As the first European market of the year, the 23rd Monte-Carlo Television Market gives buyers and sellers an opportunity to search for or sell mid-season replacement series. The market offers exhibitors the chance to submit up to six programs to be included in the market's Videotheque library and cinema type screening rooms. Each year the market gives out the European Producers' Award to recognize producers who help bring quality products to life.

Contact Information:
(Monaco office)
4, bd du Jardin Exotique
MC 98000
Monaco

Phone: ++377 93 10 40 60
Fax: ++377 93 50 70 14
E-mail: info@tvfestival.com

Interactive TV & Mobile Games Conference is set up to look at the potential of games on interactive TV and digital TV. In addition, the event will address how advertisers will capitalize on this new market.

The U.S. International Film And Video Festival is a multinational event that showcases the best in film and video from around the globe. The festival takes entries from business, television, documentary, industrial and informational productions. Over 250 industry insiders judge the entries and award first place "Gold Camera" and second place "Silver Screen" prizes.

The 2nd Annual Onscreen For Kids And Teens is a leading international event for professionals involved in developing programming for kids and teens. This two-day event will give visitors the opportunity to interact with leaders in youth entertainment from the television, film and new media industries. Topics addressed at the event will be managing rights, funding options for independents, contract pitfalls, developing and writing for youth, directing animation, anatomy of a publishing deal, negotiating a licensing contract and business strategies for small production companies.

The 3rd World Summit On Media For Children aims to create an audiovisual policy supporting the rights of children around the world. Organized by the European Children's Television Centre, the event strives to bring many people, including teachers, researchers and academics, together to investigate the relationship of children's television and new media. The conferences will feature topics such as: going global; media for all; new technologies; and children have a say. The event will also hold an exhibition, audiovisual centre, forums, workshops, children's events and children-produced film festival.

Frames 2001 is the first global convention on the business of entertainment in India. The two-day event will bring together artists and producers from around the world. The convention will feature discussions, meetings, seminars, interactive workshops, screenings and previews. Last year's festival featured an in depth study entitled, "Indian Entertainment: Strategy and Vision."

MIP TV is the world's premier international television program market. The six-day TV industry trade show and conference program will focus on the international television industry. The event gives buyers, sellers and programmers a chance to meet and make deals. The conference includes a vast array of panels and round-table discussions with some of the world's top professionals. Each year the event attracts over 10,000 professionals from around the world.

The Gemini Awards is the top honor in television from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. Programs eligible for this year's event must have aired between May 1, 2000 and April 30, 2001. The 1st entry deadline (March 8, 2001) is for programs aired between May 1 - August 31, 2000. The 2nd entry deadline (March 22, 2001) is for programs aired between September 1 - November 30, 2000. The 3rd entry deadline (April 5, 2001) is for programs aired between December 1, 2000 - April 30, 2001. The opening gala will take place on October 27, with the industry gala following on October 28. The awards ceremony will take place on Monday, October 29.

The International Council of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is organizing its iEmmys Festival and International Emmy Awards. The event highlights excellence in television from producers from all over the world. The festival features industry speakers, discussions and screenings. The winners are selected by members of the international council.

Fantasm 2001 is a leading multimedia science-fiction, fantasy, horror, art, film and gaming convention. Foundation Imaging's computer animation wizard, Mojo, will be on hand to discuss his work on the TV series BABYLON 5, STAR TREK: VOYAGER and STARSHIP TROOPERS. Visitors can bring their demo tapes and questions on how to break into the computer animation business.