TAAFI “CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS”

Toronto, January 17, 2012 –The Toronto Animation Arts Festival International (TAAFI) has opened up its submission process for animated films for their inaugural event to take place June 22 – 24th, 2012 at the Tiff Bell Lightbox.

TAAFI is excited to receive submissions to the festival and there are several categories that you can enter.  Submission is FREE before February 29th 2012 and submissions close April 15th 2012.  Chosen by a committee of experts, selected films will be eligible for: Audience Choice, Grand Prix, and Best of Fest Grand Prix.  Besides films, Animated Commercials, Game Cinematics, and Motion Graphics are all welcome and encouraged.

TAAFI is accepting both International and local Shorts (22 minutes or less) and Features (60 Minutes or Longer) of all genres and techniques! If it is animated we would like to see it!

"We're excited to finally bring a world-class animation festival to Toronto!” says Barney Wornoff, TAAFI Chair and Founding Member.  “People are really going to go nuts for the great animation we'll be showing from around the world and from their very own backyard. It's about time Toronto had a festival of this caliber, celebrating our exciting animation industry, artists and everything that is animated!"

To access the application and find full details visit http://www.taafi.com/submit/ 

Licensing International Expo

June 12th-14th

Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas NV

Licensing International Expo brings retailers, manufacturers, brand owners and marketers looking to find new properties and brands, see the latest trends in the industry, and to initiate licensing deals. Licensing International Expo 2011 had approximately 21,000 pre-registered attendees, with record attendance from Asia and Latin America!

Hosting attendees from over 90 countries, Licensing International Expo 2012 promises to be the largest gathering of licensing professionals anywhere, at any time. Whether you are looking to spot trends, build strategic partnerships, secure promotional tie-ins or take your property worldwide - this is where it all happens!

Golden Kuker-Sofia

3rd International Animation Film Festival

June 11th-17th, Bulgaria

One of the most important cultural events in Bulgaria, the International Animation Film Festival "Golden Kuker" - took its first steps in the National Palace of Culture in October 2010 in Sofia, Bulgaria. It was vividly reflected in the media and was recognized by the film critics as very successful. More than 200 films from 29 countries entered the competition in 2010 and more than 340 films from 51 countries in 2011 (among which were authors of films nominated for an “Oscar” and films of artists awarded at international festivals category "A"). IAFF “Golden Kuker” is the first festival of animation in Bulgaria since the beginning of the new century. It is organized by BAICAA (Bulgarian Association of Independent Cartoon Animation Artists "Proyko Proykov” - a non-profit organization), chaired by Mrs. Nadezhda Slavova (cartoon artist, filmmaker and author of numerous animation films).

The Festival exists to disprove the common opinion that animation is only for kids by screening a myriad of attention-engaging, intelligent films from the most exotic countries in the world, showcasing different animation techniques, showing that animation is for everyone. The supporting events such as workshops, master-classes, lectures, round tables and presentations, provide a rare opportunity to meet world renowned animation professionals, make contacts and present/watch the latest animation creations from all around the world.

The programme of the festival includes: Competition programme covering several categories (feature films /over 50 min/, super-short films /up to 1 min/, short films /up to 10 min/, short films /10-50 min/, Bulgarian films, student films, films made for kids, commissioned films, eco-animation films /2012 festival edition/).

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Australia v Wales, Brisbane
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E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo

June 5-7, 2012 Los Angeles Convention Center

E3 is the world's premier trade show for computer and video games and related products. The show is owned by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the U.S. association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of the companies, publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers, and the Internet.

The E3 Expo draws tens of thousands of professionals to experience the future of interactive entertainment. The most influential people leading the most innovative companies in the business attend E3 to see groundbreaking new technologies and never-before-seen products for computers, video game consoles, handheld systems, mobile, and the Internet.

2012 will welcome software developers, buyers and retailers, programmers, distributors, entertainment industry representatives, financiers and venture capitalists, importers and exporters, manufacturers, resellers, researchers, educators, financial and industry analysts and worldwide electronic and print media.

Red Stick 2012

June 4th -11th Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Red Stick International Animation Festival, now in its 7th year, is an exciting community event that converges the worlds of technology, art, entertainment and exploration. Though artists have always used the tools of their time, at no time since the Renaissance has there been a similar convergence of science and art.

The movement toward convergence highlights not only the new set of technical skills that artists employ, but likewise the artistic vision that scientists are embracing. The worlds of the artist and scientist are folding in on one another, and Baton Rouge is at a unique moment in time to embrace this sea of change, further it, and make it our own.

Each year, the Red Stick International Animation Festival accepts entries for its “Best of the Fest” animated film competition. The festival accepts work from students, amateurs and professionals in the categories Animated Short Film (student / professional), Music Video, Experimental Animation & Visual Music, and Scientific Visualization.

The top entry in each category will receive a Red Baton award and the best overall festival entry will receive our Baton D’or, the Gold Baton. Beginning this year, we will offer cash prizes for the best films in selected categories, as well as for the Baton D’or.

Annecy International Animated Film Festival and Market

June 4th-9th

Annecy, France

Check out the latest animated gems, find out about current and future trends, meet up with your favourite film directors and up-and-coming talents, track down new associates and partners... in the fun and friendly atmosphere of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

 There are 5 theatres in and around Annecy screening Festival films from 10am to 11pm. The programme includes films in the official selection and screenings which don't need to be reserved.Each evening at 10pm, there is also a screening on the giant screen on the Pâquier lawn (opposite Bonlieu, free access). Established animators and budding creatives, film directors and producers, teachers and students, designers or artists, long-standing fans or newcomers to the art... everyone can be found at the Festival.

The Festival is paying tribute to Ireland this year.

It is perhaps too early to say that there is a particular style of Irish animation cinema. Influenced by the USA, but especially by Europe, these creations are still in their infancy. However, you will discover the diversity of this animation through TV commissions, graduation and independent films, as well as some prize gems from the archives.

Come join us for an animation filled weekend! Starting with our annual TAIS Showcase 2012 on Friday, June 1, 2012, 7pm - 11pm, the best animations from Canadian and international artists will be shown at the NFB Mediatheque (150 John St.).

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Below is the entire weekend's schedule of events:

TAIS Showcase 2012 and TAIS & NFB Animation Blowout!

Fri. June 1st, 2012:
 TAIS Showcase 2012 and Anijam: Technical Difficulties
 7pm – 11pm, $8 TAIS/NFB Members, $10 General Public
 
 The best animations from Canadian and international artists (90 mins)
 
 Sat. June 2nd, 2012:
 Creations, obsessions, and sensations
 7pm - 9pm, FREE
 
 Exceptional works from the NFB productions, programmed by the Toronto Animated Image Society (80 mins)
 
 Sun. June 3rd, 2012:
 Children’s Screening Program & Animation Workshop for Kids
 12:30pm - 4:30pm, $5/child, Free for accompanying adult
 
 Children’s screening from the NFB productions, programmed by the Toronto Animated Image Society (45 mins), paired with an introductory animation NFB workshop for kids using origami.
 
 Mon. June 4th, 2012:
  Meet the Artist: Iain Gardner – Artist Talk and Screening
 7pm – 9pm, PWYC
 International renowned, award-winning director and animator from Scotland.
 
 All events are held at the NFB Mediatheque (150 John St.)

Animation & Imagination Art Benefit & Sale - A benefit for Thank You Walt Disney, Inc. a 5019(c)3; an original one-of-a-kind collection of graphite, colored pencil, pen & ink, and other media depicting images inspired by Walt Disney and his legacy. Held at Buttonwood Art Space. 3013 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64108. 816-285-9040.

Featured artists to appear at the Opening Reception on June 1st from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm include Tony Anselmo - the official voice of “Donald Duck”, Bret Iwan - the official voice of “Mickey Mouse” and many other nationally known artists from studios such as Disney®, LucasFilm®, Marvel® and more. In tribute, national and local artists at Buttonwood have combined to bring you art works showcasing line art, cartoons, highly colorful works and pieces inspired by imagination and will donate 50% of net sales to benefit the TYWD organization; All works by the artists will be for sale; The Opening will also feature live music, caricature artists and appetizers

The exhibit and sale will run from June 1 – July 27

This art show is a tribute to Walt Disney and his artistic influence on local artists and his roots in the Kansas City area. The "Thank You Walt Disney" charitable organization is preserving Walt's first studio at Troost & 31st Street; Free parking available on west side of Main Street in the Rehabilitation Center Parking Lot or the Fairfield Inn lot; Casual Dress; Kathy Drungilas: 816-285-9040; Kathy@ButtonwoodArtSpace.com ; http://www.buttonwoodartspace.com/ ; http://www.thankyouwaltdisney.org/

 25 to 27 May 2012

 
Elite College

Sao Goncalo - Brazil

 

Anima-Sao - International Animation Festival in São Gonçalo is produced by Studio Alexandre Martins.

The event brings together, and great personalities of the National Film Animation, guests and local manufacturers to demonstrate their talents in productions original and / or awarded at other festivals worldwide.

Moreover, the general public has the opportunity to also show their talent, sometimes concealed in animation workshops with guidance and support of specialized monitors.

In order to promote a crowd lover of visual arts and cinema, free screenings are held at various locations in town for the general public, so that all social classes and ages can share the beauty of the animation cinema nationally and internationally.

Anima-Sao is ideal as the popularisation of culture, enabling all, without exception, access to the fascinating and magical world of Cinema Animation.

Anima-Sao - International Animation Festival in Sao Goncalo /Brazil - is an invitation to those who appreciate culture and cinema. Participating in this festival, already established in Sao Goncalo, surrounded by the charm of an event of this size is certainly a guarantee of good times to remember.
With all these attractions, the Festival is also a unique opportunity for a business enterprise.

 
Objectives

    * Keep the display space of the production of national and international entertainment in the city of São Gonçalo (RJ);
    * Honor dedicated animators;
    * Propagate cinematography little known;
    * Foster discussions about the production and realization of the Brazilian Cinema Animation;
    * Promote seminars, courses, workshops, "workshops", etc..;
    * Promote meetings between filmmakers and researchers;
    * Let the public know the Brazilian animation production nationally and internationally in places accessible and free, with standard display of international festivals;
    * Facilitate the exchange between producers, distributors and exhibitors;
    * Approaching the creators and artists of his audience.

Programming