Saturday, February 21 - 7:30 p.m. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, 1968, Warner Bros., 139 min. Arthur C. Clarke was the author of more than 100 fiction and nonfiction books. He achieved his greatest fame in 1968 when his short story The Sentinel was turned into 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. Director Stanley Kubrick's mind-blowing meditation on the dangers (and wonders) of technology, the limitless vistas of space, and the future of the human race itself is one of the Cinematheque's most requested movie titles. This is another opportunity to see one of the essential cinema experiences on the giant screen in 70mm, in truly psychedelic 6-track stereo sound. Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood are two astronauts on a deep space probe who faithfully rely on onboard computer HAL to navigate and overcome any problems. But then the unthinkable happens -- HAL develops a paranoid "personality." Wednesday, February 25 - 7:30 p.m. 25th Anniversary Double Feature: 2010, 1984, Warner Bros. 116 min. Roy Scheider, John Lithgow, and Helen Mirren are among the members of a joint Soviet-American crew that goes into space to find out what went wrong on the original Discovery mission. Director Peter Hyams' ambitious sequel to Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY is the best kind of sequel, a film that strikes out in its own original directions rather than repeat the innovations of the original. With spectacular visual effects by Richard Edlund. Discussion in between films with 2010 visual effects supervisor Richard Edlund. NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR, 1984, MGM Repertory, 113 min. John Hurt and Suzanna Hamilton are lovers trapped in an oppressive police state who heroically fight against the all-powerful "Big Brother." Director Michael Radford's (IL POSTINO) adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel perfectly captures the book's deep sense of unease, and Richard Burton gives a great late career performance as an evil but human government official.

The 2004' China International Cartoon and Digital Art Festival is sponsored and supported by the Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China. The main events of the festival will include: The China International Cartoon Competition and Awards Ceremony; screenings of Chinese and international cartoon films; forum on cartoon industry and cartoon art and the China International Cartoon Product Market from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1. The competition is open to cartoons from around the world in the following categories: short films, full-length films, television series, single TV programs, special TV programs, educational, scientific or industrial films, advertising and promotional films, animated program titles or clips, Internet short films, Internet film series and student or graduating works. To commemorate the 200th birthday in 2005 of great Danish fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen, a special "Andersen Fairy Tale Award" competition will be organized during the festival. All works based on H. C. Andersen's fairy tales are welcome to this competition. For more information, visit www.cicdaf.com.

The FREDERICK NEWS-POST hosts the 3rd Frederick Festival of Film. The goal of the event is to promote film, video and digital independent moviemaking in the greater Frederick and mid-Atlantic region, showcasing independent filmmakers and striving to educate the audience and deepen their appreciation for the art and craft of filmmaking. In addition to screening films, filmmakers are encouraged to introduce their films and participate in lively panel discussions and audience Q & A sessions. In addition, the event runs the 72-Hour Filmmaker contest. On September 10, teams of film crews shoot, edit and deliver a movie in just 72 hours. Completed films will be screened as the Premiere Night Gala on September 17. A 72 Hour Filmmaker achievement award will be given to the team judged to have the best film. For more information, visit http://www.frederickfilm.org.

The Golden Awards Banquet pays tribute to those who have been in the animation business 50 years or longer. Master of ceremonies Tom Sito will be overseeing the evening's events, which will include vintage film clips, historical displays, introduction of each recipient and the presentation of trophies and specially designed 50-year pins. Tickets are $37.50 per person and include salad, dinner, coffee and dessert. Dinner choices include chicken, fish, New York steak or vegetarian. Special-diet dinners available at no extra cost. Checks can be made payable to The Animation Guild (please note Golden Awards Banquet in memo space) and mailed to The Animation Guild, 4729 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, California 91602-1864, Attn: Golden Awards Tickets. For more information call Bob Foster at (818) 502-9025 or e-mail BobFosterGolden@aol.com.

The multi-Emmy-winning writer/producer Aaron Sorkin (AN AMERICAN PRESIDENT, WEST WING, A FEW GOOD MEN) will be among the speakers at the 2004 Maui Writers Conference at the Wailea Marriott Resort. The conference, now in its 12th year, is a four-day experience for both the novice and professional writer and screenwriter. The event hosts more than 100 sessions in all aspects of writing, publishing, landing an agent, all genres of fiction and non-fiction writing, screenwriting, travel writing, children's books, cookbook writing and marketing yourself and your work. Attendees also have an opportunity to network and pitch to more than 35 agents, editors and publishers from the major houses to boutique agencies, from New York to Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.mauiwriters.com or call (808) 879-0061.

The Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) presents the 14th year of the AICP Show, which honors the craft of commercial filmmaking and the professionals whose collaborations contribute to the outstanding results. Established in 1992, in cooperation with The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the AICP Show recognizes excellence in 24 categories of commercial film production, focusing on artistry and technical expertise. The honored commercials are made part of the permanent archives of MoMA

The 12th Annual Austin Film Festival celebrates narrative and documentary films both in long and short form. The conference that accompanies the festival features panelists from the film industry who will discuss their experiences. First place winners receive: a cash prize of $1,000 (Feature Category) or $500 (Short and Student Short Categories); reimbursement (up to $500) of one round-trip airfare to Austin to attend the 2005 AFF; hotel accommodations at an AFF hotel (up to $500); a special Winners Night Screening at the Festival; the AFF Bronze Typewriter Award; and a special Los Angeles screening of their film for industry professionals. Short Films screened in competition at the Austin Film Festival are eligible to be nominated for an Academy Award. The early deadline is June 15, 2005. For more information, visit www.austinfilmfestival.com.

Digital Entertainment & Media Expo is a trade conference dedicated to digital entertainment. Anne Sweeney, president, Disney-ABC Television Group, and Jean-Charles Hourcade, sevp/cto, Thomson, will be among the keynote speakers from companies such as, Playboy Enterprises, TiVo Inc, XM Radio and Nielsen Media Research. This two-day event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Century City Plaza.

Other featured speakers at the event include industry leaders such as Gregg Spiridellis (ceo, Jib Jab), David Goodman (president of marketing, Infinity Broadcasting), Courtney Holt (head of new media & strategic marketing, Interscope Geffen A&M Records), Stacy Jolna (svp/gm, TV Guide Television Group), Ric Harris (head of new media, NBC Universal), Thomas Hesse (president global digital business group, SONY BMG Music Entertainment), Andrew Susman (president/ceo, Studio One Networks), Cyriac Roeding (vp, wireless, CBS Television/ Digital Media), Cuneo Paula (senior manager, corporate alliances & business development, Activision Inc.), Jay Frank (head of programming and label relations, Yahoo! Music) and Steve Lanzano (evp/gm, MPG) and many other luminaries.

The Digital Media & Entertainment Expo is sponsored by three of VNU Exposition

The DIY Film Festival honors films from the growing field of cutting edge, do-it-yourself storytelling. Dramatic, documentary, animation, student and comedy feature and short films made after Jan. 1, 2002 and shot in DV, Beta, HDTV, 16mm or 35mm will be considered. All entries must be created using commonly-available tools of independent filmmaking without financing from a major film studio or corporate backer. Submitted films will be judged by a panel of industry experts using the following criteria: 1) The filmmaker's ability to tell an interesting and amusing story. 2) The unique use of DIY marketing resources in making and marketing the film. For more information, visit www.diyconvention.com.

More than 500 professionals from the entertainment, music, video, new media and film industries along with people working in related fields, are expected to attend the 2005 Global Entertainment and Media Summit (GEMS) at Tripeg Studios from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

The goal of the 2005 Global Entertainment and Media Summit is to create new opportunities, foster collaboration, facilitate change in the industry by providing a productive forum to share ideas and new distribution concepts and bring together visionary leaders from the music, film and media industries. GEMS will feature seminars, workshops, clinics and keynote presentations by industry visionaries and leaders who are helping to shape and create the future of the entertainment industries. A few of the featured speakers at the event will include Michael Butler, producer of the musical HAIR, Lee Abrams, vp of programming, XM Satellite Radio and Lloyd Kaufman, Troma Ent. and author of MAKE YOUR OWN DAMN MOVIE.

Admission is $40 per person until Oct. 13 and $60 at the door. Along with the workshops, the two full days of networking with industry professionals and accomplished industry leaders also includes entertainment sprinkled throughout the event from live musicians, fashion shows, game show mania and stand up comedy. Attendees will also be able to showcase their music or video at one of the GEMS viewing stations.

Tripeg Studios is located at 2155 State Street. The studios phone number is (203) 603.9386. To learn more about Tripeg Studios, visit www.tripegstudios.com. For more the event or to register online, visit www.gemsconnecticut.com or call (860) 518-1761.