The 20th International Animated Film Festival « Les Nuits Magiques » will takes place in Bègles (France) from 2010, December 3th to 12th. It presents an international animated short and feature film competitions with prizes decerned by audience, a carte blanche to Michel Ocelot (director of "Kirikou", "Azur and Asmar"...) and Serges Ellisaldes (director of "U" and others short films), a concert and cinema seance, a profesionnal day about the futur of animation in view of 3d cinema development...

All animated short and feature film are eligible if they are directed after 2007 December the 31th. We only can accept 35mm (optical sound) or DVD film.

We only can accept 35mm film if the print is already in France or in Europe during the festival period. Otherwise, the film will be screened on DVD.

Foreign films are eligible only if they are subtitled in French, with French dialogues or without dialogues.
No registration fee is required.

You can enter your short or feature animated film using the entry form enclosed or using the entry form online available on our website www.lesnuitsmagiques.fr.

Contra Captain James T. Kirk, it is imagination, rather than space, which will forever remain the final frontier. And it is the science fiction and fantasy genres where imagination stretches to the furthest outposts of this frontier and beyond.

It is not surprising that filmmakers have embraced these speculative genres since the dawn of motion pictures, pushing the boundaries of imagination along with cinematic techniques to transport us from darkened cinemas to places alien, but uncannily familiar; to strange other realms that reveal unexpected insights into our own.

The mission of Fantastic Planet Film Festival is to seek out and encourage bold speculative films that explore other imagined worlds, universes, and realities – new celluloid glimpses of alternative futures, pasts, and presents - and to showcase this fantastic cargo of cinema to audiences in Sydney, Australia.

With the rest of the festival’s crew, I eagerly await submissions to the inaugural Fantastic Planet: Sydney International Science Fiction and Fantasy Film Festival.

Dean Bertram PhD
Festival Director

 

Fantastic Planet, Sydney Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Festival announces the first six feature films of this year’s program.
 
Festival director Dr. Dean Bertram is sure that “Sydney film fans are going to go crazy for the festival’s line-up this year. It covers an amazing gamut of genre films. Audiences will see a dark twist on the Santa legend, machete-wielding vigilantes, out-of-this-world conspiracies, a love-mad evil genius bent on world annihilation, cyber-Shakespeare, and Greek zombies. And that’s just from the first half dozen films that we’re announcing!”

The six feature films, all of which are Australian premieres, are: Robert Rodriguez’s (director of Sin City, Spy Kids, Grindhouse) highly anticipated, no-holds barred MACHETE; the Finnish dark fantasy and internet buzz sensation RARE EXPORTS, Australian Sci-fi come Shakespearean comedy MORTAL FOOLS; The X-Files meets The Blair Witch Project in the mind-bending conspiracy mock-doc LUNOPOLIS; a megalomaniacal super villain uses his evil powers for love in I HEART DOOMSDAY; and a frenetic-paced, gore-filled, zombie comedy from Greece EVIL IN THE TIME OF HEROES.

“I’m really proud of the scope of this year’s films”, adds Bertram’s co-director Lisa Mitchell. “The festival is showcasing an international program that ranges from amazingly creative independent films made by young filmmakers, to spectacular blockbusters. And I’m looking particularly forward to the Q&As and filmmaking forums, where the festival’s audience gets to interact with visiting filmmakers.”

The second annual Fantastic Planet Film Festival runs from October 29 to November 5, 2010 at Dendy Newtown Cinema and other Sydney venues.  

The 6th annualSouth African HORRORFEST Film Festival 28 October - 5 November 2010@ The Labia Theatre, Orange Street, Cape Town, ZAwww.HORRORFEST.info
Since its inception in 2005 the South African HORRORFEST Film Festival has been the Halloween event on the continent, showcasing horror, the macabre & the strange from around the world.The 6th installment of this exciting week of horrors will include a range of new movies, classics, fan favourites, sneak previews and premieres from across the globe, as well as several chapters of short films (international & local), Halloween dress-up prizes, and killer audience give-aways before each movie.  In addition there will again be a big Horror DVD collection (of several dozen movies) up for grabs for one lucky viewer.
Then of course there is the spectacular live movie soundtrack performance to the screening of a classic silent horror movie by THE MAKABRA ENSEMBLE (created by members of TERMINATRYX, collaborating with members of LARK and violin maestro Matthijs Van Dijk).  
While this will be their 5th movie enhanced with a new, eclectic soundtrack, early-August 2010 THE MAKABRA ENSEMBLE invaded S.A.'s biggest music festival for the 2nd year in a row with a live movie soundtrack performance (MACISTE IN HELL - Maciste all' Inferno).

motion 2010

Our annual event where pros in the film, broadcast and game industries, as well as top students, all come together to discuss trends, address relevant industry issues, and share their skills, work, and creative insights. 48 hours are spent together in an extraordinary atmosphere – an atmosphere designed to inspire.

motion presenters are renowned pros in the motion graphics, VFX, and animation industries. Past motion speakers include: Karin Fong from Imaginary Forces, Andrew Orloff from Zoic Studios, Synderela Peng from yU+co., legendary Disney animator, Dan Haskett, Michael Waldron and Eric van der Wilden from nailgun*, DUCK Studios director Jamie Caliri, Rod Basham from Imaginary Forces, Bill Lebeda and Bryan Thombs from Picture Mill, and screen designer visionary, Mark Coleran.

motion
october 17 & 18, 2010
historic KiMo theater
albuquerque, nm

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motion{u} provides full-day intensive sessions where participants can learn hands-on while working with elite pros in the industry. Through this small group experience, you will explore new techniques, expand your skill set, and be inspired.

Two motion{u} sessions will take place in conjunction with motion 2010.
motion{u} :: santa fe – october 16, 2010
motion{u} :: abq – october 19, 2010
http://motion.motion.tv/info/motionu/

DC Anime Club invites one and all to Shojo Day a marathon of Girls

Japanese Animation on Saturday September October 16, 2010 

2pm-5pm at the Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Library 901 G St NW
Washington, DC 20001 in Room A9 on the A Level
of the Library. Prizes, raffle and more.

We hope to see you there.

This event is free and open to the public. 

Ages 13 and up.

For more information please visit the DC Anime Club website at http://dcanimeclub.org.

The SDAF showcases unique independent animation from all over the world as well as commercial content from the region. The SoDak Fest also hosts special guest artists to share ideas and inspiration with the public audience. Animation workshops are also held for festival attendees and members of the community. Student work is especially emphasized to support animation education. Prizes are awarded in the form of the coveted "Golden Cowbell Award"!

Past guest artists include animator Patrick Smith, filmmaker and animator PES, indie filmmaker Todd Rohal and Reid Thompson, creative director from Troika Design Group!

The SDAF is operated by faculty, staff and student volunteers of South Dakota State University, The Animation Club of South Dakota State University and the surrounding community. 100% of submission fees go directly to support animation education.

New York Comic Con is the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture convention. Our show floor plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. Our panels and autograph sessions give fans a chance to interact with their favorite creators. Our screening rooms feature sneak peeks at films and television shows months before they hit either big or small screens. And with dedicated professional hours, New York Comic Con is a market place, bringing together the major players in the entertainment industry. New York Comic Con is the second largest pop culture convention in America and the only one that takes place in the comic book, publishing, media, and licensing capital of the world -- Gotham City.

VanArts presents a Masterclass in Animation & Story Development with instructors Story Artist Matthew Luhn and Animator Andrew Gordon, both from Pixar Animation Studios.

This exceptional 2-day event takes place on September 24/25th, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada offering participants a rare and exciting opportunity to learn from the industry's top talent. This class has toured the world, with this being one of only two North American stops in 2010.

Tuition is $499 CDN for both days. A limited number of seats are available, and can be purchased online now at:

http://www.vanarts.com/pixar-vancouver

23rd Annual VideoFest– Sept. 23-26, 2010

ANIMATION PROGRAMS

For press information:

Lisa Taylor

Taylor-Made Press

lisatmp@swbell.net or 214-914-1099

 

Dallas, TX – The 23rd Annual VideoFest will be at the Angelika Film Center Sept. 23-26,2010.  The oldest and largest video and film festival in the nation, VideoFest shows a diverse range of works by regional, national and international video and film artists that are hard to find at the local video store, the movie theater or on Netflix. Because VideoFest is different than a traditional film festival or just going to a movie, expect something different! For the third year in a row, the VideoFest will be presented thru I-Tunes. VideoFest is presented by Video Association of Dallas.

Patrons may purchase day passes ($25 or $35 depending on day) or All-Festival passes ($75) for over 150 programs making this Festival the best deal in town. Buy tickets online in advance or at the door day of show. Visit www.videofest.org for more information or call 214-428-8700.  Sponsors include HBO, Kodak, Texas Film Commission, Dallas Film Commission, Dallas Film Society, City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, and Texas Commission on the Arts. 

 Schedule of Animated Films

Friday, Sept. 24, 2010

8:30 p.m. Cafe

Alone in the 475th

George Gantzer

Inspired by journals written amid World War II this animated short explores a subjective interpretation of a soldier's written words. As these journal entries are recited the filmmaker uses a mixture of animation and photographs to visualize a surreal experience based on the soldier's actual written words.

Friday, Sept. 24, 2010

8:30 p.m. Cafe

Lake

Sean Capone

The heart of the Filmmaker’s Festival as an international platform for filmmaking in the digital era is the programme itself: international experts present outstanding productions and the latest developments in film production.

Screenings, detailed making-ofs, presentations, workshops and discussion panels deliver knowledge transfer of the highest quality.

Central themes are camerawork, animation, visual effects and editing and production for various media. This year’s particular focus is on producing 3D films.

As a filmmakers’ platform the eDIT Filmmaker's Festival promotes the exchange of information about innovations and the tips and tricks of filmmaking. 

International filmmakers use their most recent productions to discuss filmmaking in the digital era.

The festival programme consists of workshops, presentations, screenings and fringe events. Central themes are camerawork, animation, visual effects, editing and production.

For more information about the programme, please click here.

The social highlight of the event is the opening gala, during which outstanding filmmakers are presented with Festival Honours.

The event for up-coming talent, eDIT: eDucation, provides information on work and careers in the film and media industry.

eDward – The Young Filmmaker’s Award is directed at filmmakers under the age of 30.

Best of Film Festival presents a selection of award-winning films from international festivals.

The Festival Party offers excellent entertainment and opportunities for networking. 

The website filmmakersfestival.de provides a thematic platform for exchanging ideas on filmmaking in the digital era. The online magazine presents interviews and contributions that go beyond the scope of the festival.