Events: Business / Management

Held at the Radisson Orlando-Celebration, Epic Comic Con is a comicbook and comic collectibles show. The 5,000-square-foot dealers room will host 100 plus eight foot tables to accommodate dealers from all over the nation.

Current guest list includes: * Disney Legend, classic horror movie veteran, Donnie Dunagan * THE CROW creator James O'Barr * Actress, movie and radio personality, Chris Noel * Actress, television star, Cindy Morgan

For more information, visit www.epiccomiccon.citymax.com/page/page/4550135.htm.

The 13th annual Rendez-Vous organized by TV France International will be held in Biarritz for the first time this year. The new venue for the Rendez-Vous, Le Bellevue Conference Center, will enable TV France International to double space for the exhibitors. Moreover, by choosing Biarritz, TV France International can continue to provide the same high-standards and friendly and warm atmosphere, in addition to keeping-up with marketplace growth. The number of participants increases continuously; more than 200 buyers and 54 French distributors and producers attended the event in 2006.

iHollywood China gives attendees a chance to chance to meet face-to-face with key Chinese government officials and CCTV execs responsible for its planning and international media distribution. Guests will learn China's broadcast and marketing options. The main focus of the event will be on the 2008 Summer Olympics. For more information, visit www.ihollywoodchina.com.

The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) is launching the LATV Festival to run concurrently with the highly successful NATPE TV Producers' Boot Camp, now in its fifth year.

The events will run from July 25 through 27 at various locations in Los Angeles including the House of Blues in West Hollywood and The Highlands Hollywood at the Hollywood and Highland complex. Supporting sponsors include the Producers Guild of America, the House of Blues, TV Guide, NETTV and paidContent.org.

L!censing International is the premier annual trade event and conference where owners and agents of intellectual properties showcase their concepts to develop new and unique consumer products, solidify promotional partnerships, sign exclusives with retailers and network. The event sees 500 exhibitors, 5,500 properties and brands available for licensing and 20,000+ high-profile manufacturers, retailers and marketers.

Running in conjunction with Banff World Television Festival 2007, nextMEDIA: The Future of Digital Content is a three-day event, featuring compelling keynotes, international panels, best practices, case studies, as well as pitching and networking events -- all focusing on the future of digital content. The two events are dedicated to the innovation and development of television content creation and will feature synergized programs and linked schedules to capitalize on the harmonies between the traditional and advanced media sectors.

The Nashville Screenwriters Conference (NSC) brings Tinsel Town's top writers, agents, managers, producers and studio execs together for one open-to-the-public event. This year's conference takes place at the Union Station Hotel.

KidScreen West offers discussion, debate and idea-sharing that you won't find at industry tradeshows or non-kid-focused events. Discussion/Session topics include:

* Retail opportunities and emerging channels for character and entertainment based licenses. * How DTR and portfolio deals are shifting business. * Finding new methods of exposure for your properties. * Relationship dynamics - managing and building more effective and profitable relationships with licensor, licensee and retail partners. * The importance of compelling packaging and design in moving product off shelf.

Studica Skills is an online competition site available to students and teachers worldwide. Created to challenge students (of all ages and grades) both technically and creatively, Studica Skills is designed to inspire all in the classroom.

Awarding cash, electronics, software and scholarships, students are given multiple opportunities to win monthly, with grand prize winners at the end of the competitions.

This is the third season of Studica Skills competitions, and this year's categories include:

2d Animation 3d Animation Comic Book Design Design and Drafting Digital Video

ASIFA-San Francisco is hosting a panel on Careers in Animation. The event will include guest speakers from The Orphanage, Wild Brain, Tippett Studios, Leap Frog and other studios. The event will begin at 2:00 pm at the San Francisco State in the Coppola Theatre, Fine Art Bldg. Room 101. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.asifa-sf.org/.

Hosted by The Bridge: Cinema de Lux IMAX Theatre, the two-day 2007 Film Expo gives industry members the opportunity to see new films, films in production, and trailers at two events in 2007. GSCA expects at least six new films to be shown in Los Angeles, and the International Conference and Tradeshow in Vancouver will host as many or more. The Film Expo will also include GSCA committee and board meetings, as well as one professional development session. For more information, visit www.giantscreencinema.com.

As part of its mission to prepare tomorrow's creative leaders, the Columbus College of Art & Design will offer a four-day Women in Animation Symposium to celebrate women's achievements in animation and to encourage young women to envision themselves contributing to every part of the industry from personal aesthetic expression to the topmost echelons of production and direction. The symposium is open to the public and free of charge.