Artists from Pixar are coming to teach in Toronto!
VanArts presents a Character Animation & Story Development masterclass, taught by instructors from Pixar Animation Studios.
Geared toward:- 2D/3D character animators & designers- game designers & developers- writers, screenwriters, storyboarders- producers & editors of films & videos- software developers- other creative professionals- working pros, students, enthusiasts- educators, teachers
This exceptional 2-day training event is a great professional development opportunity, and takes place on July 27/28 in Toronto, Canada.
INFO & REGISTRATION:http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-toronto-2012

Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival

July 18th-22cnd

Seoul, South Korea

The Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival (SICAF), which is now firmly established as the biggest cartoon and animation festival in Korea, marks its 16th anniversary this year. Based on its main theme, "Paradise Filled with Heart-Throbbing Happiness," the SICAF 2012 offers visitors opportunities to enjoy a joyful journey while escaping the mundane routine of everyday life.

This year, in addition to COEX exhibition halls, the SICAF 2012 promotional pavilion will be set up in Palkak-Square at Namsan Park on Mt. Namsan where the Seoul Animation Center is located. The Mt. Namsan Pavilion will stage an animated film festival as well as providing information on SICAF events and also staging exciting accompanying events such as caricatures for visitors. The SICAF 2012 Exhibition will offer visitors an opportunity for rediscovery where one can experience cartoonist imagination, enjoyment, education and inspiration all at once through various cartoon and animation contents, educational and first-hand experience programs.

SICAF2012 Official Competition, one of the best Asian animated film festivals, had total entries of 1,362 outstanding films from 45 countries. Selected after the pre-selection held from 16 to 20 April, 152 films from 30 countries ― 5 feature films, 48 professional shorts, 42 student shorts, 28 TV films, 29 commissioned films ― will be presented to the International Jury and the audience at CGV(Myung Dong Yeok) & Seoul Ani-Cinema(Seoul Animation Center) from 18 to 22 July, along with the films invited to the Special Programs.

30 Minutes with Mark & Jeanne Simon.Get inside information on producing, pitching and selling TV shows  from Mark & Jeanne Simon.
They're multiple award-winning producers with over 3,500 credits between them and the founders of Sell Your TV Concept Now, Inc.
They will answer your questions LIVE.Get answers to YOUR questions from  Mark & Jeanne Simon about producing shows for Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Fox,
and about selling live-action and animated TV shows domestically and internationally.
Find out how Mark & Jeanne:Had 33 pitch meetings in one dayLanded over 35 deals for their own TV showsSold their first showGot the networks to call themMet with TV execs without going through an agentHelped a client land a deal at his first pitch event...or anything else you want to know!You will also hear from executive Jose Sanchez with MIPCOM the world's largest TV conference. You DON'T want to miss this!
GIVE AWAY WORTH $230:
We will give away one FREE 2 year subscription to our TV Pitch Tips (worth $230) during the call.This webinar is for YOU. Tell us what's on your mind and we'll answer questions, address concerns, and pull back the curtain on the TV biz.
Do not miss this opportunity to talk with Mark & Jeanne Simon.
Title: 30 Minutes With Mark & Jeanne Simon
Time: Tuesday, July 17th at 9:30pm Eastern/ 6:30pm PST

Artists from Pixar are coming to teach in Miami!
VanArts presents a Character Animation & Story Development masterclass, taught by instructors from Pixar Animation Studios.
Geared toward:- 2D/3D character animators & designers- game designers & developers- writers, screenwriters, storyboarders- producers & editors of films & videos- software developers- other creative professionals- working pros, students, enthusiasts- educators, teachers
This exceptional 2-day training event is a great professional development opportunity, and takes place on July 13/14th in Miami Beach, Florida.
INFO & REGISTRATION:http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-miami-2012

Artists from Pixar are coming to teach in Seattle!
VanArts presents a Character Animation & Story Development masterclass, taught by instructors from Pixar Animation Studios.
Geared toward:- 2D/3D character animators & designers- game designers & developers- writers, screenwriters, storyboarders- producers & editors of films & videos- software developers- other creative professionals- working pros, students, enthusiasts- educators, teachers
This exceptional 2-day training event is a great professional development opportunity, and takes place on June 29/30 in Seattle.
INFO & REGISTRATION:http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-2012-seattle

Artists from Pixar are coming to teach in Chicago!
VanArts presents a Character Animation & Story Development masterclass, taught by instructors from Pixar Animation Studios.
Geared toward:- 2D/3D character animators & designers- game designers & developers- writers, screenwriters, storyboarders- producers & editors of films & videos- software developers- other creative professionals- working pros, students, enthusiasts- educators, teachers
This exceptional 2-day training event is a great professional development opportunity, and takes place on June 22/23 in Chicago.
INFO & REGISTRATION:http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-2012-chicago

We are now accepting entries for our 15th edition, which will run from 24 - 28 April 2012. KICFF is looking for high quality shorts, long shorts, features and documentaries to be screened in our main section and numerous side bars of Norway's largest festival for films for children and youth. Read our guidelines below and fill in our online entry form.

Kristiansand International Children’s Film Festival (KICFF) is an annual festival established to promote film and video for children aged 3 - 14. For teenagers we promote films in the Youth Programme (14+).

PROGRAMMES
The Main Programme is devoted to new feature films for children for theatrical and video release. Titles are selected on artistic merit. The sidebars will consist of several short film programmes, Panorama, Youth Programme (14+), documentaries and long shorts. Special attention will be paid to new films from the Nordic countries, but traditionally, all parts of the world are represented.

The festival has a screening club for professionals.

The Festival management makes the selection for the Festival.

AWARDS
FILM&KINO’s Children’s Film Award: An international jury awards the best film in the Main Programme with NOK 75.000 as well as a diploma, to support Norwegian distribution for the film. Presented by FILM & KINO.

The Ludi Award:Audience award for best film in the Main Programme, including a statuette and a diploma.

The ECFA Award: A professional jury awards the best film in the Main Programme with a ECFA diploma and the winner is nominated to comepe for Best European Children’s Film of the year (announced at the 2013 Berlinale Generation).

The Don Quijote Award : An international jury awards the most outstanding film in the Youth Programme (14+). The award is presented by The International Federation of Film Societies FICC.

 

THE ENTRY FORM MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING:

- A DVD screener or digital file (link to e.g. Vimeo, ftp access or Dropbox)

- A synopsis of the film, maximum 50 words.

- A digital photo from the film. 300 dpi. (please upload via web form)

- A listing of the film's participation and Awards received at other Film festivals.

- The festival accepts 35 mm prints, Video (Beta SP PAL or DigiBeta), DCP, Blu-Ray Disck and digital file (Prores 4.2.2 / 4.2.2HQ) as screening formats. English subtitles are required.

ENTRIES MUST BE SENT BEFORE FEBRUARY 1st 2012

Address for DVDs and other material (please contact us if you want to send your screener with courier rather than regular mail)

Kristiansand International Children’s Film Festival,
Kristiansand Kino
P.O. Box 356
4663 Kristiansand
Norway

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Programme coordinator: Even Thunes Jensen,
Tel: + 47 3810 4320 / + 47 9592 4433 Fax: + 47 3810 4201

2012 MIPTV MEDIA FESTIVAL

April 1st-4th Cannes, France

MIPTV is the greatest gathering in TV & Media.
It’s where the industry makes deals that will shape the future, from inspiring new projects to buying next season’s hits. Together, the entertainment community creates bridges across the diverse and expanding industry, united by a passion for TV, making new connections and unlocking new business opportunities.

What does MIPTV has to Offer you?

Showcase and acquire programmes in every genre and for all platformsMeet with key decision-makers from the entire entertainment industryFind innovative financial models and coproduction opportunitiesDiscuss the future of the industry and explore new trends and technologies

Enjpy their Comprehensive Program

Media Mastermind Keynotes Co-Production: Co-Production Summit, Co-Production for SuccessThe Connected ConsumerScreenings: World Premiere Television Screenings, Fresh TVBranded Entertainment: Branded Entertainment Showcase, Brand of the Year AwardKids: The new animation talent showcase, The Global Animation Marketplace

15TH ANNUAL PROMAX BDA

MARCH 26TH-27TH BARCELONA, SPAIN

As the largest gathering of marketing, promotion and design professionals in the European television and entertainment media, the PromaxBDA Europe Conference annually puts you face-to-face with creative thinkers, inspiring thought-leaders and insightful industry luminaries. With two days packed full of informative sessions and a total immersion into trends and topics out there, you will walk away with the tools you need to help you stay relevant and creatively motivated.

Today, in its 15th year, the PromaxBDA Europe Conference is considered one of the most important conferences for the association: a two-day gathering showcasing the best and brightest creativity, inspiring thought-leadership, innovative technology and latest developments that will impact the European media marketing industry. The two days culminate with an awards show celebration honoring the best in promotion, marketing and design. Drawing hundreds of companies from more than 14 different countries representing marketing leaders and industry professionals from across the region, the PromaxBDA Europe Conference is seen as a must attend for the television marketing, promotion and design industry.

This conference will be in English and translated to French, German and Spanish.

The number one question I always hear is “Will someone steal my TV idea?” I’ve thought that too.

 

But there’s a webinar coming up February 28th put together by two great industry insiders I know that pretty much answers everything you or I would need to know about how to protect our ideas.

 

Can a network just take my idea and do it without me? Is a Submission Release Form a license to steal? The truth behind stories of stolen TV ideas What can or can’t I do to protect my idea How safe is my title? Copyright protection myths Will my paranoia destroy my pitch or sabotage my chances? Are my characters at risk, too? Is a WGA registration enough protection?

They’ve got a great line up of expert interviews: Patric Verrone, the PRESIDENT of the Writer’s Guild: Marc Zicree, who wrote for Star Trek and Babylon 5; Joel Andryc, who’s an executive Saban; and Linda Simensky, who’s a senior vice president at PBS Kids.

Plus the event is hosted by Mark and Jeanne Simon, founders of SellYourTvConceptNow.com who have about 4,500 credits between them and more than 25 years each in the industry.