Visual Effects

Digital Events

Show Biz Expo's Entertainment Technology World

Begins: November 6, 2003

The first annual ShowBiz Expo's Entertainment Technology World will be held in Chicago at The Donald Stephen's Conference Center (formally Rosemont Convention Center). The event will consist of a four-day technical conference (November 6 - 9) and two-day Expo (November 7 - 8). This spin-off of ShowBiz Expo covers hot new technologies including hi-def production, digital video production, digital distribution, VFX software, capture technologies, DVD authoring, etc.

In Event Types: Conferences, Seminars / Workshops, Interactive, New Media, Special Effects, Visual Effects, Other

Producers Events

PGA Hosts Digital Animation Producers: From Pencils To Pixels

Begins: November 6, 2003

PGA New Media Council presents a panel discussion titled

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Visual Effects, Other

Festival Events

Sixth Annual Marco Island Film Festival

Begins: November 5, 2003

The Sixth Annual Marco Island Film Festival is a film festival celebrating the best in feature-length and shorts in drama, comedy and animation. Awards honoring filmmakers are presented during the closing ceremony. Named one of the top 10 Film Festival getaways by Chris Gore's FilmThreat.com, Marco Island is a beautiful oasis off the coast of Florida. This festival is reaching global proportions, attracting hundreds of independent films from all over the world.

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

Events

Pirate Booty Bash with ILM!

Begins: November 1, 2003

UPDATE!

In Event Types: Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Live Action, New Media, Special, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Fund Events

IFP/Chicago

Begins: October 31, 2003

IFP/Chicago will be holding the 12th Annual Independent Filmmakers Conference, a weekend-long event featuring panels and seminars about timely and important independent filmmaking topics presented by renowned filmmakers. A major conference highlight, IFP/Chicago's Production Fund, an in-kind donation of equipment and services valued at $85,000, is considered the biggest grant for independent filmmakers in the Midwest.

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

Matrix Revolutions Virtual Show

Begins: October 30, 2003

On October 30th, Warner Brothers in association with Carmichael Events invite you and a guest to NYC's Exclusive Party celebrating The Matrix Revolutions. The special guest of the night is Marco Tempest - The Virtual Magician presenting a fascinating virtual show.

There will be complimentary drinks served between 9 and 10 pm. There will also be a limited number of Matrix Revolutions Movie Passes avaliable.

Don't miss this fun oppurtunity to see an amazing show and meet with New York's exclusive producers, directors and screenwriters.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Screenings, Trade Shows, Features, Special, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Artists Events

Get Your Sh*T Together II

Begins: October 29, 2003

Artist, curator, nonprofit veteran, and CalArts faculty member Karen Atkinson will once again teach her famed survival workshop series for emerging and mid-career artists working in the Greater L.A. area. For years, Get Your Sh*T Together was only available to students at CalArts. Thanks to continued support from LA Cultural Affairs, Side Street Projects is proud to offer this vital workshop once again to artists from all disciplines that need to get their sh*t together. The event will provide attendees with information and resources to make things happen for themself.

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

Technology Events

9th ETA-Entertainment Technology Alliance

Begins: October 29, 2003

ETA-Entertainment Technology Alliance is dedicated to brining the entertainment industry and technologists together. The event will take place at the Hudson Hotel. Speakers will include people from such companies as AT&T, E! Online Entertainment, Microsoft Windows Digital Media, Screen Digest and Time Magazine. ETA Expo hopes to create a better understanding in the field of media technology and entertainment business. For more information, contact tel.: (310) 229-8915, e-mail: info@etaexpo.com or Web: http://www.etaexpo.com.

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

Animation Events

LEAF (London Effects and Animation Festival)

Begins: October 28, 2003

LEAF is the essential gathering for anyone in the digital creative camps of the film, TV, animation, games and design industries. This multi-streamed conference includes seminars, screenings, panel discussions, all with excellent networking opportunities. High caliber executives, industry bodies, creative artists and technical people from Europe, the U.S. and beyond will all be there.

The 10th annual LEAF Awards on October 28, 2003 recognizes the best in European animation talent. The deadline for submissions is September 5, 2003. Visit www.digitalartsworld.co.uk for details.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Business / Management, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet

Events

What Teens Want: Marketing To Teens

Begins: October 27, 2003

Hosted by ADWEEK, BRANDWEEK, MEDIAWEEK, BILLBOARD AND THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER and presented by The WB,

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

Events

Casbaa Convention 2003

Begins: October 27, 2003

Casbaa Convention is dedicated to the growth of the television industry in Asia. Day One will address Satellite: Limitless Benefits for Television, Satellite: The Life Line for Telecoms, Satellite: Something You May Not Have Thought About, Finance: How Do We Get the Money?, and Satellite Operators CEO Forum: Keeping the Customer Satisfied: Reliability, Flexibility & Imagination.

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

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Festival Events

Savannah Film Festival 2003

Begins: October 25, 2003

Since its inception in 1998, the Savannah Film Festival has focused on enriching and educating an expanding audience, while promoting quality independent films and filmmakers. The festival features more than 50 films selected from more than 600 entries in the categories of feature, short, animation, documentary and student competition. The featured screenings represent a variety of independent filmmakers, while a cross section of workshops, lectures, receptions and special events gives the festival participants an opportunity to meet colleagues active in all areas of film production.

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

Artists Events

AHA! Artists Gathering in Santa Monica

Begins: October 25, 2003

Artists Helping Artists (AHA!) and THE CREATIVE LINE magazine will be holding an AHA! artists gatherings. This AHA gathering is free. The meeting is a safe space where artists, musicians, writers, arts educators and community arts leaders can make new contacts and share and align their creative visions and projects. It

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

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

CINESPACE Film Festival

Begins: October 16, 2003

2003 CINESPACE Film FestivalAnimation CompetitionHollywood, CAOctober 2003

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 19th, 2003

The CINESPACE FILM FESTIVAL will be held October 16 - 18 at Cinespace in Hollywood. You can get more information about the new Los Angeles venue at the CINESPACE website -www.cine-space.com. There are jury awards, and prizes will be given at the closing night ceremonies on Saturday, October 18th.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Please submit animation that:

In Event Types: Animation, Documentaries, 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

Mipcom Events

MIPCOM 2003

Begins: October 10, 2003

MIPCOM: International Film and Programme Market for TV, Video, Cable and Satellite is one of the world

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Live Action, Licensing, Television, Visual Effects, Other

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

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

Film Events

Szolnok International Scientific Film Festival & International Film Market

Begins: September 27, 2003

The event was developed out of the National Fine Arts Film Festival and attracts films from 43 countries. This is the fourth year for the festival and second for the market. This year

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Trade Shows, Animation, Documentaries, Live Action, Short Films, Visual Effects, Other

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

Events

First Annual FilmMakers

Begins: September 19, 2003

The FilmMakers

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

Festival Events

First Annual ManiaFest

Begins: September 18, 2003

Showcasing the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror filmmaking, ManiaFest is a four-day film festival highlighted by screenings, film premieres and panels headlined by genre legends. ManiaFest is produced by Mania Entertainment, publisher of CINESCAPE magazine and producer of the Cinescape Saturn Awards. The festival will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica. The event will conclude with an award ceremony honoring Lifetime Achievement recipient Stan Winston and the winners of the ManiaFest amateur filmmaker competition.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Live Action, Special Effects, Visual Effects

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Events

Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy - The Exhibition

Begins: September 16, 2003

THE LORD OF THE RINGS Motion Picture Trilogy - The Exhibition is running at the Science Museum. Hundreds of props from the movies including models, armory and costumes will be on display alongside interactive computer demonstrations of the cutting-edge technology used to bring the story to life. Visitors will also have a chance to see the first two films of the trilogy at the Science Museum's cinema.

The exhibition includes: * Demonstrations of special effects, including the combining of 'real' and 'digital' action and CGI (computer-generated-image technology).

In Event Types: Exhibits, Animation, Documentaries, Live Action, Special Effects, Visual Effects