DreamWorks will also host a session covering in-depth recruitment and job-related issues. Introduce yourself to the DreamWorks team from 5:00-8:00 pm in Kepler Studio B on Friday.

At fmx/07, the recruiting sessions are scheduled for 10:00 and 11:00 am on May 2-4 in the Bertha-Benz-Saal (large room/hall). Most of the companies making presentations will have recruiting desks in the afternoon and they welcome applicants.

Don't miss the recruiting desks from 2:00-7:00 pm in the Eyth-Saal On Wednesday you can visit with Crytek, Datascope, Double Negative, Lionhead, Parasol Island, RTT AG and Walt Disney Animation. On Thursday afternoon, you can meet with Aardman, Double Negative, DreamWorks, Framestore, Lionhead, Scanline, Sony and Disney. On Friday, talk with EA Phenomic, Framestore, Liga01, Locomotion, Lucas Arts, Mackevision, Scanline, The Moving Picture Co. and Trixter.

Author, recruiter and career coach Pamela Kleibrink Thompson will be among the experts speaking at the fmx/07 Recruiting panel.

Claire Anderson of Datascope Recruitment has not been to fmx before but believes it is important to have a presence at fmx so that prospective candidates can find out what opportunities Datascope can offer. Anderson says, "For our clients it is beneficial as we are there promoting them and making sure that people consider them when they are looking for work."

Vic Rodgers, HR manager of Double Negative, visited fmx for the first time last year. She recalls, "My first day working for Double Negative involved getting on a plane and flying to fmx, I'm not sure what I expected. We took part in a panel, I saw Shelley Page [of DreamWorks] speak and went to a talk by Rhythm & Hues. I then met over 200 bright applicants keen to work at Double Negative. By the end of the day I was convinced I'd made the right move judging from the creative drive, problem solving, technical skills and vision of these amazing people."

Dawn Rivera-Ernster of Disney adds, "Our CG supervisors have fostered relationships with several attendees from past fmx conferences that continue today. A shared belief of excellence in art and design has resulted in amazing connections to artists and technicians. We look forward to 2007."

Double Negative's Vic Rodgers notes, "fmx provides a gateway for me into Europe. fmx has a warmth, buzz and energy. I like its intimacy: there's a genuine sense of camaraderie and you can sense people's passion and excitement. I can meet budding vfx professionals and graduates who have flocked to fmx from across the continent to be part of it. It saves me a lot of traveling."

fmx was founded in 1994 by Haegele of the Film Akademie. "...fmx has grown into the primary European meeting of the digital community," he suggests. "This leading event for digital content creation, animation, effects, games and post-production, attracting visitors from all over Europe as well as speakers from all over the world. fmx is a community-experts exchange ideas, experiences and insights with an audience who shares and understands their goals and aspirations. fmx is about networking. Join us and let us celebrate together."

fmx is a fun, informative and exciting conference. I look forward to seeing you there. For more info, go to www.fmx.de.

Pamela Kleibrink Thompson is a recruiter, hiring strategist, career coach and speaker, available for personal consultations and speaking engagements. If you are interested in her professional services as a career coach, speaker or recruiter, contact her at PamRecruit@aol.com.