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Full Coverage of CMTO10 on YouTube

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Check out the full coverage of Cross Media Toronto 2010 (CMTO10) now up on YouTube as a 13-part series: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_hiHUhFtCY

CFC Media Lab and MaRS co-presented with Jumpwire Media to launch Cross Media Toronto on July 21st, 2010 at the MaRS Centre. Cross Media Toronto (www.crossmediato.com) featured heavyweight media industry executives who discussed perspectives on how transmedia content will be produced, distributed and consumed in a cross media environment, with a specific look at ways to incorporate cross media into business models.

With special appearances by CFC Media Lab Faculty and Alumni!

Segment #2. James Milward introduces his current project, “HERD” a Mobile, Geo-Locative based application: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBtAuxKxqdE

Segment #5. Demo by Adrian Carter, Director/Producer/Creative Director of Shark Teeth Films (www.sharkteethfilms.com): www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwVtLl0af5A

Segment #6. Introduction by Ana Serrano, Director of the CFC Media Lab, to Colleen DeCourcy, Former Chief Digital Officer and Richard Bernstein, SVP Managing Director of Arc Worldwide : www.youtube.com/watch?v=28Z01LMjSqI

Segment #11. Case Study by Siobhan O’Flynn, Transmedia Consultant and CFC Media Lab faculty member: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8iVz1mJKSo

I recommend taking a few minutes out of your Monday to go YouTubing down the web-stream!
Bombs away!

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“Hey Baby” Web Game Developed by CFC Media Lab Alumnus, NY Times Review

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Congratulations to CFC Media Lab Alumnus, Suyin Looui, a New York Artist/Producer who developed Hey Baby, a provoking online first-person shooter game (available to play for free at heybabygame.com).

…At first (Hey Baby) appears to be a self-consciously ridiculous revenge fantasy for women who have felt oppressed or threatened by sexual attention or commentary from men. Think of “Death Wish” with a woman walking home from work in the role of Charles Bronson.

Yet over several hours my initial alienation and annoyance gave way to a swelling appreciation of Hey Baby, not as a game but as a provocative, important work of interactive art as social commentary. The people who should really play Hey Baby are men, even if you have never said a word to a woman you didn’t know on the street.

- SETH SCHIESEL, The New York Times

To read the entire NY Times article, click here: www.nytimes.com/2010/06/08/arts/television/08baby.html?_r=1

PLAY NOW! www.heybabygame.com/play

Way to go, Suyin! (I’ll certainly be thinking of you next time I walk by a construction site…)

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CFC Media Lab’s TELUS IAEP Spring 2010 Prototype Preview at MaRS

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The CFC Media Lab invites you to join us for our TELUS IAEP Spring 2010 Prototype Preview, exhibiting the talents of Dawn Buie, Orla Garriques, Conor Holler, Cathy Chen, David Goorevitch, Liz Gallo, and Dee Balkissoon.

Voicings

Created by: Dawn Buie, David Goorevitch, and Liz Gallo

Listen in on a journey of discovery and creation, revealing the human passions and motivations that drive the process of innovation. From the everyday to the truly profound, hear a symphony of voices offering insights into the personalities driving innovation at MaRS. Voicings mines these people’s words for elemental phrases about how they act in the world and what they say they believe. Where Voicings differs from documentary is by revealing the playful aspects of these personalities through associative word play and in doing so finds unanticipated resonances.

DruMeBa
Created by: Orla Garriques, Conor Holler, Cathy Chen, and Dee Balkissoon

DruMeBa is a customizable drumming experience promoting collaboration among children with Autism. By combing the communicative and collaborative power of drumming, DruMeBa brings music therapy into the 21st Century. At one of four drumming station, each player hears the rhythms she or he creates while DruMeBa’s central table displays dynamic visuals. These provide players with immediate, whimsical, and easy-to-understand information regarding how hard they are hitting the drums, how much they are collaborating, and whether or not they are in-time with one another.

The Deets!

WHEN: July 28, 6-9 PM
WHERE: MaRS Centre Cafe, 101 College St. Toronto

PLEASE RSVP to kdean@cfccreates.com

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Congratulations to CFC Media Lab Alumnus!

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Congratulations are in order for Rose Bianchini (rosebianchini.com) CFC Media Lab Alumnus from the Telus Interactive Art & Entertainment Program, Fall 2009!

Rose is now a Senior Writer at GANZ in the Interactive Department.

Way to go girl!

Keep us in the loop!

We love to promote our Alumni, so let us know what you’re up to! The CFC Media Lab receives many industry opportunities that we would like to pass on to our Alumni, so please email me at kdean@cfccreates.com with your event announcements, successes, and your current area of specialization!

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Save the Date, Toronto – Gentrification: The Game! Coming July 25

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Whether you’re a strategic collector of railroads or would rather invest in hotels on Mediterranean and Baltic, here is your official invitation and reminder to come out and play award-winning Gentrification: The Game! developed by Atmosphere Industries (www.atmosphereindustries.com) comprised of CFC Media Lab Alumnus and Guest Faculty Member, Kate Raynes-Goldie, with Luke Walker, David Fono and Alex Raynes-Goldie.

Gentrification: The Game! is a game*! But not your usual kind of game.
It’s a game that happens on the street, with sidewalk chalk, parades, and even a mobile web app if you feel like it. It’s called a Big Game by festivals like Come Out and Play in NYC, who awarded us Best in Fest and Best Use of Technology this summer, out of 40 other games from organizations like Disney Imagineering and NYU. Ditto for the Hide & Seek Festival in London, who are flying team across the pond this month for an ultra-exclusive edition of Gentrification: The Game: The British Expansion Pack.

But never fear! The party’s coming back to Toronto as part of Kensington Pedestrian Sunday (as promised: stabletalk.cfccreates.com/2010/05/28/gentrification-the-game-created-by-cfc-media-lab-alumnus/)

The Deets!

THE WHEN: July 25, 2010 at 1 PM
THE WHERE: Kensington Market, Toronto: Corner of Augusta Ave & Denison Sq (by Amadeus Cafe)
ADMISSION: FREE (but registration is advised because there will be a limited number of walk-ups)

Find out more and register to play at www.atmosphereindustries.com/gentrification

*Gentrification in a nutshell: 30 people, divided into teams of developers and locals, fight to collect real-life properties, build chain coffee shops, form BIAs, and bend the neighbourhood to their will. They’ll craft slick advertising campaigns, deliver impassioned speeches, and probably run around a bit. It’s part Monopoly, part public space hacking, and part something else entirely.

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CFC Media Lab Offers 20% Discount for CMTO 2010

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THE WHAT: Cross Media TO 2010

THE WHEN: 6 – 9:30pm, July 21, 2010

THE WHERE: MaRS Centre, 101 College St. Toronto

CMTO 2010 features an all-star line-up of industry executives and technology experts. Our goal is to bridge the gap between the different media sectors in order share information and find new opportunities. We want the gaming people to meet the TV people, the publishing people to meet the web video people, and everyone to meet the advertising people but let’s be honest, in the end, it’s all about the money.

Headline speakers include:

Lisa Charters – SVP Director Digital for Random House of Canada

Sabrina Geremia – Head of Agency Relations for Google Canada

Pete Watson – Senior Business Development Manager for RIM

Steve Pratt – CBC’s Director of Digital Music

Other special guests include:

Dr. Siobhan O’Flynn – Transmedia Consultant and CFC Media Lab Faculty Member

Chris Van Hoy – Akamai’s Chief Strategist

Discounts Make for Happy Pocketbooks!

For a 20% discount, use registration code: CFC2010

REGISTER TODAY: crossmediatoronto.eventbrite.com

For more, check out www.crossmediato.com

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Reminder! CFC Media Lab’s Telus IAEP: Application Deadline EXTENDED

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The application deadline for the Telus Interactive Art & Entertainment Program’s Fall 2010 session has been extended to June 21, 2010!

To download the application package, click here: telusiaep_apppack_fall2010

Or visit: www.cfccreates.com/what_we_do/cfc_media_lab/telus_interactive_art_and_entertainment_program/apply

All application inquiries can be directed to medialab@cfcmedialab.com

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About the CFC Media Lab

Created in 1997, the CFC Media Lab provides a unique training, research and production think-tank environment for emerging new media content developers, practitioners and companies. An internationally acclaimed and award-winning facility, graduates of the CFC Media Lab emerge as leaders in the world of interactive media, produce innovative projects and start up 21st century companies. CFC Media Lab has graduated more than 150 professionals through its various programs and services including Interactive Art & Entertainment Programme (IAEP), Interactive Project Lab (IPL), Interactive Narrative Feature Program (INFP), and NBC Universal Multiplatform Matchmaking Program (MMP). Over 100 interactive new media content products have been developed and delivered in a variety of platforms. Companies formed by the CFC Media Lab participants include Smiley Guy Studios (smileyguy.com); Trapeze Media Ltd (trapeze.com); and Xenophile Media (xenophile.ca).


APPLY TODAY!

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CFC Media Lab Gears Up for nextMEDIA+Banff 2010!

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nextMEDIA+Banff2010 will be chock-full of inspiring conversations and exciting keynotes!
Still trying to decide when to be where and where to be when? Check out the CFC Media Lab’s top picks!

SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2010
ROOKIES IN THE ROCKIES

WHEN: 3-4pm
Location: Sir Edward Beatty
In Partnership with: Calgary Economic Development

To kick-off the Banff World Television Festival, first-timers and veterans alike are invited to meet and question top Canadian and International broadcasters who will provide insider information how to get the most out of the Festival. Find out what potential broadcast partners are looking for and how best to approach them. Festival veteran and independent producer Joe Novak, President, Bow River Productions, steers a stellar team of experts to help delegates tweak pitches, build critical relationships, and ‘work’ the Festival.

Moderated by Joe Novak, Co/Founder, Executive Producer – Bow River Productions Ltd.

Speakers
Elaine Frontain Bryant
, Vice President, Non-Fiction & Alternative Programming – A&E Network & Bio Channel
Victoria Ha
, Partner and Producer – Stitch Media; CFC Media Lab Alumnus
Jocelyn Hamilton, Vice President, Programming & Production – Corus Kids Television
Chris Harris, Director, Online Content – Canwest
Linda Laughlin
, Senior Producer – Independent Documentary Unit – CBC

MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2010
TELEFILM TV REFRAMED

Storytelling of Tomorrow: Interactive & Transmedia
WHEN: 2-3pm
In Partnership with:
Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC)

Join international, award winning interactive producers who have successfully helped producers and broadcasters navigate dual-platform TV projects that have generated results and additional revenues. Listen as they discuss how to breakthrough and what you need to be considering to go interactive and across platforms. Themes to explore include:

    • How to carry a narrative and story arc across platforms.
    • What needs to change when the size of the screen changes?
    • What needs to change when the level of interaction changes?

Moderated by Ana Serrano, Director – CFC Media Lab

Speakers
Victoria Ha
, Partner and Producer – Stitch Media; CFC Media Lab Alumnus
Anthony Lilley
, Chief Creative Office and CEO – Magic Lantern
Nathan Mayfield
, Chief Creative Director and Co-Founder – Hoodlum
Christopher Sandberg, CEO and Founder – The company P

SHAKEN @ BANFF TV + NEXTMEDIA

WHEN: 9pm
WHERE: Donald Cameron Hall, The Banff Centre

Brought to you by artsScene Edmonton, Banff New Media Institute, and Canadian Film Centre Media Lab, we’re celebrating the industry’s emerging talent by throwing the newest and hottest party at the Banff World Television Festival and nextMEDIA 2010. It’s a fresh new event in Banff featuring DJs, drinks, digital visualizations, photo booths and more in a two story venue like no other at The Banff Centre. Contact Cindy Fulton or Ken Bautista at info@artssceneedmonton.com for more information.

No Cover. Register today at shakentheparty.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2010
iPAD: SMOKING HOT iPAD CONTENT

WHEN: 4:30-5:30pm
In Partnership with: MEIC & Trapeze

nextMEDIA will be announcing the winners of the iPAD Tablet competition to find the hottest new ideas using iPad/tablet devices. The winning entry will receive a development deal worth $25,000 to make their concept a reality via leading interactive development agency Trapeze and the Toronto-based Mobile Experience Innovation Centre.

Hosted by Sara Diamond, President – Ontario College of Art & Design

Speakers
David Dougherty
, VP Strategic Innovation – Trapeze
Mike Kasprow
, Vice President and Creative Director – Trapeze; CFC Media Lab Alumnus

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2010
BANFF CONNECT: PROGRAM EXECUTIVE

WHEN: 11am-12pm
Location: Oak Room & Norquay Room
In Partnership with: Canada Media Fund

Experience the chance of a lifetime to sit down face-to-face with an international Program Executive. You have ten minutes to make an impression. Take a deep breath, pitch your project, load on the “WOW”…and leave with a deal.

Development Executives
Lydia Antonini
, Director, Digital Development – Warner Premiere
Matt Di Paola, Senior Vice President, Managing Director – Proximity
David Dougherty
, VP Strategic Innovation – Trapeze
Dr. Vitaly Fedko
, President & CEO – Corona Films
Chris Harris
, Director, Online Content – Canwest
Steven Hein
, Vice President, Branded Entertainment – FOX Digital Entertainment
Mike Kasprow
, Vice President and Creative Director – Trapeze; CFC Media Lab Alumnus
Alon Marcovici, Vice President, Digital Media – CTV Inc.
Simon Nelson, Controller, Portfolio & MultiPlatform – BBC Vision
Larry Tanz
, President – Vuguru

To register for Banff2010, visit: https://registration.achillesmedia.com/delegate_registration/list_products?event_id=19

To check out the full schedule, visit: http://www.banff2010.com/schedule.dynamic.php?

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CFC Media Lab Director to Speak at On.Fire 2010

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On.Fire (onfire2010.ca) is the national media arts conference and festival of the Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA), a non-profit organization representing over 80 artist-run media arts centres serving more than 12,000 artists and cultural workers across Canada.

On.Fire 2010 will run June 15-19, 2010. Highlights include Opening Keynote with Janet Cardiff & George Bures Miller on June 15th at 6:30pm, and Closing Keynote with Rafael Lozano Hemmer on June 19th at 6:30pm.

Check out the full schedule here: onfire2010.ca/?page_id=236

PSST! DON’T MISS THIS…

Panel/Conversation 5: Black, White and Red all over
The embarrassing lack of diversity in exhibition spaces

This panel will examine the proliferation of screens for the presentation of media art works while there continues to be a visible lack of culturally diverse voices alongside a concurrent reduction in exhibition opportunities for artists working outside of the mainstream.

Moderator: Heather Keung
Panelists:
Steve Loft; Anita Lee; and CFC Media Lab Director, Ana Serrano

WHEN: Saturday, June 19 @ 11 AM
WHERE:
Glenn Gould Studio (located on the main floor of the Canadian Broadcasting Centre)
250 Front St. West, Toronto

To register for On.Fire 2010, visit: onfire2010.ca/?page_id=3

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Net Change 2010 Around the Corner! June 7-11

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NET CHANGE 2010:
www.netchangeweek.ca
See below for a special discount for students!

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REGISTER: www.netchangeweek.ca/registration

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MOBILE TAKEOVER: www.netchangeweek.ca/conference/events/mobile-tech-triple-threat/
THE FUTURE PANEL: http://www.netchangeweek.ca/conference/events/the-future-panel/
CYBER SECURITY FOREIGN POLICY: http://www.netchangeweek.ca/conference/events/cyber-security-foreign-policy-implications-for-canada/

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“Hey Baby” Web Game Developed by CFC Media Lab Alumnus, NY Times Review

Congratulations to CFC Media Lab Alumnus, Suyin Looui, a New York Artist/Producer who developed Hey Baby, a provoking online first-person shooter game (available to play for free at heybabygame.com). …At first (Hey Baby) appears to be a self-consciously ridiculous revenge fantasy for women who have felt oppressed or threatened by sexual attention or commentary from [...]

CFC Media Lab’s TELUS IAEP Spring 2010 Prototype Preview at MaRS

The CFC Media Lab invites you to join us for our TELUS IAEP Spring 2010 Prototype Preview, exhibiting the talents of Dawn Buie, Orla Garriques, Conor Holler, Cathy Chen, David Goorevitch, Liz Gallo, and Dee Balkissoon. “Voicings” Created by: Dawn Buie, David Goorevitch, and Liz Gallo Listen in on a journey of discovery and creation, [...]

Congratulations to CFC Media Lab Alumnus!

Congratulations are in order for Rose Bianchini (rosebianchini.com) CFC Media Lab Alumnus from the Telus Interactive Art & Entertainment Program, Fall 2009! Rose is now a Senior Writer at GANZ in the Interactive Department. Way to go girl! Keep us in the loop! We love to promote our Alumni, so let us know what you’re up [...]

Save the Date, Toronto – Gentrification: The Game! Coming July 25

Whether you’re a strategic collector of railroads or would rather invest in hotels on Mediterranean and Baltic, here is your official invitation and reminder to come out and play award-winning Gentrification: The Game! developed by Atmosphere Industries (www.atmosphereindustries.com) comprised of CFC Media Lab Alumnus and Guest Faculty Member, Kate Raynes-Goldie, with Luke Walker, David Fono and [...]

CFC Media Lab Offers 20% Discount for CMTO 2010

THE WHAT: Cross Media TO 2010 THE WHEN: 6 – 9:30pm, July 21, 2010 THE WHERE: MaRS Centre, 101 College St. Toronto CMTO 2010 features an all-star line-up of industry executives and technology experts. Our goal is to bridge the gap between the different media sectors in order share information and find new opportunities. We [...]

Reminder! CFC Media Lab’s Telus IAEP: Application Deadline EXTENDED

The application deadline for the Telus Interactive Art & Entertainment Program’s Fall 2010 session has been extended to June 21, 2010! To download the application package, click here: telusiaep_apppack_fall2010 Or visit: www.cfccreates.com/what_we_do/cfc_media_lab/telus_interactive_art_and_entertainment_program/apply All application inquiries can be directed to medialab@cfcmedialab.com About the CFC Media Lab Created in 1997, the CFC Media Lab provides a unique [...]

CFC Media Lab Gears Up for nextMEDIA+Banff 2010!

nextMEDIA+Banff2010 will be chock-full of inspiring conversations and exciting keynotes! Still trying to decide when to be where and where to be when? Check out the CFC Media Lab’s top picks! SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2010 ROOKIES IN THE ROCKIES WHEN: 3-4pm Location: Sir Edward Beatty In Partnership with: Calgary Economic Development To kick-off the Banff [...]

CFC Media Lab Director to Speak at On.Fire 2010

On.Fire (onfire2010.ca) is the national media arts conference and festival of the Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA), a non-profit organization representing over 80 artist-run media arts centres serving more than 12,000 artists and cultural workers across Canada. On.Fire 2010 will run June 15-19, 2010. Highlights include Opening Keynote with Janet Cardiff & George Bures Miller [...]

Net Change 2010 Around the Corner! June 7-11

NET CHANGE 2010: www.netchangeweek.ca See below for a special discount for students! REGISTER: www.netchangeweek.ca/registration MOBILE TAKEOVER: www.netchangeweek.ca/conference/events/mobile-tech-triple-threat/ THE FUTURE PANEL: http://www.netchangeweek.ca/conference/events/the-future-panel/ CYBER SECURITY FOREIGN POLICY: http://www.netchangeweek.ca/conference/events/cyber-security-foreign-policy-implications-for-canada/  

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