VFX007 - UFO
Begins: December 1, 2003
VFXTalk.com & eyeon Software Inc. have announced VFX007 - UFO, which allows entrants the chance to win eyeon
Events: Contests
The TAB Animation Contest
Begins: November 30, 2003
Toonz is running a contest for users of its TAB, Toonz Animation Board. Visit the TAB Website (http://www.the-tab.com) and download the trial version for 15 days. To join the contest, use the TAB to produce a short animation, and send it to us. Any subject and any format (AVI, MOV or SWF) are welcome. The maximum allowed size for files is 5.0 MB. A selection of the best works will be published in the TAB Web gallery. The best animation will be awarded a copy of the TAB 2.0. Subject, drawing and animation quality will be considered to select the winner.
In Event Types: Contests
The National Post Design Exchange Awards
Begins: November 27, 2003
The National Post Design Exchange Awards competition is Canada's only awards program to judge design by balancing function, aesthetics and economic success. These awards are designed to: expand national understanding of design as an essential resource, demonstrate that investment in design impacts overall business success, celebrate effectiveness in all design disciplines, highlight the critical role of design in enhancing quality of life, reinforce the value of strong client/designer partnerships and promote the critical role of design in sustainability.
3D Discovery Week
Begins: November 17, 2003
STUDIOTOOLS DISCOVERY NIGHT & DIGITAL SKETCHING CONTEST
Great Eastern Technology 6pm-9pm
Join us for this free seminar exploring StudioTools, the world's leading industrial design software for the product design and transportation markets. We will explore the features and capabilities of StudioTools, ImageStudio and PortfolioWall. Discover how this 3D software solution can work for you. All attendees will receive a StudioTools 11 Personal Learning Edition CD.
DIGITAL SKETCHING CONTEST - HELD BOTH EVENINGS!
Bram Stoker's DRACULA Screening/Industry Party
Begins: October 30, 2003
Thurs. 10/30: CINESPACE INDUSTRY PARTY/Dracula Screening Co-hosted by Mac Africa and Planet Shark
Make your Dinner Reservations early for an exclusively wicked Halloween Celebration Dinner for THE DINNER/MOVIE in the Main Room. Screening: Bram Stoker's DRACULA directed by Francis Ford Coppola) Showtime: 8:00pm
Enjoy a sinful three course special Chef's Menu featuring Francis Coppola's wines. A surprise evil guest will be hosting trivia after the movie for delicious rewards and prizes!
LEAF (London Effects and Animation Festival)
Begins: October 28, 2003
LEAF is the essential gathering for anyone in the digital creative camps of the film, TV, animation, games and design industries. This multi-streamed conference includes seminars, screenings, panel discussions, all with excellent networking opportunities. High caliber executives, industry bodies, creative artists and technical people from Europe, the U.S. and beyond will all be there.
The 10th annual LEAF Awards on October 28, 2003 recognizes the best in European animation talent. The deadline for submissions is September 5, 2003. Visit www.digitalartsworld.co.uk for details.
Talespinners 2
Begins: October 24, 2003
The NFB Animation studio in Montreal is producing Talespinners 2, a follow-up to the NFB's highly successful Talespinners collection of short animated films for children. One priority of the collection is to give voice and access to under-represented visible minority writers and animation filmmakers, but with an emphasis in this second collection on stories from the many variegated and transforming edges of the Canadian multicultural mix in the 21st century. The deadline for submission is October 24, 2003. For more information visit www.nfb.ca/talespinners2.
3rd Annual Metreon Festival Of Anime
Begins: October 11, 2003
Metreon-A Sony Entertainment Center presents the 3rd annual Metreon Festival of Anime from 10:00 am-11:00 pm. Metreon's Festival of Anime will offer hundreds of fans a chance to experience the latest anime in an energetic, social atmosphere. Festival-goers will preview the newest products in Bandai's newly-expanded Metreon shop, compete in costume and model building contest, and meet and interact with other anime fans, while viewing an line-up of the latest films inside Metreon's Action Theatre.
AnimeNext 2003
Begins: October 3, 2003
AnimeNext is an anime and manga convention that has branched into tech and video gaming. The event will feature voice acting guests, large dealers room, cosplay, a concert by Himawari, anime music video contest, dance, panels, workshops, manga room, game shows, 24-hour video rooms and videogaming. The guest of honor will be Takehiko Ito, creator of OUTLAW STAR. Workshops include sake tasting, cel painting, kimono workshop, drawing the manga way, shogi/go workshops and dubbing workshops.
Connichi 2003
Begins: September 5, 2003
Connichi is a non-commercial anime and manga convention by fans for fans. Guests of honor at this year
WIA Canada Hosts Baroque/Masquerade Ball Fundraiser
Begins: August 27, 2003
Women in Animation - Canada will host a fundraising, summer social on August 27, 2003. Broadway Art from the animation community will be on display and for sale at the event. Attendees to the event will have the chance to take home various door prizes. The fundraiser will support and promote the ongoing activities of WIA
6th Annual DVD Awards
Begins: August 20, 2003
The 6th Annual DVD Awards is the premiere awards ceremony for the DVD industry. Hosted by famed film critic Leonard Maltin, the event celebrates the art of making DVDs. This year the event will feature a Viewer's Choice Award. DVD publishers, film studios, production companies, mastering facilities and individual producers are invited to participate in the awards program honoring the best in DVD. For more information visit www.recordingmedia.org/dvd-awards.html.
In Event Types: Contests, Animation, Features, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects, Other
The Ultimate Gamers Expo
Begins: August 15, 2003
The Ultimate Gamers Expo is open to the general public and gives fans the chance to test drive the latest games and platforms, participate in tournaments and watch live entertainment. The event will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The festival admission is $20 for adults and $10 for anyone under the age of 17. For more information, visit www.ugexpo.com.
QuakeCon 2003
Begins: August 14, 2003
First held in 1996, QuakeCon is the brainchild of id Software game fans that originally wants to get together with online friends and talk about their favorite games. Now the event is the premiere multiplayer gaming conference. More than 3,000 attendees partake in the huge exhibit area featuring E3 quality displays from the likes of Activision, Apple, Sega and many others. The BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) area, powered by LinkSys, also grew larger to a 1,300 seat LAN party, the largest of its kind in North America.
AMD Athlon 64 Processor Animation and Digital Film Contest
Begins: August 11, 2003
AMD is holding the AMD Athlon 64 Processor Animation and Digital Film Contest, a global search for the best non-commercial animation and digital short films. Eligible participants can submit their work in one of two categories, "Digital Cinematography" or "Computer Character Animation," for a chance to win one of two grand prizes. Each grand prizewinner will receive a desktop system based on the upcoming AMD Athlon 64 processor and $6,400. Eligible participants are invited to submit original 30- to 45-second, animations or digital short films for consideration.
VQ: VILLAIN QUEST: a contest
Begins: August 1, 2003
RDTA Films along with TheArtOfEvolution.com and Electric Rain (Erain) today announced VQ: VILLAINQUEST, The
VFX003 - Title Design THE HOBBIT
Begins: August 1, 2003
VFXTalk.com & eyeon Software Inc. have announced VFX003 - Title Design THE HOBBIT, which allows entrants the chance to win eyeon
Nano Short Contest
Begins: July 21, 2003
Regal Cinemas will be launching the Nano Shorts Program this fall, putting short films in front of feature films in their Cinema Art Theatres nationwide. Here
AnimaNit Festival
Begins: July 11, 2003
Film format: 35mm, Beta and DVD don't have Categories. All formats will be consider film entry form: at homepage http://andrelbarroso.cjb.net
VFX002 Contest
Begins: July 1, 2003
VFXTalk.com & eyeon Software Inc. have announced VFX002 - Breath In Some Life @ Dusk, which allows entrants the chance to win eyeon
AICP Award Show
Begins: June 9, 2003
The Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) has announced an inaugural program honoring innovative work in screen-based integration of branded content, to take place June 9, 2003 at the MoMA Gramercy Theatre, 127 East 23rd Street, as part of the 12th Annual AICP Show & Brand Integration Honors.
Win A Free VES 2003 Festival Pass
Begins: May 29, 2003
AWN and VFXWorld are giving away 10 "total access" reserved festival tickets to this year's VES Festival, the best visual effects storytelling platform in the world! The event runs June 27-29, 2003 at The Los Angeles Film School, 6363 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90028. These reserved tickets, which normally cost $300.00, give you complete access to the entire three days of presentations and screenings. Special thanks go to Tom Atkins and the Visual Effects Society for making this sweepstakes possible.
Families Enjoying Art Together Book Compilation
Begins: May 1, 2003
Artists For a Better World International presents an Art Book Compilation Project depicting "Families Enjoying Art Together" as part of its ongoing Creating A Better World Through Art series.
This book will be released as a celebration of the role of families in fostering a culture replete with the arts
Digit Magazine/Electronic Arts Game Designer Contest
Begins: April 28, 2003
Digit Magazine and Electronic Arts are sponsoring a contest where the winners will receive one of three full-time jobs as a Character Modeller, 3D Character Animator, or 3D World Builder, Texturer & Lighter at Electronic Arts' UK Studios in Chertsey in Surrey.
This contest is only open to UK residents. For complete contest information, visit the Digit Magazine website at the url below.
Renderosity Graphic Set Contest 2003
Begins: April 21, 2003
Renderosity has announced a contest to redisign their logo and the various placements throughout the website.
The contest is open to all Renderosity members. The winning entry receives a $500.00 cash prize
