TAIS SHOWCASE 2013
Short Film Entry

Have you made a short animated film during the past 2 years?
All genres, techniques and themes are acceptable.

The Toronto Animated Image Society is seeking independent animated films, 10 minutes in length or less, for TAIS’ Showcase 2013 screening: 7pm, Saturday May 11th, 2013 at Cinecycle.

There is no submission fee. Screening fees will be paid for all films selected for exhibition at the TAIS Animation Showcase 2013. Awards will be granted by a small jury panel and via an audience choice award. Come out and celebrate the art of animation with Toronto’s independent animation community.

TAIS ANIJAM 2013
UFO Theme

Unidentified Flying Objects.
Ultra Funky Ovens.
Uber Fat Onions.

Whatever UFO means to you…here’s your chance to animate it!
Give us 10 seconds of your freshest UFO’s for The TAIS Showcase Anijam 2013, UFO edition.

Deadline to Enter: 6pm, Friday April 12th, 2013
Screening: 7pm, May 11th, 2013 at Cinecycle: 129 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON (in the old coach house down the laneway)

Complete your submission online. Visit www.tais.ca for details.

Or mail your application and materials to:
“TAIS Showcase 2013”
1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B
Toronto, ON
M6H 4C7

We look forward to receiving your entries!

Thank you,

Janice

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Janice Schulman
TAIS Administrator
Toronto Animated Image Society
tais.animation@gmail.com
www.tais.ca

The call for entries of SorsiCorti Short Film Festival 7th Edition is online.

The event, produced by Piccolo Teatro Patafisico, will consist of three evenings that will take place May 10-11-12, 2013 in Palermo.

This year we offer four sections in contest, with a few changes from previous editions: a national competition "On any subject Italy" for works produced in Italy, the running time of which must not exceed 20 minutes for Fiction, Animation, Videoart categories and 30 minutes for Documentary category; an international competition "On any subject International Competition" for works produced outside Italy, the running time of which must not exceed 20 minutes

for Fiction, Animation and Video art categories and 30 minutes for Documentary category; the real novelty of this year "Cortissimi/a glass in a minute" for works produced in or outside Italy, the running time of which must not exceed 1 minute, with the appearance of wine in video as a prerequisite; and the last section “SorsiSound” dedicated to music video clips from and outside Italy.

Registration for the competition is open until March 4, 2013.

 

CALL FOR ENTRIES

 

APPLICATION FORM

 

Send us your short features, animations, trash movies, documentaries, music videos, etc. We bring everything on screen that is freaky, crafty, slick, hard-boiled, and witty! Anything is allowed - as long as it's short and cheap!

 

As a short film festival for low & no budget productions, ClipAward explicitly addresses independent filmmakers who make films without big money. Therefore, your submissions may not be produced within the scope of media studies and exceed 500€ per minute. The maximum length is 15 minutes. The shorts have to be subtitled in German or English.

 

The festival takes place from April 26th-28th, 2013 in the Mannheim Palace, Germany.

 

CALL4ENTRIES AS PDF

 

Submission Deadline: March, 1st 2013

VAFI is a film festival for animated films made by children or youth under 18 years.

 

VAFI has no entry fee.

FESTIVAL DATE: 25th – 28th April 2013

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 25th January 2013

PARTNER: MTV Croatia

 

CATEGORIES:

(for films made by children and youth)

 

VAFI has three categories divided by age of the authors. In that way awards could be given more fairly. Every category has its name.

FMX 2013
Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Transmedia

April 23-26, Stuttgart, Germany

FMX is Europe's largest conference on the the convergence of film, television, computers, consoles and mobile devices. Every year artists, specialists, scientists, producers and other key people come to FMX to present new projects, developments and opportunities in the Conference, at the Marketplace, in Workshops or Presentations, in the Recruiting Hub or Education Section, Screenings or Events.

This year's motto is "lean, smart and agile". Topics will include virtual production, game cinematics, virtual humans, the indie movement, simulations and more.

www.fmx.de

Kinematifest is Webster University’s International Animation and Interactive Media festival. Our mission is to showcase student work and foster a worldwide interest in animation and interactive media. We strive to give students an opportunity to have their work critiqued by industry professionals, facilitate networking opportunities and advocate learning through workshops and seminars. Additionally, we hope to provide a fun, warm, and welcoming atmosphere for all attendees.

 

Dates: April 19-20, 2013

 

Speakers: TBA

 

Submissions due by: March 23rd, 2013

 

Information for Submissions and Registration on:

http://www.kinematifest.com

Munky is delighted to host a workshop evening with legendary SideFX guru Jeff Wagner discussing Ocean FX And FLIP Fluids in the latest release, Houdini12.5

Houdini 12.5 has new whitewater and spray solvers along with new tools to help set up fluid simulations for anything from water to lava. There is also the new OceanFX tools for simulating large ocean water from calm to stormy. The Ocean FX Wave Tank tool lets you simulate a FLIP fluid simulation driven by an animated ocean surface.

This class will cover generating ocean water, fast moving water, fluid tanks and the new Ocean FX tools for those users who are either familiar with Houdini’s interface or experienced Maya Artists. You are welcome to bring laptops and play along but not essential!

Doors open at 6:30pm for registration. Jeff will start the talk at 7pm sharp and talk for approximately 2 hours after which there will be some refreshments and a chance for a chat.

Cortoons Festival celebrates its first 10 years!17/21 April 2013Palladium Roma Tre University - Romaeuropafree admissionEven thisyear, Cortoons - the International Festival of Short Animated Movies, now in its tenth edition, confirms its presence in the Italian offering, besides the wide variety of animated short films, including films in competition, masterclasses and live events and music animation.The festival - which will take place on April 17 to 21 at the Palladium Thatre (Piazza Bartolomeo Romano, 8) will celebrate its tenth year of activity!Download the entry form from the website www.cortoons.it and submit your short animated movie for the official competition.Festival times: every day from 18.00 to 24.00.Free admissionWebsite: www.cortoons.itTv: www.cortoons.tv

Date: Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
Time: 9:30pm EST/ 6:30pm PSTLength: 2.5 – 3 hours
Cost: $95Where: Web slide show with audio.No travel required – Just login, phone in or Skype inBonuses: Sample animation treatment, 1-sheet, feature animation script, script coverage sample, software give-away, software discounts and more in our downloadable 150 page workbook.
Download these bonuses NOW, once you register.Register online at:http://www.sellyourtvconceptnow.com/pitching-animation-with-max-howard-and-mark-simon/

Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Time: 9:30 EST/ 6:30 PSTLength: 3 hours
Cost: $95
Early Bird Rate: $65 (until March 27th)
Where: Web slide show with audio. 
No travel required - Phone in, Skype in or LoginBonuses: Sample animation treatment, software discount, workbook & more
Register before March 27 and SAVE $30.
Register online at http://www.HitMakerSeminar.comHosted by producer Mark Simon and Max Howard, former executive at Disney, Dreamworks and Warner Bros Animation.In this Hit Maker Seminar, Max & Mark will reveal:How to pitch animationWhere to pitch your animationWhat you need for your pitchHow to land great pitch meetingsThe biggest pitch mistakes to avoidThe #1 element you MUST have for your pitch8 Steps to creating a story that will sellHow the animated film Igor was soldDiscover your USP - Unique Selling PointThe questions you must be prepared to answerHow project titles matterWhat you need to do before your pitchHow Mark pitched 35 times in one dayBonuses:Sample animation treatmentWorth more than the price of the webinarStoryboard Pro v4 Software discount worth $300Sample animation 1-sheetSample animtion scriptWorkbookSample Submission Release Form4 ways you'll benefit from this webinar:You'll prepare the right materials for your pitchYou'll be more confident in your pitchYou'll discover the the Hollywood insider secrets to pitching like a proYou'll avoid project-killing mistakes