* Friday, April 14, 2000. Beverly Hills, California, U.S.A.


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences will be screening the 10 animated and live-action Oscar nominated short films. The animated films, including Academy winner THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA, will kick off the "Shorts!" presentation at 7:30 pm. In addition to the live-action films, the evening's lineup will include HUMDRUM, MY GRANDMOTHER IRONED THE KING'S SHIRTS, 3 MISSES and WHEN THE DAY BREAKS. For more information contact the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences at: Tel.: (310) 247-3000.

* Wednesday, May 24 - Saturday, May 27, 2000. Vancouver, Canada

* Friday, April 21 - Saturday April 22, 2000. Long Beach, California, U.S.A.

* Friday, April 28, 2000. Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

* Wednesday, May 17 - Saturday, May 20, 2000. Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

* Tuesday, April 11, 2000. Glendale, California, U.S.A.

* Monday, May 22 - Friday, May 26, 2000. New York, New York, U.S.A.

* Tuesday, April 18, 2000. Burbank, California, U.S.A.

Two new shorts from Spunky Town have set down on Shockwave.com. Two episodes of THE BEATLESS, "Zombies of Love" and "Beat Less the Devil," have come to the Netcaster. The series follows three of the world's worst rockers who investigate paranormal activity. Also premiering on Shockwave is HIX HOLLAR, USA, a new comedy cartoon about a suburban family's move to a farm town.

The Vancouver Film School (VFS) has launched the largest scholarship competition in the history of the institution. Open to residents of Canada and the United States, the VFS 2000 Scholarship Competition will award 12 scholarships, for a total value of more than US$174,000. Established in 1987, VFS focuses on portfolio development and production-based education. "We are basically a production house that teaches; our students learn by doing," said director of registration Daniel Craig.