Exhibits

Events

Golden Gate Comics Workshop and Poster Exhibition

Begins: January 25, 2009

The San Francisco Arts Commission, in collaboration with the Cartoon Art Museum, will present a Golden Gate Comics Workshop on Sunday, January 25, 2009 from 1-4 p.m. at the Cartoon Art Museum, located at 655 Mission Street between Montgomery and 3rd Streets in San Francisco's South of Market District. The artists Briana Miller and Thien Pham will present demonstrations of comic book techniques and a hands-on silk screen workshop that is open to the public and free of charge.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Other

Animation Events

The Art of Coraline

Begins: January 24, 2009

The Cartoon Art Museum will present original works of art from the feature film CORALINE, produced by Laika, the Portland-based animation studio owned by Nike co-founder and Chairman Philip H. Knight, and released by Focus Features on February 6, 2009.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Animation, Features

DreamWorks Animator Devin Crane to Be Showcased at the Corey Helford Gallery

Begins: January 24, 2009

DreamWorks animator Devin Crane will debut his latest collection of art at the Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City titled "Love and Tears." Bombarded by the daily reports of America's economic decline, Crane's showcase examines America's obsession with excess in relation to the manifested need for love and interpersonal connection. Inspired by Crane's own personal experiences and pain from a series of relationships, "Love and Tears" captures the essence of 15 subjects and their endless quest for true love.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Animation, New Media, Other

Animation Events

It All Started Here: Animation Industry Retrospective

Begins: January 20, 2009

J. J. Sedelmaier Productions and the Westchester Arts Council, along with Blue Sky Studios, have teamed up to present "It All Started Here," a historical and creative retrospective of the animation industry in the New York area.

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Short Films

Events

Los Angeles Comic Book & Sci Fi Convention -- January 2009

Begins: January 11, 2009

The Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention features one of the largest dealer's rooms on the West Coast full of comic books and collectibles. A wide range of stuff is for sale at all price ranges, old and new comic books, toys, action figures, hot wheels, STAR WARS, THE SIMPSONS and FAMILY GUY collectibles, non-sport and sport trading cards, Marvel legends, Japanese animation merchandise and classic action movies on DVD from Hong Kong.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Trade Shows, Animation, Interactive, Live Action, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Events

SIGGRAPH Asia 2008

SIGGRAPH Asia 2008, the first non-North American venue for a SIGGRAPH conference, to take place Dec. 10-13 at Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Center, Singapore, is anticipating 6,000 participants and some 80 exhibiting companies and country pavilions.

SIGGRAPH Asia committee overview:

* Conference Advisory Group Chair - Alyn Rockwood, VP of ACM SIGGRAPH (US) * Conference Chair - Lee Yong Tsui, associate professor at the Nanyang Technological University's School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Singapore) * Associate Chair - John C. Finnegan (US)

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Horton Hears a Who Exhibition in SoHo

Begins: December 8, 2008

On the eve of the December 9 release of Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.'s DR. SEUSS' HORTON HEARS A WHO! on DVD and Blu-ray, Animazing Gallery in New York City will unveil its collection of unique storyboards from the creation process of the original animated film. This exhibition contains more than 70 original works from the Chuck Jones version of the classic Dr. Seuss story. Animazing also has original production cels and drawings from the Animated film, as well as Dr Seuss hand-drawn illustrations and limited edition prints from the HORTON HEARS A WHO book.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Animation, Features

Events

Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood

Begins: December 6, 2008

A traditional white Christmas and an encounter with the not-so-traditional green Grinch await guests at Universal Studios Hollywood as The Entertainment Capital of L.A. prepares to celebrate "Grinchmas" with tons of powder-fresh snow, meetings with The Grinch, Cindy-Lou Who and Max the Dog and a "Whoville" jubilation at the original movie sets where DR SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS was filmed.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Screenings, Other

Events

Totoro Forest Project Reception

Begins: December 6, 2008

The Cartoon Art Museum will present original works of art from The Totoro Forest Project Charity Auction, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition featuring paintings, illustrations and sculptures from nearly 200 critically acclaimed animators, fine artists, cartoonists and illustrators. All of the artwork featured in the exhibition was inspired by Hayao Miyazaki's iconic animated feature film MY NEIGHBOR TORORO.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Animation, Features, New Media, Short Films, Other

Animation Events

Too Art For TV 2008

Begins: December 5, 2008

Opening hours 6-9 p.m. at Erebuni Gallery Space, 158 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (off the Bedford L stop, between Metropolitan and Hope). Show closes on December 15, 2008.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Animation, Other

17th International Exhibition of Drawings

Begins: December 4, 2008

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rijeka has been organizing the International Exhibition of Drawings since 1968. Forty years after the first exhibition, drawing returns to Rijeka, this year accompanied by animated films.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Animation, Other

Events

3December: An Evening with Blur Studio

Begins: December 4, 2008

This year's annual 3December event features an evening with Blur Studio: The Cinematic Pipeline for WARHAMMER ONLINE. Join Gnomon and Autodesk in welcoming an extraordinary line-up from Blur Studio for an informative evening presentation on the cinematics for the incredibly popular WARHAMMER ONLINE. Blur will discuss how they approached this cinematic compared to the first one they did for the same game two years earlier.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Interactive, Web / Internet

Festival Events

Anilogue International Animation Festival

Begins: November 27, 2008

Anilogue is an annual international animation festival taking place in Budapest, Hungary and Vienna, Austria. The festival presents a whole week of animation, packed with feature premieres, sneak previews, workshops, a competition of European animated short films and numerous special programs including a seven hour-long animated show, concerts and cartoon exhibitions.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings

Holiday Events

Knott's Merry Farm Hosts A Charlie Brown Christmas

Begins: November 27, 2008

Knott's Berry Farm will magically transform into Knott's Merry Farm this holiday season as they present "A Charlie Brown Christmas" with seasonal entertainment, spectacular decorations including a 65 foot tall Christmas tree, and a colorful Christmas parade starting Thanksgiving day and running through December 30, 2008.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Animation, Other

Animation Events

Istanbul Animation Festival 2008

Begins: November 24, 2008

This year IAF 5th will be held in the Pera Museum November 24-30, 2008. 5th Istanbul Animation and Visual Effects Short Film Competition applications are available until September 17. Competitors can apply by going to www.iafistanbul.com.

To check news of IAF 5th visit http://www.iafistanbul.com/index_en.php.

Game Events

America's Video Game Expo 2008

Begins: November 22, 2008

Thousands of game fans and marketers will converge on the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Taking place November 22-23, VGXPO is an event that provides companies in video game, technology, sci-fi, comic book and related fields an opportunity to showcase products to gamers and pop-culture fans.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Special Effects, Visualization, Web / Internet

Events

The Desk of One Astronomer

Begins: November 22, 2008

"The Desk of One Astronomer" is the computer animations - "The Island Universes", and "The Cepheids" - and interactive design that explores creative ways to educate a broad range of people about understanding the origin and structure of our universe. Dallim Park is an animation director and interactive designer in Los Angeles.

THE DESK OF ONE ASTRONOMER

AnimationThe Island Universes.Directed by Dallim Park. Music by Vartan SimonianThe Cepheids.Directed by Dallim Park. Music by Vartan Simonian

Interactive Design

In Event Types: Exhibits, Animation, Interactive, Web / Internet

Game Events

Game Connect: Asia Pacific 2008

Begins: November 19, 2008

On behalf of the Game Developers' Association of Australia, convenor of the Game Connect: Asia Pacific (GCAP), it is our pleasure to invite you to join us in Brisbane from Wednesday November 19 through Saturday November 22, 2008, to participate in "Game On -- Seriously!"

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Interactive, Web / Internet

Events

"Picturing Politics"

Begins: November 15, 2008

Illustrative responses to world events, large scale and small, have an effect both visceral and intimate. "Picturing Politics" explores the current state of political and social visual commentary. The Illustration Program of Parsons The New School for Design and the Department of Politics of The New School for Social Research jointly present an afternoon of reflections on the intersection of art and politics.

In Event Types: Exhibits, New Media, Visualization, Other

Holland Animation Film Festival 2008

Begins: November 5, 2008

This year the Holland Animation Film Festival(HAFF) takes place November 5-9. During these five days, the festival will show international competitions and a range of programs to show the variety of animation. In addition to the regular competitions (applied, independent and student work -- call for entries closed on all three), this year the festival will introduce a new online competition: The Holland Animation Web Competition.

In Event Types: Contests, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Short Films, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Post Events

Digital Video Expo 2008

Begins: November 4, 2008

Digital Video Expo is a professional video technology event focused exclusively on production, post production, delivery and business strategies.

Created for the videographer, cinematographer, director, producer, camera operator, editor, post supervisor, sound editor, motion graphics designer, web video producer, corporate video producer or documentary filmmaker -- or if you play any role, big or small, in the rapidly evolving content-creation technology field.

Topics include:

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Events

AFI FEST 2008

Begins: October 30, 2008

AFI FEST, the longest running film festival in Los Angeles, features international films from emerging filmmakers, global showcases of the latest work from great film masters, nightly special screenings and red-carpet gala premieres. Each year, AFI FEST presents international competitions of features, documentaries and shorts, as well as regional showcases as part of its broader world cinema section.

Animated features WALTZ WITH BASHIR and IDIOTS & ANGELS are amongst the films being screened. Ten animated shorts are in competition for the Adults Only Cartoon Show.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Features, Short Films

Spectres: The Art of Jordu Schell at Gnomon Gallery

Begins: October 30, 2008

This special Halloween-themed opening party (Thursday, October 30 at 7 p.m.) will feature the monstrous latex mask sculptures of artist Jordu Schell. Costumes are welcome and encouraged.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Special Effects, Other

Events

Dubai International Character & Licensing Fair 2008

Begins: October 28, 2008

The Dubai International Character & Licensing Fair -- Character Dubai brings together character and licensing professionals from around the globe. The region's largest character fair aims at attracting more than 250 professional companies, in addition to 10,000 trade visitors and dealers who will come together to exchange business ideas, network, and gain knowledge and expertise. The event will take place at the Dubai Int'l Convention and Exhibition Centre. For more information, visit www.character.ae.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Live Action, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Festival Events

Chicago International Children's Film Festival 2008

Begins: October 23, 2008

Now in its 25th year, The Chicago International Children's Film Festival is the largest and longest-running festival of films for children in the U.S. Last year the festival screened 220 films and videos from 40 countries for audiences of 26,000 children and their families. It is the only Academy Award-qualifying children's festival in the world. Each year the festival scours the globe to present an outstanding selection of the best animation, live-action, experimental and kids-produced films for children ages 2-14. The early entry deadline is May 1 and the final deadline is May 31.