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Full Coverage of CMTO10 on YouTube

August 16, 2010 | Kimberly Dean | Posted in Alumni Successes > CFC Media Lab

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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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CFC Media Lab Offers 20% Discount for CMTO 2010

June 17, 2010 | Kimberly Dean | Posted in CFC Media Lab > Events

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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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CFC Media Lab Gears Up for nextMEDIA+Banff 2010!

June 11, 2010 | Kimberly Dean | Posted in CFC Media Lab > Events > Interactive Industry > News & Events

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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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CMTO Reminder! July 21 @ MaRS

June 7, 2010 | Kimberly Dean | Posted in CFC Media Lab > Events

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CFC Media Lab is partnering up with MaRS (www.marsdd.com) to present to you Cross Media TO (www.crossmediato.com)!

WHEN: July 21, 2010, 6pm – 9:30pm
WHERE: MaRS Centre, 101 College St. Toronto, ON

Cross Media TO brings together leaders from all key media industries to discuss, demonstrate, and debate cross media integration and partnerships. 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.

DON’T MISS THIS! 8:50pm – 9:00pm: Dr. Siobhan O’Flynn, Transmedia Consultant (Narrative Now) and CFC Media Lab Faculty member will be giving a trans-media case study presentation. CMTO will also be highlighting CFC Media Lab and MaRS companies, so stay tuned!

Since EVERYONE loves a DISCOUNT…
Use Registration Code CFC2010 to get 20% OFF advance tickets!

For tickets, sponsorship or to submit speakers, please contact:

Priya Rao, Director of Events
P: 416-809-5378
E: priya.rao@jumpwiremedia.com

Facebook Cross Media TO: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124172077604756
The full, hot schedule: www.crossmediato.com/schedule/

Check out our last CMTO update:
stabletalk.cfccreates.com/2010/05/27/cfc-media-lab-to-co-present-cross-media-toronto/

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Interactive Symposiums at CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival

June 4, 2010 | Kimberly Dean | Posted in Interactive Industry > News & Events

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Saturday is the perfect day to catch a symposium or two!

Non Linear Storytelling: Designing Interactive Narratives
 Victoria University: 140 Charles Street West, Room 215, Toronto

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
As the shift toward interactive screens continues, designing narratives for the digital landscape is a skill that’s increasingly in demand. This master class session will bust creative thinking out of old models and introduce you to multi-plot structures, current forms of transmedia and interactive digital narratives.

Moderator:
Siobhan O’Flynn – Transmedia Storytelling Consultant; CFC Media Lab Faculty

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Shifting Landscapes: Successful Transmedia & Multiplatform Projects
Victoria University: 140 Charles Street West, Room 215, Toronto

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Through examining a variety of case studies, this panel will explore how approaches to content delivery and use of technology relate to audience consumption habits, and fan participation. Discussion will highlight the realities of how these trends are causing shifts in the way audiences, creators and funders are approaching media.

Moderator:
Anthea Foyer – Co-Founder & Director, The Labs; former CFC Media Lab Staff

Panelists:
Alex Mayhew – Trans-media Creative Consultant; CFC Media Lab Guest Faculty
Howard Rosen – Business Affairs Manager, Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund
Victoria Ha – Partner, Stitch Media; CFC Media Lab Alumnus

NEED TICKETS?

You have until 6PM TONIGHT!

Buy tickets for Non Linear Storytelling: Designing Interactive Narratives:
www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?e=aeab253619aa89530be6612bee60d71a&t=tix

Buy tickets for Shifting Landscapes: Successful Transmedia & Multiplatform Projects:
www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?e=ada0173a28c0aa3a5218e4547fb15325&t=tix

For the full symposium schedule please visit: www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com/symposium/symposium

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CFC Media Lab to Co-Present Cross Media Toronto

May 27, 2010 | Kimberly Dean | Posted in CFC Media Lab > Events

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The CFC Media Lab and MaRS are co-presenting with Jumpwire Media to launch Cross Media Toronto on July 21st, 2010 at the MaRS Centre.

Cross Media Toronto (www.crossmediato.com) will feature heavyweight media industry executives discussing perspectives on how transmedia content will be produced, distributed and consumed in a cross media environment, specifically looking at ways to incorporate cross media into business models. Cross Media Toronto will focus on providing attendees with real tangibles on how to monetize cross media opportunities in the various sectors.

Scheduled events at Cross Media Toronto include a super panel of key cross media personalities, 3 demonstrations of emerging cross media technologies, two industry focused case studies and a debate on a pressing cross media issue of the day, all designed to give attendees a more direct and personal understanding of how cross media can be implemented successfully.

“We are excited about bringing the event to Toronto. The city has a vibrant start up community and Canada is one of the world leaders in cross media content creation.”

- Founder of CROSS MEDIA TORONTO Gavin McGarry


For tickets, sponsorship or to submit speakers, please contact:

Priya Rao, Director of Events
P: 416-809-5378
E: priya.rao@jumpwiremedia.com

Facebook Cross Media TO: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124172077604756

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CFC Media Lab Offers 20% Discount for CMTO 2010

June 17, 2010 – 10:13 am

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 [...]

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CFC Media Lab Gears Up for nextMEDIA+Banff 2010!

June 11, 2010 – 3:15 pm

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 [...]

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CMTO Reminder! July 21 @ MaRS

June 7, 2010 – 2:33 pm

CFC Media Lab is partnering up with MaRS (www.marsdd.com) to present to you Cross Media TO (www.crossmediato.com)! WHEN: July 21, 2010, 6pm – 9:30pm WHERE: MaRS Centre, 101 College St. Toronto, ON Cross Media TO brings together leaders from all key media industries to discuss, demonstrate, and debate cross media integration and partnerships. Our goal [...]

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Interactive Symposiums at CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival

June 4, 2010 – 12:34 pm

Saturday is the perfect day to catch a symposium or two! Non Linear Storytelling: Designing Interactive Narratives Victoria University: 140 Charles Street West, Room 215, Toronto 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM As the shift toward interactive screens continues, designing narratives for the digital landscape is a skill that’s increasingly in demand. This master class session [...]

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CFC Media Lab to Co-Present Cross Media Toronto

May 27, 2010 – 3:04 am

The CFC Media Lab and MaRS are co-presenting with Jumpwire Media to launch Cross Media Toronto on July 21st, 2010 at the MaRS Centre. Cross Media Toronto (www.crossmediato.com) will feature heavyweight media industry executives discussing perspectives on how transmedia content will be produced, distributed and consumed in a cross media environment, specifically looking at ways [...]

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