The Burbank International Film Festival would like to call to your attention our Official Call for Entries. If you could please spread the word regarding the festival it would be much appreciated. The link for submissions on withoutabox is http://www.withoutabox.com/login/7137 

Submission Dates 
December 31st, 2010 Earlybird Deadline 
June 15, 2011 Regular Deadline 
July 15th, 2011 Late Deadline 
July 25th, 2011 WAB Extended Deadline

Tuesday, August 23 – Office Spaced! Animation workshop for adults
FREE - 6 PM to 8: 30 PM
Advance registration required as capacity is limited. For adults 18 years of age and older.
Do  some animated overtime! Inspired by our bureaucratic surroundings in the downtown core, join the ultimate “team building” exercise as you bring a dreary work place to life in this pixilation and found object animation workshop.  Capacity is limited to 25 participants, so be sure to “punch in” in advance by calling us at 416-973-3012 to secure your spot.
NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St. (at Richmond St. W) 416-973-3012
www.nfb.ca/mediatheque

August 15-19 - NEW! NFB Reel Institute (for Teens)
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4:30 PM
$350 per week
Advanced film training for emerging animators. Excellent for teens interested in creative careers. Highly experienced teachers. Ages 14+
Register: m.matthews@nfb.ca / 416-973-7114.
NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St. (at Richmond St. W)
nfb.ca/mediatheque

Saturday Mediatheque Mysteries! Saturday afternoon animation workshops

12 PM screening program followed by 12:30 PM workshop
$5 per child; an adult must accompany children at no extra charge. For children ages 6-13

What mysterious image can be seen when all the pieces fit together?
NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St. (at Richmond St. W) 416-973-3012

www.nfb.ca/mediatheque

Saturday, Aug 6 The Creepy Jigsaw (2D puzzle animation)
Saturday, Aug 13 The Island of Lost Objects (3D object animation)
Saturday, Aug 20 The Case of the Magic Gates (3D pixillation)
Saturday, Aug 27 The Vanishing Alien (3D clay animation)

August weekends – Fame by Frame: drop-in pixillation workshops
12 PM to 5 PM – FREE. For all ages. No registration required.
Star in and make your own animated films! Join us for our new drop-in pixilation workshop activities in our interactive lounge space! Themes include: A  Day in the Park (Aug 6 & 7), A Day at the Beach (Aug 13 & 14), The Environment (Aug 20 & 21), Street Performers (Aug 27 & 28).
NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St. (at Richmond St. W) 416-973-3012
www.nfb.ca/mediatheque

Upcoming Workshops and Events coming to LAAFA! We have a lot of amazing talented artists stopping by.  Take a peek.

Pixar Artists Masterclass

Artists from Pixar are coming to Montreal, Quebec, Canada this summer to teach a Masterclass in Animation & Story Development.

Please view details here:
http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-2011-montreal-quebec

Thanks,
-- VanArts

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This event is part of the 2011 Tour that stops in: New York City, NY | Austin, Texas | Montreal, Quebec
http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-2011-tour

The North American premiere screening of Pixar’s La Luna followed by a special presentation of "The Making of Pixar’s La Luna" by its director Enrico Casarosa.  This keynote presentation is loaded with original artwork and insightful looks into Pixar's production process.  

Enrico will discuss the journey that led him to create this very personal short, and along the way demonstrate the singularly artistic style by which the film was crafted. Sunday 12noon July 24.