TIAS presents RYAN, a 15-minute 3D animated short film by Chris Landreth in a surrealist documentary form, about Ryan Larkin. Ryan was a brilliant and talented traditional animator who produced films for the NFB in the early '70s. One of his films was nominated for an Academy Award. Through his demons with alcohol and drugs, he fell to homelessness and begging on the streets of Montreal. It is the story of a broken genius, a talent that was rocketing to the top -- but deteriorated into oblivion. Chris Landreth went to Montreal to interview Ryan who and to talk about his life, and his work. This is one time only exclusive Canadian Sneak Preview screening before the film is taken to the festival circuit around the globe. Tickets are$10 each, limited seating. The screening begins at 7:00 pm at the Paramount Theatre, Toronto.

Stop motion animation legend Ray Harryhausen is coming to Toronto for a book signing tour and discussion with Mark Askwith from the Space TV Station. The even will take place at Innis Town Hall, UofT 2 Sussex Ave. Buy your tickets at TAIS for $7.00 each, very limited seating. TAIS members receive a 10% discount at Pages books (256 Queen St. W). For more information, visit http://www.awn.com/tais.

The 23rd annual Vancouver International Film Festival encourages the understanding of other nations through the art of cinema, to foster the art of cinema, to facilitate the meeting in British Columbia of cinema professionals from around the world, and to stimulate the motion picture industry in British Columbia and Canada. More than 150,000 people attended 500 screenings of more than 300 films from more than 50 countries. In 2003 there were a record 261 feature and mid-length films, plus 85 shorts.

The broad spectrum of fiction and nonfiction films from around the world is divided into the following sections:

* Cinema of Our Time

The Banff Television Festival is Canada's premier international event for program makers and content creators in television and new media. Hundreds of television professionals from around the world will take part in this annual event, which celebrates excellence in international television programming and explores the issues, challenges, creative and business opportunities in the industry. The conference agenda will celebrate this anniversary with a special Salute to Canada as well as strands including the celebrated Banff Masters series, prize winning pitching competitions, plenary sessions, a multitude of networking opportunities as well as the traditional host of industry meetings surrounding the Festival. For more information, visit www.banff2004.com.

Women In Animation Canada, in conjunction with VanArts, is hosting an interview with Academy Award-winning animation director Bob Godfrey, conducted by Bonita Versh from Klasky Csupo. Godfrey is well known for his amazing stories and will be talking about his life in animation, with a Q & A period to follow. The even will take place at The Hampton Inn - Belcarra Room, 111 Robson Street, Vancouver. The doors will open at 6:30 pm will the discussion beginning at 7:00 pm. The event is free to members and by donation to non-members (suggested $ 3). RSVP before July 15 to pakarnyk@akacartoon.com.

The World of Comedy International Film Festival has put out a call for feature film and shorts entries for its third annual event in Toronto Feb. 9-13, 2005. In addition to the film competition, the 2004 festival will host a series of workshops and panels to foster the further development of those interested in comedy filmmaking.

The festival is looking for submissions for both features and shorts in the following categories: narrative, animation, mockumentary, experimental and documentaries about comedy and/or personalities involved in comedic filmmaking. The early deadline for submissions is September 30, 2004 and the final deadline is October 29, 2004. For further information go to www.worldcomedyfilmfest.com.

The World of Comedy International Film Festival is a non-profit organization created to celebrate the artistry and power of comedy films.

Canadian National Expo is Canada

The National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI) is hosting the NSI FilmExchange Canadian Film Festival. NSI FilmExchange Canadian Film Festival is the largest established film festival featuring 100% Canadian feature and short films. The festival showcases some of the best short and feature-length films, industry forums and master classes, parties and free screenings on SnowScreen -- an outdoor movie screen carved out of snow. Approximately 5,000 people attended the festival in 2004. The market-driven programs have led to employment for NSI graduates by giving them a competitive edge

Emmy Award-winning voice actor Nancy Cartwright has chosen Toronto for the North American premiere of her one woman show, MY LIFE AS A TEN YEAR OLD BOY. In addition to Bart Simpson, Cartwright also voices Ralph Wiggum, bullies Nelson Muntz and Kearney, and choirboy Todd Flanders. Her non-SIMPSONS credits include Chuckie from RUGRATS, Mindy from ANIMANIACS, and dozens of others.

Based on her best selling book of the same name, the show is the story of how a girl from Kettering, Ohio, grew up to become the voice of a cultural icon. It

TAIS and the NFB will present in conversation with Donald McWilliams: The Unknown Norman McLaren, the legendary animation filmmaker. McLaren has been the key influence on Donald McWilliams since they worked together in the early