When: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 5 – 7:45 p.m.
5 to 6 Networking and Optional Book Signing
6:15 Start of Brief Introductions and Cinematic Showcase
7:30 Question and Answer Panel

Where: Amherst Cinema Arts Center, 28 Amity St, Amherst

Cost: $10 for adults; $5 students (donations welcome)

Refreshments: May be purchased at the concession stand
Valleywood II: A Celebration of the Digital Arts in the Pioneer Valley returns on Tuesday, May 12 with a business development/networking program entitled “Kids’ Stuff for the Kids’ Market.” The program is a fundraiser for the Amherst Cinema Arts Center and Hidden-Tech.

Join us from 5 – 7:45 p.m. at the Amherst Cinema Arts Center to meet 11 children’s authors/illustrators of note, a former Hollywood producer/director, publicists, children’s book writing coach, and three regional animation studios. Attend a screening and optional book signings.

Sponsors are Amherst Cinema, Hidden-Tech – the business networking organization for virtual companies – and A – Z International Associates, an Amherst-based strategic marketing and content packaging business.

Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for students. For more information reach Carol Johnson, cinema center executive director at 413-253-2547 or go to: www.amherstcinema.org