The Animation Co-op and Woodbury University proudly present: "IN THE CAN" Saturday, November 19th at 8:00pm http://www.animationcoop.org/coop_events.htm A screening, panel discussion and Q&A featuring award-winning animation directors who have taken independent short films from concept to distribution. Come see the work, learn how they did it, and hear what they're up to now! Hosted by Woodbury University in Burbank and moderated by Jeremy Cantor (co-author of "Inspired 3D Short Film Production"), this special event will feature the following independent filmmakers: Mike Blum, "The Zit" Sam Chen, "Eternal Gaze" Moon Seun, "Henry's Garden" Roger Blonder, "Wonder Water Web" Aristomenis Tsirbas, "The Freak" Following the screening and panel, please join us for a patio reception with the filmmakers. :-) "IN THE CAN" is FREE and open to the public, but seating is limited and will fill up FAST. See the event link above for further details and to RSVP. The Animation Co-op "A place for independent minds."

The 10th Annual ASU Art Museum Short Film And Video Festival celebrates the artistic and creative endeavors of individuals with different visions and levels of experience. The free event is held outside under the stars. For more information, visit asuartmuseum.asu.edu/filmfest/2006.htm.

The 10th Annual California Independent Film Festival will take place in Northern California's Livermore Valley Wine Country. Over 60 feature films, shorts, music videos and documentaries from all over the world will be screened during the five-day event, where several Hollywood legends will be honored for their work in independent motion pictures. For more information, visit the festival site at www.caindiefest.com.

The 10th Annual Not Still Art Festival highlights abstract and non-narrative electronic motion imaging with music and sound design. The program this year includes abstract animations, video art that deals with war and the meaning of life. The screening will start at 7:30 pm at the Micro Museum (second floor), 123 Smith Street, Brooklyn (F&G subway trains

10th Annual VES Awards
February 7, 2012 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills

 

The Visual Effects Society (VES) is the entertainment industry's only organization representing the full breadth of visual effects practitioners including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio leaders, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists and producers in all areas of entertainment from film, television and commercials to music videos and games. Comprised of a diverse group of more than 2,300 members in 26 countries, the VES strives to enrich and educate its own members and members of the entertainment community at large through a multitude of domestic and international events, screenings and programs.

The Visual Effects Society announced the nominees for its 10th Annual VES Awards ceremony recognizing outstanding visual effects artistry in 23 categories of film, animation, television, commercials, special venues and video games. Nominees were chosen Saturday, January 7 by distinguished panels of VES members who viewed submissions at the FotoKem screening facilities in Burbank and New York, FotoKem’s Spy in San Francisco, and other facilities in London, Sydney, Vancouver and Wellington, NZ.

“The standard of the creative work that is being considered this year is unbelievably high across all categories,” said Jeffrey A. Okun, Chair of the Visual Effects Society. “The judges faced a huge challenge because all of the work was so far above the norm. We’re honored to have the opportunity to focus the spotlight on the outstanding work that has contributed to some of the highest grossing films and broadcast projects of all time.”

As previously announced, Stan Lee will be honored with the VES 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award and Douglas Trumbull with the Georges Méliès Award.

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.

, November 17-21, 2004 The Brief Encounters, Bristol Short Film Festival celebrates the best in short films from around the globe. This year's event had more than 1,400 international films submitted from 48 countries, from Australia to Venezuela. Filmmakers will be competing for a range of prizes. The overall winner awarded The International Jury Award will receive

10th BROOKLYN Int'l FILM FESTIVAL June 1-10, 2007 http://wbff.org/submit/ - CATEGORIES: Feature Documentary Short Experimental Animation - AWARDS: US$80,000 / Festival winner=$30,000 / Best Doc=$5,000 - SUBMISSION DEADLINES November 30, 2006 (early) March 15, 2007 (final) ENTRY FORM AND RULES AVAILABLE AT: http://wbff.org/submit/

The 11th Annual Austin Film Festival celebrates narrative and documentary films both in long and short form. The conference that accompanies the festival features panelists from the film industry who will discuss their experiences. First place winners receive: a cash prize of $1,000 (Feature Category) or $500 (Short and Student Short Categories); reimbursement (up to $500) of one round-trip airfare to Austin to attend the 2005 AFF; hotel accommodations at an AFF hotel (up to $500); a special Winners Night Screening at the Festival; the AFF Bronze Typewriter Award; and a special Los Angeles screening of their film for industry professionals. Short Films screened in competition at the Austin Film Festival are eligible to be nominated for an Academy Award. For more information, visit www.austinfilmfestival.com.

Not Still Art Festival is an international screening of abstract and non-narrative electronic motion imaging with music/sound design. The Not Still Art Festival was first organized in 1996 by video artist, Carol Goss, to provide a forum for video artists, electronic animators, musicians/sound artists working in non-narrative forms.

Not Still Art is a sponsored project of the New York Foundation for the Arts. Thanks to a Presentation Funds Grant honorariums are available to attending artists who travel to the festival. This grant is provided by the Experimental Television Center, which redistributes funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.

For additional information, visit www.improvart.com/nsa/.