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Streaming Festival

Begins: March 22, 2007

The Streaming Festival is a progressive film festival that takes place exclusively on the internet. Films are streamed full screen with high image quality.

The Streaming Festival presents carefully selected independent films to a worldwide audience. Film-makers and viewers from all over the world can join in and share without any costs for tickets, subscription fees or travel costs.

The festival encourages the development of media technologies with a special emphasis on streaming media. The festival wants to create a platform for audiovisual art.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Special, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) 2007

Begins: March 20, 2007

Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) is Asia's leading international film and television market. Running in conjunction with the Entertainment Expo, from March 20-27, FILMART, now in its ninth year, provides a business-to-business platform where movie and television professionals, producers and distributors from around the world show products, network and negotiate deals. FILMART will take place at the Convention and Exhibition Centre. For more information, visit www.hkfilmart.com/hkfilmart.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Business / Management, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

Show Events

PMA 2007

Begins: March 8, 2007

The leading international convention and trade show, PMA 07 hosts retail entrepreneurial memory makers from around the world, including photo retailers, professional photographers, mass merchandisers, professional labs, custom picture framers, and scrapbook retailers. The PMA 07 International Convention features more than 200 sessions, encouraging the discovery of more opportunities, professional development, and the inspiration to act on emerging trends. Further opportunities are found at the PMA 07 Trade Show, offering more picture-related products than any other event.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Visualization, Other

Academy of Art University Open House

Begins: March 3, 2007

When: Saturday March 3rd, 200712:00Noon to 5:00PM (Ongoing)

Where: Academy of Art University79 New Montgomery St.San Francisco, CA 94105(Between Market & Mission)

This is your chance to:-Meet with Admissions, Have your Transcript reviewed-Get Financial Aid started, Enroll for Summer & Fall 2007-Get a head start with our Pre-College High School Scholarship program-Tour State-of-the-Art Facilities-See our Urban Campus Housing-Meet Department Faculty & Have your Portfolio reviewed

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Animation, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

Animation Events

3X3 Magazine's Professional Show

Begins: March 2, 2007

3X3 MAGAZINE is entering its fourth year judging the world's best contemporary illustration judged by some of the world's best illustrators. It has expanded the categories in its professional show to include three categories: children's book illustration -- both published and unpublished; animation; and a separate category for work done specifically for gallery exhibits. This year's categories include our usual advertising, editorial, institutional, books, and unpublished, including self-promotion. And three new categories: children's books, animation and art-for-sale.

In Event Types: Contests, Exhibits, Animation, Visualization, Other

Events

Graphics of the Americas / Xplor International

Begins: February 28, 2007

Graphics of the Americas and Xplor International is a value-driven trade show and conference. Show attendees will have the first glimpse of new opportunities of the New Year and specific solutions to adapt to the changing graphic arts and print environments. In addition, attendees can further leverage their event experience by attending Xplor's Document University with a simplified conference curriculum that includes 22 individual courses targeted at executive and senior level management, recommenders, consultants, influencers, technical staff, implementers, operations and sales personnel.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Interactive, Live Action, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Events

Dean Yeagle Workshop

Begins: February 18, 2007

Entertainment Art Academy hosts Dean Yeagle, who has worked in most every capacity in the animation industry, and has his own production company in New York. He's also illustrated children's books and designed corporate characters, and is at work on a comicbook trilogy for Disney/Dark Horse.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Television, Visualization, Other

5th Annual Visual Effects Society (VES) Awards

Begins: February 11, 2007

The Visual Effects Society (VES) presents the 2007 VES Awards, a celebration of the best in visual effects. The 5th annual event will be held at the Kodak Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland. Dennis Muren will received the VES Award for Lifetime Achievement this year.

In Event Types: Contests, Animation, Features, Live Action, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects

Animation Events

AIU Interactive 3D Animation workshop

Begins: February 10, 2007

American InterContinental University Hosts Interactive 3D Animation workshopRenowned 3D animator and visual artist James Ovelmen leads workshopLos Angeles

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Interactive, Short Films, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects

Events

The Masters Of Fantasy Art - A Tribute To Keith Parkinson

Begins: February 2, 2007

Sony Online Ent. LLC (SOE) and Sigil Games Online are hosting an exhibition with The Art Institutes to bring "The Masters of Fantasy Art - A Tribute to Keith Parkinson" to five major cities across America. The tour will showcase the artwork of seminal artist Keith Parkinson as well as VANGUARD: SAGA OF HEROES, his posthumous masterpiece. Beginning this month in San Francisco, the tour is scheduled to be on display at The Art Institutes galleries across the country.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Animation, Interactive, Visualization, Other

Creative Events

Pcom Creative Awards

Begins: February 1, 2007

Call for Entries 4th Annual Pcom Creative Awards

~Deadline for Entries is March 15, 2007~

The 2007 Pcom Creative Awards, the premiere international creative award show, is currently accepting all entries for the 2007 competition.

Entries for the Pcom Creative Awards are judged by an elite international jury of award-winning art directors, graphic designers, illustrators, photographers and creative directors.

In Event Types: Contests, Animation, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

2007 International CES

Begins: January 8, 2007

The 2007 International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, will celebrate the show's 40th anniversary.

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

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Events

WIA/LA Annual Christmas Party

Begins: December 14, 2006

It's the loveliest time of the year... Hanukkah! Due to a chance conjunction of the lunar calendar this year, its annual Christmas party coincides with the ancient Jewish festival of fried foods. So this year Santa's wearing blue, the elves are starting a klezmer band and stockings will be stuffed with dreidels and fried latkes.

Please join WIA/LA for its Annual Christmas Party: "Hannukah Claus." The menorah will be lit at 6:00 pm on Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Barsac Brasserie, located at 4212 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Features, Interactive, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Frederator Events

Fred Seibert/Frederator Breakfast Event

Begins: December 14, 2006

NY:MIEG (New York: Media Information Exchange Group) is a group of media (and related) professionals who meet monthly on an informal basis in Midtown Manhattan.

Our next meeting: Thurs. Dec. 14th when our special Holiday guest will be:

FRED SEIBERT President & Executive Producer Frederator Studios

- Developed the MTV brand in 1981 as founding Creative Director at MTV - Co-Founder Fred/Alan Productions and rebranded Nickelodeon and oversaw the launch of VH-1 - President of Hanna/Barbera under Turner Broadcasting System

In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Television, Visualization, Web / Internet

Holiday Events

Entertainment Art Academy Holiday Party

Begins: December 9, 2006

EAA is holding its annual holiday party at its facilities. Food and beverages will be available, including an Oreo bar. Attendees are also encouraged to bring their own special holiday dishes to share. For more information, visit enterartacad.com.

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Visualization, Other

Animation Events

Animation Pipeline Panel

Begins: December 5, 2006

The PGA New Media Council will host a panel discussion on key issues of animation pipeline process for both feature and television animation projects. Attendees will discover how the leading producers draw from different skill sets and take advantage of technology breakthroughs to manage this very demanding process that continuously requires shorter timelines and tighter budgets.

Jenny Fulle, evp of production/exec producer, Sony Pictures Imageworks will moderate the evening

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Features, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

Media Events

DEMMX Conference 2006

Begins: November 29, 2006

DEMMX Conference offers a wide view of the rapidly evolving digital entertainment, media and marketing landscape. Attendees will learn and network with thought leaders in digital entertainment and media. From music and movies to videogames, sports and electronic media, DEMMX will give you a complete view of digital and mobile entertainment with insights, analysis and predictive information. Attendees will learn about the latest trends from recognized experts and be the first to get the inside track on new product launches. For more information, visit www.demmx.com.

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

Triple Play & IP Communications Technology & Investment Summit

Begins: November 28, 2006

iHollywood Forum is conducting the

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

Animation Events

3rd Istanbul Animation and Visual Effects Short Film Competition

Begins: November 13, 2006

The Istanbul Animation and Visual Effects Short Film Competition is first and only animation festival in Turkey.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

Events

Illustration Today: A Symposium On The State Of The Art

Begins: November 11, 2006

Parsons The New School for Design will present

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

World Events

AnimFXNZ 2006

Begins: November 4, 2006

The world

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Special, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

Academy of Art University's Graduate Studies Information Day

Begins: November 4, 2006

Academy of Art University

In Event Types: Discussion, Non-competitive Festivals, Animation, Business / Management, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

Animation Events

Puchon International Student Animation Festival

Begins: November 2, 2006

PISAF (Puchon International Student Animation Festival) is organized by the PISAF Organizing Committee and authorized by Korean Society of Cartoon and Animation Studies.

No entry fee is required. Only works completed after November 2004 and never previously entered for selection at the Puchon International Student Animation Festival (PISAF) will be accepted.

CATEGORIES Short Animation : (Less than 30 minutes) Animated Spot(Spot, Web, Motion Graphic) : (Less than 2 minutes)

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

International Events

7th International Bitfilm Festival for Digital Film

Begins: November 1, 2006

The 7th International Bitfilm Festival for Digital Film has reinvented itself. All selected films can be watched online. Netsurfers are encouraged to recommend them to each other, generating virus effects. The global Internet community will thus decide about the Bitfilm Awards in a

In Event Types: Contests, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

Entertainment Events

RoadShow Europe 2007

Begins: November 1, 2006

RoadShow Europe is the only marketing and promotion event that grants brands of all shapes and sizes real access to entertainment marketing opportunities, promotional tie-ins and product placement details. The event gives attendees a chance to hear the major influencers in the entertainment industry outline their marketing objectives for each property and how companies, like yours, can and should get involved.