Special Effects

Effects Events

Industry Giants 2011: Ten in Texas, June 25-26

Begins: June 25, 2011

A BUNCH OF SHORT GUYS Hosts INDUSTRY GIANTS 2011: Ten in TexasVisual Effects, Animation and Game Forum

A Bunch of Short Guys are proud to announce this year’s Industry Giants 2011: Ten in Texas, the tenth anniversary event of Texas’ premiere Visual Effects, Animation and Game Forum. The two day conference features id Software co-founder and lead programmer John Carmack, along with many other presentations from creative professionals around the world. The tenth annual event takes place Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26, 2011 at the Kessler Theater, 1230 W. Davis Street, Dallas, TX 75208. The event is open to the public, students, and industry professionals.

In Event Types: Conferences, Seminars / Workshops, Ads/Commercials, Animation, Business / Management, Comics, Licensing, New Media, Special, Special Effects, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects

International Events

Toronto International Stereoscopic 3D Conference

Begins: June 11, 2011

The Toronto International Stereoscopic 3D Conference is a one of a kind international gathering of experts in the stereoscopic 3D art and entertainment arena. From June 11 to 14, 2011 major figures from Canada, Germany, Russia, UK and USA will meet to discuss, analyze and contextualize the “new era in 3D cinema.”

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

Motion Events

motion 2011

Begins: October 9, 2011

motion is our annual event. Hundreds of brilliant minds – pros in the film, broadcast, and game industries – all coming together to share unique ideas that revolutionize the industry, change the way they look at their work and serve as inspiration for one another.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects

Pixar Artists Masterclass - Montreal, Quebec

Begins: July 29, 2011

Pixar Artists Masterclass

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Comics, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Special, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects, Other

Artists Events

Pixar Artists Masterclass - Austin, Texas

Begins: July 8, 2011

Pixar Artists Masterclass

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Comics, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Special, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects

Entertainment Events

3D Entertainment Summit™

Begins: June 21, 2011

Unlike other entertainment events, the 3D Entertainment Summit™ is focused on how the 3D entertainment transformation is affecting the business of entertainment. At the 3D Entertainment Summit™, you will get a behind the scenes look at where the market is heading; build relationships with industry leaders and potential business partners as business channels for 3D become more defined.

Event Date: June 21-22, 2011 at Hilton New York, New York, NY

In Event Types: Conferences, Interactive, New Media, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Effects Events

Elemental Magic Workshop: An Organic Approach to Special Effects Animation with Joseph Gilland

Begins: February 20, 2011

THE TORONTO ANIMATED IMAGE SOCIETY PRESENTS: ELEMENTAL MAGIC WORKSHOP – An Organic Approach to Special Effects Animation with Joseph Gilland ELEMENTAL MAGIC WORKSHOP

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Production Events

Previsualization and Virtual Production: BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER

Begins: February 24, 2011

From storyboard to screen, the Screen Industries Research and Training Centre (SIRT) brings it all together at a conference dedicated to previsualization and virtual production -- two innovative processes that are changing the face of film and TV production. Hosted by SIRT at its Pinewood Toronto Studios facility, the conference will look at how digital technology and live on-stage computer graphics are allowing film, television and gaming professionals to become more creative, collaborative and efficient.

In Event Types: Conferences, Animation, Features, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects

Events

VIEW Conference 2011

Begins: October 25, 2011

VIEW Conference | A Future in 3D

VIEW Conference is the premiere international event in Italy on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 3D Animation, Gaming and VFX.

VIEW 2010 will continue to focus on exploring the increasingly fluid boundary between real and digital worlds. Through lectures, meetings, tributes, exhibits, screenings and demo presentations VIEW will reveal the new digital frontier sweeping from cinema to architecture, from automotive design to advertisement, from medicine to videogames.

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, New Media, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects

Forum Blanc

Begins: January 12, 2010

Event dedicated to animation and cross-media for industry professionals 2nd edition from 12th to 14th January 2011 - Le Grand Bornand / Annecy (France) Presented by CITIA, organiser of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market (Mifa)

The concept

2 and a half days of information, training, reflection and discussions between professionals for a complete overview of all animation and cross-media issues.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, New Media, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

2011 Burbank International Film Festival - Early Bird Submissions End!

Begins: September 10, 2011

The Burbank International Film Festival would like to call to your attention our Official Call for Entries. If you could please spread the word regarding the festival it would be much appreciated. The link for submissions on withoutabox is http://www.withoutabox.com/login/7137

Submission Dates December 31st, 2010 Earlybird Deadline June 15, 2011 Regular Deadline July 15th, 2011 Late Deadline

In Event Types: Contests, Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Ads/Commercials, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Festival Events

2011 Burbank International Film Festival

Begins: September 10, 2011

We are accepting submissions for the 2011 festival, tentatively scheduled Sept 10-17, 2011.

In Event Types: Contests, Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Ads/Commercials, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Visual Effects, Other

Events

CGOverdrive2011

Begins: June 23, 2011

CG Overdrive is an event for the artists, by the artists. CG professionals, enthusiasts, students, academics, producers and all CG stakeholders convene and connect at this annual event. CGOverdrive2011 will be held at Suntec Singapore from 23-25 June, 2011.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, Animation, Business / Management, Comics, Live Action, New Media, Special, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects

FICCI FRAMES/ BAF Awards 2011

Begins: March 23, 2011

Established in 1927, FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India. Its history is closely interwoven with India's struggle for independence and its subsequent emergence as one of the most rapidly growing economies globally. FICCI plays a leading role in policy debates that are at the forefront of social, economic and political change.

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Animation, Features, New Media, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects

Events

Animation Films at the 23rd Annual Dallas VideoFest

Begins: September 23, 2010

23rd Annual VideoFest– Sept. 23-26, 2010

ANIMATION PROGRAMS

In Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Short Films, Special, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Creature Events

Character & Creature Sculpture Seminar w/ Jordu Schell

Begins: August 22, 2010

Nucleus is pleased to have back in our gallery the talented, humorous, Fine Art sculpter and creature designer, Jordu Schell for this rare one day sculpture course. Students will gain substantial insight and a small intro of the content taught in his regular 5 week courses. Sign up early, seats are limited.

Highlights include:

-A slide show lecture-A sculpting demonstration-Discussion of the tools used and the effects business-Q and A session

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Special Effects

Game Events

Game Developers Conference 2011

Begins: February 28, 2011

The Game Developers Conference® (GDC) is the world’s largest professionals-only game industry event. Presented every spring in San Francisco, it is the essential forum for learning, inspiration, and networking for the creators of computer, console, handheld, mobile, and online games.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Interactive, Licensing, New Media, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Animation Events

Animacursed - International Festival of Horror Animation

Begins: September 7, 2010

The submissions of our Brazilian festival Animacursed - International Festival of Horror Animation is available now! Animacursed - International Festival of Horror Animation is dedicated to the promotion of the art of animation in Brazil and to the discovery and revealing of new films and new directors, within the universe of horror animation.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Animation, Short Films, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Game Events

Game Developers Conference(r) 2010

Begins: March 9, 2010

The Game Developers Conference® (GDC) is the world’s largest professionals-only game industry event. Presented every spring in San Francisco, it is the essential forum for learning, inspiration, and networking for the creators of computer, console, handheld, mobile, and online games.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Interactive, Licensing, New Media, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Film Events

ACEFEST 2010

Begins: August 20, 2010

Call For Entries

CELEBRATE THE AMERICAN CINEMATIC EXPERIENCEAccepting Entries Jan 11 - Jun 16, 2010

In Event Types: Contests, Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Other

Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2010

Begins: April 16, 2010

Reed Exhibitions has announced the launch of Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), which will take place April 16-18, 2010 at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago.

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

Short Events

Kansas City FilmFest 2010

Begins: April 14, 2010

All filmmakers, anywhere, are invited to submit your short or feature film -- drama, comedy, documentary, animation or experimental work. It must have been completed since January 1, 2008. EARLY DEADLINE DATE: August 15, 2009 (Other deadlines: 10/1/2009, 11/15/2009. and 12/01/2009) ENTRY FEES: Vary by short or feature and increase with each new deadline date

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, Short Films, Special Effects, Visual Effects, Other

Digital Events

CG Con North-American Roadshow in Silicon Valley

Begins: March 6, 2010

CG Con North-American Roadshow in Silicon Valley

4 lectures (two Digital Painting/Concept Art, and two Animation lectures) of 90 minutes each by industry professionals

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Ads/Commercials, Animation, Comics, New Media, Special Effects, Visual Effects, Other

Events

CG Con - The White Conference

Begins: April 24, 2010

CG CON — The White Conference

"The White Conference" will be held April 24-25, 2010 and is projected to host more than 500 professionals and recent graduates from visual effects for film, game and broadcast graphics.

In Event Types: Conferences, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Animation Events

Savannah International Animation Festival 2010

Begins: February 5, 2010

Hal Miles Imagimation Studios, LLC will sponsor the first ever Savannah International Animation Festival on February 5th and 6th, 2010. www.savannahinternationalanimationfestival.com It will be held at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street, Savannah, GA 31401. We had 143 entries from 18 countries in the following categories: Stop Motion Animation, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Experimental Animation, Web Animation, Gaming Animation, Visual Effects, and Student Animated Film.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Special Effects, Web / Internet, Other