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Casual Connect, Berlinale, Grammys, GSMA Mobile World Congress,Oscars, are some highlights in February's Media and EntertainmentIndustry

In 1995, as CineVic Society of Independent Filmmakers, joined with Origins Theatre to form theVictoria Film Festival, their vision was to establish an annual independent film event in Victoria with a

worldwide reputation yet be an intrinsic part of the local community which would serve as a milestonein the careers of young artists and filmmakers it sought to embrace. As this year's fesival unfolds,

running through February 13, the festival's Sips 'n' Cinema sessions follow film screenings at the

Legacy Art Gallery, featuring an evening of wine tasting, hors doeuvres and engaging discussion ofthe film just screened.

A California Copyright Conference panel on February 8 titled, Music En Espaol, entails a

discussion about the current state of, and the future opportunities in the Latin Music Market. Panelists

include: BMI songwriter and producer Kike Santander, President, The Sixth House, Richard Bull, VicePresident Marketing and A&R at Sony Latin Music, Nir Seroussi, CEO Nacional Records and

Cookman International, Tomas Cookman, Creative Director, Peermusic. The evening is moderated by

BMIs Marissa Lopez and Eric Palmquist, Senior Manager Disney Music Publishing. The agendaincludes cocktails, and dinner.

In Berlin, the International Film Festival Summit provides programs that inspire innovation, educate,

and provide a critical understanding of how film festivals play a crucial role in showcasing independent

film and foster growth in the artsand cinema. The mission of the

International Film Festival

Summit when it meets February 8-9 is to promote and strengthen the

global film festival industry

through education, networking,

dissemination of information, andthe cultivation of high standards

for the industry.

Casual Connect is produced by theCasual Games Association and is a

place to learn more about anindustry which entertains 300

million people each month. AtCasual Connect Europe 2011, this

year in Hamburg, February 8-10,

attendees can learn all about games for iPhone, Social, Android, Flash, Browser MMO, and DownloadGames. There's fun stuff too. Networking parties at Casual Connect this year will include: Pre-Funk &

Badge Pickup, presented by GameCity Hamburg; WildTangent at Club Halo; The After Party @ Hoch

3, presented by Amazon Web Services; Mobile Mingle, presented by Exent; Social Mingle, presented

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by Zong Mobile Payments, to name some slated activities.

About 400 films are shown every year in Berlin as part of the Berlinale's public programme, themajority of which are world or European premieres. Films of every genre, length and format are

submitted. This year, the Berlinale is set for February 10-18, and is divided into different sections: big

international movies in the Competition, independent and art-house productions in Panorama, moviesspecially for a young audience in the "Generation" section, German cinema productions in Perspektive

Deutsches Kino, an in-depth look at films from distant countries and experimental forms in the

Forum, as well as an investigation of diverse cinematic subjects in the Berlinale Shorts. The EuropeanFilm Market (EFM), the film trade fair integrated into the Berlinale, has evolved into a network of

formal and informal connections, while headquartered at Martin-Gropius-Bau, in the immediate

vicinity of the festival centre at Potsdamer Platz. As in years past, the Berlinale Talent Campus runs

parallel to the Berlinale and works as an intensive week-long academy where creative professionalsfrom every field of the film industry are available as speakers, teachers and partners for discussion.

The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards will take place in Los Angeles February 13, and will be broadcast in

high definition and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network from 811:30 pm (ET/PT). TheGrammys are a peer-presented award to honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall

excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position. During Grammy

Week, there are many related activities leading up to the awards and are under the auspices of the The

Recording Academy. In one such benefit event, the 21st Annual MusiCARES "Person of the Year"ceremony honors eight-time GRAMMY winner, GRAMMY Legend Award and Recording Academy

Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Barbra Streisand. The MusiCares organization ensures that

music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need. The ceremony willbe co-hosted by current GRAMMY nominees Bobby McFerrin and Esperanza Spalding.

At this year's New Music Seminar, February 14-16 in Universal City, delegates will attend a programincluding keynote, five Movements, NMS 18 Minute Intensives and mentoring sessions with an

incisive curriculum, redefining the music business from the artists perspective. Delegates all receivethe New Music Business Guidebook filled with important dos and donts by the experts, tips,

information, forms and essential websites and blogs. The NMS exhibit area will provide additional

resources in addition to the ongoing networking opportunities. Opening night party at The Music Box,THE AFTER GRAMMY JAMMY, is a cocktail reception followed by artist performances, which is

then followed by the NMS Lounge Aftershow Networking Party.

At this year's GSMA Mobile World Congress 2011 Barcelona, aside from usual convention agenda that

accompanies a global event of this scale with 1,300 exhibiting companies, attendees are treated to anawards programme that highlights innovative mobile solutions and initiatives from around the world,

and a larger App Planet the new Centre of the Apps Universe. The Congress Party and Awards

Celebration will once again be held at the National Palace in Montjuc, and this year will featureGrammy and Brit award-winning singer/songwriter Duffy and acclaimed indie rock band Metric, in a

musical program hosted by British TV and radio presenter Jonathan Ross. Myriad will be hosting the

After Awards Party immediately following the Congress Party and Awards Celebration, everythingtaking place from February 14-17.

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The Brit Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards, generally held inLondon, this year on February 15. The awards began in 1977 and as annual event in 1982 under the

auspices of the British record industry's trade association. Arcade Fire, Mumford & Sons and Rihanna

are slated for performances for this upcoming ceremony. A live broadcast will be carried over ITV1

from 8 pm. The BRIT Trust, supports young people in music and education. The awards will be hostedagain this year by Goldierocks.

The Folk Alliance Music Conference in Memphis is an annual event that draws together music industry

professionals from throughout the world to share ideas, network, and celebrate traditional music anddance. Starting February 16-20, there are over 50 workshops, panel discussions, and peer group

meetings that address critical issues relating to presenting, promoting, and preserving folk and

traditional music and dance. In addition, there are special events, such as the Folk Music and Business

Awards, Lifetime Achievement Awards, networking receptions, official Performance Alley and privateshowcase performances, feature shows, exhibit hall, block booking sessions, Memphis Tours, and

community outreach concerts.

Following a series of conferences in Los Angeles and New York City, the Indie Film Financing andProduction Conference is coming to Miami from Februay 17-18. There will be guest speakers and an

Exhibit Area where Film Industry Product and Service Companies will introduce their latest products

and services to indie filmmakers. The Conference will make available the VIP All Access pass which

includes a one-on-one pitch session with investors, workshops and the VIP After Party. Lori W.Wyman, C.S.A., who currently casts The Glades and Burn Notice, will discuss Working with a

Casting Director on a Budget Feature. After party closes out all sessions.

International Short Film Festival of India (ISFFI) plans to showcase short films opening in Chennai,February 25-26, that celebrate diverse cultures, aesthetic traditions, social and political themes and

other works that deal with novel themes, cutting edge technology and unusual visualization, traditionalas well as those that differ in form, technique or content from mainstream formats. Festival organizer

DBICA has pioneered Short Film Festivals in Tamilnadu from 1998 onwards, and presently organizes ahost of festivals. The festivals provide a platform for short film makers and young media entrepreneurs

to showcase their works, stimulating interaction, networking and publicity among those in the media

industry and creating awareness to the public.

The upcoming February 27 Beverly Hills Wine Festival will benefit the Fran Drescher's Cancer

Schmancer Movement, a 501(c)3 organization. Among the featured activities is a ceremony honoring

Vin Scully, the voice of Los Angeles Dodgers baseball. The mayor of Los Angeles will be in attendance

to present Mr. Scully with a lifetime achievement award and a city certificate honoring Mr. Scullyslocal achievements, dedication and contributions to the city of Los Angeles, This is a private wine, beer

and spirit tasting event and there are no restaurants participating. Event organizer Talents Connection

(talentsconnection@yahoo.com) is searching for committed volunteers to assist with the event and takepart in the fun and networking opportunities at the same time. Additionally, there will be an outdoor

cigar lounge and music and entertainment performed by Raquel Ramos with Jeff Bauer on keyboard.

The 83rd Academy Awards ceremony to honor the best films of 2010 will be televised in the USA on

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the ABC television network, 8 pm EST / 5 pm PT, from the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. TheAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) does sanction events for charities all over to

host official viewing parties during the 83rd Academy Awards ceremony. The events will feature the

live broadcast of the Awards presentation and party favors of the local host. There are also free Oscar

Week (tickets required) public events happening throughout the Los Angeles area leading up to theofficial ceremony date. This year, actors James Franco and Anne Hathaway co-host the ceremony,

marking the first time for each.

The above events are only a sample of what is fully listed. Complete details are on the "Media,Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News and Events" page which now has a language

translation button to convert page contents into most widely used languages. A look ahead into March

event dates will help you prepare in advance for: the Videographer Awards in Arlington, PR News PR

Measurement Conference, in District of Columbia; Createasphere/EXPLORE EntertainmentTechnology Exposition, formerly known as HD EXPO, in Universal City; Filmpalooza 2011, 48 hour

filmmakers event folded into the Miami International Film Festival, SXSW Film Conference and

Festival in Austin; The Innovator of Indian Slap Bass Guitar, from Cochin-Kerala, India, Jayen Varma,who will be in Toulouse region, from late February through March, joining with the area's standout

drummer, Jean Davoisne, owner of two drumschools and an Art Center in southern France, for

masterclasses and performances. Past videos from the monthly video news summary are archived onthe Free Home Video Showcase.

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