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  EVENTS CALENDAR

The Events Calendar welcomes notice of film, video, and multimedia workshops, conferences, competition, and other news of interest to the media community. Please write us at: newsletter@proscenia.net

February 10-25, 2006
28th Annual Portland International Film Festival
Record audiences of over 33,000 attended the 28th Annual Portland International Film Festival this past February taking in 160 screenings over the 17-day Festival.  We look forward to an equally successful 29th PIFF February 10-25, 2006 with the usual compliment of outstanding international cinema and exciting celebratory events including our Opening Night Party, Friday, February 10. Online information at: http://www.nwfilm.org/festivals/piff29/piff.html
February 22-25, 2006
The International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications
Setubal, Portugal
The International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications (GRAPP) aims at becoming a major point of contact between researchers, engineers and practitioners in Computer Graphics. In the first year of this new venue, we have chosen Interactive Environments for Computer Graphics as the main topic. Indeed, games and virtual environments currently dominate both research and practice in our field. The conference will be structured along four main tracks, covering different aspects related to Computer Graphics, from Modeling to Rendering, including Animation and Interactive Environments
February 27-March 2, 2006
Flash Forward
Seattle, Washington
Washington State Convention Center
For the first time ever, Flashforward will be held in Seattle, Washington. This will be the biggest Flashforward in years—don't miss it. In addition to all the Flash topics you'd expect from us, we are also adding new tracks: After Effects, Video, Open Source, Physical Computing, Imaging, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, and more. More Information.
March 10-18, 2006
SXSW Film
Austin Texas
Now in its 12th year, the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival and Conference is an annual celebration of film - a weeklong opportunity to view, discuss, and explore all aspects of film creation and production, from screen writing through distribution.
March 8-11, 2006
Videomaker Expo - West 2006
Burbank Airport Hilton
Burbank, CA
Expo: March 9-11, 2006 - Pre-Expo Conference: March 8, 2006
The Videomaker Expo is a 3-day event where attendees have a chance to attend numerous seminars on all aspects of video production. Attendees can also visit the exhibit floor and meet with key manufacturers and resellers in the digital video industry. NEW for 2006 is our 1-day Pre-Expo Conference on HDV: A New Horizon. Read More: Conference Web Site.
March 20-24, 2006
The Game Developers Conference 2006
San Jose, California
San Jose Convention Center
Next-gen game development will revolutionize every aspect of the gaming industry. From increased production complexity, team sizes, and budgets to new ways to reach the mass market, GDC:06 will answer the questions critical to the industry's success. Conference Web Site
March 20-24-2006
Independent Games Festival
San Jose, CA
This is the eighth annual Independent Games Festival celebrating the indie game developers.
April 6 - 16, 2006
Leeds Young People's Film Festival
Leeds, UK

The Festival is for young people by young people and the 7th edition will take place this easter from 6th to 16th april. Elements include the following:

  • 3rd Leeds National Young Filmmakers Award: entries from across the UK, selected films will be screened before a public audience and panel of industry professionals. The deadline is fast approaching - (see entry form attached)
  • International Premieres of films from around the world, made specifically for young people (entry from also attached)
  • Film Academy - a host of masterclasses and workshops giving young people an opportunity to step inside the film industry, led by the professionals: 24 Hour Film Challenge, Script to Screen, Stunt combat, Animate!, VJaying, Skate film workshops.

Full details available at www.leedsfilm.com or email  debbie.maturi@leeds.gov.uk Leeds Children & Young People's Film Festival is a member of ECFA, The European Children's Film Association.
Check www.ecfaweb.org


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