The newsletter of the SASKATCHEWAN INTERACTIVE MEDIA ASSOCIATION
The Saskatchewan New Media Developers Association is now the Saskatchewan Interactive Media Association Inc. – also known simply as Saskatchewan Interactive or SaskInteractive.com for our soon-to-be-revamped website. This announcement of the name change was made at our March 9 symposium.
From your Board
• At a May 6 Strategic Planning session, kindly facilitated by David Katz of SK Industry & Resources, and Donna Prefontaine of Industry Canada, our volunteer board revisited our mission, vision, and priorities for the coming year. We appreciate their generosity of the commitment of their time and expertise to assist our efforts. Stay tuned as plans unfold.
• Our mission: To foster the growth of a strong & vibrant interactive media sector/industry in SK with capabilities recognized & respected in the provincial, international, and international marketplace.
• Our vision: As a provincially, nationally, and internationally recognized industry voice, Saskatchewan Interactive will: provide advocacy, promotion, and education to increase member opportunity in a global marketplace.
• We are in the planning stages for another symposium this fall, building on the incredible success of our March 9 Interactive event. The symposium will be dealing with some of the more practical aspects of how to build games and more real-world examples of successes.
• Working in conjunction with Science West, our game development camps for high school students will be running from July 10-21 and July 24-Aug 4. Log on to http://www.science-west.ca for information and registration.
• Industry Canada is contributing funds to assist the Western interactive media associations to meet face-to-face on June 13 in Vancouver in conjunction with Vidfest. This will provide the opportunity explore joint efforts to build the industry, especially in the prairies.
Please support our efforts by becoming a member and presenting a united voice in Saskatchewan. Pass this email on to everyone you know in the industry. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter, visit http://www.snmda.sk.ca (soon to switch over to http://www.saskinteractive.com).
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Call for Submissions: NextFest 2006
NextFest: Digital Motion Picture Festival is returning to Saskatoon this September 6th to 8th, 2006. Building on its past successes, NextFest 2006 will continue to provide a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of cultural, economic and digital advancements - be a part of 'what’s next'.
More Information...NextFest: What It's All About
Call for Submission Forms:
Traditional Competition
http://www.whatsnextfest.ca/other/NextFest06SubmissionFormInteractive.pdf
48 hour Digital Guerillas
http://www.whatsnextfest.ca/other/NextFest06DG14SubmissionFormInteractive.pdf
14 day Digital Guerillas
http://www.whatsnextfest.ca/other/NextFest06DG48SubmissionFormInteractive.pdf
Vanessa Bonk
Communications Officer
Saskatchewan Motion Picture Association
W304 - 2440 Broad Street
Regina, SK S4P 4A1
Telephone: (306) 525-9899
Fax: (306) 569-1818
Email: communications@smpia.sk.ca
website: www.smpia.sk.ca www.whatsnextfest.ca
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Opportunity
An Atlanta-based IT company serving several vertical markets with a variety of IT services is seeking to outsource several functions on an on-going basis. Projects and skills vary as client driven demand dictates. You can obtain complete details on these opportunities from the below individual. To obtain this, please provide Mr. Hernacki was a short overview of your companys’ background and qualifications in order that he ascertain if there is a fit.
At present, Defintion6 is performing the following IT services for their clients:
Application Development
Data Integration
Interactive marketing management
Infrastructure management
E-commerce management
Definition 6 VIDFEST 2006 Content A-Go-Go Mobile Challenge The VIDFEST 2006 Content A-Go-Go Mobile Challenge invites digital media creators to upload their podcasts, short films and documentaries, animation, music, and other digital creations. With each upload, contestants will be entered to win one of five new 60GB Video iPods. These prizes will come fully loaded with all the Content A-Go-Go submissions, plus amazing content from CBC Zed, CBC Radio3 and VIDFEST. Deadline for entries is May 19, 2006 . For more information or to upload content, visit: www.zed.cbc.ca/gogo Winners will be announced at the VIDFEST 2006 Closing Gala on June 16th, 2006. Jennifer Ouano Canada's biggest New Media Event of the Year! Funding for the Saskatchewan Interactive newsletter is provided solely through the good graces of our overworked and dedicated volunteers. Don’t just sit back – help us to grow the industry by supporting our efforts - join our organization and make your voice heard through your industry representatives. We are making a difference! Website: http://www.snmda.ca Posted by: Deborah Black Submitted May 10, 2006
Mr. Paul Hernacki
Chief Technology Officer
2115 Monroe Drive
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30324
United States of America
Fax: (404) 897-1258
Phone: (404) 870-0323
Email: paul.hernacki@definition6.com
www.definition6.com
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The Vancouver International Digital Festival (VIDFEST) is pleased to announce its partnership with Mobile MUSE, CBC Zed, and CBC Radio 3, on a unique contest for all new media producers with a love of the mobile medium.
For additional information:
Kirstin Richter
Producer, VIDFEST
604-739-9878
Kirstin@newmediabc.com
Interactive Ventures Producer, CBC Zed
604-662-6250
jennifer_ouano@cbc.ca
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Tickets on sale now!
Group Tickets - 10 tickets for $400
Single Tickets - $60 for general admission
Event: 6th Annual Canadian New Media Awards Show & Gala
Date: Monday May 29th, 2006 @ 8:00PM
Location: The Carlu, 444 Yonge Street, 7th Floor, Toronto, ON
Dress Code: Evening Wear or Cocktail
Emcee: Alan Park from the Royal Canadian Air Farce
Visit: www.cnma.ca/index_e/ticket_ordering to register for this exciting celebration of Canada's hottest new media talent!
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