Back by popular demand! A reprise of the popular family shorts program from this year’s San Francisco International Film Festival, this captivating collection of short films—seven animated, three live action—from around the world celebrates the universal tradition of storytelling that we have all come to cherish from childhood. From beleaguered little boats to soccer-obsessed boys, it is a grand tour of tales to share with the whole family. The journey takes us around the world to places known for their rich storytelling traditions including Thailand, Ireland and Eastern Europe. It is the perfect antidote to the onslaught of summer blockbusters, and, for those of you going through Harry Potter withdrawal, a chance to hear Alan Rickman’s spot-on Snape-like narration of a beautifully animated gothic love story. 

Location: SF Film Society Cinema ,1746 Post Street ,San francisco,CA
Price:$8
Date: Saturday, July 14, 10:00 am

The Otis College of Art & Design and the Webisode Academy are presenting a panel discussion on "Women On The Web." The panelists will be Michele Martell, Vice President of Business Affairs and Interactive Business Development, Jim Henson Interactive; Jodi Resnick, Head of Entertainment at Disney.com; Diane Holland, SVP Production Operations, Magnet West; Michelle Romaine, Producer, Flinch Studio; and Amanda Veith, AtomFilms. Director of the Webisode Academy Kellie-Bea Cooper will serve as the moderator.

We are pleased to announce that starting today we are open to your submissions for the 8-th World Festival of Animated Film in the city of Varna. The final deadline for your application is 5-th of June 2012.

Submission is free.

The World Festival of Animated Film, once a biannual event, will now be held annually and it’s next edition will take place from 10th to 15th of September 2012 in the Festival and Congress Center in Varna. In the rapidly changing world of animation, a two year interval between festival editions seems like a lifetime, so the organizers, with the support of the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture and Varna Municipality, decided that from now on, the World Festival of Animated Film will be held every year. This gives the opportunity for the audience always to be on the very edge of animation and at the same time it will keep the festival interesting and fresh.

In other exciting news, it is our privilege to announce a new award that will be handed out for the first time this year – Award for best comedy short film in the name of Donyo Donev.

Additional information on the regulations of the festival and the deadlines to submit your films can be found on our website http://www.varnafest.org.

So stay tuned and keep animating.

 

We are expecting you and your amazing films!

This year, the //ADAPT 2008 CONFERENCE will be held in Montreal's historic Pepsi Forum / AMC Theater, former home of the legendary Montreal Canadiens hockey team. Advanced Digital Art Production Techniques or //ADAPT for short, will feature more than 40 of the best digital art masters, from blockbuster films, Visual FX and video game studios. //ADAPT will feature exciting programs and activities such as the 2D Masters Track, 3D Masters Track, 2D/3D+ Track, Exploration Track, the //ADAPT THEATER and the //ADAPT ART EXPO, designed to promote and inspire artists while displaying the amazing art work developed in leading films, Visual FX and video game productions worldwide. //ADAPT's all-star lineup will feature the likes of Pixar, Industrial Light & Magic, Walt Disney Animation Studios, The Mill, Framestore CFC, The Jim Henson Company, Tippett Studio and industry icons like Aaron Sims, Steven Stahlberg, Craig Mullins, Andrew Jones, Jason Manley, Craig Barron, Dan Gregoire, Alex McDowell, Shawn Kelly, Carlos Baena, Taron and more. For details on programming, registration and ticket prices, visit the newly launched www.adaptconference.com website.

The 10th Annual ASU Art Museum Short Film And Video Festival celebrates the artistic and creative endeavors of individuals with different visions and levels of experience. The free event is held outside under the stars. For more information, visit asuartmuseum.asu.edu/filmfest/2006.htm.

The 10th Annual California Independent Film Festival will take place in Northern California's Livermore Valley Wine Country. Over 60 feature films, shorts, music videos and documentaries from all over the world will be screened during the five-day event, where several Hollywood legends will be honored for their work in independent motion pictures. For more information, visit the festival site at www.caindiefest.com.

More than 70 Hollywood studios, development and creative executives, producers, literary agents and managers to meet with and pitch projects to (film, TV and/or book) will be part of the event. It gives attendees a chance to present their story ideas directly to those in the business who can actually do something for their career Two intense days help establishing vital industry contacts. Plus, class sessions are taught by A-list filmmakers. The event also features agency submissions and a networking party. The conference will take place at the Le Meridien Hotel. The conference is limited to 175 attendees. Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis and registration is $295

The Independent Games Festival (IGF) is open to all independent developers to submit their games -- whether on PC, console, digital download, Web browser, or other more exotic formats. The prizes for the 2008 event total nearly $50,000, including the $20,000 Seumas McNally Grand Prize. The complete lineup includes more than 40 judges, many of whom are returning for the fourth or fifth time to help evaluate this year's entries. Winners will be announced at the IGF ceremony, February 20, 2008, during the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. All finalist games will be playable on the GDC show floor, and an Independent Games Summit will once again take place alongside the main conference. For more information, visit www.igf.com.

The 10th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books event celebrates and animates the written word through panel discussions, poetry readings, cooking demonstrations, book signings and music. The festival affords book lovers the chance to meet best-selling authors, publishers and other literary figures. The hundreds of exhibitor booths, stage events and popular children's characters keep it entertaining for all ages. Admission is free, but tickets are required to attend author-panel discussions and lectures because of limited seating. Free tickets will be available at all Ticketmaster locations in Southern California starting April 17, at noon until April 21, at 5 p.m., or until all tickets have been distributed. A limited number of tickets will also be available on-site. The two-day takes place April 23, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and April 24, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, on UCLA's campus. General event information about the festival is available at www.latimes.com/events or by calling 1-800-LA TIMES, ext. 7BOOK.

Sponsored by ASIFA Central, the conference features speakers who focus on various aspects of animation production. The emphasis for many of the presenters is the personal and artistic influences in their work. Another feature of the conference is screenings of various animations as well as open screenings for attendees to show their work. The winning student entry of the HVH World Peace Storyboard and Animation Competition is screened and the new winner is announced. The event is a great opportunity to meet kindred spirits, renew old acquaintances, make new contacts and recharge the creative batteries. The atmosphere is low-key and laid-back.

Advance registration is between October 1 and March 2. General admission is $75, $55 for students, and $50 for ASIFA members. Late registration is from March 2 through April 15. On-site registration is available based on availability. Lodging is seperate from the cost of admission.

On-site lodging is $99 per night for single to triple occupancy and $109 for four. Rooms are all suites with living room and kitchenette. Amenities include pool, fitness center, lounge and restaurants. Other lodging choices are available near the conference site. The conference is near major highways and airport. County forest preserves and the renowned Morton Arboretum are nearby.