Seminars / Workshops

Events

Animate This!

Begins: October 1, 2011

12:30 PM $5 per child; a supervising adult may participate at no extra charge. Call 416-973-3012 to register in advance, as capacity is limited.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Can’t Sit Still

Begins: October 1, 2011

10:30 AM $5 per child; a supervising adult may participate at no extra charge. Call 416-973-3012 to register in advance, as capacity is limited.

A hands-on animation workshops for children aged 3 to 5.Pumpkin Festival: Who has the biggest pumpkin or squash? (3D clay animation). Followed by a complimentary screening program at 12 PM.

NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St. (at Richmond St. W) 416-973-3012

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Kristiansand Int'l Children's Film Festival 2012

Begins: April 24, 2012

We are now accepting entries for our 15th edition, which will run from 24 - 28 April 2012. KICFF is looking for high quality shorts, long shorts, features and documentaries to be screened in our main section and numerous side bars of Norway's largest festival for films for children and youth. Read our guidelines below and fill in our online entry form.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, User Group Meetings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, Interactive, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Television

Film Events

Gil Alkabetz Retrospective & Workshop

Begins: September 27, 2011

NFB Mediatheque150 John StreetToronto, ON

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 @ 7-10pm

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation

Events

Culture Days: Roxy et Max and Animation Workshop for Kids

Begins: October 1, 2011

1:30 PM – FREE. Presented in French. Call 416-973-3012 to register in advance, as capacity is limited.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Animation Events

Culture Days: L’univers de Globik and Animation Workshop for Kids

Begins: October 1, 2011

10 AM – FREE. Presented in French. Call 416-973-3012 to register in advance, as capacity is limited.

A French-language screening and hands-on animation workshops for children aged 6 to 13.

NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St. (at Richmond St. W) 416-973-3012

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Events

Culture Days: Roxy et Max and Animation Workshop for Adults

Begins: September 30, 2011

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Events

Gil Alkabetz Restrospective and Workshop

Begins: September 27, 2011

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation

Animation Events

Animate This! Animation workshops for kids

Begins: September 3, 2011

12:30 PM - $5 per child; a supervising adult may participate at no extra charge. Call 416-973-3012 to register in advance, as capacity is limited.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Animation Events

Can’t Sit Still - Animation Workshops for families

Begins: September 3, 2011

10:30 AM - $5 per child; a supervising adult may participate at no extra charge. Call 416-973-3012 to register in advance, as capacity is limited.

A hands-on animation workshops for children aged 3 to 5.The Terry Fox Run: The race is on! Learn about a Canadian hero while your character speeds down the course (3D clay animation). Followed by a complimentary screening program at 12 PM.

NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St. (at Richmond St. W) 416-973-3012

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Animation Events

7th Istanbul Animation Festival

Begins: November 21, 2011

Visit www.iafistanbul.com for more information.

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Features, New Media, Short Films, Visualization

Events Events

Upcoming Workshops and Events at LAAFA!

Begins: August 6, 2011

Upcoming Workshops and Events coming to LAAFA! We have a lot of amazing talented artists stopping by. Take a peek.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Other

Animation Events

Saturday Mediatheque Mysteries! Saturday afternoon animation workshops

Begins: August 6, 2011

Saturday Mediatheque Mysteries! Saturday afternoon animation workshops

12 PM screening program followed by 12:30 PM workshop$5 per child; an adult must accompany children at no extra charge. For children ages 6-13

What mysterious image can be seen when all the pieces fit together?NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St. (at Richmond St. W) 416-973-3012

www.nfb.ca/mediatheque

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Events

August weekends – Fame by Frame: drop-in pixillation workshops

Begins: August 6, 2011

August weekends – Fame by Frame: drop-in pixillation workshops12 PM to 5 PM – FREE. For all ages. No registration required.

Star in and make your own animated films! Join us for our new drop-in pixilation workshop activities in our interactive lounge space! Themes include: A Day in the Park (Aug 6 & 7), A Day at the Beach (Aug 13 & 14), The Environment (Aug 20 & 21), Street Performers (Aug 27 & 28).NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St. (at Richmond St. W) 416-973-3012

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Animation Events

Tuesday, August 23 – Office Spaced! Animation workshop for adults

Begins: August 23, 2011

Tuesday, August 23 – Office Spaced! Animation workshop for adultsFREE - 6 PM to 8: 30 PMAdvance registration required as capacity is limited. For adults 18 years of age and older.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation

Events

3D Gaming Summit® - Los Angeles

Begins: September 22, 2011

Now in its 2nd year, the 3D Gaming Summit in association with Variety will for the first time be held in conjunction with the 3D Entertainment Summit in Hollywood. 3D Gaming Summit will feature a jam-packed, full day of world-class programming, and highlight the latest in Gaming Technology as part of the Entertainment Technology Showcase, an exclusive exhibits/tabletops area within the event venue.

Price is TBA. Registration for the event is mandatory.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, New Media

Mobile Events

LA Mobile Entertainment Summit®

Begins: September 20, 2011

The 2nd Annual LA Mobile Entertainment Summit will host the brightest minds in mobile technology, interactive media and entertainment to examine how content and rapidly evolving technology is dramatically changing the entertainment marketplace. The event is all about connecting the ecosystem among digital assets, original content and mobile platforms to reach consumers in today’s multi-screen environment.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, New Media

Entertainment Events

3D Entertainment Summit® - Los Angeles

Begins: September 20, 2011

Now in it’s fourth year, the world’s leading business event on “everything 3D” is bigger and better than ever as it explores the 3D marketplace from all angles. With an expanded international focus and additional programming on broadcast, television and alternate content -- this will be the largest and most expansive event to date. 3D Entertainment Summit covers the biggest 3D drivers including: Theatrical; Creative; Sports; Games; International, Home Entertainment and Convergence.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, New Media

Events

PIXAR presentation The Making of La Luna by director Enrico Casarosa

Begins: July 24, 2011

The North American premiere screening of Pixar’s La Luna followed by a special presentation of "The Making of Pixar’s La Luna" by its director Enrico Casarosa.

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

Reel Events

NFB Reel Institute

Begins: August 15, 2011

August 15-19 - NEW! NFB Reel Institute (for Teens)

Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4:30 PM$350 per weekAdvanced film training for emerging animators. Excellent for teens interested in creative careers. Highly experienced teachers. Ages 14+Register: m.matthews@nfb.ca / 416-973-7114.NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St. (at Richmond St. W)nfb.ca/mediatheque

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops

Movie Making Camps

Begins: July 11, 2011

July 11–15 - The Secret of the Lake – Movie-Making Camp

Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4:30 PM$300 per weekChildren experiment with various hands-on techniques to create their own mystery movies. Ages 8-10. Register: m.matthews@nfb.ca / 416-973-7114.NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St. (at Richmond St. W)nfb.ca/mediatheque July 25-29 – The Disappearing Diamond (In French) – Movie-Making Camp

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops

Fame by Frame

Begins: July 9, 2011

EVERY SUMMER WEEKEND – NEW! Fame By Frame

Saturdays & Sundays, 12PM-5PMFREE DROP-INMake and star in your own pixilated movies. Themes vary week-to-week. Available for birthday parties. NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St. (at Richmond St. W) 416-973-3012www.nfb.ca/mediatheque

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops

Comic-Con 2011

Begins: July 21, 2011

Comic-Con International is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular art forms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture.

Thursday-Sunday July 21-24, 2011

San Diego Convention Center 111 W. Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Comics, Features, New Media, Television, Visual Effects, Other

Renderyard Short Film Festival Calling for Animations 2011

Begins: June 20, 2011

On this 7th Edition Renderyard celebrates film exchange with other established Film Festivals (RUSHES SOHO SHORTS London, MADRID EN CORTO, Madrid) cooperation within the film industry and the creative use of film technology to inspire filmmakers and to provoke social awareness in the international film community.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Features, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects

Effects Events

Industry Giants 2011: Ten in Texas, June 25-26

Begins: June 25, 2011

A BUNCH OF SHORT GUYS Hosts INDUSTRY GIANTS 2011: Ten in TexasVisual Effects, Animation and Game Forum

A Bunch of Short Guys are proud to announce this year’s Industry Giants 2011: Ten in Texas, the tenth anniversary event of Texas’ premiere Visual Effects, Animation and Game Forum. The two day conference features id Software co-founder and lead programmer John Carmack, along with many other presentations from creative professionals around the world. The tenth annual event takes place Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26, 2011 at the Kessler Theater, 1230 W. Davis Street, Dallas, TX 75208. The event is open to the public, students, and industry professionals.