Featuring the returning Tiffcom market, the festival will be the last major feature of CoFesta, an umbrella event covering 16 festivals devoted to music, games, comicbooks, TV shows and film that starts with the Tokyo Game Show to start either September 24 or 25. (Per VARIETY).

From September 17-20, 2009, Klik! Amsterdam will host the second edition of the KLIK! Amsterdam Animation Festival, a true multimedia festival that will screen animated shorts from all over the world, combined with interactive gaming fun, fascinating animated sidebar activities and the finest festivities.

No entry fee.

Open competition
Student competition
Best Design Award
Best Politically Engaged Film Award

E-card Competition:
http://www.boomerang.nl/opdrachten/upload-a-short-sendable-animation-and-win

For more information and submission of your film, visit http://www.klikamsterdam.nl

With a mission to ignite creative and collaborative fire, Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH presents SPARK Animation '09. In its second year, this prestigious week-long speaker series, educational forum and film festival informs and inspires professionals, pioneers and enthusiasts in the world of animation. The event has attracted a coveted speaker line-up of some of the most talented animators and innovators from both close to home and far afield: Jimmy Hayward & Steve Martino (Blue Sky), Mark Osborne & John Stevenson (DreamWorks), Paul Topolos (Pixar) and Paul Harrod (Bent Image Lab). Through panels and presentations, attendees will gain insight into the evolution and latest techniques of the industry, as well as exposure to recent and leading artistic and technological advancements.

Topic: Social Media – Everybody’s doing it, but what is it doing?
We invite you to join us at our Executive Breakfast, Tuesday, September 15, 2009, from 8:00 – 10:00 am at theWit Hotel (201 N. State St, Chicago).Our panelists will shine a light on what does and does not work in the world of social media. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of how to make social media work for you in the world of advertising, branding, film, tv and the arts. Visit www.wifchicago.org to purchase tickets.

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. Known as the promotion marketing community's upfront, RoadShow Live introduces the marketing community to new Film and Home Entertainment properties while providing the ultimate networking opportunities for the entertainment marketing community. The event kicks off Tuesday, September 15th and will reinforce how (and why) entertainment can bring more power to your next marketing campaign. RoadShow presentations will take place on Wednesday, September 16th and highlight Marketing Opportunities in Film and Home Entertainment from the biggest studios in town. The Lunch will bring together all of the RoadShow Webinar and RoadShow Live presenters for a 2-hour, high power meet-and-greet! Additional presentations will take place after lunch followed by the infamous RoadShow Wrap Party.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS THE CORRECT INFORMATION FOR THE MOVIE EVANGELION 1.0. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Wanamaker, (202) 262 2083 president@dcanimeclub.org Evangelion1.0 to be screened at the Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan. DC Anime Club in collaboration with Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan Present screen Evangelion 1.0 Wednesday September 9, 2009 6:30 pm as part of inaugural showing for a new film series based on both Anime (Japanese Animation) and Manga ( Japanese Comics). After the second impact, all that remains of Japan is Tokyo-3, a city that's being attacked by giant creatures that seek to eradicate the human kind, called Angels. After not seeing his father for more than eight years, Shinji Ikari receives a phone call, in which he is told to urgently come to the NERV Headquarters, an organization that deals with the destruction of the Angels through the use of giant mechs called Evas.Shinji's objective is to pilot the Eva Unit 01,while teaming up with the Eva Unit 00 pilot, Ayanami Rei. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. RSVP to jiccrsvpfall09@embjapan.org. Seating is limited and granted on a first come, first served basis. For more information please visit the Japanese Information and Culture Center website at http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/index.htm or visit the DC Anime Club website at

The Woodstock Museum is hosting its 10th film/video festival with the theme of "Change." The festival screens completed features, documentaries, shorts and works in progress. All genres including animation and digital media; everything must be in English (or with English subtitles). Submission formats can be DVD (NTSC and PAL), DV, DVCAM, VHS, S-VHS, Hi-8 or BETA SP.

Supporting materials include: description of piece, autobiography, resume and artist statement. $60 entry, $24 entry for shorts (up to 30 minutes). The early entry deadline is April 1, the regular deadline is July 22 and the late deadline is August 5, 2009. Entries before January 20 are free, half price until April 1, regular entry until July 22 and late double entry until August 5. Student entry is half-price.

Fees cover public relations package including audience critiques for selected entries. SASE for return of entries. Woodstock Museum, P.O. Box 73, Woodstock, NY 12498, 845-246-0600 Information:www.WoodstockMuseum.org or email:hello@WoodstockMuseum.com.

The free festival will be held at Woodstock Town Hall, 76 Tinker St., in Woodstock, New York over Labor Day Weekend.

DC Anime Club, in collaboration with Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan present a screening of EVANGELION 1.0 on Wednesday September 2, 2009 at 6:30 pm as part of inaugural showing for a new film series based on both anime (Japanese animation) and manga (Japanese Comics). After the second impact, all that remains of Japan is Tokyo-3, a city that's being attacked by giant creatures that seek to eradicate the human kind, called Angels. After not seeing his father for more than eight years, Shinji Ikari receives a phone call, in which he is told to urgently come to the NERV Headquarters, an organization that deals with the destruction of the Angels through the use of giant mechs called Evas.Shinji's objective is to pilot the Eva Unit 01,while teaming up with the Eva Unit 00 pilot, Ayanami Rei. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. Seating is limited and granted on a first come, first served basis. For more information please visit the Japanese Information and Culture Center website at http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/index.htm

The Iris - International Festival of LGBT Animation will screen animated films, Brazilians and foreigners, with topics related to sexual diversity: gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transvestites and transsexuals.

We selected 21 short animated films from different countries: Brazil, South Africa, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, USA, France, Netherlands, UK, Sweden and Turkey. The films are in two special programs (Program 1 and Program 2) and will screen in two sessions daily (7:00pm and 8:30pm) during the 3 first Tuesday of 2009 September (09/01, 09/08 and 09 /15).

The Iris take place in the Cinema of CCJF - Federal Justice Cultural Center, located on Rio Branco Avenue, 241, Downtown, Rio de Janeiro. The Iris is a realization of CCJF - Federal Justice Cultural Center.

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.