Launched in 1994, Digital Media World (DMW) has established itself firmly on the calendar of Europe

An Evening of Diversions - Featuring intriguing amusements inspired by the Devices of Wonder exhibition, An Evening of Diversions invites audiences to step back in time 100 years, when the new century offered mind-boggling technological advancements. Produced by Community Arts Resources, the evening features cinema's first frames, a magic lantern show and other acts of wonder that amazed the public in 1901. No reservations required. At the J. Paul Getty Museum on Saturday November 17, 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

The field of animation is now a vital part of both film and television production. These industries are increasingly utilising 2D and 3D models to enhance animated and virtual images. A variety of new techniques and technologies are constantly emerging in the animation market providing a constant need for evaluating these trends.

Following last year

The 3rd European Gathering of Young Digital Creation is focused on digital art from animation to special effects. Some of the themes of this year's event will be animation and special effects in feature films, sound in cinema and multimedia and royalties. The festival includes training symposiums, screenings and discussions. Guest speakers will include Raoul Servais, creator of KIRIKOU Michel Ocelot and co-director of Axis, Chris Delaporte.

Visit Raoul Servais' AWN Showcase.

Read Animation World Magazine's article on KIRIKOU to learn more about the amazing work of Michel Ocelot.

The animation community is invited to Local 839's Open House Holiday Party, Friday, December 7 from 6 pm to midnight. Beverly Garland Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom, 4222 Vineland in North Hollywood (just south of the 101). Free hors d'oeuvres and no-host bar; open to the entire animation community. No RSVP necessary; call Local 839 at (818) 766-7151 for details.

Cartoombria showcases animation from around the world, with a focus on digital and multimedia animation. The festival also holds special events highlighting international schools and training programs on computer animation, new media and Web animation.

Year twelve of the UK-based funding scheme is now live.

animate! is commissioning a new slate of risk-taking projects for television, with running times of 3-6 minutes and production budgets from

Future Film Festival is a major Italian event dedicated to animation & special effects. The festival offers extensive retrospectives of international animation, premieres of major animation & special effects films, new television series and experimental shorts.
In 2001, over 22,000 people attended the Future Film Festival, including 300 journalists and 400 accredited professionals and academics.
The festival welcomed international guests from leading effects companies such as PDI, ILM, Pixar, Duboi and Buf Compagnie, animators Osvaldo Cavandoli and Bruno Bozzetto, and more international animation & special effects directors, artistic directors and creative designers.

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The Knitting Factory in Hollywood presents The Knitting Independent Film Series.


The Knitting Factory -- home of great jazz, alternative and world music -- presents a bi-weekly film series to showcase independent filmmakers from around the world.

Located on Hollywood Blvd., the Knitting Factory is one block from the red carpet of the Kodak Theater and the Academy Awards ceremony.

Local filmmakers now have a state of the art facility to showcase and maintain a visible consortium of artists in the heart of the motion picture world.
The series is open to filmmakers anywhere in the world; residents can hold private screenings for friends and industry members.

The process is easy for filmmakers to present their short or full length film or video.


Beginning Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 7:30 pm in the Alterknit Lounge at The Knitting Factory -- Hollywood. For details about the film series and submission information visit the Website.