver you to the heart of the digital revolution where creativity in business models, technology and content is critical to your success.

At the CASBAA Convention 2005 the essential links in the digital value chain will be laid bare for debate and information exchange by key industry decision-makers from across the region and around the world.

Be there, be first and be in Hong Kong for Asia

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, New Media, Television

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Festival Events

Cortoons Festival 2006

Begins: November 30, 1999

Cortoons 2006 (third edition).

Cortoons is an International Animated Short Films Festival which will take place 26/27/28 April 2006 at Palladium Theatre in Rome (Italy).

The competition

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings

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Events

CG Overdrive 2006

Begins: November 30, 1999

Asia

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

Bradford Animation Festival 2006

Begins: November 30, 1999

The National Museum of Photography, Film & Television is proud to present the thirteenth edition of the UK

In Event Types: Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Animation Events

Stop Frame Animation Masterclass

Begins: November 30, 1999

Masterclass with Dave Bennett:

We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to attend a stop frame masterclass hosted by Dave Bennett, a multi-talented animator with over 10 years of experience in the industry. Having worked on world renowned animation projects including Chicken Run, Rex the Runt and the legendary Morph, our host will be sharing his wealth of knowledge on the following topics:

CHARACTER CONSTRUCTION

- Character sculpting- Film or television?- Mould methods- Head sculpting & moulds

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops

Services Events

IPTV World Forum Eastern Europe

Begins: November 30, 1999

IPTV World Forum Eastern Europe 2007 will consider the current Pay TV markets in the region and the strategies of major players in terms of digital migration, the introduction of two-way interactive services and triple-play or quad-play offers. It will investigate the benchmark services required for IPTV market entry including broadcast TV, VOD and PVR functionality.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Interactive, Television, Web / Internet

Events

EAM Plus 2007

Begins: November 30, 1999

EAM Plus is a four-month advanced animation-training program. The initiative is aimed at interested people, who already have experience in animation. It is looking for young talents strongly motivated to build up an international team and be involved in 2D and 3D animated short film production and get trained in working together. Applicants should be a member of the European community. This training program is free. For any further details, visit www.halle-academy.de.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Short Films

Cascade SIGGRAPH Presents An Evening With Dr. Stuart Sumida

Begins: November 30, 1999

Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH, Oregon and Southwest Washington's local SIGGRAPH chapter, today announced that celebrated professor of anatomy and locomotion, Dr. Stuart Sumida will lecture on the utilization of animal and human biology within digital effects processes. Dr.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features