Discussion

Academy Ventures into Space with NASA Atlantis Crew

Begins: July 14, 2009

Exploring the relationship between NASA and motion pictures, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present "Astronaut as Filmmaker," featuring Commander Scott Altman and the crew of the STS-125 shuttle mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope, on Tuesday, July 14, at 8 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The program will be hosted by Oscar-nominated cinematographer Caleb Deschanel and Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor John Dykstra.

In Event Types: Discussion, Screenings, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Events

Half-Blood Prince / David Heyman Apple Store Event

Begins: July 13, 2009

Join David Heyman as he discusses the making of HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE with LA TIMES entertainment writer and Hero Complex blogger Geoff Boucher. Heyman is the producer behind all the film adaptations of J.K. Rowling's hugely successful books, in addition to producing such films as I AM LEGEND and YES MAN.

Monday, July 13, 7:00 p.m. Apple Store, Third Street Promenade 1248 Third Street Promenade

Warner Bros. Pictures will release HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE in theaters on July 15, 2009.

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

Events

A Tribute to Hayao Miyazaki

Begins: July 12, 2009

We showcase the stunning artistry, soaring imagination, and social conscience of internationally acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki in four special screenings, presented in collaboration with the Center for Japanese Studies at UC Berkeley. Co-founder of the renowned Studio Ghibli, Miyazaki is admired for his hand-drawn animation and masterful storytelling. Even if you already treasure Miyazaki's films on DVD, you won't want to miss this chance to appreciate their beauty as it was meant to be seen: on the big screen.

In Event Types: Discussion, Screenings, Animation, Features

Comics Events

WGAW Panel: Scripts Into Comic Books

Begins: July 11, 2009

The Writers Guild of America West's Genre Committee presents Just Add Pictures -- Turning Your Screenplay into a Comic Book, a panel discussion this Saturday, July 11, at WGAW HQ in Los Angeles. What do THE DARK KNIGHT, 300, A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, 30 DAYS OF NIGHT, and upcoming sci-fi thriller SURROGATES have in common? They were all adapted from comic books and/or graphic novels. While comics continue to provide major source material for studio development slates, how do writers get their own original genre ideas to them?

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Features

Animated Events

2nd International Animated Film Festival Animator 2009

Begins: July 6, 2009

Animator 2009 offers film retrospectives of renowned animators, premieres, concerts, meetings with artists, exhibitions, performances, workshops and a range of special and thematic screenings, including screenings with live music, outdoor screenings, screenings for children and the open international competition for animated films up to 30 minutes with Grand Prix of 60,000 PLN/12,000 Euros. The entry form and regulations can be downloaded from www.animator-festival.com

Final deadline is April 30.

Special guests of ANIMATOR 2009 include:

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Short Films, Other

Animation Events

Chris Landreth : Psychorealism and 3D Animation : Moving Beyond the Uncanny Valley

Begins: July 2, 2009

Oscar winning animation director Chris Landreth is one of the true legends of the contemporary creative animation scene. Landreth has been at the absolute forefront of computer animation development for a decade. His films -- THE END, BINGO and RYAN -- represented groundbreaking leaps in pushing technology to its limits to show the breadth of what animation was capable of depicting on the screen. Landreth was nominated for an Academy Award for THE END, with RYAN winning the Oscar for Best Short Animation in 2005.

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

Events

Academy Schedules Milt Kahl Encore

Begins: June 30, 2009

Due to overbooking an event honoring Milt Kahl last month, the Academy will host an encore presentation on June 30, reports Cartoon Brew.

The screening on video will be held Tuesday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Linwood Dunn Theater at 1313 Vine Street in Hollywood. Free parking can be found behind the building if you enter on Homewood. The event is free but reservations are required.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Other

Time Events

Women In Animation Happy Hour

Begins: June 29, 2009

It's time for us to have some chatting and hanging out time at Lelabar on Monday, June 29th, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

There will be a special Women In Animation happy hour price of $7 for wine. Everyone is welcome!

Please join us at Lelabar: 422 Hudson St. between Leroy & Morton (www.lelabar.com) RSVP to Lisa by noon on Friday, June 26th at lisaggoldman@yahoo.com.

In Event Types: Discussion, User Group Meetings

Events

An Evening with Chris Landreth

Begins: June 29, 2009

CSU School of Visual and Performing Arts is proud to announce that one of the true legends of the modern creative animation scene, Chris Landreth, is coming to Australia and heading to Wagga Wagga. This exclusive opportunity to meet the Oscar-winning director and see his work firsthand will simply leave anyone with the merest appreciation of the moving image astounded.

An Evening with Chris LandrethDate: Monday, June 29Time: 7:00 PMLocation: Forum 6 CinemaCost: $10

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

Film Events

Don Hertzfeldt retrospective/Q and A session

Begins: June 25, 2009

LIAF is bringing cult animator and Academy Award nominee Don Hertzfeldt to London for a rare, one-night-only presentation of his films, featuring the exclusive U.K. premiere of his new film, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU.

His longest piece to date, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU is the eagerly anticipated second chapter to EVERYTHING WILL BE OK, winner of the Sundance Film Festival's Grand Jury Award in Short Filmmaking and named by many critics as one of the best films of 2007 as well as scooping best film at LIAF 2007.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings

Drawing Events

Frederator's Drinking & Drawing Night 2009

Begins: June 24, 2009

It's time again for Frederator's "Drinking & Drawing" night! The theme this year is Bikini Zombies. If you're interested, go to www.drinkinganddrawing.org.

It's at M1-5 Lounge, 52 Walker St (Between Church & Broadway), this Wed, June 24th @ 7:30pm. You must be 21 or older.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Other

Media Events

C21's Social Media Forum

Begins: June 22, 2009

At C21's Social Media Forum at BAFTA on Monday June 22 producers, channels and rights owners will learn how to work best with Bebo, MySpace, YouTube, Joost, Dailymotion and many more to create new revenue-generating content and build audiences fast. Don't miss this unique one-day networking event for just GBP 299 per delegate.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Interactive, New Media, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Comics Events

June Cartoonist-In-Residence: Brian Andersen

Begins: June 20, 2009

The Cartoon Art Museum hosts freelance artist and cartoonist Brian Andersen on Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 1pm to 3pm as part of its ongoing Cartoonist-in-Residence program. Museum visitors will be offered the chance to talk to him about his comics and watch Andersen at work.

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits

Films Events

Kecskemet Animation Film Festival 2009

Begins: June 17, 2009

KAFF includes two different competitions: one for European animated feature films and TV specials and one for Hungarian animated short films.

In addition to the film screenings musical and theatrical shows, exhibitions and professional discussions will take place in town. Kecskemet is a small town with 100,000 inhabitants, with several arts workshops and with a lively cultural life, 80 km south of Budapest.

Entry works -- Feature (min. 52 minutes) and TV-Special (min.24 minutes) -- shall be made "frame by frame", including computer graphics animation.

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Short Films, Television

Events

Academy Pays Tribute to Godfather of Special Makeup Effects Dick Smith

Begins: June 17, 2009

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present "A Tribute to Dick Smith: The Godfather of Special Makeup Effects," on Wednesday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Six-time Oscar-winning makeup artist Rick Baker will host the evening, which will be attended by Smith himself and will feature a panel discussion including writer-director Guillermo del Toro, actor Hal Holbrook and makeup artists Greg Cannom, Kazuhiro Tsuji and Andrew Clement, among others.

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Screenings, Features, Live Action, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Events

Luxology Extends European modo 401 Roadshow

Begins: June 17, 2009

Luxology LLC is continuing its successful European Roadshow by hosting a modo 401 launch event in Paris on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. The event will serve as a platform for Luxology to debut the newest version of the company's innovative 3D modeling, painting and rendering software, modo 401.

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

World Events

WIA Los Angeles Annual Meeting

Begins: June 16, 2009

Place: Cartoon Network in Burbank, CA, Roof Top (Sweaters/jackets are recommended. No high or spiky heels, please.)

Time: 6:30 Check-in and Networking7:00 WIA Business7:30 One World Giving

Donation: Student Members $5. Members $10. Guests $15. All fees are donations to our new One World Giving Fund.

RSVP: No later than Friday, June 12th via wia@womeninanimation.org. Space is limited. RSVP early.

Speakers to be announced.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Documentaries, Features, Short Films, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Events

California Girls Book Signing at the Cartoon Art Museum

Begins: June 14, 2009

The Cartoon Art Museum hosts artist Trina Robbins and publisher Brian Andersen on Sunday, June 14, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in promotion of CBG Comics' newest release, CALIFORNIA GIRLS. This event is presented by the Cartoon Art Museum Bookstore, and is part of its ongoing series of presentations and book signings.

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Animation, Other

Animation Events

Masterclass with Pixar Artists

Begins: June 13, 2009

VanArts is proud to present a two-day intensive Masterclass in Montreal with Story Artist Matthew Luhn and Animator Andrew Gordon from PIXAR Animation Studios! This is a one-time special event to be held in Montreal.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Short Films

Film Events

Gunga Din Roars into Action in LA and NYC

Begins: June 12, 2009

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a special screening of the 1939 action-adventure film GUNGA DIN on Friday, June 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Before the presentation, Oscar winners Ben Burtt and Craig Barron will discuss the sound and visual effects used in the film. The program also will be presented in New York on Monday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy Theater in New York City.

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

Drawn Events

Walt Stanchfield's Drawn To Life Event

Begins: June 10, 2009

Join Don Hahn and a panel of distinguished guests for a discussion Walt Stanchfield's DRAWN TO LIFE series.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Other

Effects Events

VFX of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Plus Screening

Begins: June 9, 2009

The Los Angeles Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH will host a one night only event, sponsored by Side Effects software on the making of NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN. Francisco Rodriguez, FX Supervisor at Rhythm & Hues will provide an overview of the visual effects techniques employed across the production pipeline integrating both propriety tools and Houdini. There will be a special emphasis showcasing the creation of the climatic "Netherworld Sequence."

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

Events

16th Annual Kid Power! Conference

Begins: June 8, 2009

Organized by International Quality & Productivity Center (IQPC), the 16th Annual Kid Power! conference will be held June 8-10, 2009 at the Disney Yacht & Beach Club in Orlando, FL. This industry-leading forum for Marketing and Brand Strategists explores the latest trends, case studies and research in how to reach kids, the whole family and "whole child".

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Licensing, New Media, Other

Producers Events

Produced By 2009

Begins: June 5, 2009

The Producers Guild is working with the top producers in the entertainment industry to host the first annual Produced By 2009 conference this June 5-7 at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City. Attendees will interact with and learn from the likes of James Cameron, Clint Eastwood, Kathleen Kennedy, Lauren Shuler Donner and producers of Emmy winning TV shows including DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES and TWO AND A HALF MEN.

Sessions include:

-- The Collaborative Process Of Visual Effects: From Previs To Post

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects, Other

Industry Giants 2009: Building a Community

Begins: June 5, 2009

Creating today's entertainment media demands community, collaboration and teamwork. Community is vital to artists struggling in the current economic landscape. The Industry Giants 2009: Building a Community, Visual Effects, Animation and Game Forum features 2D artist/animator Michel Gagne, veteran of Warner Bros., Disney and Pixar, Jay Hawkins, Epic Games' Senior Concept Artist for Gears of War and many other creative professionals.