The Southern California Chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), the world's largest organization devoted to entrepreneurship, will present "An Evening with Ashok Amritraj," on Thursday evening, June 19, at UCLA's Anderson School of Management. Amritraj, Chairman and CEO of Hyde Park Ent., has produced or executive produced, and arranged financing for, 100 motion pictures during a career spanning 25 years. He will be interviewed on-stage about his life, his career, and his unique approach to the financing and production of motion pictures by veteran U.S. and India media expert, Ken Silverman. Questions from attendees will also be addressed. Additionally, film clips will be screened from upcoming Hyde Park motion pictures, including STREET FIGHTER (20th Century Fox) and THE OTHER END OF THE LINE (MGM). The evening will commence with a cocktail reception and dinner in Amritraj's honor. Those interested in attending "An Evening with Ashok Amritraj," or interested in attending, sponsoring, or addressing a future TiE-SC event, or in TiE membership, should log on to the TiE-SC Web site, www.socal.tie.org, or contact Executive Director Jay Proano, at jay.proano@socal.tie.org, or (562 )483-0426.

Anima 2006 provides a key showcase for the entire range of quality animation, right in the heart of Europe. More than 200 films screened in the international competition or in retrospectives, exhibitions, film lectures and workshops, events such as "La Nuit anim

ANIMA MUNDI is the only event dedicated entirely to the art of animation in South America and attracts an audience of more than 65,000 people. The festival runs in Rio de Janeiro from July 8-17, then moves to S

Anima Mundi is the International Animation Festival of Brazil, which brings to the Brazilian audience the best selection of films and videos from around the world. It is a variety specially designed for the adults and the children. The event runs in Rio de Janeiro from July 14-23 then moves to S

ANIMA

Animac, the International Animated Cinema Exhibition, has become one of the most renowned animation film exhibition in Spain. It's a meeting point for the best international animated works, and a place where artists and spectators can enjoy of the best animated productions, going from traditional to the most experimental styles. For more information, visit www.animac.info or e-mail animac@animac.info.

ANIMACAMPUS TALLINN 2011

November 15-19, 2011 / Tallinn, Estonia

CALL FOR TALENTS

Deadline for application: September 5, 2011.

 

AnimaCampus Tallinn is a brand new networking platform and training event for up-and-coming young filmmakers working in the field of animation. The five-day creative summit takes place in parallel with the Animation Film Festival Animated Dreams, the sub-festival of Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. 

In the frame of several lectures, presentations, discussions, screenings and workshops international animation experts share their experience in making cinéma d'auteur animation films as well as commercial productions. A mix of animation art and industry. A mix of traditional animation techniques and new media technologies. AnimaCampus Tallinn provides young professionals from East and West the opportunity to learn from top animation experts and build international networks in  inspiring European Capital of Culture atmosphere.

PROGRAMME

The programme of AnimaCampus Tallinn consists of the following activities:

Inspiration talks:

• Lectures, presentations and panel discussions to address the breaking issues in the animation history and today. * Open to all participants, guests and public.

 

Hands-on trainings:

• Practical workshops, case studies and meeting-the-expert sessions in different fields of work promoting direct interaction between young and experienced professionals. * Open to participants and guests.

Mentoring and guidance:

• Specialized master classes. * Open only to participants.

• Individual project consultations. * Open only to participants.

 

Networking and entertainment:

• Film screenings at the Animation Film Festival Animated Dreams. 

• Excursions to Estonian animation studios and Museum of Puppets.

• Match-making sessions.

• Social events and concerts in the evenings.

REGIONS IN FOCUS

In 2011 AnimaCampus Tallinn is setting its focus on the following regions: Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland), Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), South Caucasus (Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan) and Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan). Emerging animation filmmakers from the above mentioned countries are eligible to apply through the open call for entries. However, motivated applicants from the other European countries wishing to explore the animation scene in those regions are also encouraged to send their application.

The 6th edition of Animadrid was organized with the purpose of fostering the film and audiovisual arts by promoting independent animation productions and providing an assembly point for artists and audiences in the international community. ANIMADRID 2006 will hold its regular four competitive sections:

* Official competitive section of international feature films. Films of more of 45 minutes of running time, produced after the 1st of January 2005.
* Official competitive section of international short films. Films less of 45 minutes of running time, produced after the 1st of January 2005.
* Television programs. For television programs and episodes of animation series with a running time of no more than 60 minutes. Only one episode per series will be admitted.
* National promo contest made by animation schools. Promos with a running time inferior to two minutes in any animation technique. The subject of the promos is free but the purpose must be directed to promoting the festival.

The deadline for submissions for the official section of international short films, television programs and National promo contest is June 25, 2006. For the official section of international feature films, the deadline for submission will be July 15, 2006.

For more information and an entry form, visit www.animadrid.com or e-mail info@animadrid.com.

This summer -- August 16 and 17 -- Marla Kirban Voiceover will be presenting an animation seminar for those looking to get into the industry. It will be taught by the multi-talented Hynden Walch. Walch is not only known for her iconic roles in THE BATMAN (as Harley Quinn) and TEEN TITANS (as Starfire), but is known for her work as a casting director, writer, show runner, and director.

Hynden will also be casting for a couple of her new projects from the class.

Go to www.myspace.com/marlakirbanvoiceover to see a trailer for the event as well as to find bios, details, and contact info. Sign up by August 1, 2008.

National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) and the government of Andhra Pradesh are hosting Animation India 2005. Many experts in the field of animation will speak. Chief Minister Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy will deliver the inaugural address. The animation industry in India is currently growing at a rate of 30% and is estimated to reach $1.5 billion by 2005. More information can be found at www.nasscom.org/eventdetails.asp?id=217.