Academy of Art University

Now in its 19th year, AFI FEST 2005 presented by Audi-the AFI Los Angeles International Film Festival-is the longest-running film festival in Los Angeles and one of the most influential film festivals in North America. A program of the American Film Institute, AFI FEST spans 10 days each November, featuring international competitions of brand new films from emerging filmmakers, global showcases of the latest work from the great film masters and nightly red-carpet gala premieres. For more information, visit www.afi.com/onscreen/afifest/2005/default.aspx.

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The 8th Annual SAN FRANCISO SILENT FILM FESTIVAL takes place July 12 & 13, 2003 at the Castro Theatre. ALICE IN DISNEYLAND will show on Saturday, July 12 at 11:00 am. Walt Disney's first star wasn't Mickey Mouse

Alice in the Shadows - A Psychedelic Rock N Roll Shadow Play Presented on a back lit screen, Alice in the Shadows features colorful carved characters, lighting and special effects, and live rock music from the '60s. See Alice in the Shadows at 10:45am & 2 pm during the Getty Museum Family Festival on Saturday March 29

National Geographic will host the All Roads Film Festival at the Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles to celebrate the works of indigenous and under represented minority culture filmmakers from around the globe. The All Roads Film Festival will screen innovative and entertaining animations that will bring a rich tableau of cultural experience to a children

Film Life and HBO will host the American Black Film Festival (ABFF). HBO is the ABFF's founding and title sponsor and Wal-Mart Voices of Color is the presenting sponsor. The 2006 ABFF program includes independent film screenings, network and studio premieres, panels, workshops and seminars led by accomplished industry professionals. Other highlights include live entertainment, exclusive networking events and the ABFF Awards presentation. The ABFF has four film sections: Narrative Feature Films (competitive), World Cinema (noncompetitive), the HBO Short Film Competition and Documentaries (competitive). A total of $80,000 worth of prizes will be awarded to films in the competitive sections. Awards include the HBO Short Film Award ($20,000 cash prize), Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature Film, sponsored by Blockbuster ($20,000 cash prize), Grand Jury Prize for Best Picture, sponsored by Kodak (prize: film stock valued at $20,000), and the Wal-Mart Voices of Color Best Documentary Award ($20,000 cash prize). Winners will be announced at the ABFF Awards Brunch held on the closing day of the festival. Films submitted for consideration for the 2006 ABFF must be delivered to the New York City office postmarked by the entry deadline: Friday, April 7, 2006. Submission forms and eligibility requirements are available online at www.abff.com/.

TASI (The Animation Society of India) and ASIFA-India will host Anifest '05

Anifest 06 will highlight the works of animators worldwide, from professionals to students. The festival includes an Animation Theater, a Student Computer Animation Competition open to college-level students, an exhibit on the Art of Animation, and a keynote speaker to be announced later.

AniFest 08 is the seventh annual computer animation festival sponsored by the Center for Graphics Research at Western Connecticut State University. The festival includes speakers, workshops, an animation theater, a student computer animation competition, and an art exhibit. Submissions are invited for all aspects of the festival. For more information, visit the festival's website (http://cs.wcsu.edu/cgr/festival08/) or call 203-837-9353.