Screening and Discussion with Shira Avni Saturday, May 30th, 2009 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. At the NFB Cinema, 150 John Street FREE Admission Animating Under the Camera Workshop with Shira Avni Sunday, May 31st, 2009 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. At the NFB Atelier TAIS Members $35 Non-members $50 Limited spaces! Pre-registration required. Email tais@bellnet.ca to reserve your spot. For more info, visit www.tais.ca Shira Avni is an artist that creates interesting and challenging works that encompass documentary techniques with animation. Using mostly under-the-camera animating practices of painting on glass and plasticine work, Shira creates layered stories that explore issues of immigration, sexuality, friendship, and ableness. Shira has worked as a director and animator at the National Film Board of Canada since 1997. She is currently a part-time faculty member at Concordia University's Cinema program, and has taught numerous animation workshops in Montreal, Chicago, and Seoul. Join us for an exclusive screening and discussion with Shira Avni in person (including a sneak peak at her new NFB film!), and a full day, hands-on workshop with the artist.

The summer fun never stops at the National Film Board of Canada's Mediatheque, with a July programming lineup offering exclusive activities for all ages and interests. From animation aplenty and films both short and long, to weekly camps for kids and free access to unique digital viewing stations, the NFB continues to entertain and educate well into its 70th year. The NFB Mediatheque is located at 150 John Street, in the heart of downtown Toronto -- the perfect destination for visitors to Toronto and 'staycationers' alike. Weekend Animation Workshops and Screenings Every Saturday from July 4 to August 29 10:30 am - 12:30 pm: Can't Sit Still workshop for kids 3 to 5 12 noon - 2:30 pm: Animate This! workshop for kids 6 to 13 12 noon - 12:30 pm: FREE family animation screening Each week's program highlights a different theme, animation technique and screening series, so a brand-new experience is guaranteed every time. From 3D clay to pixilation and paper cut-outs, there's always something to discover. Summer Daydreams Animation Camps Week-long sessions from July 6 to August 21, 9 am to 4:30 pm These dynamic, hands-on themed camps offer kids 8 to 16 the chance to explore their creativity and learn stop-motion animation techniques. Working in teams, they create their own original film for a big screen premiere at the NFB Cinema. July 6 to 10: The Day I Joined the Circus (ages 8 to 13) July 13 to 17: The Day I Went Back in Time (ages 8 to 10) July 27 to 31: Une journee sur Mars (in French, ages 8 to 13) August 10 to 14: The Day I Found the Attic (ages 11 to 13) August 17 to 21: The Day My Dreams Came to Life (ages 12 to 16) FREE on-demand digital viewing To August 31 Escape the heat and grab a seat in one of our digital viewing stations for access to over 5,000 NFB documentary and animation titles in English and French. Available films include new releases like CAPTURING REALITY: THE ART OF DOCUMENTARY, award winners THE DANISH POET and RYAN, the festival hit MANUFACTURED LANDSCAPES and all-time favourites THE LOG DRIVER'S WALTZ, THE SWEATER and THE CAT CAME BACK. Roadsworth: Crossing the Line July 8, 9 & 10 at 7 pm This Hot Docs hit directed by Alan Kohl details Montreal stencil artist Roadsworth's clandestine campaign to make his mark on the city streets. As he is prosecuted at home and celebrated abroad, Roadsworth, AKA Peter Gibson, struggles to defend his work, define himself as an artist and address difficult questions about art and freedom of expression. A World of Shorts July 15 at 7 pm Looking for short films from around the world seldom seen anywhere else? Check out the NFB's popular monthly program, where short films mean big entertainment. July's lineup features award-winning titles from the 2009 Worldwide Short Film Festival. Best of the Ottawa International Animation Festival 2008 July 22, 7 pm A 68-minute program presented in partnership with the Toronto Animated Image Society, highlighting 10 titles from last fall's world-renowned festival. Includes A LETTER TO COLLEEN, CATTLE CALL and NFB title THE MIXY TAPES. Animation Workshop for Adults July 23, 6 pm to 9 pm Ever want to crash one of those cool workshops for kids? Now's the chance! Experimenting with animation techniques like painting on glass, drawing and scratching on film, and stop-motion, grown-ups can bring their own creativity to the big screen.

PLASTIC PAPER is an international festival of animated, illustrated and puppet film that takes place May 5-8, 2010 at the Park Theatre in Winnipeg, Canada. The festival is one component of the year-round organizational activities of the Big Smash! Film Collective. PLASTIC PAPER's programming is a mix of premieres, retrospective screenings, short films and features with special guests, workshops, multi-media presentations, installations and exhibits, artist talks, and gatherings where the artists and the audience can interact more informally.

PLASTIC PAPER: WINNIPEG'S FESTIVAL OF ANIMATED, ILLUSTRATED + PUPPET FILM is an international festival that takes place May 4-7, 2011 at the Park Theatre in Winnipeg, Canada. The festival is one component of the year-round organizational activities of the Big Smash! Film Collective. PLASTIC PAPER’s programming is a mix of premieres, retrospective screenings, short films and features with special guests, workshops, multi-media presentations, installations and exhibits, artist talks, and gatherings where the artists and the audience can interact more informally.

PLASTIC PAPER is currently accepting submissions for short and feature-length animated films made after Jan. 1, 2010.  THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE. DEADLINE: Feb 1, 2011. Download the entry form at www.plastic-paper.org

Plastic Paper Trailer (Short) from clint enns on Vimeo.

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.

Pixar Artists Masterclass

Artists from Pixar are coming to Montreal, Quebec, Canada this summer to teach a Masterclass in Animation & Story Development.

Please view details here:
http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-2011-montreal-quebec

Thanks,
-- VanArts

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This event is part of the 2011 Tour that stops in: New York City, NY | Austin, Texas | Montreal, Quebec
http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-2011-tour

The Toronto International Stereoscopic 3D Conference is a one of a kind international gathering of experts in the stereoscopic 3D art and entertainment arena. From June 11 to 14, 2011 major figures from Canada, Germany, Russia, UK and USA will meet to discuss, analyze and contextualize the “new era in 3D cinema.”

Speakers include:
• acclaimed director WIM WENDERS, on his latest masterpiece PINA
• CATHERINE OWENS, co-director of U23D and installation artist
• international film historian THOMAS ELSAESSER
• master cinematographer and stereographer PETER ANDERSON
• veteran filmmaker GRAEME FERGUSON, co-founder of IMAX
• vision scientists, scholars, filmmakers, artists and the major S3D industry players.

Screening:
• Bugs! 
• Resident Evil: Afterlife 
• Hubble 3D 
• and excerpts from speakers’ latest films including Neue Road Film’s PINA (premiered last February at Berlinale) and SK Film’s Flight of the Butterflies (to be premiered)

   

Artists from Pixar are coming to teach in Toronto!
VanArts presents a Character Animation & Story Development masterclass, taught by instructors from Pixar Animation Studios.
Geared toward:- 2D/3D character animators & designers- game designers & developers- writers, screenwriters, storyboarders- producers & editors of films & videos- software developers- other creative professionals- working pros, students, enthusiasts- educators, teachers
This exceptional 2-day training event is a great professional development opportunity, and takes place on July 27/28 in Toronto, Canada.
INFO & REGISTRATION:http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-toronto-2012

Artists from Pixar are coming to teach in Vancouver!
VanArts presents a Character Animation & Story Development masterclass, taught by instructors from Pixar Animation Studios.
Geared toward:- 2D/3D character animators & designers- game designers & developers- writers, screenwriters, storyboarders- producers & editors of films & videos- software developers- other creative professionals- working pros, students, enthusiasts- educators, teachers
This exceptional 2-day training event is a great professional development opportunity, and takes place on September 28/29 in Vancouver, Canada.
INFO & REGISTRATION:http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-vancouver-2012

The China Cartoon Industry Forum focuses on the market, integrating the multi-industry resources and bringing in financial investment to China