The Oklahoma Electronic Game Expo and Multimedia Conference (OEGE) is a one day conference that seeks to bring together students, educators, professionals and enthusiasts in all areas of Computer-Aided Technology and highlight Oklahoma as a creative outlet for these industries.

Computer-Aided Technology encompasses all creative industries that use computers for the development of their designs, such as video game, multimedia, graphic design, web design, CAD, GIS, video editing, animation, and digital art.

By offering an educated workforce, we strive to make Oklahoma a prime location for game development, multimedia, animation, etc., thus expanding this growing creative industry.

Now in its 37th year, the SIGGRAPH conference is the premier international event on computer graphics and interactive techniques. SIGGRAPH 2010 is expected to draw an estimated 25,000 professionals from five continents to Los Angeles, California

Who

The SIGGRAPH conference attracts the most respected technical and creative people from all over planet Earth. The SIGGRAPH community includes people everywhere who are excited by research, science, art, animation, gaming, interactivity, education, and the web. SIGGRAPH 2010 is sponsored by The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), an educational and scientific society uniting the world's computing educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources and address the field's challenges.

What

The SIGGRAPH conference and exhibition is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of exhibitors from around the world. SIGGRAPH is widely recognized as the most prestigious forum for the publication of computer graphics research. In addition to SIGGRAPH's leading-edge technical program, the conference's installations provide close-up views of the latest in digital art, emerging technologies, and hands-on opportunities for creative collaboration.

The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. Since 1999, the festival has been an official qualifying event for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Animated Short Film award.

Where

Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California, USA

When

Conference: 25 - 29 July (Sunday through Thursday)
Exhibition: 27 - 29 July (Tuesday through Thursday)

DC Anime Club Presents

 
Martial Arts Demo by Jedi Guardians
DC Anime Club invites one and all to our Martial Arts Demo by the
premier lightsaber dueling group in the Washington

D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia area the Jedi Guardians
event on Saturday September 18, 2010 

2pm-5pm at the Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Library 901 G St NW

Washington, DC 20001 in Room A5 on the A Level

of the Library.

The Martial Arts Demo will also feature a Cosplay (costume play)
photoshoot by Old Line Garrison and Terrapin Base.

We hope to see you there.

This event is free and open to the public. 

For Ages 13 and up.

For more information please visit the DC Anime Club website at http://dcanimeclub.org or
call 202 262 2083.

About Jedi Guardians

The Jedi Guardians are the premier lightsaber dueling group in the Washington
D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia area. They  are a non-profit stage combat
organization focused on giving back to the community. Performances span
charity events, community functions and fundraisers throughout the DC /

Baltimore areas.

The Jedi Guardians are more than just a fan club, costume group or martial arts
theatrical society. They are a caring organization that works together to assist
those in need and look forward with anticipation to each and every event.

The Guardians participate annually in the US Marine Corps TOYS FOR
TOTS program and has performed at the Dragon Con parade in Atlanta, Ga.,
Marley Station Mall, a Simon property in Glen Burnie, Md. and the Bowie Baysox
Stadium in Prince Georges County. The Guardians more recently have
performed for American Cancer Societies Relay for Life and for the American
Red Cross to aid in relief efforts.

The Jedi guardians will also have a Q and A about their organization Cosplay
(costume play) photoshoot, dueling lessons and more.

About Old Line Garrison:

Our Mission

*To Promote Interest in Star Wars*
While a growing number of people are experiencing a reawakening of their *Star
Wars* fandom, new generations are seeking ways to celebrate their passion
for George Lucas's modern mythology. The 501st Legion brings these fans
together, reinforcing the enduring longevity of the* Star Wars* saga.

*To Facilitate the Use of Costumes*
Some fans are content to collect action figures...other fans want to
*be*action figures. Nothing professes your passion quite like building
your own
detailed costume replica of a classic *Star Wars* villain, and there's
nothing quite like the feeling that comes from bringing the characters of *Star
Wars* into the real world and sharing the magic with others.

*To Contribute*
While our organization was founded to simply provide a collective identity
for costuming fans with similar interests, the 501st is proud to put its
resources to good use through fundraising, charity work, and volunteerism.

If you would like to inquire about 501st appearances, please use our event
request form, found at www.501st.com. <http://www.501st.com/>

About Terrapin Base:

"The Rebel Legion is an international Star Wars costuming organization
created by, of and for people interested in creating 'Good Guy' costumes
from the Star Wars mythos. Jedi, Rebel Pilots, Troopers, Princesses and even
Wookiees.... we've got them all....and we're always looking for more.
Besides portraying the 'Good Guys' of the Star Wars universe, our worldwide
membership often choose to give back to their communities (through costumed
volunteer activities and charity events) in an effort to be real life 'good
guys'.

The Rebel Legion first appeared in mid-1999 and in the years since its
formation, the group has grown from a few dozen Rebel costumers that talked
to each other on the internet, to becoming the premier Rebel costuming group
in the Star Wars community. Our membership is constantly increasing, and we
have established our own presence in the world. The local chapter of the
Rebel Legion is Terrapin Base which includes the Maryland and Washington DC

As part of an ongoing series of  initiatives joining UK and Chinese creative businesses – from a visit to Beijing and Shenzhen in May to hosting a Chinese Ministry of Commerce delegation last month in the UK – parameter is delighted to be producing:

Uk / China Animation Forum – 6 & 7th December, Beijing

China is now officially the second largest economy in the world and continues to grow, despite the global recession, at nearly 9% p.a.

The animation industry in China is also expanding fast and is viewed as representing a significant growth sector, attracting Government support at both national and regional levels through preferential taxation, industry funding and the establishment of industry parks..

Yet whilst a “service model” has generated inward investment into China through the provision of animation production pipelines to Western media and games production companies, the Chinese sector has been less successful in developing content propositions for export despite a massive increase in domestic production volumes in recent years.

The UK / China Animation Forum will explore the potential for trade and collaboration between the two countries, focusing on the opportunities for animated content – both on traditional platforms and emerging digital technologies. Specific market opportunities have been identified in the generation of IP which can be exploited across multiple platforms, including publishing and merchandising, and also for content which can be accessed via mobile devices.

A delegation of 10-15 UK digital animation companies will visit China and take part in the two-day UK / China Animation Forum. The Forum will include presentations, opportunities to display UK and Chinese animation work, panel discussions, networking events and one-to-one business meetings.

ANIMACAMPUS TALLINN 2011

November 15-19, 2011 / Tallinn, Estonia

CALL FOR TALENTS

Deadline for application: September 5, 2011.

 

AnimaCampus Tallinn is a brand new networking platform and training event for up-and-coming young filmmakers working in the field of animation. The five-day creative summit takes place in parallel with the Animation Film Festival Animated Dreams, the sub-festival of Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. 

In the frame of several lectures, presentations, discussions, screenings and workshops international animation experts share their experience in making cinéma d'auteur animation films as well as commercial productions. A mix of animation art and industry. A mix of traditional animation techniques and new media technologies. AnimaCampus Tallinn provides young professionals from East and West the opportunity to learn from top animation experts and build international networks in  inspiring European Capital of Culture atmosphere.

PROGRAMME

The programme of AnimaCampus Tallinn consists of the following activities:

Inspiration talks:

• Lectures, presentations and panel discussions to address the breaking issues in the animation history and today. * Open to all participants, guests and public.

 

Hands-on trainings:

• Practical workshops, case studies and meeting-the-expert sessions in different fields of work promoting direct interaction between young and experienced professionals. * Open to participants and guests.

Mentoring and guidance:

• Specialized master classes. * Open only to participants.

• Individual project consultations. * Open only to participants.

 

Networking and entertainment:

• Film screenings at the Animation Film Festival Animated Dreams. 

• Excursions to Estonian animation studios and Museum of Puppets.

• Match-making sessions.

• Social events and concerts in the evenings.

REGIONS IN FOCUS

In 2011 AnimaCampus Tallinn is setting its focus on the following regions: Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland), Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), South Caucasus (Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan) and Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan). Emerging animation filmmakers from the above mentioned countries are eligible to apply through the open call for entries. However, motivated applicants from the other European countries wishing to explore the animation scene in those regions are also encouraged to send their application.

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

We get another special treat to host Toon Boom for a demo of their latest software for story artists, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 4.  Take an in-depth tour of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 4, the artist’s tool of choice for creating storyboards digitally. Use Storyboard Pro’s latest version for Live Action, Gaming, and Animation projects, whether the project is 2D, 3D, or Mixed Media. Explore the benefits of this powerful new version, which now enhances the drawing experience by enabling the user to work in Bitmap or in Vector.  Create brushes and draw like you would in your favorite drawing programs.  Experience Storyboarding super-charged in 64-bit. Plan your games, short animations, television shows, or feature films using this Emmy-Award winning technology.

There will be a demo of the new software and a question and answer session at the end.  Join us for the live webinar and participate in the online discussion.  Can’t make it?  No problem we will be recording the event and will post it on our site for you to watch later.  Sign up today, space is limited to the first 100 participants.