Stream your films full screen on the internet!

Call for submission Streaming Festival {The Hague}
the progressive online film festival

The 2nd edition of the Streaming Festival accepts features, documentaries, shorts, animation and experimental films.

- Deadline for submission : 15 January 2007
- No entry fee for submission

About the Streaming Festival
Films do not play in cinemas. They are streamed online full screen with high image quality.
Just like at a regular film festival, visitors can choose from several programs. However, unlike at a regular film festival, they are able to switch easily between viewing locations.

For more information and submission form please visit http://www.streamingfestival.com

SCENE Film & Media is hosting an afterwork networking mixer for New York's media, arts and entertainment world. The event brings together professionals from New York's media, arts and entertainment industries for a night of drinks, hors d'oeuvres, networking and conversation, beginning at 6:30 pm. It will take place at Alibi, 116 Macdougal Street, New York, New York. Complimentary appetizers will also be provided. Registration required. Register at scenemixer.eventbrite.com.

"Imagination" (2007) is an live action/stop motion experimental narrative feature film about twin girls who overcome their psychical disabilities to learn the secret languages of heaven and nature in order to transcend reality. Directed by Eric leiser /Score by Jeffrey Leiser

Check out www.albinofawn.com for the trailer or www.imdb.com/imagination www.imdb.com/Eric leiser

www.Laemmle.com Screens this july 6th and 7th at midnight! 6 dollars

The DH Institute of Media Arts is hosting a "Sketch Tour" instructed by Glenn Vilppu. Vilppu is an instructor at Disney and Warner Bros. Feature Animation, as well as the American Animation Institute, UCLA, DreamWorks and Rhythm & Hues. For more information contact dhima:Tel(323)904-1135 Fax:(323)904-1162 E-mail:info@dhima.com Date: Thursday, January 22nd from 12pm to 3pm Meeting place: dhima | dh institute of media arts 5657 Wilshire Blvd. Ste 470 Tour fee: $35 / person Glenn Vilppu's Bio:http://www.artistravel.com/Glenn_Vilppu.htm

With the highly anticipated Disney/Pixar film UP opening this weekend, Gallery Nucleus in Los Angeles is presenting a rare behind-the-scenes look at the production of the film with special guest artist Ronnie del Carmen. The artist, who served as story supervisor and lead story artist, will be on hand to present a plethora of process images and answer questions from the public. In addition to his major contributions to the film, Del Carmen is also the director of the animated short DUG'S SPECIAL MISSION, which will accompany the DVD release of UP and provide the back-story for the talking dog character. Expanding on his integral role, Del Carmen was also asked to illustrate the new book release MY NAME IS DUG. You can read more about the release at the following link: http://www.ronniedelcarmen.com/blog1/2009/03/up-my-name-is-dug.html At the closure of the Artist Panel, Ronnie del Carmen will be on hand to sign the newly released THE ART OF UP and MY NAME IS DUG books. Event details: Date: Saturday, May 30 Time: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public Venue: Gallery Nucleus 210 E Main St Alhambra CA 91801

The Writers Guild Foundation has announced its annual summer screenwriting seminar to be held at the Writers Guild headquarters in Hollywood. Scheduled is a special one-day Masters Workshop on the subject of "Writing the Original Screenplay," featuring some of the industry's leading names in screenwriting. Screenwriters scheduled to speak thus far include: Naomi Foner (RUNNING ON EMPTY), Amy Holden Jones (INDECENT PROPOSAL), Dale Launer (MY COUSIN VINNY), Daniel Petrie, Jr. (BEVERLY HILLS COP), Howard Rodman (JOE GOULD'S SECRET), Eric Roth (FORREST GUMP), Tom Schulman (DEAD POETS SOCIETY), Ron Shelton (BULL DURHAM), Audrey Wells (UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN) and Mike White (SCHOOL OF ROCK). Members of Hollywood's executive suites appearing include Mikkel Bondesen of Bondsen-Graup Mgt. (THE O.C.), Maggie Field of Field-Cech Agency, Jenny Fritz of Broder Webb Chervin Silberman Agency, Tarquin Gotch, formerly of John Hughes Ent. (HOME ALONE) and Anne Rodman of Phoenix Pictures (HOLES). Opening and closing panels will take place in the Writers Guild's 120-seat Multi-purpose Room, supplemented by smaller intensive workshops. Topics include: invention and reinvention, a saleable premise, character and action, raising the dramatic stakes, revisions and rewriting, and the always enigmatic getting it made. The sessions will run all day, 9:30 a.m.

These monthly 4-hour Workshops are only $25 per class. Each class will teach you everything you need to build a great foundation in film and video production. You'll learn everything from basic script writing to nonlinear editing, distribution, and more. You'll also be learning from award winning, 12 year production veterain, and CA Credentialed instructor Jarrett Grimes. Jarrett's lectured for Videomaker Magazine, SCROC, El Segundo High School, Palos Verdes Intermediate, and El Camino College. You get all that, PLUS we'll pay for your lunch! Our classes are small and personalized. You can take one, or take a series of clasess! Our program is progressive and designed to grow with each class. Looking forward to seeing you there! Enroll in our program by visiting: www.progressivedean.com/workshops

The University of Oklahoma College of Arts & Sciences is hosting biennial $40,000 Creativity in Motion/Thatcher Hoffman Smith Prize honoring the creative process. This prize was established in 2002 to recognize and encourage the process of creativity as it unfolds and is expressed by individuals in diverse ways.

The Creativity in Motion/Thatcher Hoffman Smith Prize, established in 2002, is funded through the generous contributions of Oklahoma City supporter Jeanne Hoffman Smith. This biennial award, dedicated to recognizing, honoring and encouraging the creative process, is a collaborative effort with OU

RSVP by Friday, November 7 to attend a free screening of animated feature $9.99. The screening is at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 8 at the Fine Arts Theatre, 8556 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Call (310) 967-7285 by 5 p.m. on Friday to RSVP. Based on the Short Stories of Etgar Keret, $9.99 is a stop-motion animated feature that offers slightly less than $10 worth about the meaning of life. Have you ever wondered -- "What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist?" The answer to this vexing question is now within your reach! You'll find it in a small yet amazing booklet, which will explain, in easy to follow, simple terms your reason for being! The booklet, printed on the finest paper, contains illuminating, exquisite color pictures, and could be yours for a mere $9.99. This is the ad that alters the life of an unemployed 28-year-old man who still lives at home, Dave Peck. In his struggle to share his find with the world, Dave's surreal path crosses with those of his unusual neighbors: an old man and his disgruntled guardian angel, a magician in debt, a bewitching woman who likes her men extra smooth, a brokenhearted man who befriends a group of hard partying two-inch-tall students, and a little boy who sets his piggy bank free. Their stories are woven together, examining the post-modern meaning of hope.

Based on the Short Stories of Etgar Keret, $9.99 is a stop motion animated feature that offers slightly less than $10 worth about the meaning of life. $9.99, from Regent Releasing, is making its qualifying run for the Oscars and Annies. Have you ever wondered "What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist?" The answer to this vexing question is now within your reach! You'll find it in a small yet amazing booklet, which will explain, in easy to follow, simple terms your reason for being! The booklet, printed on the finest paper, contains illuminating, exquisite color pictures, and could be yours for a mere $9.99. This is the ad that alters the life of the unemployed 28-year-old who still lives at home, Dave Peck. In his struggle to share his find with the world, Dave's surreal path crosses with those of his unusual neighbors: an old man and his disgruntled guardian angel, a magician in debt, a bewitching woman who likes her men extra smooth, a broken hearted man who befriends a group of hard partying two inch tall students, and a little boy who sets his piggy bank free. Their stories are woven together, examining the post-modern meaning of hope. Information: http://www.9dollars99movie.com/. Screenings start December 12 at Laemmle's Music Hall 3, 9036 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, California.