Want to be part of NXNE Interactive? Have an issue you want to talk about or a unique perspective on a topic? NXNEi wants to hear from you!
Submission deadline is Nov. 11th!
NXNE is looking for panel discussions and presentations that will provide a rich and valuable experience for attendees. The topics can cross a multitude of disciplines that intersect with Interactive at some point. We’ve intentionally left out a “categories” field on the submission form because we don’t want to box in your imaginations. Read through the following points and then go ahead and send us your panel and/or presentation ideas for NXNE Interactive.
NXNEi 2012 will take place in Toronto, from June 13-16th at the Hyatt Regency on King St.
All submissions must be in by midnight November 11th.
By submitting a proposal you are not guaranteed acceptance and even after
NXNE accepts a proposal and they maintain the right to cancel it at any time.
NXNEi generally does not offer honorariums or cover travel costs for
presentation/panel submissions. If accepted all people involved in the
presentation will receive conference badges and music festival passes.
If you submit a panel idea, NXNE expects that you will be able to commit
the time necessary to help organize the panel, including finding panelists
and moderators.
NXNE will review and possibly suggest some panelists regardless of the
panelists you put on your panel submissions.
Prix Ars Electronica Collide@CERN is the new international competition for digital artists to win a residency at CERN, the world’s largest particle physics laboratory in Geneva. It is the first prize to be announced as part of the new Collide@CERN artists residency programme initiated by the laboratory.
The Winning Artist Will Receive:
10,000 Euros prize money
rent
subsistence and travel are funded from a designated limited fund that is in addition to the prize money. The awarding of this prize is thanks to the generosity of Ars Electronica and the funding of the creative residencies made possible by the generosity of anonymous donors
insurances for the residencies are funded by the Exclusive Sponsor of all artists insurances for the Collide@CERN programme, UNIQA Assurances SA Switzerland
CERN is looking for digital artists who will be truly inspired by CERN, showing their wish to engage with the ideas and/or technology of particle physics and with CERN as a place of scientific collaboration, using them as springboards of the imagination which dare to go beyond the paradigm. You might be a choreographer, performer, visual artist, film maker or a composer – what you all have in common is that you use the digital as the means of making your work and/or the way of presenting it.
Another amazing job opportunity that might be right for you!
TITLE: Online Design Specialist
FUNCTION: Reporting to the Director, Marketing, this role focuses on online graphic production, based on Porter graphic standards. This role creates a powerful integrated experience across a wide spectrum of applications, including the Porter website, paid media, social media, etc.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Integrates online and print creative
Creates and produces final digital files, for internal and external applications
Supports the current and proposed Porter website, including product architecture and navigation
Designs, code and loads eblasts
Updates and upgrades the marketing portion of Porter website , including content, format, SEO, static and motion
Uploads or delivers materials to all media as required, and liaises with outside production departments
Develops new marketing materials in different formats based on current graphic standards
Maintains accurate online files of graphic design materials
Develops presentations, including multi-media
Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
Any other duties as requested by the Director, Marketing
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graphic Design degree/diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution
Minimum of 3 years of experience
Advanced development knowledge with Flash, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript
Advanced knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Solid understanding of design and ability to work with complex design specifications
Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere
Experience working on public-facing websites
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Keen aptitude for communicating with both technical and non-technical resources
Excellent conceptual and creative skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently
Ability to work effectively within a team environment and accept direction
Hollywood is banking on 3-D breaking its way into the home. The second installment of Packaged Goods looks at works that have experimented with the 3-d format in new and profitable ways.
Join the experts for a live chat and screening on the 3-d renaissance.
Another amazing festival you can’t miss is coming up!
The International Startup Festival is a two-day conference on the business of startups. It brings together industry veterans and fresh faces, thought leaders and technology giants from around the world, for a series of lean, fast-paced events. It includes startup launches, inspiring keynotes, and deep-dives into hot sectors like mobility, social networking, and gaming. The festival brings a global audience together to cover the entire startup lifecycle: early-stage innovation; scaling the business; and achieving a successful exit.
There are two amazing Kickstarter projects that need your support, help these two teams reach their goals!
Jeremy Diamond and Denny Silverthorne of Smiley Guy Studios are looking to raise funds to produce an animated short film as a tribute to the work of illustrator Bruce McCall. The short film, Love in the Time of Dendur, is based on a cover of The New Yorker that depicted two mummies, having their photo taken by another mummy in front of the Temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. More details about this project and how you can DONATE can be seen on their Kickstarter page.
Liz Gallo and David Goorevitch are also working on a project that needs your support! The Love Gun uses directional speakers to focus songs in a specific direction. With The Love Gun, even the dullest streets will turn into spaces for people to connect and dance! To learn more about this project and DONATE, you can check out their Kickstarter page.
Onestop Media Group, Canada’s leader in digital out-of-home networks, is looking for a creative, problem solving developer. This position requires someone with experience taking a significant role in several projects, including design and maintenance of our customer web portals.
You will be expected to design, build, document and test your solutions in a team environment. The company wants your input on software development processes and system design. Your skill set should include:
The job will challenge and provide amazing opportunities for learning new things. The company provides a comprehensive benefits program, a powerful dual-head workstation, great coffee, in a lively and friendly downtown office environment.
Please apply to jobs@onestopmedia.com with a cover letter describing why you would fit into our company. They are read, and it’s a good way to differentiate your application from the hundreds of bots who will also apply for this job.
Only applications in PDF or plain text format will be accepted. Links to examples of your work on-line and salary expectations would be appreciated.
More than just cat videos and double rainbows, YouTube presents opportunities for interactive storytelling and new models for distribution that give you the power to connect with your audience directly. Learn how to re-imagine your distribution strategy and get more views for your films.
How emerging talent is using YouTube for audience sourcing and as a new model for distribution and audience participation/generation.
Moderator: Jacqueline Nuwame, Sr Training Programs Manager of CFC Media Lab
Jacqueline Nuwame is currently Senior Training Programs Manager, at the CFC Media Lab, overseeing the Telus IAEP training program, working with industry partners on strategic relationships on numerous special projects and national training activities. With her company Eventide Media she is in development on three documentaries, most notably The Hanging of Angelique, based on the novel by Afua Cooper. With her company she has worked as a consultant with several Canadian production companies and convergent projects such as Direct Current’s 4Real.com website. In the past, she was the Director of Communications at DECODE Entertainment Inc., in Toronto. She has an award-winning portfolio of work ranging in both television and multimedia, and has an array of experience in entertainment production, new media, marketing, and corporate communications.
Davin Trent Lengyel is a Toronto-based television and New Media producer. He is currently Co-Producer for the world-famous television series Pure Pwnage and is preparing to release his own indie series Brotherhood of Leet. Holds a degree in Engineering, Math, Education and was called to the bar in Ontario. Creator of internet series Brotherhood of Leet. Producer of internet series Pro at Cooking. Co-producer of Gemini Award nominated television series Pure Pwnage. Co-founder of online marketplace Ethical Ocean and music app Herd.fm
Yenie Ra: Strategic Partnership Development Manager, YouTube
At YouTube, she worked as part of the team that built the YouTube Partner Program–notable YouTube stars/partners include Fred, Smosh, Nalts, Khan Academy, Rebecca Black. In 2010, she transitioned from that team to the Business Development team, where she is currently spearheading the Indie Music space efforts on the site.
EIGHT pitchers will race the clock to win over a live Banff audience with a 30-second elevator pitch for a cross-platform branded entertainment project that fits our creative brief.
THREE finalists will go head-to-head pitching to the judges – a star panel of industry gatekeepers from across the media ecosystem.
ONE winner will be crowned the ultimate deal maker by the judges and audience taking home a VIP Deal Makers Prize Pack!
Filmmakers, animators and video artists are invited to submit one-minute silent films an urban population. TUFF pays artist fees and awards thousands in cash and prizes.
Deadline for submissions to TUFF is July 15, 2011. TUFF is free to submit prior to June 1, 2011. After that date, there will be submission fees: $10 (June 1 – June 30) and $15 (July 1 – July 15). Films can be submitted through the TUFF Website.
