The festival is conceived and organised by the cultural association A.I.A.F. (Asolo International Art Festival). Starting with the 28th edition A.I.A.F will work together with the Gallery San Fedele in Milano. The contest is divided into six sections: -- Films On Art for works on art; -- Artist's Biographies for works of historical reconstruction and critical interpretation on personalities from the world of art and music; -- Films On Architecture & Design for works on architecture, urbanism and design relating to history, movements, main personalities, works and projects; -- Video Art & Computer Art for works using electronics or computer technologies as a method of direct artistic expression; -- Productions By Schools Of Cinema related to art and music, produced by schools of cinema, specialized higher education institutes and universities; -- Harmony And Territory documenting works for the harmonious development of the territory and its contradictions, increasing the value of potential and resources with respect for culture and the environment. Only works produced after January 1, 2007 are eligible for the contest. The works must fall into one of the six sections previously described and it must be indicated on the entry-form. The selection committee reserves the right to move a work to another section, if it seems to fit more appropriately. The participation is free of charge.

GDC will bring to Europe its renowned conference content quality and its access to the industry leaders driving innovation in games across the globe, in an effort to engender learning, networking and inspiration. Presenting GDC Europe at gamescom, the leading European consumer and industry show, will allow the conference to address the development community at a central location in the heart of Europe which will command the critical mass of the European games sector. The new arrangement will also enjoy the advantage of a local leadership that truly understands the needs of its market as well as the ability to navigate the region and offer a stage to present the largest professionals-only event in Europe.

More information on GDC Europe will be unveiled soon. In the meantime, please refer to http://www.gdceurope.com.

Thanks to digital technologies, content can suddenly travel across a whole range of media and platforms. But where do you want the journey to go? This high-level workshop has the answers. Aimed at producers, designers and directors of audiovisual content, it offers new perspectives and expert advice for actual and current projects of the participants. The Multi-Platform Business School is organized by the Media Business School (MBS) in Ronda, Spain, one of Europe's prime training institutions. New markets -- new business models -- a new set of mind In an age of converging media, a multi-platform approach has emerged as the most promising business model for digital content creation. But even experienced professionals are sometimes daunted by the brave new world of complex options. The Multi-Platform Business School will give them a clearer picture of the chances and the actual potential of their projects -- both in terms of formats and international co-operations. The workshop will focus on the creative aspects of multi-platform storytelling, with a special emphasis on how to appeal to and engage the digital native user. Starting from a thorough analysis of the diverse markets and production environments for film, TV, web, games and mobile entertainment, the five-day event takes participants through all the stages of developing user-centered, cross-format content -- ideally based upon the attendees' own projects in the making. The Multi- Platform Business School will be held from August 4 to 8 in the beautiful city of Ronda, Spain. The trainers -- concentrated expertise The Multi-Platform Business School has mustered an impressive line-up of trainers/coaches perfectly suited to introducing professionals to this brand-new field: Raimo Lang (YLE, Finland) spearheads the task force set up for turning the Finnish broadcaster YLE into a 360-degree media production and distribution house. He is a content and program developer, teacher and photographer. His design contribution ranges from character generation and interaction design to communication strategies and patented narrative database systems. He has written and directed thirteen fiction and documentary films and has ample teaching experience with high- level institutions including La Femis (Paris), the BBC, the Hilversum Media Academy (The Netherlands), the Finnish National Broadcasting Company and Munich Film School. Inga von Staden (Projectscope, Germany) holds a wide range of jobs as author, lecturer, creative producer, consultant and innovation mediator. After working with Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie, Berlin (dffb), and Medienboard Berlin- Brandenburg, she now directs the four-year studies programme "Interactive Media" at Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg. She is also a curator for the section "Media Future" of FMX, Europe's leading conference on animation, effects, games and digital media and an assessor with the technology grant programme PROfit run by the Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB). Teut Weidemann (independent games consultant, Germany) was one of the first game designers/producers in Germany. The designer of Panzer Elite founded his own studio Wings Simulations which he later sold to Jowood AG where he worked as CTO on titles including Spellforce 1 and Gothic 2. In 2004, he released SOLDNER, an online shooter. Teut has founded and supervised dozens of game communities and been involved in the development of MMOGs (massively multi-user online games), thus becoming a specialist in Web3D, community-based entertainment, community building and management. Michael Rueger (independent interaction designer, Germany) left his linear life as TV & Advertising Producer in 1999. Ever since, he has lived for Interactive Media and Games. Today he creates, develops and produces interactive and cross- platform content, including games, web shows, mobile entertainment, ARGs and virtual worlds. He lectures at Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg and Hamburg Media School (HMS) and is a regular speaker at international conferences, e.g. Cartoon Masters or FMX. The organiser -- the Media Business School The Media Business School in Ronda (Spain), founded in 1991, ranks amongst the foremost training institutions for producers, distributors and media executives in Europe. The school is supported by the European Union's MEDIA programme and has, over the years, established a powerful international network of business relations.

For the past 12 years, The L.A Office's RoadShow has been the "must-attend" event for brands, entertainment marketers and agencies alike. It is the only event created specifically for the entertainment marketing community. Whether you are already using entertainment content to enhance your marketing programs or simply interested in the opportunities, RoadShow provides the perfect blend of in-depth property introductions, industry insights and first-class networking in a forum that has built the reputation of being the Must Attend event of the year. For further information please visit www.laofficelounge.com/RoadShow. Created to take advantage of new technologies and the continued evolution of our business, The Road to RoadShow Webinar Series is the next step for introducing entertainment properties to brand marketers throughout the country. The Series eliminates travel requirements, provides an "On Demand" element to the session and is environmentally friendly! Since each webinar broadcast will be recorded and archived, marketers will be able to view each of the property presentation as scheduled or at their convenience through The Lounge at laoffice.com! Additionally, all of the webinar presenters will be at RoadShow Live to provide the face-to-face interaction that our business requires. Note: The webinar series will be continuously available online after August.

Anime Festival Orlando is excited to announce the exciting conclusion of "The Swords of Orlandia". "Swords of Orlandia" is the story behind AFO's Interactive Convention Experience. The talented writing staff has crafted an original story/game in which attendees can voluntarily participate all weekend long. Throughout the event there are "character cut scenes", side quests and plenty of leveling up that even casual fans of Live Action Role-playing will enjoy. "With the popularity of role playing games such as 'Kingdom Hearts', 'Final Fantasy' and 'World of Warcraft' we've found this theme to be an overwhelming success for the past two years," states event coordinator Karen Trudeau. This year, Anime Festival Orlando has the privilege to announce their guests of honor: Reuben Langdon, Vic Mignogna, Aaron Dismuke, Chris Sabat, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Sonny Strait, Doug Smith, Jason David Frank and Robert Axelrod. "One of things that makes AFO 'Florida's Favorite Anime Convention' is that many of our guests take an active role in our theming and events throughout the weekend," said Karen Trudeau. "We're really excited about the panels and workshops that have been suggested by the guests themselves." New events for Anime Festival Orlando 10 include Whack-a-Nerd for Charity and Wasabi Anime's Cross Play Rally Race. There will also be fan favorite events such as Happy Happy Cosplay Go Go Go and the traditional fare offered at anime conventions. AFO is a multi-day celebration of all things related to Japanese animation and pop culture held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort July 31, August 1 and August 2, 2009. Ticket prices are only $45.00 for an adult 3-day membership badge, $25.00 for a Friday or Sunday Only wristband and $30.00 for a Saturday Only wristband. Growing in attendance nearly 20% each year since its inception in 2000, Anime Festival Orlando has earned the title of "Florida's Favorite Anime Convention" as well as being voted one of the "Top 10 Things To Do In Orlando" by DK Publishing's Travel Guide. For more information about Anime Festival Orlando, please visit http://www.animefestivalorlando.com/

As an event with extensive influence in game developing field, the second China Game Developers Conference (CGDC) will be held in conjunction with world's second largest game show -- ChinaJoy, on July 24-26, 2009 in Shanghai, China. The first CGDC was closed on Aug. 29, 2007, on the conference, 60 experts and over one thousand professionals in game industry exchanged their ideas deeply; more than 50 technology suppliers promoted their technologies and products. The 2nd CGDC will also be supported by related government administration agencies. With the goal of gathering technical elites in game developing, the conference focuses on PC/console game, mobile game, game outsourcing, especially online game; topics covering different fields in game developing, such as game design, programming, arts, audio? management and development tools etc. Attendees will exchange their ideas, sharing their experience and discuss on new technical development trends. The conference's highlights include topics in game development covering multiple fields for discussion and focusing on theory and practice, technical elites and entrepreneurs will be invited to participate. The deadline for submitting this year's CGDC speeches is May 5, 2009. The organizing committee welcomes any form of participation from professionals and experts of the game industry and will do its best to facilitate technology exchange for game developers. Any inquiries on conference content, contact Cecillia Cao: Tel: 86 10 51659355 ext. 12 or via e-mail: cecillia_cao@howellexpo.com CGDC official website: www.chinagdc.com.cn/en.

The 13th LA Shorts Fest is the largest short film festival in the world. Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences accredited. In past years, 33 participants have earned Academy Award nominations including 11 Oscar winning short films. The festival annually attracts more than 10,000 moviegoers, filmmakers and entertainment professionals looking for the hottest new talent. We have honored some of Hollywood's legends of the past: Charles Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and Robert Wise; along with actors Martin Landau, James Woods, Gary Oldman and directors Tim Burton, Bryan Singer, Jan de Bont, Paul Haggis and Shane Black. Submit online at www.LAshortsFest.com.

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.

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

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.