CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS MADCAT WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (Sept. 5-30) emphasizes innovative works by women which challenge the use of sound, images and visual story-telling. Festival seeks independent and experimental works of all lengths and genres directed or co-directed by women for Bay Area events and national touring shows. Work can be produced in any year. Exhibition Formats: Super-8, 16mm and 35mm film; VHS, SVHS, 3/4?, Beta SP; mini-DV video. VHS for preview. Sliding scale entry fee: $10-$30. International entrants disregard the fee. For an entry form go to http://www.madcatfilmfestival.org. (415) 436-9523; fax: (415) 934-0642; info@madcatfilmfestival.org. Final Deadline: June 4. Praise for MadCat "Ben-Dov curates inspired programs that combine both historical (and historically neglected) films and new works by women." - The Independent Film and Video Monthly "MadCat isn't just a women's film festival - it's an arty showcase of avant-garde experimental shorts that veer far from the traditional modes of storytelling." -Seattle Weekly "At MadCat, being avant-garde is just as important as being female." - SF Chronicle "Refreshingly unique!" Film/Tape World "As a genre, as a space for talking about, documenting, dramatizing, and inventing ourselves on camera, women's filmmaking can only grow and improve through ambitious events like MadCat. MadCat gets a big, big hand for insight, excellence, attitude, and chic." - Art Papers

Connichi is a non-commercial anime and manga convention by fans for fans. Guests of honor at 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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.)

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