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Big Apple Anime Fest 2003

Begins: August 29, 2003

Billing itself as "The Cannes Film Festival of Anime Manga Culture," The Big Apple Anime Fest 2003 (BAAF 2003) highlights sci-fi, urban/hip-hop, rave/club and animation. This year

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The Hollywood Film Festival is holding the "Sell/Pitch Your Story" event for anyone with an idea/story, screenplay or book. The event will allow guests to pitch one-on-one to Hollywood executives and agents, guaranteeing attendees multiple pitches and no waiting in line.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Other

Festival Events

Media Guardian Edinburgh International Television Festival

Begins: August 22, 2003

Now in its 28th year, the TV Festival features prominent industry voices. Using discussion, debate and often entertainment, the festival offers more than 50 individual sessions. They cover specific industry concerns on a wide range of topics from policy to program-making issues. The event also features keynote lectures, Channel of the Year Awards, preview screenings, masterclasses and networking parties. This year, the event expects more than 1,500 delegates to attend. The keynote speakers will be Tony Ball, ceo BSkyB, Chris Albrecht, chairman/ceo HBO and Greg Dyke, director general BBC.

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Awards Events

6th Annual DVD Awards

Begins: August 20, 2003

The 6th Annual DVD Awards is the premiere awards ceremony for the DVD industry. Hosted by famed film critic Leonard Maltin, the event celebrates the art of making DVDs. This year the event will feature a Viewer's Choice Award. DVD publishers, film studios, production companies, mastering facilities and individual producers are invited to participate in the awards program honoring the best in DVD. For more information visit www.recordingmedia.org/dvd-awards.html.

In Event Types: Contests, Animation, Features, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects, Other

Seoul International Cartoon & Animation festival - SICAF 2003

Begins: August 12, 2003

Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival - SICAF 2003, the most popular festival in Asia, will run August 12-17, 2003 with new and various programs in the city of Seoul where history and the modern day blend beautifully together. With special programs and official contests for $50,000 in prize money, SICAF 2003 is waiting for the filmmakers around the world to participate in the festival.

Competition Categories

- Feature Film (produced for the purpose of the theatrical release)- Short Film (within 30 min.)

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Shoot Camp USA

Begins: August 10, 2003

The Ultimate Movie Making Experience!August 10

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CLUB DIY on Film Marketing, Publicity and Promotion.

Begins: July 30, 2003

CLUB DIY will present an evening of live music and education at the Red Devil Lounge, located at 1695 Polk Street. Doors open at 7:00 pm for a networking cocktail party, followed by two panels and live music. Starting at 8:00 pm, "Film Marketing, Publicity and Promotion... And How To Tell The Difference" panel discussion will be moderated by DIY Convention chairman Bruce Haring and features John Howard Swain, producer, Full Circle Productions; Brian Ging, director, AMERICAN YEARBOOK; Glorinda Marie, actress and SF Indieclub leader; Ryan Harlin, producer, DO YOU REMEMBER?

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The Making of The Matrix Reloaded

Begins: July 11, 2003

Friday evening, July 11, 2003

SAN FRANCISCO SIGGRAPH SHOWCASE EVENT

ESC Fx and Eon present "THE MAKING OF MATRIX RELOADED."Hosted by San Francisco SIGGRAPH Professional Chapter and Expression Center for New Media

WHERE:Expression Center for New Media, located at 6601 Shellmound Street in Emeryville, California. (www.expression.edu for directions)

PROGRAM:6:00 to 8:00 pm VIP reception/dinnerMeet the speakers and others involved in the production of MATRIX RELOADED.

In Event Types: User Group Meetings, Animation, Features, Special Effects, Visual Effects

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San Francisco ACM SIGGRAPH presents Rhythm & Hues

Begins: June 21, 2003

HAVE BREAKFAST WITH ARTISTS FROM RHYTHM & HUES!

San Francisco SIGGRAPH is pleased to announce:

Your chance to meet artists from Rhythm & Hues - the Academy Award(r) winning studio of such hits as X-Men 2, Daredevil, Babe, Cats & Dogs, Scooby-Doo, and Men in Black 2. Plus, Rhythm & Hues is in active recruitment mode! A Rhythm & Hues recruiter will be on site to answer your questions.

DATE:Saturday, June 21, 2003

TIME:

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San Francisco SIGGRAPH Presents Rhythm & Hues!

Begins: June 21, 2003

HAVE BREAKFAST WITH ARTISTS FROM RHYTHM & HUES!

San Francisco SIGGRAPH is pleased to announce:

DATE:Saturday, June 21, 2003

TIME:

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Rhythm & Hues and The Making of X-MEN2

Begins: June 12, 2003

Rhythm & Hues and The Making of X-MEN2

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Animated Encounters 2003

Begins: May 9, 2003

British grandmasters of animation Ray Harryhausen, Oliver Postgate and Bob Godfrey are set to share the stage at the fourth annual Animated Encounters at the Watershed Media Center in Bristol, England May 9-10, 2003. Last year more than 5,000 attended the festival offering a mix of international and U.K. premieres, industry seminars and events. The audience will vote for their favorite film that will then become a nominee for the European Cartoon D'Or film award at Annecy. More than 50 films will be screened in addition to all five BAFTA nominees in the short animation category.

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Festival Events

1st Festival of Japanese Anime

Begins: May 2, 2003

The American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood will present the 1st Festival of Japanese Anime from May 2-14, 2003. It features a cross-section of the newest and most challenging work from Japan, including the U.S. premieres of THE CAT RETURNS, the mondo-insane TAMALA2010 A PUNK CAT IN SPACE, the lovely fable PRINCESS ARETE, the long-awaited three-part anthology film MEMORIES, and Miramax Films

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CG Overdrive 2006

Begins: November 30, 1999

Asia

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Cascade SIGGRAPH Presents An Evening With Dr. Stuart Sumida

Begins: November 30, 1999

Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH, Oregon and Southwest Washington's local SIGGRAPH chapter, today announced that celebrated professor of anatomy and locomotion, Dr. Stuart Sumida will lecture on the utilization of animal and human biology within digital effects processes. Dr.

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Films Events

Cries For Peace Short Film And Photography Competition

Begins: November 30, 1999

The Cries for Peace competition invites you to enter your pictures or short film for the chance of winning an Award and recognition for your work. The competition aims to collect positive expressions of peace. Selected images collected will be showcased as part of the London Week of Peace 2008 and the winner will be chosen by a public vote August 15-September 9, 2008. The competition aims to be a positive response to the far too many unfortunate stories in the media about young people and crime, particularly violent crime leading to fatalities.

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Film Events

FIAE 09 - INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF EROTIC ANIMATION

Begins: November 30, 1999

FIAE 09 - INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF EROTIC ANIMATION

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Our online submission form is now available, so submit your film! The Regulation and the answers to all your questions can be found via our submissions page. The deadline for submitting your online form is August 31st, 2009, and we must receive your DVD by September 15th, 2009. We are waiting your film!

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Django Films Recruitment Tour

Begins: November 30, 1999

In early January 2007, Paul Dutton, our Assistant Director, will conduct a whirlwind recruitment tour of Amsterdam, Cologne, Berlin, Copenhagen, the Animation Workshop in Viborg (Denmark), Stockholm and Oslo. Paul will be looking for animators to work on The Illusionist, a 2D animated feature adapted by Sylvain Chomet from an original script by French comic genius, Jacques Tati. If you would like more details and to arrange an appointment to show Paul your portfolio in one of these cities, please consult the Django Films website at www.djangofilms.co.uk for more information.

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Features

Digital Events

VIRTUALITY 2004

Begins: November 30, 1999

Virtuality is an established appointment for professionals and fans alike, offering the unique point of view of internationally renown people whose contribution to the field of CGI, visual effects and virtual reality has proven decisive. For 2004 edition Virtuality will also host the Award for Miss Digital World and a night of screenings (the Digital Delirium).

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2nd World Film Festival of Bangkok

Begins: November 30, 1999

The 2nd World Film Festival is the annual festival held from 15 - 24 October 2004 at EGV Metropolis Bangkok Thailand. More than 80 films worldwide is participating and the competition is for the Harvest of talents awards in Best Picture, Best Script, Best Art Direction, Special Jury Prize Award and People Choice. Pls. visit www.worldfilmbkk.com