Past Events :: Television

2nd Annual KidScreen Summit

Posted In | Event Category: Animation, New Media, Television | Event Type: Conferences, Seminars / Workshops
Starts: Feb 13, 2003 - Ends: Feb 15, 2003
Submission Deadline: Feb 13, 2003
Location: New York, New York, USA
Website: http://kidscreen.com/summit
KidScreen Summit is the only event that brings together executives from all spectrums of the kids & tweens industries, providing you with the tools and contacts to turn your kids entertainment property into a total brand experience. Designed to provide inspiration, information and incredible networking for
executives in the following industries: programming, licensing, consumer products, production & distribution, marketing, brand management,
publishing, animation, IP development and retail.

NEW FOR 2003

- "30 Minutes with..." sessions

2nd Annual MIPCOM 2005 DVD Awards

Posted In | Event Category: Animation, Features, Live Action, Other, Television | Event Type: Contests
Starts: Oct 18, 2005 - Ends: Oct 18, 2005
Submission Deadline: Oct 18, 2005
Location: Cannes, France
Organized in partnership with the DVD Association (DVDA, USA) and the International Video Federation (IVF, Belgium), the MIPCOM DVD Awards boast several new categories and promise a star-studded event for its second edition.

Presenting the Awards ceremony this year will be British comedian, Julian Clary, famous for his cool, camp style. The ceremony will also feature live music from Dutch band Werring. Formed by brothers Erwin and Roeland Werring, the duo plays a unique blend of rock and pop and releases its debut album, produced by Mike Shipley, in January 2006.

The international accolades will be held during the 21st edition of MIPCOM

2nd Annual Mobile & Digital Licensing Summit

Starts: Jun 19, 2006 - Ends: Jun 19, 2006
Submission Deadline: Jun 19, 2006
Location: New York, New York, USA
Website: http://www.ihollywoodforum.com
Advanstar Communications, producers of Licensing 2006 International, and iHollywood Forum will host the 2nd annual Mobile & Digital Licensing Summit exclusively for the licensing community about how content owners, consumer brand marketers, artists and designers can capitalize on mobile and digital distribution platforms. The Mobile & Digital Licensing Summit will take place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, one day before the exhibits open at Licensing 2006 International, the largest licensing show in the world. The trade show attracts 25,000 people per year. The event will explore how brands in entertainment and traditional products are using interactive media to deliver compelling messages that drive sales. The summit will emphasize identifying, negotiating and monetizing wireless and digital licensing deals, with an emphasis on case studies. According to event organizer Zahava Stroud, "This year we explore consumers' rapid adoption of mobile and digital entertainment - focusing on strategies for creating, licensing and monetizing television content for mobile distribution, including games, graphics, multimedia, marketing and promotions, video, messaging, and other cutting-edge wireless and digital content.

2nd China Cartoon Industry Forum

Starts: Oct 24, 2003 - Ends: Oct 24, 2003
Submission Deadline: Oct 24, 2003
Location: Qingdao, China
Website: http://www.ccif.com.cn/doce/9E-2.htm
The China Cartoon Industry Forum focuses on the market, integrating the multi-industry resources and bringing in financial investment to China

2nd Congreso de Animaci

Starts: Nov 06, 2002 - Ends: Nov 09, 2002
Submission Deadline: Nov 01, 2002
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Website: http://www.congresofx.com
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2nd Lagos Comics & Cartoons Carnival (LC3)

Starts: Sep 14, 2006 - Ends: Sep 17, 2006
Submission Deadline: Sep 14, 2006
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Website: http://stampedecora.blogspot.com/
Lagos Comics & Cartoons Carnival or LC3 is a unique event initiated and coordinated by Evolution Media and is geared towards raising the awareness and sensitivity of the public (especially the youths) towards the vast field of cartoons and comics publishing while adding a boost to the nation

2nd SMS meets TV Lisbon

Posted In | Event Category: New Media, Television | Event Type: Conferences, Seminars / Workshops
Starts: Feb 06, 2003 - Ends: Feb 06, 2003
Submission Deadline: Feb 06, 2003
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Website: http://www.smsmeetstv.com/overviewlis.php
Due to the unprecedented success of the first SMS (short message service) meets TV seminar held recently in Amsterdam, Van Dusseldorp & Partners in cooperation with DISCOP will be holding a second SMS meets TV seminar. The marriage of SMS and TV programming is one of the latest success stories of media convergence. SMS is now creating value of its own and quickly becoming the focus around which original programming concepts are designed and developed. This seminar will build on the proceedings of the successful first SMS meets TV event and will provide a more in-depth examination of this exciting market place. Some questions and issues to be addressed will include: developments of new content formats and revenue generation from users, the evolution of SMS entertainment markets, new directions by dynamic concept developers, ways SMS has driven the creation of television offerings and more. Whether you attended the initial SMS meets TV event in Amsterdam or you are simply a newcomer, this event is not to be missed!

2nd SMS Meets TV Seminar

Posted In | Event Category: New Media, Television | Event Type: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops
Starts: Jun 02, 2003 - Ends: Jun 02, 2003
Submission Deadline: Jun 02, 2003
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Website: http://www.smsmeetstv.com
This seminar is to be hosted as part of DISCOP Formats Europe 2003 taking place February 5-7, 2003, and it will build on the proceedings of the recent Amsterdam based SMS Meets TV event and provide a more in-depth examination of this exciting marketplace. Exactly how are broadcasters, mobile operators and SMS application developers working together to develop new content formats and generate revenue from SMS users? How will the SMS entertainment market evolve to incoporate MMS, downloadable games and the potential offered via mobile based marketing? SMS TV is becoming more than voting, games and chat: in what directions are the more dynamic concept developers heading? What progress has been made in addressing key industry issues including: interoperability of services across Europe, premium rate billing and revenue sharing arrangements?

Combining successful case studies from Southern European players together with high level input from leading international broadcasters, production houses, concept creators and mobile operators, this is an event not to be missed!

Register now for only 450 Euros (until 13th December and after that for only 550 Euros) under http://www.smsmeetstv.com and you will receive a free copy of the research report 'SMS-TV: Interactive TV Reinvented.'

30th Annual Annie Awards

Posted In | Event Category: Animation, New Media, Short Films, Television | Event Type: Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings
Starts: Feb 01, 2003 - Ends: Feb 01, 2003
Submission Deadline: Oct 04, 2002
Location: Glendale, California, USA
Website: http://www.annieawards.org
The International Animated Film Society,
ASIFA-Hollywood, is currently accepting entries for the 30th
Annual Annie Awards. Deadline to receive entries is Friday,
October 4, 2002.


Submission Eligibility



Entries submitted for consideration must be from productions that originally aired or were released between
August 1, 2001 and December 30, 2002.



Entries submitted for consideration in the Production categories will be nominated based on the completed production in its entirety. A production many only be entered into a single production category (theatrical feature, home video, Internet production, short subject, special project, television commercial, television program).

Entries submitted for consideration in the Individual Achievement categories will be nominated based on work from a single production; entries will not be nominated based on a body of work (e.g., an entire television season of writing, a portfolio of character designs). Teams may be entered in the Individual Achievement categories, provided that each member receives identical credit for his or her work. Partial teams will not be accepted.


The person submitting the entry must be a member of ASIFA-Hollywood in good standing. While any individual may submit an entry for consideration, each entry form must be signed by an Executive Producer or Producer associated with the production.

Submission and Mechanical Requirements

Each entry must contain two copies of the completed entry form. Entries submitted for Production categories must be accompanied by either a videocassette clip from or a complete copy of the production. Entries submitted for Individual Achievement categories must be accompanied by a videocassette clip of the work to be considered. Clip reels do not need to be continuous sequences, but can be comprised of several clips. Videocassette clips should be no longer than the time limit listed for each category. If there is no stated time limit, clips may be as long as necessary to fully represent the production. Certain Individual Achievement categories may require additional materials. Please consult the requirements for the category in question for complete specifications. In the case of teams, each team member and the credit received should be listed on a single entry form. Keep in mind that each member must receive identical credit and that partial teams will not be accepted.

Nominees will be chosen from all eligible entries by reviewing the additional submitted materials (e.g., videotapes, storyboards, digital media, etc.). Videotapes should be in VHS format, containing both picture and sound. Beta or comparable quality videotapes and other materials will be requested from nominees after announcement of the nominees. Please do not submit original copies of materials; they cannot be returned. All videocassettes and other additional materials must be clearly labeled.



Cost of Entry


All entrants mst be ASIFA-Holywood members in good standing. The first entry submitted is free. There is a $10 entry fee for each additional entry. Annie Award sponsors are exempt from the entry fee but not the membership requirement. Entry fees are non-refundable.

There is no entry fee associated with submitting recommendations for the Juried Awards (26-30). However, recommendations may be made only by members of ASIFA-Hollywood.

Visit the Annie Awards Website to download an entry form.

31st ASIFA Hollywood Annual Annie Awards

Posted In | Event Category: Animation, Features, New Media, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects | Event Type: Contests
Starts: Feb 07, 2004 - Ends: Feb 07, 2004
Submission Deadline: Oct 03, 2003
Location: Glendale, California, USA
Website: http://www.asifa-hollywood.org
ASIFA-Hollywood is currently accepting entries for the 31st Annual Annie Awards. Deadline to receive entries is Friday, October 3, 2003. Every year, ASIFA-Hollywood, the Los Angeles area-based branch of the International Animated Film Society, honors the best in film, television, game and Internet animation with the Annie Awards. The awards ceremony will take place at the Alex Theater in Glendale, California on Saturday, February 7, 2004.

The Annie Awards honor overall excellence as well as individual achievement in areas ranging from production design, character animation and effects animation to storyboarding, writing, music and voice acting. Entries submitted for consideration must be from productions that originally aired, were exhibited in an animation festival or commercially released in their country of origin between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003.

All rules, category information and entry forms are available online at www.asifa-hollywood.org or by contacting ASIFA-Hollywood at (818) 842-8330. Final nominations will be announced by ASIFA-Hollywood in January 2004.

Founded in 1972 by ASIFA member and veteran voice talent June Foray, the Annie Awards have grown in scope and stature for the past three decades. Today, ASIFA-Hollywood supports a range of animation activities and preservation efforts through its membership. Today, there are ASIFA chapters in nearly thirty countries worldwide.