The Bitfilm Festival presents films that have been realized using digital technologies in a creative and innovative way. The global Internet audience will vote for the best films in the following categories, winners will be awarded with the Bitfilm trophy and price money: - 3D Space - Fx-Mix - Flash - Machinima - Micromovies (movies for small screens) - Grand Prix The Bitfilm Festival is now open to submissions, please submit your films online at www.bitfilm.com/festival You can also submit papers and mobile content concepts/projects for the mobile multimedia forum (www.bitfilm.com/m3) and Cinema++-forum (www.bitfilm.com/c++), Also check out the Bitfilm Club www.bitfilm.com/club and find contacts, jobs and connect within the digital film community.

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, computer software and videogames, playground and sporting equipment, Halloween and Christmas items, books, stationery, party supplies, and much more. More information can be found at www.toyassociation.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Toy_Fair.

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Virtuality is an established appointment for professionals and fans alike, offering the unique point of view of internationally renown people whose contribution to the field of CGI, visual effects and virtual reality has proven decisive.
For 2004 edition Virtuality will also host the Award for Miss Digital World and a night of screenings (the Digital Delirium).

The National Museum of Photography, Film & Television is proud to present the thirteenth edition of the UK

Mundos Digitales is and event dedicated to 3D Animation and VFX, in which speakers from the most relevant companies in these fields participate such as Pixar, Digital Domain, Weta Digital, Dreamworks, etc.
The event include a competition-festival for independent short animation films. This competition is still open. See more details in homepage.

The Academy Awards for Scientific and Technical Achievements ceremony celebrates the technical advancements and achievement of the film industry. The Academy's Board of Governors votes on the award recipients based upon recommendations from the Scientific and Technical Awards Committee. A statuette for merit plus plaques for scientific and engineering as well as certificates for technical achievement are handed out during the black-tie gala. For more information, visit www.oscar.org/scitech.

The International CG Challenge is a set of ongoing contests called

Eovia the makers of Carrara, Amapi and VectorStyle are having a contest to celebrate their new version of Amapi 7. Here is your chance to get your hands on one of these fine packages.



This contest is moderated by users Kixum and eoviasd, who can be contacted directly from the contest Webpage within the Renderosity Website.

Real Men DO Pinups

Hunk or Flunk Mike has something special that is rarely recognized. Now is the time for him to take to the stage. Mike and his brothers/friends went to their nearest Modeling agency and did some pinup shots, Now it's your turn to show exactly how well they came out. And the best thing You get some great prizes when you win.

This contest is moderated by users AprilYSH, BlueBeard, ClintH, Stormrage and caleb68, who can be contacted directly from the contest Webpage within the Renderosity Website.