Entries from students + professionals are invited for PHOTOGRAPHY | GRAPHICS DESIGN | ANIMATION DESIGN categories to participate in 2nd Annual Global Photography + Graphics Festival-2012. For details kindly follow the link.

http://educationexpo.tv/awards/awards.aspx

Kolkata Shorts International Film Festival-2012, Kolkata. Entries open for Students + Professionals categories. Short Films, Animations, Documentaries + Music Videos. Regular Deadline: 30 July, 2012. FPL Kolkata: 5ShiftsFilmProject- Make a short film in just 5 Shifts. 21DaysAnimationProject- Make an animation movie in just 21 days. Festival Date: 19 Aug 2012. For further queries please email us at info.kolkata@miniboxoffice.com.

http://miniboxoffice.com/submitmovie.aspx

Originally released 16 years ago, this made-in-San Francisco production directed by stop-motion master Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton combines live-action, stop-motion animation and computer-generated special effects in a delightful film for the whole family. Adapted from Roald Dahl’s classic book of the same name, the film follows our young hero James, who has been living a life of misery with his horrible aunts who have unwillingly taken custody of him after his parents’ untimely demise. Following the daring rescue of a spider, James gains possession of a bag containing magic crocodile tongues from a mysterious stranger. When they accidentally spill in the garden, an enormous peach sprouts out of the ground nearly crushing their house. Sensing a possible escape from his dreary surroundings, James climbs inside, where he meets an astonishing menagerie of insects and embarks on a magical journey full of thrills and adventure. Featuring the music of Randy Newman and an all-star cast including Simon Callow, Richard Dreyfuss, Joanna Lumley, Pete Postlethwaite, Susan Sarandon, David Thewlis and young Paul Terry debuting as James.

Price:$9-$11

Date :Saturday, August 11, 11:00 am
 

Location:SF Film Society Cinema
1746 Post Street

 SIGGRAPH 2012 will bring thousands of computer graphics and interactive technology professionals from six continents to Los Angeles, California for the industry's most respected technical and creative programs focusing on research, science, art, animation, music, gaming, interactivity, education, and the web from Sunday, 5 August through Thursday, 9 August 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. SIGGRAPH 2012 includes a three-day exhibition of products and services from the computer graphics and interactive marketplace from 7-9 August 2012. More details are available on the SIGGRAPH 2012 Facebook and Twitter.

About ACM SIGGRAPH
The ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques is an interdisciplinary community interested in research, technology, and applications in computer graphics and interactive techniques. Members include researchers, developers and users from the technical, academic, business, and art communities. ACM SIGGRAPH enriches the computer graphics and interactive techniques community year-round through its conferences, global network of professional and student chapters, publications, and educational activities.

About ACM
ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery is the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society, uniting educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources, and address the field’s challenges. ACM strengthens the computing profession’s collective voice through strong leadership, promotion of the highest standards, and recognition of technical excellence. ACM supports the professional growth of its members by providing opportunities for lifelong learning, career development, and professional networking.

Artists from Pixar are coming to teach in Toronto!
VanArts presents a Character Animation & Story Development masterclass, taught by instructors from Pixar Animation Studios.
Geared toward:- 2D/3D character animators & designers- game designers & developers- writers, screenwriters, storyboarders- producers & editors of films & videos- software developers- other creative professionals- working pros, students, enthusiasts- educators, teachers
This exceptional 2-day training event is a great professional development opportunity, and takes place on July 27/28 in Toronto, Canada.
INFO & REGISTRATION:http://www.vanarts.com/events/pixar-artists-masterclass-toronto-2012

 

Anima Mundi is the International Animation Festival of Brazil.

The 20th edition of the International Animation Festival of Brazil, ANIMA MUNDI 2012 takes place from July 13th to 22nd in Rio de Janeiro and from July 25th to 29th in São Paulo. We would like to invite you to enter your most recent works for the festival.

A festival that aims to inform, train, educate and entertain by using the infinite possibilities of the language of animation. Participate in Anima Mundi by entering your film, joining our virtual community and glancing through our windows the universe of International Animation.

The deadline for entries and for sending the preview material is March 22nd. It is very important to send us only one work per DVD separately.
 
Please, go to our website for an online entry-form and rules at: www.animamundi.com.br
If you need additional information send email to:
entry@animamundi.com.br 

The categories in competition are:
Short Film
Short for Children
Feature Film / Feature for Children
Brazilian Animation
Student Film

There will also be awards for:
Best Animation
Best Script
Best Soundtrack
Best Art Direction
 
See you at ANIMA MUNDI 2012!

Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival

July 18th-22cnd

Seoul, South Korea

The Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival (SICAF), which is now firmly established as the biggest cartoon and animation festival in Korea, marks its 16th anniversary this year. Based on its main theme, "Paradise Filled with Heart-Throbbing Happiness," the SICAF 2012 offers visitors opportunities to enjoy a joyful journey while escaping the mundane routine of everyday life.

This year, in addition to COEX exhibition halls, the SICAF 2012 promotional pavilion will be set up in Palkak-Square at Namsan Park on Mt. Namsan where the Seoul Animation Center is located. The Mt. Namsan Pavilion will stage an animated film festival as well as providing information on SICAF events and also staging exciting accompanying events such as caricatures for visitors. The SICAF 2012 Exhibition will offer visitors an opportunity for rediscovery where one can experience cartoonist imagination, enjoyment, education and inspiration all at once through various cartoon and animation contents, educational and first-hand experience programs.

SICAF2012 Official Competition, one of the best Asian animated film festivals, had total entries of 1,362 outstanding films from 45 countries. Selected after the pre-selection held from 16 to 20 April, 152 films from 30 countries ― 5 feature films, 48 professional shorts, 42 student shorts, 28 TV films, 29 commissioned films ― will be presented to the International Jury and the audience at CGV(Myung Dong Yeok) & Seoul Ani-Cinema(Seoul Animation Center) from 18 to 22 July, along with the films invited to the Special Programs.

Entries are now being invited for AEAF Awards, an international competition and screening, now in its 16th year with entries from around the world. AEAF Awards Entry Form

Entries are now invited for the following categories:

 

Commercials Animation - Commercials VFX - Feature Films Animation - Feature Films VFX -
Web Viral - Titles, Idents & Stings - Short Film - Music Video - TV Series - 
Flash  Animation - Student - Games Cinematics - Education & Training

The AEAF Awards finalists and winners will be shown at a screening event on 17 July 2012.
A panel of judges will select the top ten entries in each category for screening, and the top scoring entry from each will be named category winner and receive the award.

Entrants to the AEAF Awards have the opportunity to show their projects in the AEAF Online Festival.

30 Minutes with Mark & Jeanne Simon.Get inside information on producing, pitching and selling TV shows  from Mark & Jeanne Simon.
They're multiple award-winning producers with over 3,500 credits between them and the founders of Sell Your TV Concept Now, Inc.
They will answer your questions LIVE.Get answers to YOUR questions from  Mark & Jeanne Simon about producing shows for Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Fox,
and about selling live-action and animated TV shows domestically and internationally.
Find out how Mark & Jeanne:Had 33 pitch meetings in one dayLanded over 35 deals for their own TV showsSold their first showGot the networks to call themMet with TV execs without going through an agentHelped a client land a deal at his first pitch event...or anything else you want to know!You will also hear from executive Jose Sanchez with MIPCOM the world's largest TV conference. You DON'T want to miss this!
GIVE AWAY WORTH $230:
We will give away one FREE 2 year subscription to our TV Pitch Tips (worth $230) during the call.This webinar is for YOU. Tell us what's on your mind and we'll answer questions, address concerns, and pull back the curtain on the TV biz.
Do not miss this opportunity to talk with Mark & Jeanne Simon.
Title: 30 Minutes With Mark & Jeanne Simon
Time: Tuesday, July 17th at 9:30pm Eastern/ 6:30pm PST

 

Back by popular demand! A reprise of the popular family shorts program from this year’s San Francisco International Film Festival, this captivating collection of short films—seven animated, three live action—from around the world celebrates the universal tradition of storytelling that we have all come to cherish from childhood. From beleaguered little boats to soccer-obsessed boys, it is a grand tour of tales to share with the whole family. The journey takes us around the world to places known for their rich storytelling traditions including Thailand, Ireland and Eastern Europe. It is the perfect antidote to the onslaught of summer blockbusters, and, for those of you going through Harry Potter withdrawal, a chance to hear Alan Rickman’s spot-on Snape-like narration of a beautifully animated gothic love story. 

Location: SF Film Society Cinema ,1746 Post Street ,San francisco,CA
Price:$8
Date: Saturday, July 14, 10:00 am