The Interactive TV & Online Learning Conference gives the education field and technology sector an opportunity to share ideas and new developments in the world of interactive learning. The conference's key areas of focus will be: strategic issues; the role of agencies in advertising the education industry; the different digital TV platforms available; market reactions; the effects of new distribution channels; integration enhanced TV and Web learning; and the role of video in distance education. The conference's speakers will include representatives from BBC, Channel 4, Flextech, Sweden's Ministry of Education and many more.

ISEA2000, 10th International Symposium on Electronic Art, is organized by ART3000 in collaboration with ISEA, The Inter-Society for the Electronic Arts. The symposium is an annual event that finds a new home each year. ISEA2000 is an international event targeted at the artistic community involved with new media. With "Revelation" as its theme, ISEA2000 will focus on new means of representation and will explore the effects of the technological revolution on art and society -- digital images, virtual realities, multimedia, interactive installations, networks, etc. The event will have an international symposium composed of papers and panel sessions, poster sessions, workshops and institutional presentations and a program of exhibitions, concerts, performances, an electronic theater and "street scenes" (outdoor activities). Supporting the event is the Ministry of Culture and Communication (DDAT, DAP, DAI, CNC, DMDTS), in partnership with the Forum des Images, CICV Pierre Schaeffer, Canadian Cultural Center, ACROE and the General Quebec Delegation.

Telluride IndieFest is one of the premiere independent film festivals in the United States. The festival highlights outstanding work in independent filmmaking and screenwriting. Telluride features screenings, discussions, workshops and seminars.

The Bangkok Entertainment Show is a chance for the ever-growing Thai entertainment industry to showcase their work. The event is a chance for professionals from around the world to meet filmmakers and producers from Thailand. The show will hold seminars, exhibits, student art contests and screenings.

The 2nd "Art & Animation" Conference & Screenings aims at stimulating attention on animation as an art form with a particular stress on independent short films of research, experimentation and artistic expression. The event includes theoretical round-tables, talks, discussion on various subjects, reports and conferences, film screenings and meetings with Italian and international artists. The event is promoted and organized by ASIFA Italia, with the support of the Italian Ministry of Culture, Regione Piemonte, Citt

The Toronto Animated Image Society will be hosting a stop-motion seminar. Todd Peterson will be conducting the event. Peterson has worked for Cuppa Coffee and Will Vinton studios. The event will take place at 8 pm.

The 2nd PISAF festival includes an Animation Film Competition, as well as exhibitions, special events and workshops (Digital Animation, Clay Animation, PinScreen Animation).

Long-time mime teacher Noam Markus is holding an all day workshop for animators on physical theatre movement improvisation. Markus has been teaching, directing and performing mime and physical theatre for over 15 years. He is a graduate of The School of Physical Theatre (Jacques Lecoq method) and is a faculty member of Claude Watson School for the Arts in Toronto. Topics covered will be physical theatre, commedia dell arte, contact improv, melodrama, buffoon, mask and mime.

The Women In Animation Writers' Group starts up their new Seminar Series at Saban Entertainment, 10960 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood at 7:30 pm. Find out the differences between writing for animation and live-action. Learn comedy and gag writing techniques. Fee is US$5. RSVP is required to Jean Ann Wright at: Tel: (818) 360-8321 or E-mail: jjwright@gte.net.

Larry Lauria will be conducting a "hands on," interactive animation fundamentals and character design workshop. The event is being held at Al Collins Graphic Design School. On Thursday, Lauria will present a talk on "Careers in Animation." The workshop will be held on Friday.