Events: Multi Platform Incubator

January 17, 2008 – January 18, 2008 08:30 am
Vancity Theatre - 1181 Seymour St

This event has 3 distinct registration levels. Please read below and choose the best fit for you!
Level C Application Deadline - January 7th, 2008

This 2 day workshop is a must attend for content producers across all genres, whether you are looking to better understand the landscape, get involved in the discussion, forge new business relationships or leverage additional financing.

The Key Objectives of the workshop are:
- Understanding convergent business models from international case studies
- Adopting a multi-platform approach to content development
- Identifying how partnerships can add value
- Positioning multi-platform properties for corporate investment & private financing
- facilitate local and international business development and partnerships

Confirmed Industry Guests to date:
Brad Fredericks (VBS.tv, New York)
Nathan Mayfield ( Hoodlum - “PS Trixi” + "Fat Cow Motel", Aus)
Dan’l Hewitt (Business Development - Bebo, UK - "Sophia's Diary" + "Kate Modern", London)
Brent Friedman ( Electric Farm Entertainment - “Afterworld”, LA)
Thomas Wallner (Xenophile - "Regenesis" + "Fallen", Tor)
Peter Ignacio (Atom Films, New York)
John Kalangis (Executive in Charge of Original Programming, Interactive - Arts and Entertainment - CBC Television)
Sean Embury (Fjord Interactive, Van)
Brian Krueckl (“Sanctuary”, Van)
Kal Suurkask (Zeros 2 Heroes Media, Van)
George Johnson (Masters of Digital Media Program, Van)

The unique format is broken down into several registration levels and includes:

Level A - All Welcome - $75
- a general market overview through keynote address and case study presentations. Networking lunch included.

Level B - All Welcome - NMBC/CFTPA Members: $120 Non-Members: $150
PLEASE NOTE: Up to 45 spots are available by advanced registration only. Producers should have an original IP (multi-platform property or convergent application/technology) they can use to inform the discussions. Priority will be given to producers that have at least 1 credit in the genres noted in the Level C guidelines [http://www.newmediabc.com/uploads/MultiPlatformIncubator_guidelines.pdf ].

Depending on demand, organizers reserve the right to limit the number of participants from a single company.

Includes all Level A offerings plus:
- hands-on, teambased roundtable workshop, intimate facilitated discussion with our international guests, opportunity to watch the critiqued pitch session
- information rich take away workbook
- evening reception with hosted bar


Level C - By Application Only - NMBC/CFTPA Members: $150 Non-Members: $200
- includes level A and B offerings plus:
- a juried pitch competition with a cash prize
- one-on-one business matchmaking with our international guests.
- Hot catered breakfast buffet on day 2.

TO APPLY DOWNLOAD:
The Application Form - http://www.newmediabc.com/uploads/MultiPlatformIncubator_application.doc - [ word doc 100K ]
Application Guidelines - http://www.newmediabc.com/uploads/MultiPlatformIncubator_guidelines.pdf - [ PDF 940K ]

The NMBC and BC Film Multi-Platform Incubator is presented by DFAIT in partnership with Telefilm Canada, the CBC and BELL Fund.

Event Details

Date

January 17, 2008 – January 18, 2008

Time

08:30 am

Location

Vancity Theatre - 1181 Seymour St

Organized By

New Media BC and BC FIlm

For more info

adam@newmediabc.com