Spark Animation '10
September 8th-12th, 2010

Celebrating Innovation and Inspiration in Animation, SPARK Animation '10 Conference & Festival will be full of inspiring speakers, panels and films. We've been hard at work for the last year putting together an exciting schedule to celebrate the incredible achievements and talent behind many of last year's groundbreaking films, covering technical and creative breakthroughs from a number of studios including Disney, Pixar and DreamWorks. Tickets are now on sale for all confirmed events, so act quickly and secure your seats!

For more information: www.siggraph.ca

Vancouver Film and TV Forum
September 28th - October 2nd, 

The Film & TV Forum hosts a series of panel discussions, pitching forums, master classes, tête-à-tête meetings, roundtable discussions and speed dating sessions, all geared to the professional development of the local film,  television and new media communities. We also provide an exciting platform for our delegates to access domestic and global market leaders, share the expertise of our international speakers and make the most of the opportunity to meet and foster working relationships with their peers. 

For more information: www.viff.org/forum

Vancouver International Film Festival 
September 30th-October 15th, 2010

Located in one of the most spectacular cities on the planet, VIFF is one of the largest film festivals in North America. Nearly 150,000 film fans enjoy a dynamic roster of 350-plus films from 80 countries. Considered one of the most accessible and friendly festivals, our 16 day annual celebration of film will inspire, enlighten and entertain.

For more information: www.viff.org

Career Expo at the Roundhouse
October 27th, 2010 11:00-5:00 pm

The 2010 Career Expo offers a rare point of access to the people, organizations and companies that make the Motion Picture and New Media Industry tick!  At Career Expo 2010 established professionals, Industry crew, film students and newcomers alike can gather information about everything from career paths to services, facilities, new technologies, and training offerings. Speak to the many Industry representatives who will be on hand to answer your questions, and learn more about what opportunities this dynamic Industry has to offer.

 For more information: www.career-expo.ca

Merging+Media - Where Media Makers Converge 
October 28th-29th, 2010

Joint top media professionals at the Merging+Media Conference & Masterclass where conventional and interactive producers converge to explore cross-media business strategies, new tools and technologies, get inspired by "best in class" international case studies, network with potential partners across media sectors and receive expert advice and small group mentorship on projects in development. 

For more information:  www.mergingmedia.ca

Whistler Film Festival - 10th Anniversary
December 1st to 5th, 2010

From December 1st to 5th, 2010, film buffs, vacation seekers and the entertainment industry will descend upon the majestic mountains of Whistler for the 10th anniversary of the Whistler Film Festival. This milestone event is marked by the newly named Whistler Summit (formerly known as the Whistler Filmmaker Forum) a concentrated industry conference organized to address interests of the Canadian film industry and the ever-changing landscape of filmmaking in the digital age.

For more information: www.whistlerfilmfestival.com