Bra!nCamp East is an intimate two-day gathering of senior executives and creators involved in the production, licensing, marketing and sale of kids' entertainment products. Introduced in 1997, BrainCamp attracts some of the most interesting and influential people in the children's entertainment industry, both as speakers and attendees. The focus is on creating and marketing entertainment product to children. BrainCamp provides networking and deal making opportunities. Speakers will include: Stan Clutton, svp of investor relations, new business & licensing - Fisher Price Michael Hirsh, ceo - The Cookie Jar Company Paul Levitz, president/publisher - DC Comics Peggy O'Brien, svp, educational programming and services - Corporation for Public Broadcasting Jim Samples, evp/gm - Cartoon Network; Yves Saada, coo - BrainPop Cyma Zarghami, president - Nickelodeon Television For additional information, or to register, contact (212) 545-9559 or visit www.BrainCamp.com.

At HBO's 15th Floor Theatre, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presents "The Art of the Deal: How to Negotiate," a special evening devoted to techniques for negotiating the best deal possible, hosted by Michael C. Donaldson, author of NEGOTIATING FOR DUMMIES. A networking reception begins at 6:00 p.m. and the event gets underway at 7:00. The two-hour presentation, which will include will skill-building and a brief mock negotiation, will condense the three-day intensive negotiating seminar Donaldson has given around the world: "Wish, Want, Walk." Complementary attendance is for Television Academy members and a guest. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. To register by fax, include name, address and phone number and fax to: (818) 762-9213, or to register by email: activities@emmys.org.

New York Memorial Celebration for Paul Beard
Friday, May 20th
Steelcase New York Showroom
4 Columbus Circle (Southwest Corner of 58th St. and 8th Ave.)
6pm-9pm

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Avanca Film Festival presents a forum for the best in cinema, TV, video and multimedia. The event features screenings, surprises, workshops, exhibitions, meetings and discussions.

The works admitted for selection are those produced on January 1, 2002 or after and cannot have been screened in Portugal. For cinema, the festival accepts short and feature fiction and animation films in 16 and 35mm and digital cinematography format. For video, the festival accepts productions of less than 20 minutes in VHS (multisystems), DV (PAL system) or BETACAM SP (PAL system. For multimedia, the event accepts Web movies in video or infographic format in the following categories: fiction, experimental and animation. For TV, the festival takes documentaries of less than 60 minutes already broadcast by a television station.

For more information, visit www.avanca.com.

The Chicago International Children's Film Festival (CICFF) is an annual, competitive film festival presented by Facets Multi-Media Inc. The event is the largest festival of children's films in North America. An adult and children's jury will hand out awards for animated features and shorts. The festival also features a category for child-produced films. The only Academy-qualifying children's festival in the world, the CICFF invites entries in the following categories: live-action and animated features and shorts, documentaries and television series and child-produced work. Known as "Cannes for Kids,

In its 25th year, L!censing International is the premier annual trade event and conference where owners and agents of intellectual properties showcase their concepts to develop new and unique consumer products, solidify promotional partnerships, sign exclusives with retailers and network. The event sees 500 exhibitors, 5,500 properties and brands available for licensing and 20,000+ high-profile manufacturers, retailers and marketers. Art & Design Licensing Gallery is an exclusive opportunity for artists, illustrators, graphic designers and photographers to showcase their original work in a featured area on the exhibit floor. Offering turnkey booth packages to exhibitors in this area is a convenient and affordable option for artists to tap into the lucrative royalty opportunities licensing has to offer. Know as the one-stop resource for product development The Product Sourcing Zone is where contract manufacturers can promote their outsourcing, product enhancements and global capabilities during the most important licensing show in the world. This centralized pavilion serves both exhibitors and attendees pursuing product manufacturing expertise to

DASA proudly announces "Diploma in Digital Animation & Multimedia". The program is a Full Time, 2 months course, leading to a Diploma, Certification from Softimage-Canada and a Studio Workshop involving Motion Builder.

Class Starts July 4th 2005. All admissions / registrations should be complete by June 25th 2005. Interested candidates can apply in co-ordination with the undersigned. Only 10 seats for the class !! Admissions on first-come-first-serve basis.

One time course fee: USD 2,325 ($2,325).

The fee includes accommodation in Bangkok.


Sanjoy Bardhan
Email: sanjoy@dasathai.com

Join us for the Imagination Workshop at Max the Mutt Animation School, drawing classes for children ages 8-12.

The Imagination Workshop will inspire you to rediscover how limitless the act of drawing can be. Through various excercises and drawing techniques we will explore the art of storytelling and cartooning.

Time: 9:30-3pm

$45 per workshop

Snacks provided. Please bring a lunch.

Max the Mutt Animation School
416-703-6877
www.maxthemutt.com
952 Queen St. W
Toronto, ON M6J 1G8

Come meet author Gina Meyers, author of The Magic of Bewitched Trivia and More. Prizes, Bewitched Trivia Contest and discussion. Samsational Summers Sizzle with this Barnes and Noble Event. Saturday, July 16th from 2-4:00 pm at Barnes and Noble 245 N. Glendale Glendale, Ca. 91206. Contact Kristin Maggi for more info: (818) 246-4677

In the art of Animation, careful analysis of the human body and its possibilities in movement is invaluable. Theatrical Mime offers animators a greater understanding of the potential of a character's physical expression. The workshop being offered is a