Trade Shows

April Events

NAB 2002: The Convergence Marketplace

Begins: April 6, 2002

The NAB Marketplace and Conference showcases the world of TV and Web convergence. The event allows people in the technology, television and Internet industry to meet and work out deals. Beginning April 6, more than 150 conference sessions, seminars and special events featuring experts from broadcasting's converging technologies, NAB2002 offers a unique learning environment with the information you need to make change your opportunity. The expo starts on April 8 with over 110,000 attendees and 1,400 companies exhibiting.

In Event Types: Trade Shows, New Media, Television

Effects Events

VEAF: Vancouver Effects & Animation Festival - Digital Media Trade Show

Begins: April 1, 2002

The Vancouver Effects and Animation Festival (VEAF) showcases all types of effects work and animation from realistic water effects to traditional cel animation work. The event will feature guest speakers, panels and awards. Some of the categories for the festival competition are: Commercials (animated), Commercials (effects), Feature Film (animated), Feature Film (effects), Music Videos (animated), Music Videos (effect), Short Films, Titles, Idents, PSAs and Stings, Simulations, Education and Training Videos, Student Work, CD-Roms and Websites.

In Event Types: Trade Shows, Animation, New Media, Special Effects

Game Events

Game Developers Conference

Begins: March 19, 2002

For over a decade, the Game Developers Conference (GDC) has been the independent and unbiased forum where game development professionals from around the world gather to share ideas and build the skills essential to creating the next generation of interactive entertainment. The most innovative companies in the industry demonstrate the future of hardware, software and services. Industry luminaries lead more than 300 lectures, tutorials, panels and roundtables covering all aspects of game development for all platforms and all genres.

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, Animation

Festival Events

IMAGINA 2002

Begins: February 12, 2002

To celebrate its 21st anniversary, Imagina, the International Festival for Digital Images, innovates. The Monte-Carlo Television Festival aims to highlight the importance of computer graphics in broadcast and content media. The competition will be judged by a panel of internationally renowned experts who have, themselves, brought innovation to the Festival in previous years. The awards ceremony and the exhibition will be an excellent promotional opportunity for the films that are screened.

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Trade Shows, Animation, New Media, Special Effects

Toy Manufacturers of America International Toy Fair

Begins: February 10, 2002

The 99th Annual American International Toy Fair is one of the premiere events in the U.S. for the toy and collectible industry. Each year the major product producers unveil their line of new toys for the upcoming year. This event is a hotbed for the animation community due to the powerful presence of marketing in animation.

In Event Types: Trade Shows, Animation, New Media, Television

Interactive Events

Milia 2002

Begins: February 4, 2002

Milia 2002 is the world's interactive content marketplace for interactive entertainment, broadband Internet, wireless media and interactive television. It takes place in Cannes, France between February 4-8, 2002.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, New Media

An Evening Of Remembrance

Begins: January 26, 2002

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Animation, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television

Events

Univers d'Enfants, The International Trade Fair Of Products For Children.

Begins: January 20, 2002

Univers d'Enfants is the rendez-vous for all manufacturers and distributors of children

In Event Types: Trade Shows, New Media

Animation Events

Local 839

Begins: December 7, 2001

The animation community is invited to Local 839's Open House Holiday Party, Friday, December 7 from 6 pm to midnight.

Beverly Garland Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom, 4222 Vineland in North Hollywood (just south of the 101).

Free hors d'oeuvres and no-host bar; open to the entire animation community. No RSVP necessary; call Local 839 at (818) 766-7151 for details.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Animation, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television

MIP Asia, International Film Program Market

Begins: December 1, 2001

MIP Asia, the International Film Program Market for television, video, cable, satellite, licensing and merchandising, is the largest gathering of broadcast professionals in Asia Pacific. MIP Asia offers real opportunities to sell and co-produce in an expanding market.

In Event Types: Trade Shows, Animation, Live Action, Television

Events

BroadCast WorldWide (BCWW) 2001 Market and Conference

Begins: November 14, 2001

The BroadCast WorldWide (BCWW) 2001 Market and Conference is an opportunity for the world to witness the expanding media market in Korea and all throughout Asia. The projected numbers for the event are 600 participating companies and over 10,000 visitors. BroadCast WorldWide Net Co., Ltd. is a company created by a consortium of the leading companies in Korea to empower the Asian media industry to buy and sell TV programs and films effectively by providing an online and offline marketplace.

In Event Types: Trade Shows, Television

Media Events

Digital Media World Asia 2001

Begins: October 24, 2001

Digital Media World Asia is the annual meeting point for Asia's new media professionals. Three conferences will be featuring international keynotes and Asian industry leaders, and bringing together all those who are serious about developing their new media business in Asia.

In Event Types: Trade Shows, Animation, Live Action, New Media, Television

Events

Pocket PC Summit 2001

Begins: October 10, 2001

Pocket PC Summit 2001

Where is the handheld and wireless world headed? What strategies, applications, and services will help your business thrive in the future? MultiMeteor, Inc. brings together industry leaders who will discuss these topics and mover at Pocket PC Summit, the first conference and trade show dedicated to the Pocket PC and one of the most significant conferences in wireless industry history.

From now until the Pocket PC Summit, the pre-registration price of $695 will be extended permanently (US $300 savings)

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Trade Shows, New Media

Giant Screen Theater Association 2001 Conference & Trade Show

Begins: September 20, 2001

The six-day conference will debut the results of the GSTA recently released Economic Impact Study, a comprehensive examination of the quantitative and qualitative factors that affect how large format films are produced, distributed and exhibited. The conference will also feature up to 12 new giant screen films and 4 short films and will introduce a nightly "wrap party" for attendees to network and expound on the events of the day.

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Documentaries, Short Films

Events

RMCAD And ASIFA-Colorado Present Computer Animation Artist Barbara Mones-Hattal

Begins: September 13, 2001

RMCAD and ASIFA-Colorado welcome Barbara Mones-Hattal, renowned computer animation artist. Barbara is also a faculty member at the University of Washington.

In Event Types: Trade Shows, Animation

Events

ASIFA-Hollywood Presents: Cal

Begins: August 29, 2001

ASIFA-Hollywood is presenting "It Came From The Cubes!," Cal

In Event Types: Trade Shows

Technology Events

EdgeTech: Emerging Technologies Showcase

Begins: August 19, 2001

The Consumer Electronics Association (C.E.A.) and JEDEC issued a call for speakers for their new conference, EdgeTech: Emerging Technologies Showcase, featuring the latest semiconductor and consumer technology. EdgeTech will consist of three tracks, the first educating attendees on how to build the technology, the second explaining how to produce and sell the technology, and the final track showcasing technology in the marketplace. Companies can also display new technologies recently available on the market in five-minute demonstrations.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, New Media

Artists Events

SIGGRAPH 2001

Begins: August 12, 2001

SIGGRAPH is the foremost conference and exhibition of visual effects and interactive technology. The event offers scientific papers, panels, courses, educational programs and informal presentations from researchers, artists, animators and engineers. The exhibition presents all the software, hardware and services that are hot in the computer graphics field. The computer animation festival highlights the year's best films and video artists.

In Event Types: Trade Shows, Animation, Live Action, New Media, Special Effects

Alias|Wavefront Siggraph User Group Meeting at SIGGRAPH 2001

Begins: August 12, 2001

The AWGUA Freak Show will take place at the Orpheum Theatre, 842 South Broadway, Los Angeles, on Monday, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm. The Fun House party will begin at 7:00 pm. The AWGUA conference seminars will be held at the Westin Bonaventure, 404 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Featured speakers include: Duncan Brinsmead and Jos Stam, Alias|Wavefront, presenting the "Two-Headed Genius" and other acts of scientific research; and Square Pictures, highlighting their first film, "Final Fantasy: the Spirits Within."

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, Animation, Special Effects

Events

They Shoot Animators, Don

Chrysalis TV London presents: They Shoot Animators, Don't They? a marathon animation game where a group of six animators compete against each other to create a 1-3 minute animated film in a sleepless 72 hours. All the animations will be featured on the Channel 4 TV Website where viewers will be able to vote for their favorite. The winning animator will be awarded a top holiday and cash prize.

In Event Types: Trade Shows, Animation

Animation Events

The World Animation Celebration

Begins: August 7, 2001

The 8th World Animation Celebration (WAC) will present awards to the best new animated works from around the world. Events include; The World Animation screenings; The World Animation competition; The Animation Hall of Fame ceremony; six one-day animation business conferences; four days of animation seminars and classes; two days of animation career planning sessions; The World Animation Marketplace and Recruitment Expo; The Battle of the Animation Studios Synchronized Swimming Teams; networking parties and receptions; and a one-day animation educators conference.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Animation, New Media, Short Films, Television

Events

RMCAD And ASIFA-Colorado Present PJ

Begins: July 26, 2001

RMCAD and ASIFA-Colorado welcome Will Vinton Studios

In Event Types: Trade Shows, Animation

International Events

Comic-Con International

Begins: July 19, 2001

Comic-Con International is America

In Event Types: Conferences, Trade Shows, Animation

Television Events

9th DISCOP -- Discounted TV Programs Market For Emerging Territories

Begins: June 28, 2001

DISCOP is a television market covering over 30 emerging television markets in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, Central Asia and Caucasus. In conjunction with the market, DISCOP 2001 will present two new features: The WebTV East Exhibition, an exhibition of technological Web-based solutions that promote television brands and video content on-line; and the DISCOP Campus Sessions, a program of thematic sessions covering the production, marketing and promotion of television content in Central and Eastern Europe.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, Animation, Documentaries, Live Action, New Media, Television

Events

Jan Svankmajer Retrospective

Begins: June 15, 2001

Invoking the universes of Edgar Alan Poe, Lewis Carroll and the claustrophobia of Kafka, the work of Czech filmmaker Jan Svankmajer is bizarrely beautiful: a witty blend of the macabre, the grotesque and gothic horror! The series opens with the LA premiere of his newest film GREEDY GUTS (OSTESANEK, 2001). Svankmajer's features ALICE and PLEASURE CONSPIRATORS will screen along with several programs of his short films, plus the Brothers Quay's THE CABINET OF JAN SVANKMAJER (14 min.).

In Event Types: Exhibits, Trade Shows, Animation