Could be a good opportunity for folks to meet up and connect in real time. All we have to do is show up. http://www.vimeo.com/awards/about
Seems like it has all of the prerequisite activities such as screening, parties, panels and how-to's. There is a Vimeo contest with $25,000 grant to the winner. One of the judges is David Lynch and another is DJ Spooky. Whatever floats your boat is probably going to be accommodated. The festival/awards is in October 2010 so that might be enough time to figure out if you can afford the trip or hook-up lodging. FYI, Gena http://createvideonotebook.blogspot.com
