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Frankfurt Book Fair 2011

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 16, 2011 at 12:55am
Begins: October 12, 2011

Frankfurt Book Fair 2011: Rethink. Renew.

Are you inquisitive? Are you eager to hear about new ideas? New content? New perspectives? Are your curious to learn about trends and technologies that can help you enter new markets? Do you want to meet business partners from over 100 countries around the world, interested in discovering your products?

Film Events

Independently Animated: Bill Plympton

Begins: May 27, 2011

INDEPENDENTLY ANIMATED: BILL PLYMPTON

May 27 – 28, 2011

Bill Plympton may be the only major animator who still hand-draws every single image of his own films. Though his approach to filmmaking may be old-fashioned, his offbeat and inventive artistic sensibility is unique. This two-day program of screenings and discussions celebrates Plympton’s new book, Independently Animated.

All screenings are free with museum admission unless otherwise noted.

Media Events

Comic Con India 2011

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 1:56pm
Begins: February 19, 2011

Why a Comic Convention?

Because of our love of comics! The straight forwardness of the illustrated medium, the way it is approachable to almost anyone. The many different styles and techniques there are to this art form, and the fact that it takes the reader experience to a whole new level, be it fantasy or even non-fiction.

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CGOverdrive2011

Begins: June 23, 2011

CG Overdrive is an event for the artists, by the artists. CG professionals, enthusiasts, students, academics, producers and all CG stakeholders convene and connect at this annual event.  CGOverdrive2011 will be held at Suntec Singapore from 23-25 June, 2011.

Digital Events

ICv2 Comics & Digital Conference

By Mgriepp | Friday, September 3, 2010 at 11:41am
Begins: October 7, 2010

Both the process of selling comics and graphic novels and how they’re created are being fundamentally transformed.

To navigate this transformation, ICv2 is bringing together the best minds in the industry to discuss the lessons learned so far, where the business is going, and how to take advantage of the tremendous opportunities presented by digital distribution.

Film Events

Comic-Con 2010

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 9:06am
Begins: July 21, 2010

Comic-Con International is the largest gathering of comic book, science fiction, film and television fans in the nation. Featuring celebrity guests, seminars on breaking into filmmaking and near 24-hour film retrospectives. Comic-Con is the place for fans of all things pop culture. For more information, visit www.comic-con.org.

Madison Events

Faith Star Press Release

Begins: May 15, 2010

                                                        FAITH STAR PRESS RELEASE

Ephesians 6: 11-12.

Put on the whole amour God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

                Long Island, NY - Faith Star, LLC. Proudly announced today their attendance at the 2010 East Coast Black Age Comic-Con. This year’s East Coast Black Age Comic-Con will be held on the weekend of the 15th of May at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (Philadelphia-Center City 1800 Market ST. Philadelphia, PA 19103). The ECBACC Comic-Con will be open to the public Saturday from 10 A.M. to 7 P.M.

Game Events

3rd Annual Oklahoma Electronic Game Expo and Multimedia Conference

Begins: April 10, 2010

The Oklahoma Electronic Game Expo and Multimedia Conference (OEGE) is a one day conference that seeks to bring together students, educators, professionals and enthusiasts in all areas of Computer-Aided Technology and highlight Oklahoma as a creative outlet for these industries.

Computer-Aided Technology encompasses all creative industries that use computers for the development of their designs, such as video game, multimedia, graphic design, web design, CAD, GIS, video editing, animation, and digital art.

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Brownstones to Red Dirt Postcard Art Benefit

By copperpot | Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 8:05pm
Begins: March 6, 2010

Copper Pot Pictures has paired with the Picture Book Project and Schools for Salone to hold an online art auction to benefit the schools featured in its documentary, BROWNSTONES TO RED DIRT.  The auction includes over 150 pieces created by some of the top names in animation as well as children’s book, graphic novel and comic illustration, including Oscar-winning director Chris Wedge, Toy Story 3 Art Director Daisuke Tsutsumi, renowned illustrator Peter DeSeve and legendary Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney.

International Events

CALL FOR WORKS: Independent Exposure 2010, 14th Season

By jekire | Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 9:49am
Begins: September 1, 2010

Curated by Microcinema International and Bill Plympton

Presented by Panasonic Broadcast

Independent Exposure is seeking narrative, artistic, humorous, dramatic, animation, documentary, experimental, alternative, avant-garde, ambient, music videos, and underground works of all genres, formats, and styles. 

Prizes include Panasonic AG-HSC1U 1/4" 3-CCD High Definition Video Camera and Selected works from the MicrocinemaDVD.com Catalog.

  Since 2005, Independent Exposure has teamed up with a partner to curate the screening programs and select prize winners and a "best-of" selection. Recent partners include Addictive TV, Hal Hartley, and Asthmatic Kitty Records. This year we are pleased to partner with Academy Award-Nominated Animator Bill Plympton.

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CHS Otaku Fest 2010

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 8:30pm
Begins: April 24, 2010

CHS Otaku Fest is a one day anime convention held at Centennial High School (4300 Centennial Lane) in Ellicott City, Maryland. Its designed to be a gathering ,celebration and promotion (for fans, by fans) of all thing related to Japanese animation, manga, and East Asian culture. The event will go from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 24, 2010. Activities will include a dealer's room, discussion panels, anime screenings, artist's alley, video game tournament, an AMV contest, a masquerade and much more. For more information visit chs-otakufest.com.

Anime Events

DC Anime Club's Drawing Workshop

By Guest (not verified) | Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 8:20pm
Begins: January 16, 2010

DC Anime Club’s Manga Drawing Workshop

DC Anime Club will be hosting a Manga (Japanese Comics) Drawing Workshop on Saturday January 16, 2010 3:00 pm-5:00pm at the Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Library 901 G ST NW Washington, DC 20001 in Room A10 on the A Level of the Library.

DC Anime Club Artist Cheyenne “Angel” Lewis will teach participants the basics on how to create their own Manga characters. This event is free and open to the public. Age range 13 and up.

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