VIEW Conference is the premiere international event in Italy on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 3D Animation, Gaming and VFX.

VIEW 2012, from 16th to 19th October in Torino, will continue to focus on exploring the increasingly fluid boundary between real and digital worlds. Through lectures, meetings, tributes, exhibits, screenings and demo presentations VIEW will reveal the new digital frontier sweeping from cinema to architecture, from automotive design to advertisement, from medicine to videogames.

 

Free webinar this Wednesday, October 17 that answers all questions about how (and without an agent) you can pitch TV show ideas directly to network and cable execs. Here’s the link: http://www.sellyourtvconceptnow.com/free-tv-pitch-webinars/

The SDAF showcases unique independent animation from all over the world as well as commercial content from the region. The SoDak Fest also hosts special guest artists to share ideas and inspiration with the public audience. Animation workshops are also held for festival attendees and members of the community. For a visiting animator, the hospitality can't be beat.  Student work is especially emphasized to support animation education. Prizes are awarded in the form of the coveted "Golden Cowbell Award"!

J.J. Sedelmaier is already on-board as a 2012 special guest!  Past special guest artists include animators David Chai, Bill Plympton, Patrick Smith, filmmaker and animator PES, indie filmmaker Todd Rohal and Reid Thompson, creative director from Troika Design Group! 

The SDAF is operated by faculty, staff and student volunteers of South Dakota State University, The Animation Club of South Dakota State University and the surrounding community. SUbmission fees go toward the animator travel assistance fund.  The 2012 festival is sponsored by the Department of Visual Arts at South Dakota State University, Daktronics Inc., and The National Endowment for the Arts.

Universidad ORT Uruguay, organizer of FIA'12, is pleased to invite animators, producers and specially students and graduates of animation schools to present works to be selected for an exhibition and subsequent awarding between the 22nd and the 23rd October 2012 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

PRIMANIMA is a festival of workshop films, diploma films made by students and first films made by young professionals or non-professionals. All these categories will have a separate competition programme at PRIMANIMA. The Grand Prix of the festival is 2000 Euro, supported by the Council of Budaörs Town.

Why animated?
Why not? Why not have an animated (= fresh, exciting, innovative / related to animation film) festival in one of the most animated (= fresh, exciting, innovative / related to animation film) cities of Hungary, Budaörs?

OK, then why PRIMANIMA?
We believe that a scene is needed to get to know the prime animation film makers of the future so PRIMANIMA focus primarily on them. PRIMANIMA's competition programme, hence, is dedicated to student films, graduation films and first films.

An animated film festival?
PRIMANIMA cannot be not animated because of the
- fresh film screenings – watch the most recent pieces of young animators and animation students from all over the world!
- exciting presentations and workshops – get to know the animation film education, production and history of our neighboring countries!
- innovative forums – learn the most creative achievements of applied animation!

Why then? Why there?
28 October is the International Animation Day, which is celebrated since 2002 by ASIFA. Hungary joined the feast in 2005. Last year, in 2011 Budaörs was the main host of IAD in Hungary, located only 15 minutes from the centre of Budapest.

We are proud to present you PRIMANIMA World Festival of First Animations which will take place 25-28 October 2012 in Budaörs. We truly hope you can join us and get animated, fresh, excited at PRIMANIMA!

Keep informed about PRIMANIMA at www.asifa.hu/primanima2012!

3DStudio.nl is presenting the international modo gathering event: MOGA on October 26. MOGA is for people working in the Media & Entertainment industry, specialized in visualization and animation. The aim of MOGA is to bring modo specialists, users and other people who are interested together in an informal setting. MOGA is all about sharing knowledge. Prominent modo specialists will give workshops and presentations and share their tips & tricks and showcases. MOGA will be held in Florin at Utrecht. 

Powerful
modo is a powerful 3D program. It delivers character animation, dynamics, retopology, modelling and rendering advances plus a wide variety of workflow enhancements. It’s a uniquely creative tool for artists and designers. modo has so many features, that it can easily compete with other 3D programs. The price of modo is low.

For more information: www.modogathering.com.

About us
3DStudio.nl is an initiative of MacroCad and focussing on the visualization part of the Media & Entertainment industry. We have a leading role in the Media & Entertainment industry. Our strength is to provide (total)solutions and offer services, like online and offline support and courses. We are passionate about our field of work and have a lot of knowledge and experience. Service and a personal approach are our key values.

INTERNATIONAL ANIMATON DAY – 2012 , Bangalore

Organised by Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( FKCCI) in association with
Association of Bangalore Animation Industries ( ABAI )

STUDENTS ANIMATED SHORT FILM CONTEST
October 28, 2012

Animation Showcase @ San Diego Asian Film Festival 2012San Diego, California, USANovember 1-9, 2012Regular Submission Deadline: May 11, 2012Final Extended Deadline: May 25, 2012Attention animators! The 13th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival 2012 will once again be showcasing animated short films produced by animators of Asian ethnicities in a 90-minute all-animation program. All forms of animation (traditional, claymation, stop-motion, flash, CGI, etc) will be accepted for consideration into this competitive festival. Films by all animators (of all ethnicities) pertaining to Asian issues and themes will also be considered. Please submit DVD screeners for consideration. If selected, all films will be screened in glorious HD 1080p format. A Best Animated Short Film Award will be awarded with prizes to be determined.The year 2012 will be SDAFF's 13th year of celebrating the best in Asian Cinema in sunny San Diego. Last year, SDAFF screened over 150 films in 8 days with many industry celebrities in attendance. The all-animation program was a resounding success with 2 sold out shows due to popular demand. David Chai's "Enrique Wrecks The World" took the Best Animated Short Award. Help make SDAFF a success again by submitting your animation and spreading the word to your friends and associates who may also be interested. Thank you.

G-TECHNOLOGY™ ANNOUNCES PEOPLE’S CHOICE AND CATEGORY WINNERS 
FOR ITS 2012 ‘DRIVEN CREATIVITY’ COMPETITION 

G-Technology Continues to Support and Celebrate Aspiring and Professional Content Creators in Film, Photography, Music and Animation; The Overall Competition Winner will be Announced on November 5 with a Celebration and Launch of a Public Gallery Exhibit in New York City, Nov 7-11