The 9th edition of International Short Film Festival "Leuven Kort" is a celebration of short cinema. The festival holds an international competition for live-action short films and a non-competitive program for digifilm and music videos. Two prizes will be awarded in the live-action competition: the "Prize of the Audience" and the "Prize of the Jury.

The DH Institute of Media Arts is hosting a "Sketch Tour" instructed by Glenn Vilppu. Vilppu is an instructor at Disney and Warner Bros. Feature Animation, as well as the American Animation Institute, UCLA, DreamWorks and Rhythm & Hues. For more information contact dhima:Tel(323)904-1135 Fax:(323)904-1162 E-mail:info@dhima.com Date: Thursday, January 22nd from 12pm to 3pm Meeting place: dhima | dh institute of media arts 5657 Wilshire Blvd. Ste 470 Tour fee: $35 / person Glenn Vilppu's Bio:http://www.artistravel.com/Glenn_Vilppu.htm

Moral Punch hosts two weekly life drawing workshops every Sunday from 9am-1pm and 2pm-6pm. Each workshop will feature two costumed models set against a wild and fantastic backdrop of video projections, funky music, fine refreshments and a stunning art show. Ticket sales and more information available online at www.moralpunch.com This week's theme: "Super Models and Masked Villains" The forces of good and evil clash in a timeless battle of dynamic poses. Sunday March 9, 2008 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 6pm 7600 Melrose Ave. (upstairs) W. Hollywood, CA 90046 $10 reserved $15 at the door Reserve your space online at www.moralpunch.com

With the highly anticipated Disney/Pixar film UP opening this weekend, Gallery Nucleus in Los Angeles is presenting a rare behind-the-scenes look at the production of the film with special guest artist Ronnie del Carmen. The artist, who served as story supervisor and lead story artist, will be on hand to present a plethora of process images and answer questions from the public. In addition to his major contributions to the film, Del Carmen is also the director of the animated short DUG'S SPECIAL MISSION, which will accompany the DVD release of UP and provide the back-story for the talking dog character. Expanding on his integral role, Del Carmen was also asked to illustrate the new book release MY NAME IS DUG. You can read more about the release at the following link: http://www.ronniedelcarmen.com/blog1/2009/03/up-my-name-is-dug.html At the closure of the Artist Panel, Ronnie del Carmen will be on hand to sign the newly released THE ART OF UP and MY NAME IS DUG books. Event details: Date: Saturday, May 30 Time: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public Venue: Gallery Nucleus 210 E Main St Alhambra CA 91801

The Writers Guild Foundation has announced its annual summer screenwriting seminar to be held at the Writers Guild headquarters in Hollywood. Scheduled is a special one-day Masters Workshop on the subject of "Writing the Original Screenplay," featuring some of the industry's leading names in screenwriting. Screenwriters scheduled to speak thus far include: Naomi Foner (RUNNING ON EMPTY), Amy Holden Jones (INDECENT PROPOSAL), Dale Launer (MY COUSIN VINNY), Daniel Petrie, Jr. (BEVERLY HILLS COP), Howard Rodman (JOE GOULD'S SECRET), Eric Roth (FORREST GUMP), Tom Schulman (DEAD POETS SOCIETY), Ron Shelton (BULL DURHAM), Audrey Wells (UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN) and Mike White (SCHOOL OF ROCK). Members of Hollywood's executive suites appearing include Mikkel Bondesen of Bondsen-Graup Mgt. (THE O.C.), Maggie Field of Field-Cech Agency, Jenny Fritz of Broder Webb Chervin Silberman Agency, Tarquin Gotch, formerly of John Hughes Ent. (HOME ALONE) and Anne Rodman of Phoenix Pictures (HOLES). Opening and closing panels will take place in the Writers Guild's 120-seat Multi-purpose Room, supplemented by smaller intensive workshops. Topics include: invention and reinvention, a saleable premise, character and action, raising the dramatic stakes, revisions and rewriting, and the always enigmatic getting it made. The sessions will run all day, 9:30 a.m.

These monthly 4-hour Workshops are only $25 per class. Each class will teach you everything you need to build a great foundation in film and video production. You'll learn everything from basic script writing to nonlinear editing, distribution, and more. You'll also be learning from award winning, 12 year production veterain, and CA Credentialed instructor Jarrett Grimes. Jarrett's lectured for Videomaker Magazine, SCROC, El Segundo High School, Palos Verdes Intermediate, and El Camino College. You get all that, PLUS we'll pay for your lunch! Our classes are small and personalized. You can take one, or take a series of clasess! Our program is progressive and designed to grow with each class. Looking forward to seeing you there! Enroll in our program by visiting: www.progressivedean.com/workshops

Avid and Microsoft are collaborating to sponsor the "Make Your Mark" event series -- a four-city U.S. tour. In addition to the "Make Your Mark" event in Boston, additional seminars will be held in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco throughout the month of October. The Make Your Mark tour is a series of free events where you can experience the latest and greatest innovations from four creative technology leaders.

Registration for "Make Your Mark" is currently open for all four cities and is required to attend. For a more detailed schedule and information on the "Make Your Mark" events and/or to reserve a spot please visit: http://makeyourmark.avid.com/.

Avid Technology Inc. (www.avid.com) is a world leader in digital nonlinear media creation, management, and distribution solutions, enabling film, video, audio, animation, games, and broadcast professionals to work more efficiently, productively, and creatively.

The Otis College of Art & Design and the Webisode Academy are presenting a panel discussion on "Women On The Web." The panelists will be Michele Martell, Vice President of Business Affairs and Interactive Business Development, Jim Henson Interactive; Jodi Resnick, Head of Entertainment at Disney.com; Diane Holland, SVP Production Operations, Magnet West; Michelle Romaine, Producer, Flinch Studio; and Amanda Veith, AtomFilms. Director of the Webisode Academy Kellie-Bea Cooper will serve as the moderator.

More than 70 Hollywood studios, development and creative executives, producers, literary agents and managers to meet with and pitch projects to (film, TV and/or book) will be part of the event. It gives attendees a chance to present their story ideas directly to those in the business who can actually do something for their career Two intense days help establishing vital industry contacts. Plus, class sessions are taught by A-list filmmakers. The event also features agency submissions and a networking party. The conference will take place at the Le Meridien Hotel. The conference is limited to 175 attendees. Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis and registration is $295

The Independent Games Festival (IGF) is open to all independent developers to submit their games -- whether on PC, console, digital download, Web browser, or other more exotic formats. The prizes for the 2008 event total nearly $50,000, including the $20,000 Seumas McNally Grand Prize. The complete lineup includes more than 40 judges, many of whom are returning for the fourth or fifth time to help evaluate this year's entries. Winners will be announced at the IGF ceremony, February 20, 2008, during the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. All finalist games will be playable on the GDC show floor, and an Independent Games Summit will once again take place alongside the main conference. For more information, visit www.igf.com.