Zlin Festival is one of the oldest festivals dedicated to films for children and youth. Films compete in six sections - film for children, for youth, animated film, European debuts, student films and films from Visegrad countries. The project is supported by the Czech Parliament and Ministry of Culture, the EU Media Programme and the International Visegrad Fund. Festival is held under the auspices the Czech UNESCO Commission and the Czech UNICEF Commission. For more information, visit www.zlinfest.cz.

The World Science Fiction Convention is the pre-eminent gathering of professionals and fans of all forms of science fiction in the World. This 64th installment will include hundreds of speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and seminars covering SF and Fantasy in films, TV, and literature, as well as science and space, costuming, etc. There will also be a special 40th anniversary celebration of Star Trek with actors, writers, and behind-the-scenes technicians from all of the incarnations of the series. Exhibits include a 300 table dealers area, a 20,000 sq. ft. art show, and tens of thousands of feet of exhibits ranging from props and FX miniatures from Star Trek and other SF films and shows, a display of matte and production art, customized vehicles, robots, '50s robot, rocket, and raygun toys, and lots more. Also, the Hugo Awards will be presented at the convention. The World Science Fiction Convention only gets to Southern California once every 10 years or so.

Here's your chance to develop the skills you'll need for entrance into the best visual-arts programs.

Join Phillip Woolf for 8 full Saturdays starting October 18th:
Life Drawing (3 hrs- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
An introduction to drawing the human figure, using Nicolaides' classic text "The Natural Way to Draw." Includes basic exercises in gesture, contour, weight and modeled drawing.

Elements of Drawing (2 hrs - 2 to 4 p.m.)
An introduction to still life drawing, perspective and composition.

Cost: $300.00 plus GST

Call now to register!

PHILLIP WOOLF is a painter whose work has been exhibited in Toronto, Montreal and New York. He has extensive experience teaching drawing and painting courses at Sheridan College and Centennial College, in addition to Max the Mutt Animation School.

If you are planning to apply to a visual arts programs, here is a great way to strengthen your portfolio.



Join us for our 8 full day Christmas Drawing and Portfolio Development Intensive Workshop



December 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 20, 2003 and

January 2 and 3, 2004



Life Drawing (3 hours, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

and

Principles of Drawing(3 hours, 2 to 5 p.m.)

including Basic Perspective and Design & Composition

Taught by top professionals

Small classes - individual attention



Conveniently located in downtown Toronto.

Easily accessible by public transportation.



Cost: $600 plus GST



Enrollment is limited.

Reserve your place now!

Women In Film Chicago hosts this breakfast discussion focusing on the implications of sexual imagery in media and advertising. What effect do advertisements have on women as consumers and how is society being shaped as a result? Who defines what is beautiful and how is this reflected in the world of film and advertising?

Location: Grand Lux Cafe, 600 North Michigan Avenue, 8-10 a.m. WIFC members $40, Non-members $50. For more info visit www.wifchicago.org and RSVP: rsvp@wifchicago.org.

Women In Animation International is proud to announce The Walt Disney Studios as our 2008 Annual Meeting Host and Sponsor. This year's event will be one you won't want to miss. A full presentation program is planned. Join us to catch all the up-to-the-minute information. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers as well. Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Location: Walt Disney Studios 500 S. Buena Vista, Burbank, CA 91521 in the Frank G Wells Building. Please RSVP at rsvp@womeninanimation.org no later than April 15. Pre-registration is required -- we must have the full names of all attendees. Entrance and parking is at the main gate on Buena Vista. Please be prepared to show your ID at the gate. Bring a friend -- Disney is planning a very special presentation that is open to all of the animation community. WIA members are FREE. Non-members are requested to pay a $10 donation at the door. Schedule of the Event 7:00 - 7:30 Arrival/Sign-in/Hor'doeuvres 7:30 - 8:00 WIA Annual Meeting Presentation 8:00 - 9:00 Walt Disney Animation Presentation 9:00 - 9:30 Networking, Dessert, Raffles

Wizard Ent. has announced a new 3-day pop culture consumer show. The Atlanta show is Wizard's sixth, joining similar events in Chicago, Boston, Texas, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. Wizard Ent.s Wizard World Chicago attracted an audience of more than 54,000 last year making it the second largest pop culture convention in the U.S., trailing only the San Diego Comic-Con. For more information, visit www.wizarduniverse.com/.

The 2006 Wireless & Mobile Expo & Conference, being the global meeting place for the wireless industry, attracts key decision-makers to learn and purchase the latest products and solutions, offered by innovative technology vendors and service providers.

Together the exhibition and conference of this event facilitates networking for leading industry delegates, making it an unrivalled platform for generating new business and exchanging ideas.

As a leading global event to focus on the latest wireless and mobile technologies and their enterprise applications, the 2006 Wireless & Mobile Expo & Conference will focus on the following hot areas:

* Enterprise Wireless Networking
* Wi-Fi
* RFID
* WLAN
* WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider)
* Wireless Broadband
* WiMax
* VoIP
* Mobile Computing
* Wireless Security
* Mobile Devices
* Bluetooth

WIA/LA is hosting its annual Christmas party. The event will take place at the Brasserie Barsac, 4212 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, California. An assortment of nibbles will be available, accompanied by a no-host bar. The caroling starts 6:00 pm. To RSVP, call (310) 535-3838 or e-mail LAchapterrsvps@aol.com

Women in Animation New York is hosting its members only holiday party. Andi Thea has graciously offered up her office, which is located at 630 First Ave, Apt. #23C, New York City 10016 (Enter on 36th street between 1st & East River). The party is BYOB and will run from 6:30-8:00 pm. Please RSVP to Lisa Goldman at lisaggoldman@yahoo.com by December 10. At some point there will be a cut off point so RSVP ASAP. To join or for more information, visit www.womeninanimation.org.