Features

Animation Events

A Short History of Polish Animation Exhibition

Begins: October 23, 2003

The Museum of Modern Art is holding two exhibitions

In Event Types: Exhibits, Screenings, Animation, Features, Short Films

World Events

The 1st Annual San Francisco World Film Festival

Begins: October 23, 2003

The 1st Annual San Francisco World Film Festival is designed to not only showcase a diverse variety of films from around the world, but also spotlight solutions to world issues as seen through the eyes of filmmakers. The World Solutions segment of the festival features films dealing with solutions to any issue that affects the world. Each show will address solutions. The Marketplace is focused on exploring the revolution that Digital Technologies are bringing to the film industry.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, Short Films, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Film Events

7th Hollywood Film Festival

Begins: October 15, 2003

The 7th Hollywood Film Festival is a celebration of the art of film. The event features a three-day Hollywood conference from October 17-19, featuring networking with Hollywood pros. Each year top executives, producers, agents and others from such companies as Columbia/TriStar, Paramount, Walt Disney, Miramax, New Line, Fox Searchlight, the Samuel Goldwyn Co., NBC, Overseas Filmgroup, CAA, ICM, Metropolitan, William Morris, Writers & Artists, and many others, participate as panelists. From October 17-19, HFF screens the finalist features, documentaries and shorts.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, Short Films, Visual Effects

Festival Events

Leipzig Festival 2003

Begins: October 14, 2003

The Leipzig Festival is a well-attended festival with a program selection at a crossroad between East and West. Under its motto,

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, Short Films

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.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Television, Web / Internet

Film Events

The 30th Flanders International Film Festival

Begins: October 7, 2003

The 30th Flanders International Film Festival has introduced a new policy to encourage quality film distribution in Benelux. Money attached to the festival

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Visual Effects

Events

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.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

CSUN Manga/Anime Lecture Series

Begins: October 1, 2003

California State University, Northridge, is holding a Manga/Anime Lecture series. The events are free and open to the public. Lectures will be on Wednesdays 6:00

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Television

Effects Events

eDIT / VES 2003, The European Festival for Production and Visual Effects

Begins: September 28, 2003

The 2nd eDIT/VES 2003: The European Festival for Production and Visual Effects is a congress of workshops, panels and talks by international experts and top creatives who will show where film is going in the 21st century and present the best visual effects from European feature films and current Hollywood productions. eDIT retains its well-tried structure of seven program blocks. Sponsored by Visual Effects Society (VES), the emphasis is content-oriented. The Art of Storytelling in the Digital Age is thus once again the focus of eDIT/VES 2003.

In Event Types: Conferences, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Short Films, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Events

San Francisco SIGGRAPH Presents: The SIGGRAPH Conference Encore and Volunteers Party

Begins: September 24, 2003

If you missed the SIGGRAPH Conference in San Diego this year, you're in luck! San Francisco SIGGRAPH is bringing some of the conference to you!

San Francisco SIGGRAPH Presents: The SIGGRAPH Conference Encore and Volunteers Party

When: Wednesday, September 24th, 2003 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Where: The Art Institute of California, San Francisco 1170 Market Street (at U.N. Plaza) San Francisco, CA 94102 Main Tel. (415) 865-0198 Toll-Free Tel. (888) 493-3261 http://www.aisf.artinstitutes.edu/aboutUs_directions.asp

Admission: Free (for members and non-members)

In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects

Festival Events

Asolo Art Film Festival

Begins: September 22, 2003

The Asolo Art Film Festival presents 363 films representing 31 countries. The event is dedicated to highlighting the art of cinema and increasing the cultural role of Asolo. The Asolo Art Film Festival will take place in Asolo, at the Teatro E. Duse, and Montebelluna, at the Cinema Italia Eden. The organizing body, under the artistic direction of Anna Maria Cerrato, has set the end of July for listing the definitive selection of works to be admitted to the competition.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Features, Short Films

Open Events

Open Animation Screening in Toronto!

Begins: September 19, 2003

The Toronto Animated Image Society is welcoming animators to show their animated films at our annual open screening. Everyone is welcome to show their work. Formats available will be 16mm, 35mm,Mini-DV, VHS, BETA and DVD. Beginning at 8:00 pm, the screening will take place at the NFB Mediatheque, 150 John Street. For more information call (416) 533-7889.

In Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Features, Short Films

Events

First Annual FilmMakers

Begins: September 19, 2003

The FilmMakers

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, Visual Effects

Film Events

Mania Fest

Begins: September 18, 2003

CINESCAPE magazine presents Mania Fest 2003 which will celebrate the work of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and anime screenwriters and filmmakers. This four-day event will applaud the efforts and imagination of those who push the boundaries between reality and fiction, whether with nightmarish visions or views of other worlds.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Live Action, Short Films

Bra!nCamp 2003

Begins: September 18, 2003

Bra!nCamp is a high-level, cross-media conference specifically geared to major players in children's entertainment. Attending the event are senior executives, creative forces and movers and shakers in the kids' and family entertainment industry. The event includes eight presentations over two days, along with food, fun and social events. The atmosphere is loose and relaxed, no suits, no ties. Bra!nCamp is an intimate event and attendance is limited. Speakers and attendees interact during presentations, during breaks and during social events.

In Event Types: Conferences, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Television

Woodstock Film Festival

Begins: September 17, 2003

The Woodstock Film Festival will contain feature films, documentaries, shorts, panels, workshops, concerts and parties. This year, festival screenings and events are set in a variety of venues in Woodstock and the surrounding communities of Rhinebeck, Hunter, Kingston and Saugerties in New York. The 4-year-old event has quickly gained the distinction of being one of the best regional festival a with many critically acclaimed films opening at the event. For more information contact the festival at (845) 679-4265 or visit www.woodstockfilmfestival.com.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, Short Films

Film Events

Downstream Film Festival

Begins: September 12, 2003

Downstream's mission is to present work in film, video and digital formats in a maker-friendly festival in a laid-back setting. Future plans include our beginning a script conference in 2004. In marketing our call for entries, our target is to achieve a 50/50 ratio of female to male directors entering the competitions.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Web / Internet

Festival Events

8th Milano Film Festival

Begins: September 12, 2003

This international film competition is open to short and feature films of any genre and format that have been produced in the years 2002 and 2003. The directors will be in the cinema while their films will be presented without being divided in categories. The festival will give filmmakers a chance to network and give students a chance to learn from a global talent pool. For more information contact the festival via Paladini, 8, 20133 Milano, Italy, phone: +39 02 713 613, e-mail: info@milanofilmfestival.it or on the Web at milanofilmfestival.it.

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Animation, Features, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Visual Effects

Festival Events

World 3D Film Expo

Begins: September 12, 2003

SabuCat Productions will present the largest 3D tribute show ever at the Egyptian Theatre (6712 Hollywood Boulevard). The 10-day festival, which celebrates the golden era of 3D filmmaking, will include many of the best known 3D titles of the 1950's, such as BEANY & CECIL, HOUSE OF WAX, KISS ME KATE and CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, but will also offer fans of the format an opportunity to see some of the more obscure 3D movies. L.A. Premieres include THE NEBRASKAN; FLIGHT TO TANGIER, JESSE JAMES VS. DALTONS; and THE GLASS WEB.

In Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Features, Live Action, Short Films, Visual Effects

The International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2003

Begins: September 11, 2003

The International Broadcasting Convention is one of the world's premier broadcast technology event. The show covers all the key areas of the electronic media business including audio, cable, film, grip, Internet, lighting, multimedia, production, post-production, radio, satellite and transmission. Within the 430,400 square feet of exhibition space visitors will find more than 1,000 companies including every major supplier of broadcast technology. The six-stream conference tackles all the technical, management and creative issues affecting our industry.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Live Action, Short Films, Special Effects, Other

Events

Interactive Gaming: Hollywood Goes Gaming

Begins: September 10, 2003

iHollywood Forum presents Interactive Gaming: Hollywood Goes Gaming at 5:30 pm. The event will address the current marriage between Hollywood and game companies and explore new job opportunities for Hollywood professionals in the burgeoning gaming industry.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media

Events

7th Annual MadCat Women

Begins: September 9, 2003

Founded in 1996, the MadCat Women's International Film Festival was formed as a new platform for women artists to screen their work. MadCat showcases some of the best avant-garde independent and experimental films and videos from around the world.

In Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, Short Films

Events

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

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Animation, Features, Live Action, Short Films, Special Effects, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Toronto International Film Festival 2003

Begins: September 4, 2003

The Toronto International Film Festival is one of the premiere film festivals in the world. The event features many debuts of films that will go on to be box-office and critical successes. This major industry event is a place where studios test their films and seek out independent features. This year

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Animation, Business / Management, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, Short Films, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Anime Events

Big Apple Anime Fest 2003

Begins: August 29, 2003

Billing itself as "The Cannes Film Festival of Anime Manga Culture," The Big Apple Anime Fest 2003 (BAAF 2003) highlights sci-fi, urban/hip-hop, rave/club and animation. This year