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Anima Events

Anima Mundi Web 2004

Begins: June 18, 2004

Anima Mundi Web 2004 is the 5th edition of the Internet Animation Contest of the International Animation Festival of Brazil, Anima Mundi. The contest is open to works specially created for the Internet, which may or not be previously released, produced by professional or amateur animators. There is no restrictions on themes and genres. Works are accepted in a single category: animations produced in the ".swf" format only and not exceeding 1MB in size. A cyber-jury -- anyone who registers online in the Anima Mundi Website -- and the professional jury, will decide the winners.

In Event Types: Contests, Competitive Festivals, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Web / Internet

Second Life Game Developer

Begins: June 14, 2004

Linden Lab, creator of online world Second Life, and The Game Initiative, an organization that supports game developers worldwide, announced the Second Life Game Developer

In Event Types: Contests, Animation, Interactive, New Media

Production Events

Maya 6 Launch

Begins: June 10, 2004

Please join us for a grand tour of Maya 6, the latest version of Alias' award-winning 3D animation and visual effects software. Maya 6 is packed with hundreds of new features and enhancements most requested by our customers to specifically meet artists everyday production demands.

Whether you're a one-person graphic design shop or a large film production facility, Maya 6 can tackle any project, from the ordinary to the extraordinary!

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Special Effects, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

L!censing Show 2004

Begins: June 8, 2004

In its 24th year, 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.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Licensing, New Media, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

HD EXPO

Begins: June 4, 2004

HD EXPO, in partnership with SWAFT, The Southwest Arts, Film & Television Convention, and The Entertainment Expo, hopes to expand the high definition community into the Southwest and to encompass professionals as well as consumers across the country. HD EXPO will produce the High Definition portion of both The Entertainment Expo (consumer expo) and SWAFT (production expo) events, which run simultaneously.

SWAFT is the Southwest region

In Event Types: Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Interactive, New Media, Television, Other

Hidden Agenda Gaming Contest

Begins: June 1, 2004

HiddenAgenda.com is hosting a contest designed for college students with an interest in videogame design with a first place prize of $25,000. Entrants will be tasked with designing and building a new game, with the caveat that it must include

In Event Types: Contests, Animation, Interactive, New Media

Events

PGA New Media Council Gaming Panel

Begins: May 27, 2004

The PGA New Media Council will be hosting a panel discussion featuring producers and executives behind such film and videogame productions as STAR WARS GALAXIES, THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK, TRON 2.0, ALIEN VS. PREDATOR, RESIDENT EVIL and METROID. Moderator Keith Boesky is head of the videogame department at International Creative Management.

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Interactive, New Media

Agents Events

Computer Animation & Social Agents - CASA2004

Begins: May 26, 2004

The Computer Graphics Society is pleased to announce the Computer Animation and Social Agents 2004Conference. MIRALab will organize this 17th annual conference on Computer Animation and Social Agents with the support of IFIP WG5.10 (Computer Graphics and Virtual Worlds). The conference tracks include animation techniques, social agents and virtual environments. The Conference will be held in University of Geneva, Switzerland, May 26-28, 2004.

In Event Types: Conferences, Animation, Interactive, Visual Effects

Events

Lancement Maya 6/Maya 6 Launch - Duncan Brinsmead

Begins: May 26, 2004

Lancement Maya 6

Venez voir toutes les nouveautes de Maya 6. Le createur de Paint Effects et du systeme de cheveux long sera la pour vous demontrer les nombreuses applications possible.

De plus vous verrez une demonstration en profondeur des nouveautes de Maya 6.

Agenda16H00 - 17H00 Inscriptions17H00 - 17H15 Introduction par Sylvain Plourde de 3vis et Rob Hoffmann de Alias17H15 - 18H00 Pr

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, User Group Meetings, Animation, Features, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Creative Events

MacWorld Awards 2004

Begins: May 20, 2004

The MacWorld Awards celebrates the best work made using Mac technologies. This year's event will be held at The Ex-Saatchi Gallery, London. This year MacWorld has introduced a new category -- Creative Choice, an award is for the best creative use of Mac compatible products. These nominations can be for any sector, for example audio, video, design, print, and entertainment. The award nominees will be decided by a panel of MacWorld judges, and will be judged on individual merit. The nominees will be decided by the end of April 2004. For more information, visit www.macworld.com.

In Event Types: Contests, Animation, Interactive, New Media

Fusion 2004 - A Monster Show

Begins: May 20, 2004

Fusion 2004 is Nanyang Polytechnic's annual diploma show for digital animation, games design, digital film and video, interactive media design and industrial design. It is a 3-day exhibition organized by the School of Design to showcase creative talents from the class of 2004.

Venue: NYP Auditorium, Campus Center Date: 20-22 May 2004 Time: 10:00 am -8:00 pm

This year's theme is A MONSTER SHOW inspired shamelessly by B-Grade monster flicks. So expect loads of campy fun and visual galore. We will have a film and animation screening nite on Friday evening.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Screenings, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Web / Internet

Events

digifest 2004: On The Move

Begins: May 13, 2004

DIGIFEST IS ON THE MOVE FOR 2004Toronto, Ontario: The Design Exchange (DX) is pleased to announce thedates and partners for the third annual digifest, Canada

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Interactive, New Media, Visualization, Web / Internet

Licensing Events

Le Forum des D

Begins: May 13, 2004

The Kazachok Information & Coaching licensing agency and the professional magazine LSAorganise will be hosting a licensing event. "Le Forum des D

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Licensing, New Media, Short Films, Special, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo

Begins: May 12, 2004

The Electronic Entertainment Expo held its inaugural show in 1995 with an impressive array of exhibitors and attendees. That show represented the first opportunity for everyone in the industry to meet in the same place, at the same time, at a show designed specifically to meet their business needs. It was the beginning of a thriving event where industry participants gathered to generate business and gain worldwide exposure. Ten years later, the Electronic Entertainment Expo has become the industry's most important annual gathering place.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Web / Internet

Entertainment Events

"Into the Pixel" Digital Game Art Exhibit

Begins: May 12, 2004

In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) has put out a call for entries for "Into the Pixel," a juried exhibition of computer and videogame art to premiere at this year's E3. "Into the Pixel" is a celebration of videogame art curated by interactive entertainment industry art veterans and experts from the traditional art field. The exhibit is a joint project of E3Expo, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, and The Graphic Arts Council of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

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

Game Events

L.A. How To Break Into Videogame Industry: Conference and Resume Workshop

Begins: May 8, 2004

The Game Initiative is hosting Los Angeles How To Break Into Video Game Industry: Conference and Resume Workshop just days before the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) show. The event is designed for artists, programmers, writers, musicians, designers and others looking to get into the computer and videogame business. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with industry insiders, including top recruiter Mary-Margaret.com, hiring managers from local game companies as well as network and meet with industry veterans.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Web / Internet, Other

Media Events

Developing Interactive Narrative Content Seminar

Begins: May 4, 2004

Lectures and intense workshops will cover essential subjects to be considered during the development/pre-production phase for interactive entertainment projects. During the seminar in parallel up to ten selected projects will be provided with several face-to-face consulting sessions designed especially to the needs of their project.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Business / Management, Interactive, New Media

Festival Events

3D Festival 2004

Begins: May 3, 2004

3D Festival is Europe

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

Wondercon

Begins: April 30, 2004

Sponsored by Comic-Con International, Wondercon is a comic book and sci-fi/fantasy convention. The event features screenings, game rooms, exhibits, panel discussions and workshops. Wonderful World of Animation art Gallery (WWA) along with Clampett Studio Collections, Home of the Warner Bros. Gallery Art Program, will host the award-winning Directors, Writers and Producers Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, and Bruce Timm for an exclusive authorized signing event at the WWA Booth # 508. For more information visit http://www.comic-con.org/Pages/WCWhatsNew.html.

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

4th Annual West Virginia Flash Animation Festival

Begins: April 29, 2004

Free Entry. $1,100 in cash prizes will be awarded on April 29, 2004 to college students from Ohio, West Virginia, or Pennsylvania. Flash or Shockwave animations will be accepted in the following categories: Comedy, Drama, Resume, Website, Experimental, Graduate Student Entry.

The entry deadline is midnight on April 21, 2004. Entry details may be found at www.wlsc.edu/wvfestivalThis festival provides regional college students with the opportunity to gain notoriety (and maybe even some cold, hard cash), for their hard work in the field of web animation.

In Event Types: Animation, Interactive, New Media, Web / Internet

Business Events

How to Tackle the Business of Artistry: Networking Seminar

Begins: April 24, 2004

1421/E9K is hosting the first in a series of seminars on "How to Tackle the Business of Artistry," the first focusing on networking. The tentative list of guest speakers includes: Peter Jazwinski - author - ACT NOW, Jeff Gordon - Writer's Boot Camp, Zachary Levi - series regular - LESS THAN PERFECT, Chris Stormes - literary agent - Paradigm, Dave West - writer/director, Jesse Biltz - president - 1421 Prods., Rodney Lee Conover - filmmaker/writer/comedian, Henry Barrial - writer/director, Samantha Rader -public relations - Pedestal PR and Andrea Martin - acting teacher/actress.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Special, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Events

iBreakfast Venture Capital Panel Discussion

Begins: April 21, 2004

iBreakfast will be tackling the issue of venture capital. Topics will include: how the venture capitalists view this market; how to get funded today; and how the Smart Money views the long-term prospects of the Tech/Digital Media economy. Moderated by Alan Brody, the panel will be comprised of Kay Koplovitz, the founder of USA Networks and the SCI Fl Channel and a principal at investment firm Koplovitz & Co.; Stephen Brotman, founder of Silicon Alley Venture Partners; and SALVATORE TIRABASSI, board member of Dolphin.

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Business / Management, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Licensing, New Media, Short Films, Special, Special Effects, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Creative Events

Seybold Seminars Amsterdam 2004

Begins: April 19, 2004

Seybold Seminars Amsterdam 2004 allows the Pan-European community to benefit from an expanded conference program to covering: content management, creative pro, PDF, print, Web design & development and XML. As part of the event, the interactive Pavilion will allow attendees to come face-to-face with the leading companies responsible for advancing publishing, media and creative technology. Visit the demonstration area and find the solutions you need; take advantage of the opportunity to exchange ideas with the experts who can help you make educated decisions.

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

Festival Events

Beijing Student Film Festival

Begins: April 18, 2004

The 11th Beijing Student Film Festival is scheduled its opening on April 18th, 2004. This anual event draw almost all Chinese celebrities and showcase most high rated movies produced in mainland China judged by academy standard. Organized by Beijing Normal University School of the Arts and Communications, it has been a successful for 10 yeas since 1993 and considered one of the best film festivals in China which involves filmmakers and college students. It is highly distinguishable of festival

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, User Group Meetings, Animation, Documentaries, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Special, Television, Visualization, Web / Internet

Digital Events

NAB 2004

Begins: April 17, 2004

The National Association of Broadcasters presents the NAB conference every year. The event is The World's Largest Electronic Media Show. NAB consists of a wide array of exhibits and educational sessions in production and post-production. Visitors will discover the latest tips and tricks in digital video production and post-production.