Visual Effects

Film Events

Wimbledon Shorts Film Festival

Begins: June 7, 2008

This year's Wimbledon Shorts Film Festival will be held at the Troika theatre in Wimbledon, London on June 7. The festival aims to raise awareness and involvement in filmmaking stressing the personal aspect of filmmaking and cinema experience.

th1ng executive producer Dominic Buttimore will be joined on the judging panel by Ashvin Kumar, director of Oscar-nominated short film LITTLE TERRORIST, film critic Derek Malcolm, filmmaker Josh Appignanesi, screenplay writer Juliet McKoen, artist Manu Luksch and art journalist Lucy Kane.

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

Animation Events

Industry Giants Computer Graphics, Animation and Gaming Forum

Begins: June 6, 2008

The seventh annual Industry Giants Computer Graphics, Animation and Gaming Forum takes place Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Collin College in Plano, Texas. Join us for presentations by studio representatives, master classes and panel discussions on the latest use of computer graphics and animation technology for feature films, television programs, commercials, games and more. The event is hosted by the Applied Graphic Design Technology Department at Collin College and the North Texas animators

In Event Types: Conferences, Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, Animation, Features, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Animation Events

Industry Giants 2008: Drawing on Ideas!

Begins: June 6, 2008

If you're a fan of THE SIMPSONS you won't want to miss Industry Giants 2008: Drawing on Ideas! Mike Anderson, supervising director for the popular animated television series, headlines the Industry Giants Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Forum.

The event takes place Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, 2008 on the Spring Creek Campus of Collin County Community College, 2800 Spring Creek Parkway in Plano, Texas. It's open to the public, students and industry professionals.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Live Action, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Effects Events

An Evening of Hollywood Visual Effects in Oklahoma

Begins: June 5, 2008

This event will host special guests Steven Roselle and Ken LaRue of Autodesk, who have worked with an array of game developers, technical directors, and animation supervisors using Maya, the award-winning 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering solution, to create content for companies such as Nintendo, EA Games, Lucas Arts, Midway, SCEA, and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

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

Digital Events

Advertising and the Art of Digital Cinema

Begins: June 5, 2008

IRIDAS will join an illustrious group of companies on June 5, 2008 at a special event for the advertising industry presented by Simpson Films (SFI). Vision Research, makers of the Phantom camera; post facility Company 3; editing houses Version2 and Cut+Run; and IRIDAS will join Young and Rubicam and other leading New York ad agencies at SFI's studios in Long Island City.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Festival Events

Dimension3 Festival

Begins: June 2, 2008

By hosting the second edition of Dimension3 Festival during four days at Espace des Arts, Chalon-sur-Saone in France becomes the European capital of 3-D, with an exceptional collection of images You will be able to witness film previews, exclusive screenings and original images! All program formats will be represented, with contents of all types (feature films, animated films, documentaries, corporate films, theme park attractions, concerts ).

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Short Films, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects

Enter The Mind Of The Matrix And Kung Fu Gecko

Begins: May 28, 2008

Are you an animation industry professional, student or simply a fan? Do you want to know what it really takes to reach the dizzy heights of international success and recognition in the animation industry? This full-day event covers the technology, the artistry and the commercial concept. It will feature key figures in the animation industry, including:

--Nickson Fong from Singapore, vfx Technical Director of THE MATRIX RELOADED, KUNG FU GECKO, STUART LITTLE and THE PATRIOT.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Events

Florida Supercon 2008

Begins: May 23, 2008

Florida Supercon is the largest multi-genre convention in South Florida. For 2008, the event moves to the new "super-sized" location, The Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Resort in Weston, Florida.

Florida Supercon is a convention for comic book, anime, animation, sci-fi, fantasy and manga fans. The show will include celebrity guests, artists, writers, vendors, industry guests, Q&As, parties, costume contests, anime programming, manga, cosplay, workshops, panels, cosplay photo shoots and more.

Digital Events

PopVox Awards 2008

Begins: May 23, 2008

The call for entries has commenced for the PopVox Awards, a people's choice awards event for the digital media industry. Submit potentially award-winning work for a chance to launch a new or existing project.

The categories are: --Best Digital Animated Short --Best Digital VFX --Best Game (Console/PC) --Best Game (Casual) --Best Mobile (Game) --Best Mobile (Application) --Best Digital Campaign --Best User Generated/Crowd-Sourced Content Site --Best Digital Score --Best Do-Gooder Site (Social Change Initiative) --Homegrown Award (Best BC-based Venture)

In Event Types: Contests, Animation, New Media, Short Films, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Vancouver International Digital Festival 2008

Begins: May 21, 2008

Vidfest is an event for the top creative minds working in digital media. Attracting visionaries from games, Web 2.0, interactive design, animation and mobile applications, it is an annual "must-attend" in Vancouver. Events include the PopVox Awards and Convergence 2008.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Film Events

2001 in 2008: A Cinematic Odyssey

Begins: May 21, 2008

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will take audiences on a special behind-the-scenes journey into the making of 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY during a program hosted by special effects pioneer Douglas Trumbull and actor Tom Hanks, on Wednesday, May 21, at 8 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

Presented by the Academy's Science and Technology Council, "2001 in 2008: A Cinematic Odyssey" will feature never-before-seen images of and an onstage discussion about the technology used in the making of Stanley Kubrick's Academy Award-winning sci-fi epic.

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

Film Events

Women In Film Chicago Executive Breakfast Series

Begins: May 21, 2008

Women In Film Chicago hosts this breakfast discussion focusing on the implications of sexual imagery in media and advertising. What effect do advertisements have on women as consumers and how is society being shaped as a result? Who defines what is beautiful and how is this reflected in the world of film and advertising?

Location: Grand Lux Cafe, 600 North Michigan Avenue, 8-10 a.m. WIFC members $40, Non-members $50. For more info visit www.wifchicago.org and RSVP: rsvp@wifchicago.org.

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

Autodesk Events

Autodesk NAB 2008 Replay Tour

Begins: May 20, 2008

You can still experience the latest versions of Autodesk Smoke and Autodesk Flame software at the Autodesk Media and Entertainment Systems NAB Replay Tour coming soon to cities across North America.

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

Design Events

Design Festa vol.27

Begins: May 17, 2008

Design Festa started in 1994, and is a freestyle International Art Event open to artists from all over the world to exhibit their creative talent. Design Festa is the biggest art event in Asia! The event features a wide diversity of creative work, including painting, sculpture, fashion and installations, as well as multimedia, film-screening, live music, and performance art. Design Festa is held twice a year in spring and fall at Tokyo Big Sight.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Live Action, Short Films, Visualization, Visual Effects

Animate! 08 -- Segunda Edicion -- International Animation Film Festival

Begins: May 17, 2008

Animate! 08 -- Segunda Edicion -- is the oldest animation film festival in Uruguay. This year it is the second edition of "Centro Cultural de España" in Montevideo, in its third year. The works accepted to this festival will be exhibited at the Cinema Auditorium of the Centro Cultural de Espana, sponsored by Animation Campus and Centro Cultural de Espana del Uruguay.

The festival has its focus in short adult animations of any kind, no matter the technique. This is a non competitive festival, and there are no fees for submission.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Short Films, Visual Effects

Animation Events

Australian International Animation Festival 2008

Now in our 5th year, CSU Animation and Visual Effects are proud to present the Australian International Animation Festival 2008. This year has secured amazing exclusives from more than 2,200 submissions from over 30 countries.

In Event Types: Discussion, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, User Group Meetings, Animation, New Media, Short Films, Special, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects

Animation Events

Stoke Your Fires Festival of Animation

Begins: May 15, 2008

Stoke Your Fires Festival of Animation will take place May 15-18 2008 at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent, utilizing its 300 seat forum theater for screenings of award winning animation, seminars, and Q&A sessions with a host of guest speakers. The festival will also be making use of the museum's expansive gallery spaces for workshops, master classes and exhibits.

Stoke Your Fires is now looking for submissions in the following nine categories:

--Best Animated Short --Best Professional Regional Animation "Made in the Midlands" --Best Animated Commercial

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Animation, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Events

VisMasters DMVC 2008

Begins: May 12, 2008

Next Limit Technologies is pleased to announce Maxwell Render is sponsoring the 2008 VisMasters DMVC (Design, Modeling and Visualization Conference) May 12-13 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Representatives from Next Limit's Maxwell Render team will be attending the event and showing the latest features of the software.

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

L.A. SIGGRAPH Presents Automotive Visualization

Begins: May 12, 2008

The Los Angeles Professional Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH along with Autodesk, RTT and Springbox will present a one night only event on Automotive Visualization. Representatives from Autodesk, RTT and Springbox will explore the art, science and marketing of designing the automobile. The Pixar "Art of CARS" exhibit will be an added attraction at this event.

When:Monday, May 12, 20086:30-7:30 p.m. -- Reception7:30-9:30 p.m. -- Presentations with extended Q&A

Where:

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Visualization, Visual Effects

Events

Fargo At The Academy? You Betcha!

Begins: May 12, 2008

The 1996 Best Picture nominee FARGO will be screened as the next feature in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' "Great To Be Nominated" series, along with Oscar-nominated animated short LA SALLA.

The dark comedy about a kidnapping, a string of murders and their investigation by a pregnant cop will screen on Monday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

In Event Types: Discussion, Screenings, Animation, Features, Short Films, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Film Events

Screening Of Blade Runner: The Final Cut

Begins: May 9, 2008

On Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m., there will be a special Santa Fe premiere screening of BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT, the new version of Ridley Scott's groundbreaking sci-fi film.

In Event Types: Screenings, Features, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Animation Events

SA Short Animation Festival 08

Begins: May 9, 2008

SA Short animation awards reward excellence and outstanding achievement in the South Australian digital media community.

Entries open for the SA Short Animation Awards:Jury Prize $200Audience Prize $200SALUD Virtual built Environment Prize $200MRC Best Emerging Animator Prize $200IDrawFast Architectural Animation Prize $100

Sponsored by: The University of Adelaide, Autodesk, CGSociety, IDrawfast, DLF, Hamilton Adult Campus and MRC

SUBMISSIONS:

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, New Media, Short Films, Visualization, Visual Effects

Design Events

fmx/08

Begins: May 5, 2008

fmx is the primary European meeting of the digital community, addressing the interests of artists, production specialists, producers and distributors from all corners of the industry. Renowned speakers demonstrate behind-the-scenes techniques and innovative approaches from film, TV and games production as well as visualization, mobile entertainment and more. Meet top names in the industry as they present their latest achievements, interview with recruiters searching for new talent and test hard- and software innovations directly with developers.

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

Sci-Fi-London 2008

Begins: April 30, 2008

Sci-Fi-London announced that Electronic Arts, the world's leading interactive entertainment software company, will be the official games sponsor for this year's Sci-Fi-London, the UK's only dedicated science fiction and fantastic film festival which will run from April 30-May 4, 2008 at the Apollo West End theatre.

View the entire lineup at www.sci-fi-london.com/festival/2008/programme/.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Interactive, Short Films, Visual Effects

Best Of Ottawa 2007

Begins: April 28, 2008

The Best of Ottawa program showcases many of the outstanding films presented in our Official Competition. The 2007 program includes such exceptional films as Tom Brown & Daniel Gray’s award winning T.O.M., Aaron Augenblick’s hilarious GOLDEN AGE, Tibor Bancozki’s dark and disturbing MILK TEETH and the humorous JOHN AND KAREN by Matthew Walker.

See the program at 8 p.m. April 28 at Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater, 631 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. Admission fee is $9; $7 for students.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Features, Short Films, Visual Effects