X|Media|Lab is a one day international conference on creativity, business, and technology of new media content (general admission); followed by the 2-day X|Media|Lab, an elite hands-on workshop for comanpanies and project teams working on their own project ideas (selected projects only).

X|Media|Lab (and the Pro Day Conference) will take place June 15-17th at the Singapore Exhibition Centre alongside the huge Broadcast Asia trade show which also includes summits on Digital Broadcasting, Digital Cinema, Interactive Television, Mobile Content, Animation, Computer Graphics, and Games.

The theme for the first X|Media|Lab in Singapore is primarily for companies and project teams developing animation, graphics, and games projects. Eight projects will be selected to participate in the Lab.

X|Media|Lab focuses exclusively on helping create successful commercial media projects by working on the creative, technology, and business propositions and increasing the chance of the projects getting commercial funding, and succeeding in the marketplace.
Nominate your project team now for inclusion in the Lab and become part of an elite network of new media superstars.

Sin City now has its own convention dedicated to the worlds of science fiction, fantasy, imaginative art in all its guises and influence on technology. From rockets-to-the-moon to your garage band podcast, traditional art to CGI and digital graphics, movie magic, independent film to imaginative literature old and new. Robert J. Sawyer is the author guest of honor and internationally known master of gothic art Brom is the artist guest of honor. Oscar-winning vfx technician Joe Viskocil will be the media guest of honor.

Check out demonstrations of the leading software and pick up pointers from the pros. There will be movies, panels and demonstrations, things to buy and things to try and parties.

Get everything for a $50 membership through www.xanadulasvegas.com.

Prominent industry filmmakers will focus on how the convergence of film origination and digital postproduction affect the workflow during a seminar here on May 21 at Tribeca Cinemas from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Producer Brian Bell and cinematographers Nancy Schreiber, ASC and Matthew Libatique, ASC will participate in the discussion moderated by Carolyn Giardina, senior editor of SHOOT Magazine. Kodak is hosting the seminar.

Such new tools include the Kodak Look Manager and Kodak Display Manager systems, which are designed to help filmmakers maintain control and communicate their intentions with editors, digital timers and other collaborators on a project. LaserPacific president Leon Silverman will offer insights into issues related to color management and how the evolution of digital intermediate technology is affecting the workflow.

For registration and additional information, visit www.kodak.com/go/workflow or call 1-800-863-5787. The seminar will be followed by a reception. Tribeca Cinemas is located at 54 Varick Street (at Laight Street).

Women In Film Chicago hosts this breakfast discussion focusing on the implications of sexual imagery in media and advertising. What effect do advertisements have on women as consumers and how is society being shaped as a result? Who defines what is beautiful and how is this reflected in the world of film and advertising?

Location: Grand Lux Cafe, 600 North Michigan Avenue, 8-10 a.m. WIFC members $40, Non-members $50. For more info visit www.wifchicago.org and RSVP: rsvp@wifchicago.org.

Women In Animation International is proud to announce The Walt Disney Studios as our 2008 Annual Meeting Host and Sponsor. This year's event will be one you won't want to miss. A full presentation program is planned. Join us to catch all the up-to-the-minute information. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers as well. Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Location: Walt Disney Studios 500 S. Buena Vista, Burbank, CA 91521 in the Frank G Wells Building. Please RSVP at rsvp@womeninanimation.org no later than April 15. Pre-registration is required -- we must have the full names of all attendees. Entrance and parking is at the main gate on Buena Vista. Please be prepared to show your ID at the gate. Bring a friend -- Disney is planning a very special presentation that is open to all of the animation community. WIA members are FREE. Non-members are requested to pay a $10 donation at the door. Schedule of the Event 7:00 - 7:30 Arrival/Sign-in/Hor'doeuvres 7:30 - 8:00 WIA Annual Meeting Presentation 8:00 - 9:00 Walt Disney Animation Presentation 9:00 - 9:30 Networking, Dessert, Raffles

Wizard World Texas is a pop-culture expo featuring some of the biggest names and companies in comic books, toys, anime, manga, video games, film and television. Wizard World events are produced by Wizard Conventions Inc., a sister company of Wizard Entertainment Group, which publishes a number of magazines for the collectibles market, including INQUEST GAMER, TOYFARE, ANIME INSIDER and the comics publication WIZARD. For more information visit www.wizardworld.com/texas.html.

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WIA/LA is hosting its annual Christmas party. The event will take place at the Brasserie Barsac, 4212 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, California. An assortment of nibbles will be available, accompanied by a no-host bar. The caroling starts 6:00 pm. To RSVP, call (310) 535-3838 or e-mail LAchapterrsvps@aol.com

It's the loveliest time of the year... Hanukkah! Due to a chance conjunction of the lunar calendar this year, its annual Christmas party coincides with the ancient Jewish festival of fried foods. So this year Santa's wearing blue, the elves are starting a klezmer band and stockings will be stuffed with dreidels and fried latkes. Please join WIA/LA for its Annual Christmas Party: "Hannukah Claus." The menorah will be lit at 6:00 pm on Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Barsac Brasserie, located at 4212 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood. WIA will have music, schmoozing, networking and a bank of frying pans for a latke-making contest. Potatoes, schmaltz and a variety of implements will be cheerfully provided. There will be a selection of finger foods (we'll try for kreplach, but we make no promises) and a cash bar will provide you with liquid cheer. To RSVP, call the Hotline at (310) 535-3838 or email LAchapterrsvps@aol.com before Tuesday, Dec.12.

Women in Animation New York is hosting its members only holiday party. Andi Thea has graciously offered up her office, which is located at 630 First Ave, Apt. #23C, New York City 10016 (Enter on 36th street between 1st & East River). The party is BYOB and will run from 6:30-8:00 pm. Please RSVP to Lisa Goldman at lisaggoldman@yahoo.com by December 10. At some point there will be a cut off point so RSVP ASAP. To join or for more information, visit www.womeninanimation.org.