American Film Market is a premiere market for the business of motion picture production and distribution. For eight days, the AFM sees more than 300 motion picture companies and 7,000 film executives. AFM assembles the largest gathering of the industry's most influential leaders. Acquisition and development execs, producers, distributors, agents, attorneys, buyers and film financiers convene to pursue the business of film. Hundreds of films are financed, packaged, licensed and greenlit, sealing over half a billion dollars in business for both completed films and those in pre-production. For more information, visit www.afma.com/AFM/home.html.

American Film Market is a premiere market for the business of motion picture production and distribution. For eight days, the AFM sees more than 300 motion picture companies and 7,000 film executives. AFM assembles the largest gathering of the industry's most influential leaders. Acquisition and development execs, producers, distributors, agents, attorneys, buyers and film financiers convene to pursue the business of film. Hundreds of films are financed, packaged, licensed and greenlit, sealing over half a billion dollars in business for both completed films and those in pre-production. For more information, visit www.afma.com/AFM/home.html.

The American Film Market (AFM) is the world

The American International TOY FAIR is the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere. More than 1,500 manufacturers, distributors, importers and sales agents from 30 countries showcase their toy and entertainment products. From classic toys to interactive entertainment and everything in between, it has it all. Products include: action figures and dolls, games and puzzles, bicycles, tricycles and ride-ons, radio-controlled vehicles, infant and preschool toys, cars, trucks and trains, puppets and plush, audio and video cassettes, computer software and videogames, playground and sporting equipment, Halloween, Christmas, books, stationery, party supplies, and much more. More information can be found at www.toy-tia.org/AITF/.

The American International TOY FAIR is the largest toy trade show in the western hemisphere. Nearly 2,000 manufacturers, distributors, importers and sales agents from 30 countries will showcase their toy and entertainment products here.

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ANIMA

This regional animation festival will accept all categories of film. The formats that will be accepted: 35mm, Beta or DVD. The entry form will be found through the site: http://andrelbarroso.cjb.net

Animate! is the first Festival for Adult Animation of Uruguay. It started in 2005 and it had a second release in 2006.

This third edition will be held at the Plaza Arts and Events in Montevideo, Uruguay May 17-May 18, 2008.

Animation of any kind and technique are welcome to be screened in this great Cinema of Montevideo, during "Montevideo Comics", the greatest Convention for Comics, Animations and Games Arts with over 3.000 people in its last edition.

Posts are welcome until May 10, 2008 in any kind of support (preferred DVD). Animate! is a non-profit organization and there is no cost to submit.

Please send your work to:

Juan Brusco
Animate!08
Bulevar Artigas 1085
CP 11.200 Montevideo, Uruguay

For questions and suggestions,contact www.animate.com.uy

The ANIMATION MAGAZINE Animation Business Marketplace is dedicated to expanding opportunities for professionals working in animation and new media. The conference will have presentations to explain the art, technologies and challenges confronting the industry today. The event gives visitors a chance to interact with other people working in the booming sector of new media and animation.