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Expos and Conventions
American Film Market: 30 Years, 10,000 Films and Counting
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- Published on Friday, 28 October 2011 05:00
- Written by FilmFestival Traveler
The 30th American Film Market (AFM) is taking place November 2 - 9, 2
011 at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, the Fairmont and Le Merigot Hotels in Santa Monica, California.
AFM is a marketplace where the business of independent motion picture production and distribution culminates yearly, as more than 8,000 industry leaders converge for eight days of deal-making, screenings, conferences, premieres, networking and parties.
The AFM is produced by the Independent Film & Television Alliance® (IFTA®), the trade association representing the world's producers and distributors of independent motion pictures and television programs.
Games for Change and GDC is Looking for Submissions
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- Published on Wednesday, 19 October 2011 05:00
- Written by Christopher Lai
On Tuesday, March 6 2012, Games for Change will be holding a new day-long Summit at the annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. GDC is the longest running and world's largest professionals-only game industry event, drawing in over 19,000 attendees annually. Those interested in submitting content to our summit, Games for Change @ GDC, can do so by visiting the GDC Summits Call for Submission page. The deadline for submissions is Monday, October 31 2011 at 11:59pm ET.
Games for Change facilitates the creation and distribution of social impact games that serve as critical tools in humanitarian and educational efforts. Games for Change @ GDC represents, for the first time, an opportunity to bring together those funders, NGOs, government agencies and educators seeking to leverage entertainment and engagement for social good with leading game developers from the independent and commercial sector. Through case studies, roundtables, lectures and demos, Games for Change @ GDC will highlight models for collaboration on game design, bridging the gap between commercial and issue driven game development, distribution and publishing alternatives, and much more.
NY Comic Con 2011
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- Published on Thursday, 06 October 2011 05:00
- Written by L E Shannon
The 6th annual New York Comic Con (NYCC) is taking place October 13 - 16, 2011 at the
Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, New York City.
Kicking off the festivities is a free evening of entertainment with DJ/artist Z-Trip.
"This is the first time that we have kicked off New York Comic-Con with an official evening of entertainment and I know that we will have a packed house," notes Lance Fensterman, Group Vice President for ReedPOP and Show Manager for NYCC.
This year for the first time, Marvel Studios is appearing at NYCC and will present a special event. With a high-profile panel, Marvel will debut never-before-seen footage from the upcoming feature film Marvel'sThe Avengers, directed by Joss Whedon and starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson.
AltCar Expo 2011 on the Move
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- Published on Sunday, 25 September 2011 05:00
- Written by FilmFestival Traveler Staff
The 6th Annual AltCar Expo is being held September 30 - October 1, 2011 at the Santa 
Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California.
The Alternative Energy & Transportation Conference and Expo hosts one of the most extensive presentations of Alternative Technology vehicles and transportation, infrastructure, renewable energies, energy efficiency and urban planning found worldwide.
General Sessions include a couple of screenings:
The Right to Breathe, the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s recently completed documentary, discusses air quality issues in Southern California from an emotionally powerful and personal perspective. Produced by award-winning filmmaker Alexandre Philippe, the film aims to make viewers aware of the serious health effects of air pollution while also inspiring them to participate in practical solutions.
