See great animated shorts ON THE BIG SCREEN in Toronto On.! Thursday, JUNE 23 
There'll be:
EXCITEMENT! See fabulous films from local Canadian animators and amazing animations from around the globe! This year is an especially good year with a great selection of short animated films from independent animators. 

ADVENTURE! See many styles of short films, both hilarious and thought provoking.. in a theatre..in the uh..wilds of downtown Toronto.

THRILLS! and SPILLS! ..largely at the after party where you can hob nob with animators and animation enthusiasts, enjoy a beverage or two and a bite! 

PLUS! 
BUNNIES! 
This year's TAIS Anijam theme is "BUNNYJAM". Animators have created 10 sec animations, All strung together into a MEGA-ANIMATION! and screened for your viewing pleasure ALSO ON THE BIG SCREEN!

Thursday, JUNE 23
7:30pm at Innis Town Hall Theatre 
2 sussex Ave Toronto, ON.
(off St. George street just a couple blocks south of Bloor, or just north of Harbord St if you are coming from the other direction)

Come and BE AMAZED and ENTERTAINED!


TICKETS:
$8 TAIS members, 
$10 general public. 

Free admission to the filmmakers who's work is being screened.

Stay afterwards where there will be prizes given out for BEst of TAIS Showcase, Best BunnyJAM, audience award and others.

For the Past few years the Annual TAIS SHOWCASE has sold out! So we've moved to a larger venue. You may still want to get there early enough to get a decent seat!

Don't miss out!
See you THERE! 

 

TAIS! (The Toronto Animated Image Society) Promoting the art of animation and animators as artists since 1984!

TAIS SHOWCASE 2011 Fabulous animated shorts from local animators and amazing animations from around the globe! PLUS!
BUNNIES!
This year's TAIS Anijam theme is "BUNNYJAM". Animators have created 10 sec animations, All strung together into a MEGA-ANIMATION! and screened for your viewing pleasure ALSO ON THE BIG SCREEN!
Thursday, June 23 · 7:30pm - 11:00pmInnis Town Hall
2 Sussex aveToronto, ONInnis Town Hall is located within Innis College on the University of Toronto's downtown campus, at the NW corner of St. George Street and Sussex Avenue, just south of Bloor Street. We are a five minute walk from the nearest subway stop, St. George Station

On this 7th Edition Renderyard celebrates film exchange with other established Film Festivals (RUSHES SOHO SHORTS London, MADRID EN CORTO, Madrid) cooperation within the film industry and the creative use of film technology to inspire filmmakers and to provoke social awareness in the international film community.

Renderyard Short Film Festival is held yearly in Spain in November, and supports the screening of British, UK, Spanish, European and International film content from both professionals and newcomers working with short films, animations, documentaries, music videos and this year feature films.

The Festival also supports film scripts and film scores and each year it attracts over 2000 international film entries from partner countries such as: UK, Spain, USA and Canada, France, Italy, Greece, Germany, Norway, DenmarK, Switzerland, Africa, South Africa, Japan, Russia, India, Australia and Latin America.

This year the 7th Edition of the Festival is held in La Rioja, wine capital of Spain at the THINK TIC, La Rioja’s Technology Centre the 26th and 27th of November, where the international audience can appreciate the 50 best selected films on different categories, screening a total of over 100 films. The films shown have been produced exploring the latest Film, Animation and Digital Technologies, allowing each director to project their own reflections, stories and ideas as new forms of visual self expression.

During the week of the 21st – 27th of November, as part of the Festival screenings, Renderyard will be holding a series of workshops highlighting the latest Film / Animation Software with a panel of international speakers. During the evenings there will be Feature film screenings with Q&A with the directors launching key film projects of GREAT impact within the International Film making Industry.

Renderyard has established digital and distribution film channels with long term media and festival partners to work closely with selected film makers to help them distribute their film content internationally and support them in getting involved in new film projects.

Festival screenings will start on Friday 26th of November at The Think Tic, with speakers introducing the different categories and will conclude on Saturday the 27th with the mentioning of the winning films on each category and The Renderyard Film Awards for 2011.

Further details at www.renderyard.com

Deadline for Film Submisisons 9th September 2011

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Renderyard Festival Awarded Categories 2011:

Short Content
Short Film Award
Fictional films by experienced filmmakers from around the world under 12 min in length
Animation Award
Factual and fictional content by filmmakers from around the world under 12 min in length
Documentary Award
Factual content by filmmakers from around the world under 12 min in length
Music Videos Award
Promotional work for Music / Music groups/ Dance by filmmakers from around the world under 12 minutes
Think Tic Award ‘Micro-Film’
Film / Animation technology software develpment based / film content designed for digital media / Commercial sequences, adverts, title sequences, idents and mobile film content 3 min in length

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Long Content
Feature Film Award
Fictional films by experienced filmmakers from around the world between 30 – 120 min
Feature Animation Award
Factual and fictional work by filmmakers from around the world between 30 – 120 min
Feature Documentary Award
Factual content by filmmakers from around the world between 30 – 120 minutes

Submit your film to Renderyard 2011: https://www.withoutabox.com/login/6880
Deadline for Film Submisisons 9th September 2011

The 10th Kecskemet Animation Film Festival (KAFF) is a parallel competition of European animated features and TV specials as well as Hungarian short animated films.

In addition to film screenings musical and theatrical shows, exhibitions and professional discussions will take place in town during the festival. Kecskemet is a city with 100,000 inhabitants and with a lively cultural life, 80 km south to Budapest, the capital of Hungary.

KAFF is a member of the European Coordination of Film Festivals.
For more information, visit www.kaff.hu or e-mail us at kfilm@kecskemetfilm.hu.

Building on the knowledge and expertise of more than thirty years, the Banff World Media Festival is the world's premier forum for professionals working in content creation, distribution and broadcast in Television and Digital Media.

Taking place June 12-15, 2011, at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in the Canadian Rockies, BANFF attracts the most prestigious players in the international media marketplace. With its breathtaking, retreat-like setting and A-List attendees, BANFF provides a unique atmosphere combining unparalleled access, fantastic programming, and - to put it simply - an incredibly fun time.

The Festival features a comprehensive agenda, including in-depth programming across four intensive streams, as well as the Banff World Media Awards, a prestigious international awards competition recognizing the most innovative, exciting, and outstanding work in the industry. Conference streams include Non-Fiction, Kids & Animation, BANFF TV, and nextMEDIA, focusing on the latest trends in digital and interactive production. With sessions, panels, keynotes, master classes and interviews exploring the issues most strongly affecting the media industry, BANFF is designed to keep you on the cutting edge of both traditional and cross-platform content creation and programming.

2011 Conference Highlights:

Feature Interviews with the writers, directors, and producers creating the most talked-about programming on TV and the Web.Keynotes from the top executives and thinkers from TV, Digital Media, Advertising, Music, Government and Publishing that bring inspiration and thought leadership to each BANFF stream.In-depth programming addressing the key questions and challenges facing the different facets of the global media industry.The 2011 Banff World Media Awards, one of the world's most prestigious international program competitions. The 2010 competition attracted more than 800 entries from 30 countries around the world.A unique networking experience, combining both strategic facilitated networking opportunities - including pre-booked one-on-one meetings with Program Executives, Media Buyers, and Ad Agencies - with the exceptional open access and relaxed atmosphere created by the Festival's setting and feel.Specialty programs, including the CTV National Fellowship, the Shaw Media Showrunners Training Program, Global Writers Apprentice Program, and the Banff International Pilots Competition and Awards, offer practical, hands-on experience, taking your skill set to the next level, and creating opportunities for the frontrunners in the emerging media ecosystem.

Attendance at the 2011 conference is a sound investment in your company's future, whatever your niche in this dynamic new marketplace. With a special focus on business insight, development and information dissemination, this year's conference will put you at the forefront of your industry and connect you to the people and ideas that will grow your business.

The 2011 Banff Program Competition call for entries is open! The Banff World Television Awards (The Rockies) will be presented at the Banff World Television Festival, June 12 - 15, 2011. The Banff World Television Awards includes 23 genre-based categories and 6 interactive categories - a total of 29 distinct categories.

The world's largest event totally focused on animation, the Festival, that celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2010, is the occasion to discover the latest in animation, meet well-known names and young talents and check out new trends... in one place.

Join us for the next edition from Monday 6th June to Saturday 11th June 2011.

You will be able to begin submitting films for the next edition from mid-November.

ENCOUNTERS BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (16 – 20 NOVEMBER)4 WEEKS LEFT TO SUBMIT (DEADLINE 30 JUNE)Powered by Vast BlueThere are only 4 weeks left to submit to the 17th Encounters Bristol International Film Festival (16 – 20 November).Encounters is now the leading UK gateway to the world’s most prestigious short film and animation awards, including the BAFTAs, Cartoon D’Or, European Film Awards, and Oscars®. Submit your short film or animation by Thursday 30th June, for an opportunity to showcase your creative talent and a chance to win a major award. This year’s awards and prizes for competition strands Animated Encounters and Brief Encounters include;- 2 Grand prix Awards. Prize: £2,000* (& Academy Award® short-listing)- 2 European New Talent Awards, eligible to European Graduating films or first time European director credits. Prize: €1,000*- 2 Best of British Awards. Prize: £1,000* (all films qualify for BAFTA live action & animation awards)- 2 Best of the South West Awards. Prize: £500*- A Documentary Award. Prize: £1,000*- An Experimental Award. Prize: £1,000*- A Children’s Jury Award. Prize: £500*- DepicT! Awards (details at www.depict.org)Short films and animations are eligible from all over the world, completed from 1 Jan 2010, under 30 minutes in length from every genre (animation, live action drama, documentary, experimental and music video). The festival is offering a £5 discount for digital submissions, and a reduced fee for multiple submissions.Visit encounters-festival.org.uk for submission criteria and to enter your film. Sign up to the festival newsletter for the latest on Encounters events. Join our online community on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news.Depict! – Can you do it in 90 seconds?Free submission, upload at depict.org. (Deadline 5 Sept 2011)A Watershed project www.depict.org*All cash prizes are up to the value of the amounts stated.

ENCOUNTERS BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (16 – 20 NOVEMBER)
DEADLINE 30 JUNE

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There are only a few days left to submit your short film or animation to the 17th Encounters Bristol International Film Festival (16-20 November).

Submit by 30th June for a chance to win over 10,000UKP worth of prizes, or a prestigious short film award nomination (Academy Awards®, European Film Awards, BAFTAs, Cartoon D'Or).

The festival is offering heavy reductions for multiple submissions, please contact info@encounters-festival.org.uk ASAP if you are interested in submitting more than one film.

SUBMIT NOW AT WWW.ENCOUNTERS-FESTIVAL.ORG.UK

Here are the following awards and prizes available this year for competition strands Animated Encounters and Brief Encounters:

- 2 Grand prix Awards. Prize: 2,000UKP* (& Academy Award® short-listing)
- 2 European New Talent Awards, eligible to European Graduating films or first time European director credits. Prize: 1,000euro*
- 2 Best of British Awards. Prize: 1,000UKP* (all films qualify for BAFTA live action & animation awards)
- 2 Best of the South West Awards. Prize: 500UKP*
- A Documentary Award. Prize: 1,000UKP*
- An Experimental Award. Prize: 1,000UKP*
- A Children’s Jury Award. Prize: 500UKP*
- DepicT! Awards (details at www.depict.org)

Short films and animations are eligible from all over the world, completed from 1 Jan 2010, under 30 minutes in length from every genre (animation, live action drama, documentary, experimental and music video). The submission fee for a digital entry is 20UKP, and for a DVD entry it is 25UKP.

Be part of one of the UK's most prestigious celebrations of short film, and emerging talent.

Depict! Can you do it in 90 seconds?
Free submission, upload at depict.org. (Deadline 5 Sept 2011)
A Watershed project www.depict.org

*All cash prizes are up to the value of the amounts stated.

 

The deadline for ANIMA2011 has been extended until May 27th, 2011!!!

 

ANIMA - Córdoba International Animation Festival is both an academic and cultural event, devoted specifically to animation in its artistic and technological dimensions. ANIMA merges the energy, enthusiasm and joy of an Animation Festival with the scientific aspects of a Conference. Held every odd year since 2001, ANIMA is the main animation event in Argentina and a very influential player in its field in Latin America and the Caribbean.

 

ANIMA is no ordinary event. Its main objective is to gather creative individuals devoted to the art and craft of animation into a meeting point where all discussion and exchange can be directed into the scope of animation, in its many dimensions of analysis: as artistic expression, as cultural industry, as educational resource, as corpus for research, etc… Or just as fun!

 

ANIMA is composed by three superimposed dimensions:

 

It’s an ANIMATION FESTIVAL: ANIMA’s 2009 edition screened 130 films (feature and shorts) selected from a pool of 825 submissions from 53 countries. Guests and Jurors in former editions include prestigious animators from abroad, to name a few: Academy Award nominee Barry Purves (UK), Academy Award nominee Christopher Hinton (Canada), Academy Award nominee Caroline Leaf (USA). Most of the finest Argentinian animators have also been guests and Jurors in the Festival: Juan Pablo Zaramella, Javier Mrad, Pablo Rodríguez Jáuregui, among many others.

It’s an OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM THE BEST: ANIMA aims to bring in depth and high – end educational opportunities to its audience. Seminars, workshops and short courses are organized, centered on a variety of topics dedicated to specific animation aesthetics and technology, and are conducted by prestigious professionals in the area, such as the forementioned guests, Rodolfo Sáenz Valiente (Argentina), Walter Tournier (Uruguay), Giannalberto Bendazzi (Italy) and many more.

It’s a CONFERENCE: ANIMA’s Academic Forum is the only specific Conference on Animation held in Latin America. It holds an open call for papers, video presentations and posters on animation, that undergo double peer – reviewing by an Academic Committee for selection and publication.

ANIMA2011 will be held on October 6th through 8th, 2011. Deadline for submission of film entries is on May 27th, 2011. Deadline for submission of papers, posters and audiovisual presentations is on June 17th, 2011.

Piccolo Teatro Patafisico presents the 5th Edition of SorsiCorti Short Film Festival. Our mission is giving visibility to the works of filmmakers from all the world and offering to our audience a careful selection of quality short film.