Chicago Chapter of Women In Animation Launch Party

Location: 941 W. Lawrence Ave. Suite 500, Chicago, Illionois

Featuring: screenings, guest speakers, door prizes, libations and more.

Admission fee is $5 for WIA members, students and seniors and $10 for non-members.

Submit work for the screening. Animators are encouraged to contribute copies of their work on vhs format along with their contact information for archiving.

Join the PGA New Media Council for the second in a series of industry Edutainment Networking Events. Keith Boesky

Mighty Fudge is currently producing a follow up video for Dressy Bessy's new album. They are focusing on making an animated music video and producing our own "Saturday Morning Cartoons for Adults." Big Toe Productions (Damian Griffin) will talk about the production of his short film and touring the animation festival circuit. Damian is the single mind and force of will behind his stories, production, promotion and distribution of his work. Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 7:00 pm at the Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design Theater 6875 E. Evans Ave Denver, CO 80224 http://www.ASIFA-Colorado.org

You're invited to come and see "Talent Bloom" at the Academy of Art College San Francisco's Annual Spring Show. See the exciting work of talented students from all of the school's majors: Advertising, Architecture (MFA Only), Computer Arts, Fashion, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Artchitecture & Design, Motion Pictures & Television and Photography. The exhibition opens for a Special Industry Preview on May 22, 2003 from 10 am to 6 pm. Industry and other invited guests only, for invitation or information email careerservices@academyart.edu. The exhibition opens to the general public May 22, 7-9 pm and runs from May 23 through June 7. Open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Closed on Sundays. Don't miss your chance to check out the next generation of artists and designers! For information call 1-800-544-ARTS or logon to www.academyart.edu. Admission is free.

Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design graduation screening. "Something Catchy," Animation show, 6:30 pm, "Carr Show," Integrated Media, 8:30 pm. Ridge Theater, 3131 Arbutus St., Vancouver BC. Tickets available at Emily Carr Financial Office, Ridge Theater, Videomatica, Applause Video. $6.00 for one show, $9.00 double bill.

Filmmakers, Screenwriters and Animators Shine at the School of Visual Arts' 14th Annual Dusty Film Festival & Awards May 5 -7: Screenings at MoMA Film/Gramercy Theatre, 127 East 23 Street, 12 noon May 5: Dustys Screenwriters' Night,7pm, Century Center for the Performing Arts at 111 East 15 Street May 8: Awards ceremony and gala reception at Astor Plaza, 1515 Broadway, 7pm The School of Visual Arts (SVA) presents the 14th Annual Dusty Film Festival and Awards, a three-day viewing feast of short films, videos and traditional animations. At the event, graduating students from SVA's Film, Video and Animation Department will be recognized for their outstanding achievements with four days of star treatment. The festival will screen all thesis works May 5 - 7 at MoMA Film/Gramercy Theatre, then hold an evening awards ceremony and gala reception on May 8, at 7pm at New York's Astor Plaza. Please call 212.592.2195 for more information and tickets to the May 8 awards ceremony and gala reception.

Motion Media Invites you to our first 3DS MAX User Group! Where: Motion Works Studios 4054 Glencoe Ave. Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 When: Wednesday, April 30 6:00PM - 10:00PM Food and Drinks start at 6:00PM Meeting starts at 7:00PM We are hoping to make this a regular meeting. We have lots of guest speakers, behind the scenes, Max/CS tips and tricks up our sleeve, and of course demonstrations of cool software, and gear to come. We want to get the first meeting together and get a feel for what you want to have in a user group so come and join the fun - we want your input! To RSVP: RSVP@motionmedia.com Please include how many will be attending and email addresses for confirmation, thanks! What's on Tap: Be the first to see a preview of the upcoming new extension for 3DS Max 5.1 - Particle Flow, a new procedural particle system available for 3DS Max 5.1 This is very cool, come take a look! Scott Kirvan from Splutterfish will be giving a demo and answering questions about Brazil, an advanced rendering system for 3DS Max. Motion Works recently completed the motion capture for the upcoming Matrix sequels and will talk about their experiences.

Reg Hartt will be returning to Victoria BC June 10 11 and 12 with spoken word and notoriously classic films. Sunday June 10 3 pm The night they raided Rochdale- spoken word (Toronto's world famous school of 'higher' education) 7 pm Salvador Dali Film Festival (Films so good they were banned for causing riots) Monday June 11 6 30 pm Sex and Violence Cartoon Festival (Cartoon classics with thier naughty parts showing) 9 30 pm Metropolis with musical score by Reg Hartt (The only original score that captures sex and robots) Tuesday June 12 6 30 pm Radiohead Kid Dracula (1922 Nosferatu- the best Dracula film with Radiohead) 9 30 pm Triumph of the Will (Hitler's propaganda lessons as fodder for mass media) Introductions by Reg Hartt Vctoria Events Center 1415 Broad St 250 516 6756 $TBA

BrainCamp is the only high-level, cross-media conference specifically geared to major players in children's entertainment. BrainCamp is a chance to relax with peers and explore all sides of our industry, gather ideas, and recharge your batteries. BraincCamp attracts senior executives, creative forces and movers and shakers in the kids' and family entertainment industry. There are eight presentations over two days, along with food, fun and social events. The atmosphere is loose and relaxed, no suits, no ties. BrainCamp is an intimate event; attendance is limited. There are no "panels," there is no stage separating speakers from attendees. Speakers and attendees interact during presentations, during breaks and during social events. For more information, visit www.braincamp.com.

Now in its third year, the Mexico International Film Festival is committed to bringing the best independent cinema from around the world to Mexico in an effort to maintain and enrich the country’s film culture. The festival is held in the serene and beautiful town of Rosarito, situated on the Baja coast, where the sun shines all year with cooling sea breezes, glorious clear skies, and the crystal azure Pacific as a backdrop.