XPO Party - Opening Night Reception
Wednesday, Oct 8, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Steamboat Room
Colorado Film & Video Association Schmoozer

CFVA Schmoozers are social gatherings once a month which allow people in the film industry, or related to the industry, to hang out, have a drink and swap business cards. Before the Schmoozer this year CFVA will present a panel dialogue entitled. The panel will investigate the potential of CFVA providing credentialing for industry professionals to take the industry in Colorado and the region to the next level.

The Colorado Film & Video Association is Colorado’s oldest and largest media production organization. Our members include more than 750 people and businesses who work in all aspects of the production business—video, film, digital media and a wide range of support industries. Their goal is to strengthen local media production and provide our members a wide variety of educational programs, special events and networking opportunities.

FILM FOR THE TROOPS 2008
COLORADO FILM AND VIDEO ASSOCIATION
& DFS (DENVER FILM SOCIETY)
are collecting new and used DVDs to send to the troops for the 2008 holidays.
In 2007 we collected DVD’s and sent them overseas to the fighting troops.

This year, 2008, we are going to send all of your donated DVD’s to the
Wounded Warriors in hospitals & Colorado soldiers in-action

Please donate your used or new DVD’s..
they will be shipped to hospitals and in holiday packages for Colorado soldiers
via the Hearts Across the Miles program throughthe Colorado State Family Program

Any questions or comments about Film For The Troops...
Please write or call Eileen O'Brien:
member@denverfilm.org
(303)595-3456 Ext.222
Donations can be made at the VidExpo, October 8-9 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel DIA during the show or at the XPO Party and CFVA Schmoozer Wednesday night,
October 8th.

Colorado Film Commission Legislative Task Force -
Thursday Oct 9, 2:00-4:00 p.m. - Steamboat Room - Free
Come join the production community and its stakeholders for their monthly Legislative Task Force meeting. Topics will cover election outlook, ballot initiatives, and the latest legislative strategy for performance based incentives. Also included will be the economic forecast for the state. We will also look at the Governor's economic strategy as it relates to 2009 legislation. Come find out how you can be involved to help pass crucial legislation! Moderators will include Kevin Shand, Film Commissioner and Representative Tom Massey.


Adobe Systems Incorporated announced Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Production Premium, a complete solution for creative professionals who craft world-class video, audio, and interactive media — for delivery on-air, online, and on device.

See Adobe CS4 first hand at the following locations:

Wednesday, October 8 in the Presentation Pavilion.
2:40-3:40 p.m.
Create Interactive Video for the web and mobile devices using After Effects
and Flash
Paul Trani, Certified Adobe trainer