Women In Film and Video - Washington, DC Chapter - present a panel session on how volunteer opportunities in their organization lead to effective networking strategies leading to career success, happening on January 3. The Office of Film and Entertainment, Film Florida, Inc, and the Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council Committees convene ( Read more... )

A Florida Entertainment Summit addressing matters on filmmaking, acting, modeling and music, covered in a format that includes screenings, awards, parties and fashion shows, takes place December 1-3 in Miami. At the HDFEST 2006 World Tour running December 1-3 in Burbank a sequence of HD animation will demonstrate the level of output possible for ( Read more... )

American Film Institute extravaganza going on now through November 12 in Hollywood has nightly red carpet gala premieres and showcases from the film masters. The Seventh Annual Latin Grammy Awards goes live November 2 in New York, and preceding the Awards show telecast, Univision will present exclusive "Noche de Estrellas" (Night of the Stars) ( Read more... )

You can learn the strategies and pitfalls to avoid in raising and managing money for a documentary or feature film when Downtown Community Television (DCTV) conducts a session on the matter at its headquarters in New York on August 4. The artistry of film, TV and multimedia are explored through seminars, panel discussions featuring Hans Zimmer, ( Read more... )

A July 5 ASCAP Song Source in Nashville is an opportunity for ASCAP members to receive feedback on one of their songs from ASCAP staff and music industry professionals. The Alliance For Community Media Regional Conference, opening July 5 in Washington, DC, addresses Emerging Media, Media & Telecom Public Policy, Collaborations, Outreach & Marketing ( Read more... )

Filmmakers and Financial Managers can attend a presentation that explores why film and television are a good investment and why investors should act now at "Producer School Series Reviewing the 2004 American Jobs Creation Act" which will be held June 4 in Seattle. ASCAP will hold a Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop for producing musicals, and led ( Read more... )

The 2006 Black Film and Media Conference opens in Philadelphia on May 4-7. The BFMC will offer a series of film screenings, workshops, expert panels, along with exposition, education/career fair, and networking events for its attendees. Alameda Writers Group meets this month on May 6 in Glendale, presenting Ethan Reiff and Cyrus Vorus, creators and ( Read more... )

MIPTV, which opens in Cannes April 3 to 7, is a trade event for professionals from the audiovisual industry and features another industry event, MILIA. The "Writers Bloc Presents..." series features political satirist Mort Sahl in conversation with "Curb Your Enthusiasm" director Bob Weide, for its April 3 event happening in Beverly Hills. This ( Read more... )

Even if you're not an A list invitee to the Oscar's this year you might get closer to the action than you think by attending any one of several Oscar Viewing Parties happening somewhere in your area. The 78th Annual Academy Awards takes place Sunday, March 5, at Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. It will be carried live by the ABC Television Network ( Read more... )

The January 4 HDTV Business Conference in Las Vegas is a one-day executive-level event that covers topics in the HDTV industry, including: HD content, ipTV, mobile video, MSO competitiveness, digital rights management, HD DVD vs. Blu-ray, MD-TV, LCD-TV, PDP-TV, retailing and merchandizing, new channels of distribution and who is making money. ( Read more... )