Friday evening, July 11, 2003

SAN FRANCISCO SIGGRAPH SHOWCASE EVENT

ESC Fx and Eon present "THE MAKING OF MATRIX RELOADED."
Hosted by San Francisco SIGGRAPH Professional Chapter and Expression Center for New Media

WHERE:
Expression Center for New Media, located at 6601 Shellmound Street in Emeryville, California. (www.expression.edu for directions)

PROGRAM:
6:00 to 8:00 pm VIP reception/dinner
Meet the speakers and others involved in the production of MATRIX RELOADED.
Includes buffet dinner and wine/beer/soft drinks
8:00 to 10:00 pm "THE MAKING OF MATRIX RELOADED"
Get a behind the scenes look at how they created the amazing visual effects in MATRIX RELOADED. Learn from lead artists and FX supervisors who will share with you the challenges faced by the crews in realizing the vision of directors on this breakthrough effects blockbuster.

ADMISSION:
6:00 pm VIP RECEPTION/DINNER:
SIGGRAPH Members: $20 includes dinner plus two drinks and entry to presentation
Non-SIGGRAPH Members: $30 includes dinner plus two drinks and entry to presentation
8:00 pm MAKING OF MATRIX PROGRAM:
SIGGRAPH members Free
Non-SIGGRAPH members: $10

Beer/Wine/Soft Drinks available for purchase at event with proper ID


SEATS ARE LIMITED
RESERVE YOUR SPACE EARLY VIA ACTEVA: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=48531

CLUB DIY will present an evening of live music and education at the Red Devil Lounge, located at 1695 Polk Street. Doors open at 7:00 pm for a networking cocktail party, followed by two panels and live music. Starting at 8:00 pm, "Film Marketing, Publicity and Promotion... And How To Tell The Difference" panel discussion will be moderated by DIY Convention chairman Bruce Haring and features John Howard Swain, producer, Full Circle Productions; Brian Ging, director, AMERICAN YEARBOOK; Glorinda Marie, actress and SF Indieclub leader; Ryan Harlin, producer, DO YOU REMEMBER? FIFTEEN YEARS OF THE BOUNCING SOULS; and Joel S. Bachar of Microcinema International. The discussion will focus on practical advice for low-budget filmmakers seeking to rise above the noise and clutter of the hundreds of independent films released each year. Following the digital film panel, Nadine's Wild Weekend founder Nadine Condon will moderate "How To Sell 10,000 CDs In A Year... And Still Make Money If You Don't." Admission to CLUB DIY is $6 before 9:00 pm, $8 after. Paid admissions who pre-register by phone (323-665-8068) or online at www.diyconvention with a credit card before July 29, 2003 will receive a free transcript of CLUB DIY's most popular panel, "Independent Music in Film & Television." For more information visit www.diyconvention.com.

The Ultimate Movie Making Experience!
August 10

Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival - SICAF 2003, the most popular festival in Asia, will run August 12-17, 2003 with new and various programs in the city of Seoul where history and the modern day blend beautifully together.
With special programs and official contests for $50,000 in prize money, SICAF 2003 is waiting for the filmmakers around the world to participate in the festival.

Competition Categories

- Feature Film
(produced for the purpose of the theatrical release)
- Short Film
(within 30 min.)
- TV & Commissioned Films
(TV Series/TV Specials/Advertising or Promotional
Films/Educational or Industrial Films/Video Clips
etc.)
- Internet Animation
(produced for Interent use, ie. Flash etc.)

The 6th Annual DVD Awards is the premiere awards ceremony for the DVD industry. Hosted by famed film critic Leonard Maltin, the event celebrates the art of making DVDs. This year the event will feature a Viewer's Choice Award. DVD publishers, film studios, production companies, mastering facilities and individual producers are invited to participate in the awards program honoring the best in DVD. For more information visit www.recordingmedia.org/dvd-awards.html.

Now in its 28th year, the TV Festival features prominent industry voices. Using discussion, debate and often entertainment, the festival offers more than 50 individual sessions. They cover specific industry concerns on a wide range of topics from policy to program-making issues. The event also features keynote lectures, Channel of the Year Awards, preview screenings, masterclasses and networking parties. This year, the event expects more than 1,500 delegates to attend. The keynote speakers will be Tony Ball, ceo BSkyB, Chris Albrecht, chairman/ceo HBO and Greg Dyke, director general BBC. For further info visit www.mgeitf.co.uk.

The Hollywood Film Festival is holding the "Sell/Pitch Your Story" event for anyone with an idea/story, screenplay or book. The event will allow guests to pitch one-on-one to Hollywood executives and agents, guaranteeing attendees multiple pitches and no waiting in line. Panelists include screenwriting teacher David Freeman, producer Robert Kosberg, career manager Donie Nelson, consultant/producer Robert Flexman, writer Bill Martell, director James Pasternack, writer/teacher Richard Krevilon, writer Michael Halperin, writer Jason Squire and consultant/documentarian Pamela Jaye Smith among others. In addition, over 30 executives from Hollywood production companies and agencies will be participating. If you register by August 15, 2003, you save $150. For more information visit www.hollywoodfilmfestival.com or call (310) 288-1882.

SETH MACFARLANE, the Creator and Producer of the animated series FAMILY GUY, will appear in person on stage at 1:00 p.m. at the SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2003 LOS ANGELES COMIC BOOK AND SCIENCE FICTION CONVENTION. SETH will speak about the series, take questions from the audience, and sign autographs. The event takes place at the SHRINE AUDITORIUM EXPO CENTER, 700 WEST 32ND STREET, in LOS ANGELES. Show Hours are 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Admission is only $6.00. The Convention also features a Dealer's Room full of Comic Books, Toys, and more. For more information call (818) 954-8432 or check the website at www.comicbookscifi.com.

Billing itself as "The Cannes Film Festival of Anime Manga Culture," The Big Apple Anime Fest 2003 (BAAF 2003) highlights sci-fi, urban/hip-hop, rave/club and animation. This year

The Toronto International Film Festival is one of the premiere film festivals in the world. The event features many debuts of films that will go on to be box-office and critical successes. This major industry event is a place where studios test their films and seek out independent features. This year