IO Member, BlackCherry Digital Meda, Reconnects Aboriginal Youths through Game-Based Learning
March 12, 2010
BlackCherry Digital Media’s upcoming launch of PathOfTheElders.com
marks a turning point in using new media to reconnect Aboriginal youths
with their past. Elevating game-based learning to a new level, this
free online resource combines an elaborate role-playing game (RPG) with
rich historical resources, including rare archival photographs and
historic audio recordings of Cree narratives. PathOfTheElders.com goes
live Wednesday, March 24th, 2010.
Yo Gabba Gabba to Keynote INplay 2010
(Toronto – March 11, 2010) - Interactive Ontario today announced the first keynote speakers for INplay 2010; a conference about the art and business of kids interactivity. Jon Berrett, Executive Producer and Christian Jacobs, Co-creator, Director and Writer of the hit kids TV show, Yo Gabba Gabba, will be keynote speakers at the conference, taking place on May 18 & 19, 2010, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, Canada.
March 12, 2010
International Kids Entertainment Sensation to appear in Toronto
(Toronto – March 11, 2010) - Interactive Ontario today announced the first keynote speakers for INplay 2010; a conference about the art and business of kids interactivity. Jon Berrett, Executive Producer and Christian Jacobs, Co-creator, Director and Writer of the hit kids TV show, Yo Gabba Gabba, will be keynote speakers at the conference, taking place on May 18 & 19, 2010, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, Canada.
docSHIFT Networking Night and Info Session - March 22
Attention Documentary Filmmakers & Interactive Digital Media Producers: IT’S TIME TO CONVERGE OVER COCKTAILS @ a Networking Night & Info Session at the Gladstone Hotel on Monday March 22, 6pm-8pm. Come ready to be inspired about the possibilities of a new interactive documentary genre. Join fellow filmmakers and interactive digital media producers to learn about the first of several docSHIFT initiatives geared at facilitating new business opportunities and creative partnerships in Ontario. For more info and to register click here.
March 9, 2010
Attention Documentary Filmmakers & Interactive Digital Media Producers: IT’S TIME TO CONVERGE OVER COCKTAILS @ a Networking Night & Info Session at the Gladstone Hotel on Monday March 22, 6pm-8pm. Come ready to be inspired about the possibilities of a new interactive documentary genre. Join fellow filmmakers and interactive digital media producers to learn about the first of several docSHIFT initiatives geared at facilitating new business opportunities and creative partnerships in Ontario. For more info and to register click here.
Meet with Digital companies from France on the 24th of March!
March 2, 2010
We are pleased to inform you that a delegation from FRANCE, led by the
French Trade Commission, will be in Toronto on March the 24th to meet
with potential partners in Ontario. This delegation is composed of 12
innovative companies and clusters working mainly in digital content and
digital animation. Those companies are keen to build partnerships in
Canada and are wishing to build opportunities for Ontario and French
businesses.
INplay Early Bird ends March 18th
March 2, 2010
Get your tickets for INplay before March 18th and save. INplay is a new
conference that explores the art and business of kids interactive.
Taking place May 18th and 19th at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, INplay
will focus on three streams relating to kids interactive properties:
research, creativity & content, and business. Visit the INplay website to register and for more info. Don't forget - IO Members receive dicounted tickets!
IO member, ecentricarts Celebrates 10 years!
As we head into our 11th year of business this winter, we wanted to take the time to thank all of you - clients, partners, supporters and friends - we’ve had a great first decade! No, it hasn’t always been easy - we started at the height of the dot.com implosion. And yes, it hasn’t always been pretty - the death throes of traditional media have been painful to watch. But it has always been interesting.
March 2, 2010
10 YEARS YOUNG!As we head into our 11th year of business this winter, we wanted to take the time to thank all of you - clients, partners, supporters and friends - we’ve had a great first decade! No, it hasn’t always been easy - we started at the height of the dot.com implosion. And yes, it hasn’t always been pretty - the death throes of traditional media have been painful to watch. But it has always been interesting.
Digital Shock releases game for iPhone/iTouch
February 23, 2010
Interactive
Ontario member Digital Shock Inc. takes the iPhone industry by storm
with their latest collaboration with Newtoy Inc. (Published by NGMOCO)
called “We Rule”. It is a fantasy adventure game that already has
iPhone and iTouch owners eager for the release.
E-axis grows by one
E-axis.com Inc, is pleased to announce a new addition to the E-axis team. Shawn Preece-Hall will joining the team in the role of New Business Manager. "We are very excited to add Shawn to the team, his experience and knowledge will greatly enhance the e-axis offering," says Chance Harrington, Director, Business Development, E-axis.
February 23, 2010
Here we grow again...E-axis.com Inc, is pleased to announce a new addition to the E-axis team. Shawn Preece-Hall will joining the team in the role of New Business Manager. "We are very excited to add Shawn to the team, his experience and knowledge will greatly enhance the e-axis offering," says Chance Harrington, Director, Business Development, E-axis.
Launch of OMDC’s Online Application Portal
OMDC is digitally transforming the way we do business and making it easier for you, our clients to apply for tax credits and to our programs by going green in 2010-11 with a paperless, secure Online Application Portal (OAP).
Now, you will be able to apply online (including uploading and storing corporate documents), track the status of your applications and communicate with OMDC regarding your applications through the OAP.
- Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC) applications are now being accepted online through the OAP.
February 22, 2010
A note from the Ontario Media Development Corporation:OMDC is digitally transforming the way we do business and making it easier for you, our clients to apply for tax credits and to our programs by going green in 2010-11 with a paperless, secure Online Application Portal (OAP).
Now, you will be able to apply online (including uploading and storing corporate documents), track the status of your applications and communicate with OMDC regarding your applications through the OAP.
- Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC) applications are now being accepted online through the OAP.
IO Member, Spongelab Interactive, wins International Science and Engineering Visualization Challenge.
February 19, 2010
TORONTO, ON – February 19, 2010 - Spongelab Interactive, an Ontario-based educational gaming company, with its third major international award,
earns critical acclaim by making science fun! Spongelab Interactive has
been awarded first prize in the Interactive Media category from the
Journal of Science and National Science Foundation’s 2009 Visualization
Challenge for the second consecutive year. This award is published in
the February 19, 2010 issue of the Journal of Science (Science: Vol.
327. no. 5968, p. 949) and featured on the National Science
Foundation’s website.
IO returns from KidScreen
February 16, 2010
Interactive Ontario and six Ontario interactive digital media companies
went to KidScreen in New York City this past week, with the support of
Telefilm Canada and the OMDC. The INplay booth received much interest
for our Ontario interactive properties and the INplay Conference, which
is taking place in Toronto, May 18-19, 2010. Thanks to all the
companies who stopped by the Interactive Ontario/INplay booth to say
hello!
Digital Media, Film and TV Boosted by Funding Support
New funds to support content creation and development in music, film, television and interactive digital media have been announced by the Ontario government.
February 11, 2010
From Mediacaster MagazineNew funds to support content creation and development in music, film, television and interactive digital media have been announced by the Ontario government.
Through the Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) and its Partnerships
Fund, an additional $2.9 million in funding support will be invested to
leverage an existing $7.1 million in partner contributions. Full Story
ONTARIO VIDEO GAME PROMOTIONAL REEL
DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010 – 9:00AM
The Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) is looking for video footage and images from Ontario-based video game development companies to include in an Ontario Video Game Industry Promotional Reel that is being created for the upcoming Game Developers Conference in San Francisco from March 9-13, 2010.
February 11, 2010
DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010 – 9:00AM
The Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) is looking for video footage and images from Ontario-based video game development companies to include in an Ontario Video Game Industry Promotional Reel that is being created for the upcoming Game Developers Conference in San Francisco from March 9-13, 2010.
PORTFOLIO ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE �IN TOON WITH TWEENS� ANIMATION CONTEST
Toronto, Canada (February 8, 2010) � Portfolio Entertainment Inc. unveils its inaugural �In Toon With Tweens� animation contest, an initiative designed to encourage creativity, and out-of-the-box thinking by throwing the doors open to new voices within the global animation community. Portfolio Entertainment invites animators and creators with serious comedy chops to submit their original projects - television or multiplatform - for a chance at $10,000 CDN in cash as part of Option and Development Agreements. The call for submissions officially opens today, entries must be received by June 15, 2010 and winners will be notified on September 15, 2010. The contest was announced today by Portfolio Entertainment�s Co-Founders & Presidents, Lisa Olfman and Joy Rosen.
February 8, 2010
Option & Development Deal Prizes Totaling $10,000 CDN Awarded To Top Two Winning EntriesToronto, Canada (February 8, 2010) � Portfolio Entertainment Inc. unveils its inaugural �In Toon With Tweens� animation contest, an initiative designed to encourage creativity, and out-of-the-box thinking by throwing the doors open to new voices within the global animation community. Portfolio Entertainment invites animators and creators with serious comedy chops to submit their original projects - television or multiplatform - for a chance at $10,000 CDN in cash as part of Option and Development Agreements. The call for submissions officially opens today, entries must be received by June 15, 2010 and winners will be notified on September 15, 2010. The contest was announced today by Portfolio Entertainment�s Co-Founders & Presidents, Lisa Olfman and Joy Rosen.
Fresh TVs Stoked Triumphs at Pixie Awards
Fresh TV Inc., an award-winning family entertainment company, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded three Pixie Awards for their animated tween TV series, Stoked. Fresh TV took home awards for Opening Title Effects, Animation and Atmospheric Effects and was given an impressive score of 9.5 out of 10 for the series. The Pixie Awards � sponsored by the American Pixel Academy � honour outstanding creativity in Motion Graphics, Effects and Animation.
February 5, 2010
For Immediate ReleaseFresh TV Inc., an award-winning family entertainment company, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded three Pixie Awards for their animated tween TV series, Stoked. Fresh TV took home awards for Opening Title Effects, Animation and Atmospheric Effects and was given an impressive score of 9.5 out of 10 for the series. The Pixie Awards � sponsored by the American Pixel Academy � honour outstanding creativity in Motion Graphics, Effects and Animation.
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Mar 31, 2010
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