Non-competitive Festivals

Game Events

3rd Annual Oklahoma Electronic Game Expo and Multimedia Conference

Begins: April 10, 2010

The Oklahoma Electronic Game Expo and Multimedia Conference (OEGE) is a one day conference that seeks to bring together students, educators, professionals and enthusiasts in all areas of Computer-Aided Technology and highlight Oklahoma as a creative outlet for these industries.

Computer-Aided Technology encompasses all creative industries that use computers for the development of their designs, such as video game, multimedia, graphic design, web design, CAD, GIS, video editing, animation, and digital art.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, User Group Meetings, Animation, Comics, Features, Interactive, New Media, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Events

Tatsunoko VS. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars Launch Event @ NYC'S Rockefeller Plaza!

Begins: January 23, 2010

What:

Tatsunoko VS. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars Launch Event @ NYC's Rockefeller Plaza!

In Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals, Animation

Anime Events

Cosplay Corner

Begins: February 20, 2010

On Saturday February 20, 2010 at 2:30pm DC Anime Club will be hosting an costume creation workshop called “Cosplay Corner” at the Martin Luthur King, Jr Memorial Library 901 G St NW Washington, DC 20001 in Room A5 on the A Level. "Cosplay" is short for "Costume Play", in which fans of Japanese Animation (Anime) and Japanese Comics (Manga) dress up as their favorite Anime, Manga and Video Game Characters by costumes they make themselves. The word “Cosplay” was coined by Nov Takahashi of the Japanese Studio, "Studio Hard".

In Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Other

Entrepreneurs World Cup

World-Class Leadership, Sales, Internet Marketing and Wealth Creation Event featuring an All-Star Cast of Speakers. This will take place simultaneously in London, UK and Antwerp, Belgium.

London:

Sales (11/26/09)Leadership (11/27/09)Internet Marketing (11/28/09)Wealth Creation (11/29/09)

Antwerp:

Leadership (11/26/09)Sales (11/27/09)Wealth Creation (11/28/09)Internet Marketing (11/29/09)

Questions about this event?

Belgium

In Event Types: Conferences, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Other

Japan Events

Metropolis The Movie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Chris Wanamaker, (202) 262 2083 president@dcanimeclub.org

Metropolis to be screened at the

Japan Information and Culture Center,

Embassy of Japan.

DC Anime Club in collaboration with Japan Information and Culture

Center, Embassy of Japan Present screen Metropolis on

Friday November 13, 2009 6:30 pm as part of inaugural showing for a new

film series based on both Anime (Japanese Animation) and Manga ( Japanese

Comics).

In Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Features, Special, Special Effects, Other

San Francisco International Animation Festival

November 11–15, 2009 Landmark's Embarcadero Center Cinema One of the most fertile practices in contemporary film and television, animation occupies a unique space between artistic, experimental, commercial and industrial media. The five-day San Francisco International Animation Festival celebrates San Francisco’s prominence as a hub for one of the most creative cinematic forms.

In Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals

Films Events

Canterbury Anifest 2009

Begins: November 7, 2009

The Canterbury Anifest is an animation festival that takes place annually. There is no submission fee. The Award Categories are Festival Grand Prize, Festival Runner Up, Audience Selection Award, Creative Design, Creative sound design, Technical Achievement and Smallfilms Award.

In Event Types: Discussion, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Artists Events

Design Festa Vol.30

Begins: October 24, 2009

An international art event with over 8,500 artists attending!

Design Festa is a biannual international art event. Artists who have original work can participate with no restrictions. It is open to all artists from all over the world who want to exhibit their creative talent. For experimentation and an opportunity to take the next step in their artistic lives, this event is the place for artists to express their ideas freely!

Booth Areas

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

22nd Tokyo International Film Festival

Begins: October 17, 2009

Featuring the returning Tiffcom market, the festival will be the last major feature of CoFesta, an umbrella event covering 16 festivals devoted to music, games, comicbooks, TV shows and film that starts with the Tokyo Game Show to start either September 24 or 25. (Per VARIETY).

In Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals, Animation, Features, Live Action, Television, Other

Animation Events

SPARK Animation Festival 2009

Begins: September 16, 2009

With a mission to ignite creative and collaborative fire, Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH presents SPARK Animation '09. In its second year, this prestigious week-long speaker series, educational forum and film festival informs and inspires professionals, pioneers and enthusiasts in the world of animation.

In Event Types: Conferences, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, New Media, Short Films

Entertainment Events

RoadShow Live 2009

Begins: September 15, 2009

For the past 12 years, The L.A Office's RoadShow has been the "must-attend" event for brands, entertainment marketers and agencies alike. It is the only event created specifically for the entertainment marketing community. Whether you are already using entertainment content to enhance your marketing programs or simply interested in the opportunities, RoadShow provides the perfect blend of in-depth property introductions, industry insights and first-class networking in a forum that has built the reputation of being the Must Attend event of the year.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Trade Shows, Business / Management, Interactive, Licensing, New Media, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Women in Film Chicago Breakfast

Begins: September 15, 2009

Topic: Social Media – Everybody’s doing it, but what is it doing? We invite you to join us at our Executive Breakfast, Tuesday, September 15, 2009, from 8:00 – 10:00 am at theWit Hotel (201 N. State St, Chicago).Our panelists will shine a light on what does and does not work in the world of social media. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of how to make social media work for you in the world of advertising, branding, film, tv and the arts. Visit www.wifchicago.org to purchase tickets.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops

Japan Events

Evangelion 1.0

Begins: September 9, 2009

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS THE CORRECT INFORMATION FOR THE MOVIE EVANGELION 1.0.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Chris Wanamaker, (202) 262 2083 president@dcanimeclub.org

Evangelion1.0 to be screened at the Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan.

DC Anime Club in collaboration with Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan Present screen Evangelion 1.0 Wednesday September 9, 2009 6:30 pm as part of inaugural showing for a new film series based on both Anime (Japanese Animation) and Manga ( Japanese Comics).

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

DISNEY'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL TRAIN TOUR

Begins: September 9, 2009

"DISNEY'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL" Train Tour rolls into Indianapolis September 9, offering visitors an exclusive 3D sneak peek from the movie as well as a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the making of the movie--with artifacts and character designs housed in real train cars. Amidst a winter wonderland with holiday decor, visitors will see footage from "Disney's A Christmas Carol" inside an inflatable 3-D theatre. Visitors can also check out the cutting-edge technology behind the film, as well as artifacts from the Charles Dickens Museum and interactive games. The fun family event is totally FREE!

In Event Types: Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Interactive, Visual Effects

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

Japan Events

Screening of Evangelion 1.0

Begins: September 2, 2009

DC Anime Club, in collaboration with Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan present a screening of EVANGELION 1.0 on Wednesday September 2, 2009 at 6:30 pm as part of inaugural showing for a new film series based on both anime (Japanese animation) and manga (Japanese Comics).

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

Films Events

Iris - International Festival of LGBT Animation

Begins: September 1, 2009

The Iris - International Festival of LGBT Animation will screen animated films, Brazilians and foreigners, with topics related to sexual diversity: gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transvestites and transsexuals.

We selected 21 short animated films from different countries: Brazil, South Africa, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, USA, France, Netherlands, UK, Sweden and Turkey. The films are in two special programs (Program 1 and Program 2) and will screen in two sessions daily (7:00pm and 8:30pm) during the 3 first Tuesday of 2009 September (09/01, 09/08 and 09 /15).

In Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals

Events

Ink Well Foundation Mixer

Begins: August 17, 2009

The Ink Well is a group of New York animators, illustrators, and cartoon artists who draw with children facing illness in hospitals and other health care centers.

The Ink Well is on the hunt for some new volunteers so this Monday the 17th we're headed for a little food, drinks and fun on the outdoor patio of The Mad Hatter. All artists with a professional background in the arts are welcome. We'll be on the outdoor patio, ask for The Ink Well party.

When: Monday, August 17th at The Mad Hatter at 8:30PM Where: 360 3rd Ave at the intersection of 26th Street

In Event Types: Discussion, Non-competitive Festivals, User Group Meetings, Animation, Television

Entertainment Events

The Road to RoadShow Webinar Series

Begins: August 1, 2009

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Trade Shows, Business / Management, Interactive, Licensing, New Media, Television, Web / Internet, Other

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

Shorts Events

BAMcinemaFEST shorts Sunday

Begins: June 28, 2009

BAMcinematek celebrates 10 years of innovative film programming with the launch of BAMcinemaFEST, a new film festival featuring new independent films. A festival highlight, Shorts Sunday is an all-day program of 29 short films hand-picked by BAMcinematek curators. These shorts by international and Brooklyn-based filmmakers include animated, narrative, documentary, and experimental work by established and emerging artists. Each program features Q&As with a selection of the filmmakers.

Schedule:

Shorts Program 1 -- Animation: 12:30-2 p.m.

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

Events

MoCCA Thursday: TYPHON Carousel

Begins: June 18, 2009

Please join the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art -- MoCCA for an evening of dazzling cartoon slide shows featuring work from the critically-acclaimed comics anthology TYPHON Volume One on June 18 at 7 p.m.

This exclusive event is brought to you by TYPHON editor Danny Hellman and Carousel host R. Sikoryak.

A select group of TYPHON contributors will be on hand to present their strips, including:

Gregory BentonRupert BottenbergVictor "Bald Eagles" CayroNick GazinHawk KrallHugoPshaw

In Event Types: Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Animation, Short Films, Television

Films Events

NFB Toronto Open House

Begins: June 13, 2009

Saturday, June 13, noon to 10 pm Sunday, June 14, noon to 5 pm

Saturday at 1 pm & 3 pm - Luminato Reel Grab a seat in our cinema and enjoy a 48-minute selection of award-winning animated short films celebrating literacy (all films are based on stories) - THE GIRL WHO HATED BOOKS, TZARITZA, I WANT A DOG, BLACKBERRY SUBWAY JAM, THE FRIENDS OF KWAN MING and OMA'S QUILT.

FREE VIEWING on our digital viewing stations -- Try out our digital viewing stations to explore titles from the NFB collection.

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

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Film Events

5 Centimeters per Second and Voices of a Distant Star Screening

Begins: May 29, 2009

The Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan in collaboration with DC Anime Club Present screenings of 5 CENTIMETERS PER SECOND and VOICES OF A DISTANT STAR on Friday May 29, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. as part of inaugural showing for a film series based on both anime and manga.

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

Artists Events

Design Festa Vol. 29

Design Festa is a biannual international art event, started in 1994. It is open to all artists from all over the world to exhibit their creative talent freely. 7,000 artists working in a variety of mediums will be present, turning the two day event into artistic chaos. There will be booth areas(2,600 booths), an outdoor live-show stage, an indoor stage, a mini-theater space and a restaurant and cafe/bar area, all for your enjoyment during these two days filled with art, energy, excitement and discovery.