FREE Teleseminar/Webinar Fresh TV Pitch Ideas from LATV Fest Hosted by Mark & Jeanne Simon, Founders of SellYourTvConceptNow.com Tuesday, July 21, 9:00 p.m. EST, 6:00 p.m. PST We all want to up our game when it comes to our TV show pitches. We go to TV conferences like NATPE, LATV Fest, and MIPCOM to stay current with TV industry trends and Mark can't wait to share what he heard about: * Write-ups: What are they and why do you need them? * Pitch-ups: What are they and how can they help you sell your show? * Follow-ups: How long should you wait? Plus, you'll find out how Mark turned a "No" into a "YES!" in less than three minutes in a pitch to Outdoor Channel. Go to http://www.pitchtvlikeapro.com/tele-15-LATVFest.html to register for free. Plus, we'll give away a two year subscription to our hugely popular TV Pitch Tips Audio Postcards -- a $230 value -- to one lucky winner. Information: 407-351-0893.

CG CON 2009 is a new educational conference for creative computer graphic artists and professionals coming in July. Offered as a four-day series that comprises 24 lectures in three different programs: Digital Painting & Concept Art Design, Digital Modeling, and Digital Animation, CG GON 2009 promises something for visual artists at every career level. Guest speakers so far include: -- Ryan Church (STAR WARS EPISODE II, DEAD SPACE game at EA, LORD OF THE RINGS: THE BATTLE FOR MIDDLE EARTH II (EA), TRANSFORMERS 2, STAR TREK) -- Mark Goerner (STAR TREK: ONLINE GAME, X2, MINORITY REPORT, THE TERMINAL, BATTLE ANGEL) -- Neville Page (STAR TREK, CLOVERFIELD, WATCHMEN, AVATAR) -- Scott Robertson (Rockstar Games, Sony Online Entertainment, Buena Vista Games) -- Phil Saunders (MYST 3: EXILE game, F13 game, IRON MAN, SPIDER-MAN 3) -- Christian Lorenz Scheurer (TITANIC, THE MATRIX, WHAT DREAMS MAY COME, THE GOLDEN COMPASS) -- Steambot Studios (ASSASSIN'S CREED game, PRINCE OF PERSIA game, TRON 2) -- Farzad Varahramyan (AVPR: ALIENS VS PREDATOR–REQUIEM, ODDWORLD: Abe's Exodus game) Featuring keynote presentations, one of the largest rosters of special guest presenters, and deep "how-to" exploration and lecture/training into this year's top visual effects and concept design for film, broadcast and game art, CG CON 2009 should be at the top of every CG professionals' and students' list of conferences to attend in 2009. Special feature presentations will reveal exciting, behind-the-scene secrets, anecdotes and footage of some of the year's most exciting projects in film and/or games from the actual artists and producers who worked on them. The CG CON 2009 event is the latest venture of Jean-Eric Henault--the original creator of CG Channel and the Montreal ADAPT 2006 and 2007 Conference, and Diego Rojas, a business entrepreneur with more than 10 years of experience working, volunteering, planning and participating in conferences and events including ACM1, ACM SIGGRAPH and 3D DESIGN Conference. CG CON 2009 Details: Date: July 16-19, 2009 Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, Concourse E, F, Downtown Los Angeles. 1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90015 Registration: http://www.wantickets.com/cgcon/ Register by March 16 and get up to $50 off the three-day registration price.

Exploring the relationship between NASA and motion pictures, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present "Astronaut as Filmmaker," featuring Commander Scott Altman and the crew of the STS-125 shuttle mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope, on Tuesday, July 14, at 8 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The program will be hosted by Oscar-nominated cinematographer Caleb Deschanel and Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor John Dykstra. Presented by the Academy's Science and Technology Council, the event will include clips from the astronauts' recent 13-day mission on the space shuttle Atlantis and explore the challenges and revelations of filming in space with digital and IMAX 3D cameras. The astronauts trained at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston to operate the special cameras, and during the voyage they documented work that is considered by many to be some of the most challenging ever undertaken in space. Established in 2003 by the Academy's Board of Governors, the Science and Technology Council provides a forum for the exchange of information, promotes cooperation among diverse technological interests within the industry, sponsors publications, fosters educational activities and preserves the history of science and technology of motion pictures. Tickets to "Astronaut as Filmmaker" are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID. Tickets are available for purchase by mail, at the Academy box office (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), or online at www.oscars.org. Doors open one hour prior to the event. All seating is unreserved. The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. For more information call (310) 247-3600 or visit www.oscars.org.

On July 11th and 12th the Atlanta Motion Graphics Festival showcases explosive artists and motion picture creators. Artists being showcased include: Shepard Fairey, Nine Inch Nails, David Byrne, Chuck D of Public Enemy, KRS-One, Addictive TV, Digital Kitchen, The Mill, Passion Pictures, Animal Logic, Post Panic, Dvein, David Lobser and more. The ATL-MGFest will be hosting workshops and lectures about the shift in motion-picture audiences and explores the new technologies that motion designers will need on the video internet frontier. Motion design, sound design and interactivity, are all featured during July 11th and 12th, with daytime workshops at Atlanta's Adobe Certified Training Facility, Sterling Ledet. Evening screenings and live performances will be hosted at Atlanta's Internationally-renowned portfolio school, Creative Circus. This festival in the fast moving field of design technology has opened its Art & Entertainment events for only $7. Rather than charging the typical $500-$1500 conference fee, the Motion Graphics Festival encourages participants to stop complaining about the economy, and spend their money on something that will upgrade their tools, technique and aesthetics. Software, DVDs and music will be available at a discount rate throughout the festival week. Silent Auction for over $18,000 in software, DVDs and training materials. MGFest Schedule + Registration :http://www.MGFest.com

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.

Located in Los Angeles, California, Anime Expo, the nation's largest anime/manga convention, serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests of the general public and animation/ comics industry. This event serves as a key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and explore various aspects of anime/manga, as well as for members of the industry to conduct business. AX 2009 will be held July 2-5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California. More information can be found at its website (www.anime-expo.org). The 2009 SPJA Industry Awards, one of the most prestigious awards that can be given to any studio and/or individual within the Anime/Manga industries to be held during the Industry Reception at Anime Expo on July 2. Finalists will be announced March 18 ,2009 for public online voting (voting ends May 29, 2009). Vote at www.spja.org.

=Conditions
-- Must be no more than 30 minutes in length?
-- There are no limitations considering the applicant’s age?
-- All genres and languages are accepted?
-- Must have been made after January of 2006?
-- Copyrights and any other rights of the movie to be submitted must be possessed or registered by the actual applicant?
-- Must have never been submitted to a previous CON-CAN Movie Festival?
-- Movies in a language other than English or Japanese must have either English or Japanese subtitles?

Application Fee
Free

Submission Deadline
May 8th (Friday), 2009. All submissions must be postmarked by May 8

CON-CAN Competition

*CON-CAN Grand Prix Award
Prize: US$5,000 & Trophy
Invitation to the Award Ceremony held in Tokyo, Japan
*Round trip airfare to Tokyo and hotel fee for two nights included

*CON-CAN Special Jury Award
Prize: US$2,000 & Trophy
Invitation to the Award Ceremony held in Tokyo, Japan
*Round trip airfare to Tokyo and hotel fee for two nights included

*Best Picture Award (Fiction)
Prize: Trophy
Invitation to the Award Ceremony held in Tokyo, Japan
*Hotel fee for two nights included (airfare NOT included)

*Best Picture Award (Documentary)
Prize: Trophy
Invitation to the Award Ceremony held in Tokyo, Japan
*Hotel fee for two nights included (airfare NOT included)

*Best Picture Award (Animation)
Prize: Trophy
Invitation to the Award Ceremony held in Tokyo, Japan
*Hotel fee for two nights included (airfare NOT included)

*Best Picture Award (Experimental)
Prize: Trophy
Invitation to the Award Ceremony held in Tokyo, Japan
*Hotel fee for two nights included (airfare NOT included)

Further information can be found at http://en.con-can.com/submissions/guidelines.html.

Free Teleseminar/Webinar: 4 Things You Must Have to Pitch Your TV Show Hosted by Mark & Jeanne Simon, founders of SellYourTvConceptNow.com Tuesday, June 30, 4:00 p.m. EST, 1:00 p.m. PST To crash through the gates of Hollywood, you need the most powerful weapons you can get and we aim to arm you for success. Join the growing tribe of determined, visionary TV show creators who come together for our free teleseminars. All Successful Pitches Have: -- Forget-Me-Not - knock out leave behind -- Mind Meld - get inside an execs' head -- Dig for Gold - discover where to pitch your show -- Total Package - the closest thing to your show on TV Go to www.PitchTvLikeaPro.com to register for free. Plus, we'll give away a two year subscription to our hugely popular TV Pitch Tips Audio Postcards -- a $230 value -- to one lucky winner.

The Gnomon Workshop is proud to announce its eighth Gnomon Workshop LIVE weekend to be held at the Gnomon School of Visual Effects in Hollywood, CA. The event will feature another incredible line-up of instructors and speakers in and out of The Gnomon Workshop library. We have finalized our instructor list with the additions of Neville Page and Dan Taylor. Neville is a Gnomon Workshop veteran who has designed creatures for numerous films including CLOVERFIELD, the recently released STAR TREK and James Cameron's upcoming film Avatar. Dan was the animation supervisor for TRANSFORMERS and for soon-to-be-released TRANSFORMERS 2. The other artists in our line-up include Jordu Schell, Ben Procter, Scott Patton, Ian Joyner, Paul Richards, Alex Oliver, Chuk Wojtkiewicz, Chris Kirshbaum and Glenn Rane. These artists have worked on such projects as AVATAR, CLOVERFIELD, IRON MAN, TRANSFORMERS, TIM BURTON'S ALICE IN WONDERLAND, TRON, MONSTERS VS. ALIENS, KUNG FU PANDA, WORLD OF WARCRAFT, STARCRAFT, QUAKE 4, WARHAMMER ONLINE, WARHAMMER 40,000, BIOSHOCK, HELLGATE and DARKSIDERS, just to name a few. We are also excited to announce the return of our Recruiting Room! This is a great opportunity to meet supervisors and art directors in the industry, so bring your portfolios and your questions. Our past recruiters have included representatives from such studios as: Nickelodeon, Blizzard, Naughty Dog, NBC Universal, ESPN, Top Cow, Insomniac, Activision, Digital Domain, Gentle Giant, and Rhythm and Hues. Also, we are rapidly approaching June 1st, the last day on which you can purchase a ticket at a discounted price. Get your tickets today!.

In Northern Virginia, some things in life are still free thanks to Cox Communications. For five nights, from June 24 through June 28, at Van Dyck Park in Fairfax, the company hosts its annual Cox Movies Under the Moon, a free outdoor film festival offering family-friendly entertainment under the stars. This is the seventh year that Cox has partnered with the City of Fairfax and 97.1 WASH FM to present this event. In keeping with Cox's commitment to the community, attendees are invited to contribute donations to benefit Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. Cox Movies Under the Moon is shown using state-of-the-art digital projection on a giant 40-foot by 20-foot outdoor screen with a Dolby surround sound system similar to those in movie theaters. This year's scheduled movies include several popular box office favorites: -- Wednesday, June 24 -- KUNG FU PANDA (PG) -- Thursday, June 25 -- TWILIGHT (PG - 13) -- Friday, June 26 -- BOOMERANG CARTOONS (PG) -- Saturday, June 27 -- THE DARK KNIGHT (PG - 13) -- Sunday, June 28 -- MAMMA MIA! (PG - 13) Gates will open each night at 6:30 p.m., and movies will start at 8:30 p.m. Spectators are encouraged to come early, bring blankets and beach chairs, and purchase food from on-site vendors to support Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. Since 2003, Cox Movies Under the Moon has raised nearly $60,000 to benefit the hospital. For more information about the film festival, visit www.moviesunderthemoon.com.