Do you have any family or friends in college? Involved with a college campus or know someone interested in film or international issues? With $20,000 in cash prizes, this is a great opportunity for future filmmakers to highlight their talent while communicating a critical message.

The Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI) is challenging all college students in the United States to create a 30-second PSA that will raise public awareness of and rally support around appropriate international disaster relief by participating in PSAid: Public Service Announcements for International Disasters.

The goal of PSAid is to convey the message that

The University of Oklahoma College of Arts & Sciences is hosting biennial $40,000 Creativity in Motion/Thatcher Hoffman Smith Prize honoring the creative process. This prize was established in 2002 to recognize and encourage the process of creativity as it unfolds and is expressed by individuals in diverse ways.

The Creativity in Motion/Thatcher Hoffman Smith Prize, established in 2002, is funded through the generous contributions of Oklahoma City supporter Jeanne Hoffman Smith. This biennial award, dedicated to recognizing, honoring and encouraging the creative process, is a collaborative effort with OU

RSVP by Friday, November 7 to attend a free screening of animated feature $9.99. The screening is at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 8 at the Fine Arts Theatre, 8556 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Call (310) 967-7285 by 5 p.m. on Friday to RSVP. Based on the Short Stories of Etgar Keret, $9.99 is a stop-motion animated feature that offers slightly less than $10 worth about the meaning of life. Have you ever wondered -- "What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist?" The answer to this vexing question is now within your reach! You'll find it in a small yet amazing booklet, which will explain, in easy to follow, simple terms your reason for being! The booklet, printed on the finest paper, contains illuminating, exquisite color pictures, and could be yours for a mere $9.99. This is the ad that alters the life of an unemployed 28-year-old man who still lives at home, Dave Peck. In his struggle to share his find with the world, Dave's surreal path crosses with those of his unusual neighbors: an old man and his disgruntled guardian angel, a magician in debt, a bewitching woman who likes her men extra smooth, a brokenhearted man who befriends a group of hard partying two-inch-tall students, and a little boy who sets his piggy bank free. Their stories are woven together, examining the post-modern meaning of hope.

Based on the Short Stories of Etgar Keret, $9.99 is a stop motion animated feature that offers slightly less than $10 worth about the meaning of life. $9.99, from Regent Releasing, is making its qualifying run for the Oscars and Annies. Have you ever wondered "What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist?" The answer to this vexing question is now within your reach! You'll find it in a small yet amazing booklet, which will explain, in easy to follow, simple terms your reason for being! The booklet, printed on the finest paper, contains illuminating, exquisite color pictures, and could be yours for a mere $9.99. This is the ad that alters the life of the unemployed 28-year-old who still lives at home, Dave Peck. In his struggle to share his find with the world, Dave's surreal path crosses with those of his unusual neighbors: an old man and his disgruntled guardian angel, a magician in debt, a bewitching woman who likes her men extra smooth, a broken hearted man who befriends a group of hard partying two inch tall students, and a little boy who sets his piggy bank free. Their stories are woven together, examining the post-modern meaning of hope. Information: http://www.9dollars99movie.com/. Screenings start December 12 at Laemmle's Music Hall 3, 9036 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, California.

The Sarah Bain Gallery is presenting an exhibit of the "Art of Dr. Seuss." This is a rare opportunity to catch a glimpse of the "Tufted Gustard" sculpture and purchase limited editions of your favorite artwork.

As part of the Halloween Short Film Festival,

The Animation Co-op and Woodbury University proudly present: "IN THE CAN" Saturday, November 19th at 8:00pm http://www.animationcoop.org/coop_events.htm A screening, panel discussion and Q&A featuring award-winning animation directors who have taken independent short films from concept to distribution. Come see the work, learn how they did it, and hear what they're up to now! Hosted by Woodbury University in Burbank and moderated by Jeremy Cantor (co-author of "Inspired 3D Short Film Production"), this special event will feature the following independent filmmakers: Mike Blum, "The Zit" Sam Chen, "Eternal Gaze" Moon Seun, "Henry's Garden" Roger Blonder, "Wonder Water Web" Aristomenis Tsirbas, "The Freak" Following the screening and panel, please join us for a patio reception with the filmmakers. :-) "IN THE CAN" is FREE and open to the public, but seating is limited and will fill up FAST. See the event link above for further details and to RSVP. The Animation Co-op "A place for independent minds."

Originally released 16 years ago, this made-in-San Francisco production directed by stop-motion master Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton combines live-action, stop-motion animation and computer-generated special effects in a delightful film for the whole family. Adapted from Roald Dahl’s classic book of the same name, the film follows our young hero James, who has been living a life of misery with his horrible aunts who have unwillingly taken custody of him after his parents’ untimely demise. Following the daring rescue of a spider, James gains possession of a bag containing magic crocodile tongues from a mysterious stranger. When they accidentally spill in the garden, an enormous peach sprouts out of the ground nearly crushing their house. Sensing a possible escape from his dreary surroundings, James climbs inside, where he meets an astonishing menagerie of insects and embarks on a magical journey full of thrills and adventure. Featuring the music of Randy Newman and an all-star cast including Simon Callow, Richard Dreyfuss, Joanna Lumley, Pete Postlethwaite, Susan Sarandon, David Thewlis and young Paul Terry debuting as James.

Price:$9-$11

Date :Saturday, August 11, 11:00 am
 

Location:SF Film Society Cinema
1746 Post Street

Avid and Microsoft are collaborating to sponsor the "Make Your Mark" event series -- a four-city U.S. tour. In addition to the "Make Your Mark" event in Boston, additional seminars will be held in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco throughout the month of October. The Make Your Mark tour is a series of free events where you can experience the latest and greatest innovations from four creative technology leaders.

Registration for "Make Your Mark" is currently open for all four cities and is required to attend. For a more detailed schedule and information on the "Make Your Mark" events and/or to reserve a spot please visit: http://makeyourmark.avid.com/.

Avid Technology Inc. (www.avid.com) is a world leader in digital nonlinear media creation, management, and distribution solutions, enabling film, video, audio, animation, games, and broadcast professionals to work more efficiently, productively, and creatively.

Smartphone Summit presents 'Smartphone Enterprise Solutions' Las Vegas 2006, an exclusive conference event at the Las Vegas Convention Center with CTIA WIRELESS 2006 dedicated to bringing you the top Smartphone based Enterprise Solutions from all Smartphone O/S platforms including Symbian, Microsoft, Palm, RIM, and Linux. The targeted attendee demographic includes both enterprise users as well as developers and I.T. professionals. Throughout this enterprise-solutions focused conference attendees will be given the inside track on the ways business can benefit from the latest Smartphone technologies, solutions, hardware, software and accessories. More information can be found at www.SmartPhoneSummit.com. The Smart Phone Summit conference takes place on Tuesday April 4, 2006, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in conjunction with CTIA Wireless 2006, with exhibit floor and Enterprise Mobility Pavilion April 5-7 on the CTIA Wireless Show Floor which will host more than 35,000 attendees.