Taiwan International Children's TV & Film Festival (TICTFF) is Asia's first-ever International Children's TV & Film Festival. The festival will feature screenings, seminars and workshops, in addition to awards for dramatic feature, documentary, animation and television program. Winners will receive up to $27,000. The festival

AMD is holding the AMD Athlon 64 Processor Animation and Digital Film Contest, a global search for the best non-commercial animation and digital short films. Eligible participants can submit their work in one of two categories, "Digital Cinematography" or "Computer Character Animation," for a chance to win one of two grand prizes. Each grand prizewinner will receive a desktop system based on the upcoming AMD Athlon 64 processor and $6,400. Eligible participants are invited to submit original 30- to 45-second, animations or digital short films for consideration. Six semifinalists will be selected (three in each category) by AMD and a panel of experts. These six submissions will be re-rendered by AMD on an AMD Athlon 64 processor-based system at the conclusion of the contest. AMD also plans to showcase the six semifinalists at AMD Athlon 64 launch events around the world on September 23, 2003. Contest information and official rules can be found at www.amd.com/animationcontest.

The Toronto International Film Festival is one of the premiere film festivals in the world. The event features many debuts of films that will go on to be box-office and critical successes. This major industry event is a place where studios test their films and seek out independent features. This year

Connichi is a non-commercial anime and manga convention by fans for fans. Guests of honor at this year

Darryl's Hard Liquor and P_rn Film Festival is a one-night gala screening and dress-up party featuring short films about sex by international filmmakers, comedians, artists and animators. The 90-minute screening will begin at 9:00 pm with the doors opening at 8:00 pm. Attendees must be 19 years of age or older. There will be sexy snacks, a post show party and other surprises. Music will be provided by DJ KJ Johnson Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information call (416) 653-5000 or visit d24k.com/byop.

Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival is a Southern California event highlighting films and music from around the globe. The festival has a partnership with the Rome Independent Film Festival (RIFF), which includes collaboration on films, awards, showcases and retrospectives. TVIFMF will include an Italian Showcase and the grand jury award-winning feature will screen at RIFF. Celebrating nine years, the TVIFMF is slated for at The Movie Experience 10 at Tower Plaza (25735 Ynez Road). Last year's festival had more than 6,000 attendees, boasting participation from 200 filmmakers, musicians, producers, directors, writers, judges, cast and crew. For information, call Jo Moulton, festival director: (909) 699-8681, Email: jmmoulton@earthlink.net or Web: www.tviff.com.

SabuCat Productions will present the largest 3D tribute show ever at the Egyptian Theatre (6712 Hollywood Boulevard). The 10-day festival, which celebrates the golden era of 3D filmmaking, will include many of the best known 3D titles of the 1950's, such as BEANY & CECIL, HOUSE OF WAX, KISS ME KATE and CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, but will also offer fans of the format an opportunity to see some of the more obscure 3D movies. L.A. Premieres include THE NEBRASKAN; FLIGHT TO TANGIER, JESSE JAMES VS. DALTONS; and THE GLASS WEB. In all, 33 features and 21 short subjects (including 3-D animation) will be shown. In person guests will speak at selected screenings. For more information contact the festival at: tel: (661) 538-9259, fax: (661) 793-6755, or Web: www.3dfilmfest.com.

The LA International Short Film Festival is a competitive festival celebrating the best in short subjects. This year

THE LORD OF THE RINGS Motion Picture Trilogy - The Exhibition is running at the Science Museum. Hundreds of props from the movies including models, armory and costumes will be on display alongside interactive computer demonstrations of the cutting-edge technology used to bring the story to life. Visitors will also have a chance to see the first two films of the trilogy at the Science Museum's cinema. The exhibition includes: * Demonstrations of special effects, including the combining of 'real' and 'digital' action and CGI (computer-generated-image technology). * A scaling interactive explaining one way that the films managed to make characters seem different heights, which allows visitors to become Hobbit sized in a scene from THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING. * A display on the prosthetics, which transformed actors, including Hobbit hands and feet. * Weapons belonging to Arwen, Gandalf, Frodo, and Aragorn. * Outfits including Arwen's riding costume, Galadriel's stunning dress and Gandalf's robes.

Showcasing the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror filmmaking, ManiaFest is a four-day film festival highlighted by screenings, film premieres and panels headlined by genre legends. ManiaFest is produced by Mania Entertainment, publisher of CINESCAPE magazine and producer of the Cinescape Saturn Awards. The festival will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica. The event will conclude with an award ceremony honoring Lifetime Achievement recipient Stan Winston and the winners of the ManiaFest amateur filmmaker competition. On September 18 at 5:00 pm, STAR TREK IV will screen. At 8:00 pm, BEYOND RE-ANIMATOR will make its west coast premiere followed by cast and crew discussion. On Friday, September 19 at 10:00 pm, there will be a FRIDAY THE 13TH screening followed by a Q&A session with the film's cast and filmmakers including: Sean Cunningham (director) and cast members Adrienne King and Robbi Morgan. Those in attendance will also be treated to a special announcement regarding the future of the franchise. On September 20 at 10:00 am, the Masters of Horror panel will discuss what scares us in horror films. Panelists include: Clive Barker, Wes Craven, Stuart Gordon, Tobe Hooper, George Romero and Eli Roth. At 8:00 pm, there will be a THE HILLS HAVE EYES screening followed by Q&A session with the cast and filmmakers including: Wes Craven (writer and director) and cast members Janus Blythe, Susan Lanier and Robert Houston. On September 21 at 10:00 am, the Comic Books To Film panel, sponsored by CrossGen Comics, will include: Stan Lee, Guillermo del Toro, Michael Uslan, Chuck Russell, David Hayter and Tom Desanto. At 5:00 pm, the festival will present the world premiere of Lion's Gate MONSTER MAN followed by a Q&A session with the film's cast and filmmakers including: Michael Davis (writer and director), and cast members Eric Jungmann, Aimee Brooks, Michael Baily Smith and Joe Goodrich. At 8:00 pm, the awards party and closing night ceremonies will take place at Schatzi on Main where festival winners will be announced and Stan Winston will be honored. The festival screenings and panels will take place at the Leammle Theatre on 2nd Street.