Live Action

Animated Events

San Diego Asian Film Festival 2009

Begins: October 15, 2009

Attention animators! The 10th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival 2009 will once again be showcasing animated short films produced by animators of Asian ethnicities in a 90-minute all-animation program. All forms of animation (traditional, claymation, stop-motion, flash, CGI, etc) will be accepted for consideration into this competitive festival. Films by all animators pertaining to Asian issues and themes will also be considered. Only DVD formats are accepted for consideration. A Best Animated Short Film Award will be awarded with prizes to be determined.

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

Events

New York Comic Con 2010

Begins: October 8, 2010

New York Comic Con is the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture convention. Our show floor plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. Our panels and autograph sessions give fans a chance to interact with their favorite creators. Our screening rooms feature sneak peeks at films and television shows months before they hit either big or small screens.

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

Animation Events

ANIMA'09 -- 5th Cordoba International Animation Festival

Begins: October 8, 2009

ANIMA'09 will take place in the city of Cordoba, Argentina, from October 8 through 10, 2009. The festival is organized by the Centro Experimental de Animacion and the Secretaria de Extension Universitaria, National University of Cordoba.

This fifth edition of the ANIMA will be dedicated to exploring the concept of Identity Traits. Therefore, we open the following:

Festival Events

eDIT 12. Filmmaker's Festival

Begins: October 4, 2009

eDIT The Filmmaker's Festival is an international platform for filmmakers from all production disciplines to meet and share ideas to make them better filmmakers. The goal is to advance the specific parts of the production process with a common purpose of creating better storytelling through understanding. Extraordinary worldwide filmmakers present their work to educate, entertain and inspire their fellow artists in a warm and personal state of the art environment.

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

Animation Events

Animation Supercon 2009

Begins: October 2, 2009

Anime Supercon (ASC) is now Animation Supercon, as it returns for a 4th year to an all new, bigger & better location; the Doubletree Miami Airport Hotel and Convention Center. Animation Supercon will replace Anime Supercon as the shows focus shifts to encompass the entire animation world, and not just Japanese anime. Set for October 2-4, Animation Supercon is a three day festival and convention dedicated to Animation, Cartoons, Anime, Comic Books and Video Games.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Design Events

5D|09 The Immersive Design Conference

Begins: October 1, 2009

5D|09 The Immersive Design Conference will take place October 1-3, 2009 on the campus of California State University, Long Beach, co-produced by the Art Directors Guild and the University Art Museum.

Last year’s event, which united 1,000 diversified entertainment industry professionals and students, explored the latest ideas in the practice of immersive design from such speakers as Henry Jenkins (MIT), Gore Verbinski (director), Paola Antonelli (MOMA), Mike Benson (ABC Ent.) and Sebastian Sylwan (Autodesk), among others.

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

Events

Call For entries : Celeste Prize

Begins: September 30, 2009

Celeste Prize is a unique international contemporary arts competition in which artists decide who wins the 40,000 Euro (US$50,000) award money. The 46 finalists are chosen by a panel of international art critics: Mark Gisbourne, Adrienne Goehler, Victoria Lu, Claudio Sinatti and a panel of consultants with experience in audiovisual performance. These 46 finalists themselves choose the ultimate winners in each category. Exhibition and awards ceremony to be held in Berlin, Germany, September 2009.

In Event Types: Animation, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Special, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

Anime Events

New York Anime Festival 2009

Begins: September 25, 2009

The 2009 New York Anime Festival, an anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture convention from the creators of New York Comic Con, will take place September 25-27, 2009 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in Manhattan, and attendees, professionals and press can all register now at newyorkanimefestival.com. And, for the first time, NYAF will offer all attendees who register online two complimentary weeks of premium online service on crunchyroll.com, the digital world's #1 destination for anime and Asian video content.

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

Digital Events

Jamaica Digital Arts Festival 2009

Begins: September 19, 2009

The Jamaica Digital Arts Festival was formed to create a new opportunity to unleash and showcase some of the nation's productive energy and to develop a critical mass across all social divides to push this creativity for societal benefit. This festival is intended to kick-start national interest in a cultural industry based on the creation of digital arts products.

Festival Events

Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival

Begins: September 18, 2009

The First Annual Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival runs September 18 through 20th, 2009. The complete Festival schedule will be announced in August. Tickets will be made available online as well as in designated ticket venues. For more information on the Festival, including descriptions of films and events, please visit www.mifff.org. Members of the press can find and download more information, including press kits, photos, press releases, and full film descriptions in the press section of the website.

In Event Types: Contests, Competitive Festivals, Animation, Features, Live Action, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

Festival Events

Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival 2009

Begins: September 18, 2009

The First Annual Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival runs September 18 through 20, 2009. The complete festival schedule will be announced in August. Tickets will be made available online as well as in designated ticket venues. For more information on the festival, including descriptions of films and events, please visit www.mifff.org.

In Event Types: Contests, Competitive Festivals, Animation, Features, Live Action, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

Entertainment Events

3D Entertainment Summit 2009

Begins: September 16, 2009

The second annual 3D Entertainment Summit will be September 16-17, 2009 at the Universal City Hilton in Universal City, California.

The 2009 3D Entertainment Summit will accommodate more attendees as it moves to a larger space designated for keynotes and panel discussions, film presentations and larger exhibitor area. In addition, the two-day summit will include a state-of-the-art 3-D digital cinema system for special 3-D studio sneak previews and full feature presentations.

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

Film Events

Milano Film Festival 2009

Begins: September 11, 2009

The fourteenth edition of Milano Film Festival will take place September 11-20, 2009.

The feature film competition is open to first and second films of any genre, language, format and running time, provided that they were completed after January 1, 2008. The works will not be divided into categories.

The short film competition is open to films of any genre, language, format and running time, provided that they were completed after January 1, 2008. The works will not be divided into categories.

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

Disney Events

Disney's D23 Expo 2009

Begins: September 10, 2009

The ultimate Disney fan experience will connect guests with The Walt Disney Company in exciting new ways, from September 10-13, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center just across the street from Disneyland! Guests will enjoy exhibits, screenings, presentations and interactive experiences from every part of The Walt Disney Company. And please stay tuned!...

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Television, Web / Internet

Read More about Disney's D23 Expo 2009»

Festival Events

10th Annual Woodstock Museum Film/Video Festival

Begins: September 4, 2009

The Woodstock Museum is hosting its 10th film/video festival with the theme of "Change." The festival screens completed features, documentaries, shorts and works in progress. All genres including animation and digital media; everything must be in English (or with English subtitles). Submission formats can be DVD (NTSC and PAL), DV, DVCAM, VHS, S-VHS, Hi-8 or BETA SP.

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

Festival Events

Asolo Art Film Festival 28th Edition

Begins: August 28, 2009

The festival is conceived and organised by the cultural association A.I.A.F. (Asolo International Art Festival).

Starting with the 28th edition A.I.A.F will work together with the Gallery San Fedele in Milano.

The contest is divided into six sections:

-- Films On Art for works on art; -- Artist's Biographies for works of historical reconstruction and critical interpretation on personalities from the world of art and music; -- Films On Architecture & Design for works on architecture, urbanism and design relating to history, movements, main personalities, works and projects;

In Event Types: Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

Animation Events

Academy to Celebrate Animator Adam Beckett

Begins: August 17, 2009

Influential animator and visual effects artist Adam Beckett will be celebrated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with a special program entitled "Infinite Animation: The Work of Adam Beckett," on Monday, August 17, at 8 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. The evening will include a screening of "Life in the Atom," a short film that Beckett left unfinished when he died at the age of 29.

In Event Types: Discussion, Screenings, Animation, Features, Live Action, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Festival Events

Downtown Film Fest - L.A. - 2009

Begins: August 12, 2009

The second annual Downtown Film Festival - Los Angeles (DFFLA), the only dedicated film festival in the historic core of the Entertainment Capital of the World, will be held August, 12-22, 2009. The festival doubles in size to 10 days from last year's inaugural event with a series of film screenings of Hollywood, independent and classic films, lectures, panel discussions, exhibits, and parties and receptions, all celebrating downtown L.A.'s renaissance.

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

Events

Movies and Science on Collision Course at the Academy

Begins: August 6, 2009

The "real" physics behind some of Hollywood's most famous action, science fiction and superhero scenes will be revealed when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presents "When Worlds Collide: The Science of Movies," on Thursday, August 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

In Event Types: Discussion, Screenings, Features, Live Action, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Anime Events

Anime Festival Orlando 10

Begins: July 31, 2009

Anime Festival Orlando is excited to announce the exciting conclusion of "The Swords of Orlandia". "Swords of Orlandia" is the story behind AFO's Interactive Convention Experience. The talented writing staff has crafted an original story/game in which attendees can voluntarily participate all weekend long. Throughout the event there are "character cut scenes", side quests and plenty of leveling up that even casual fans of Live Action Role-playing will enjoy.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Licensing, New Media, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Film Events

Comic-Con 2009

Begins: July 23, 2009

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.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

13th LA Shorts Fest

Begins: July 23, 2009

The 13th LA Shorts Fest is the largest short film festival in the world. Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences accredited. In past years, 33 participants have earned Academy Award nominations including 11 Oscar winning short films. The festival annually attracts more than 10,000 moviegoers, filmmakers and entertainment professionals looking for the hottest new talent.

In Event Types: Animation, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Visualization

FREE teleseminar/webinar Fresh TV Pitch Ideas from LATV Fest

Begins: July 21, 2009

FREE Teleseminar/Webinar Fresh TV Pitch Ideas from LATV Fest

Hosted by Mark & Jeanne Simon, Founders of SellYourTvConceptNow.com

Tuesday, July 21, 9:00 p.m. EST, 6:00 p.m. PST

We all want to up our game when it comes to our TV show pitches. We go to TV conferences like NATPE, LATV Fest, and MIPCOM to stay current with TV industry trends and Mark can't wait to share what he heard about:

* Write-ups: What are they and why do you need them? * Pitch-ups: What are they and how can they help you sell your show? * Follow-ups: How long should you wait?

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Live Action, Television

Technology Events

Academy Ventures into Space with NASA Atlantis Crew

Begins: July 14, 2009

Exploring the relationship between NASA and motion pictures, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present "Astronaut as Filmmaker," featuring Commander Scott Altman and the crew of the STS-125 shuttle mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope, on Tuesday, July 14, at 8 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The program will be hosted by Oscar-nominated cinematographer Caleb Deschanel and Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor John Dykstra.

In Event Types: Discussion, Screenings, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Animation Events

July at the NFB Mediatheque

Begins: July 4, 2009

The summer fun never stops at the National Film Board of Canada's Mediatheque, with a July programming lineup offering exclusive activities for all ages and interests. From animation aplenty and films both short and long, to weekly camps for kids and free access to unique digital viewing stations, the NFB continues to entertain and educate well into its 70th year. The NFB Mediatheque is located at 150 John Street, in the heart of downtown Toronto -- the perfect destination for visitors to Toronto and 'staycationers' alike.

Weekend Animation Workshops and Screenings

In Event Types: Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Live Action, Short Films