Thirty-six Canadian companies receive more than 16 million dollars for their innovative projects (Toronto, January 24, 2012) The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today an investment of more than 16 million dollars in innovative projects as part of the second round of its 2011-2012 Experimental Stream. A jury of leading digital media experts from Canada and abroad assessed applicants for production support based on innovation and the production team criteria. The remaining factors for the production projects, as well as the applications for development and marketing support were evaluated by analysts from the CMF Program Administrator, Telefilm Canada. 

Karen Thorne-Stone to speak at Economic Club of Canada February 7, 2012 - Bucking the Trend - Ontario's Thriving Creative Industries Ontarios creative industries are thriving - leading the world in innovation, content and technologies.  The potential and opportunity to build on this success are considerable, but so are the challenges that we must overcome in this rapidly evolving digital marketplace and at a time of economic uncertainty.  Now is the time to enhance our support and to invest in these important sectors in order to ensure that Ontario retains and strengthens our competitive position in the international marketplace.

zinc Roe and National Geographic Kids to Produce Preschool Apps FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TORONTO (Jan. 31, 2012)Toronto-based interactive studio zinc Roe is teaming up with National Geographic Kids to produce a series of apps designed for preschool-aged children. The deal marks National Geographic Kids first foray into apps for a preschool audience and builds on its hugely successful apps for older children, including Weird but True,
the National Geographic Kids magazine app and Ultimate Dinopedia: The Most Complete Dinosaur Reference Ever.

'Heavy Rain' Actor steps into Animation Business Convergence Consultancy, Motives in Movement (MiM) has teamed up with two French companies: cutting edge facial capture technology company, Dynamixyz, and A.D.N. provider of digital double representation to actors, and services to producers. Pascal Langlois (who played Ethan Mars, in Quantic Dreams Heavy Rain) heads MiM, whilst continuing his career as an Actor in Toronto.

Angel Investor Martin Soltys Wants to Inject $50,000,000 into Canada's Media Industries Martin Soltys is the CEO of Transmedia Entertainment Partner, an offshore investment fund that he wants to use to invest in Canadian film, gaming, music, television, and digital media projects.

At Game On: Finance, Soltys said he had been approached about a few interesting places he could put his money while at the conference but believes Canadians have a lot to give and he wants to invest back in his own country as he's tired of seeing no return on the money he spends. Soltys was certainly surprised how many companies were already in the Canadian gaming industry but enthusiastically said that maybe Canada could rise from 3rd worldwide to become no. 2 and eventually no. 1 in the worldwide scope of things.

Read the full story at Techvibes.com

Pitch session for the Creative Industry with NACO On February 27th, the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) will be hosting another investor pitch session for the creative industries. These sessions are an opportunity for selected entrepreneurs to present their proposals to interested investors, secure investment or receive feedback.

Entrepreneurs from the film, television, music, interactive digital media, book publishing and magazine publishing industries are encouraged to submit their investment proposal through Gust, NACO's investment portal by February 7th, 2012, to be reviewed for this event.

OCAD University President Sara Diamond named to Order of Ontario OCAD University congratulates Dr. Sara Diamond, President and Vice-Chancellor of the university since 2005, for her appointment to the Order of Ontario. Recognition of Dr. Diamond's achievements were made public today in an announcement of 27 Ontario citizens who have made contributions to the arts, law, science, medicine, history, politics, philanthropy and the environment.

Proven Tax Savings for Ontario Game Developers The Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC) offers a generous program to Ontario-based game developers.  Qualifying companies can reduce operating costs through a tax credit for expenditures associated with development, marketing and distribution of new products.  Enhancements to the OIDMTC regime in 2009 increased the existing credit to 40 percent of eligible expenditures directly incurred by developers.  Furthermore, definitions within the legislation were expanded in order to allow previously ineligible corporations to benefit. 

KIDOBI SECURES RIGHTS TO GOMBBY’S GREEN ISLAND Canadian content aggregator Kidobi, today announced a new digital distribution agreement.The agreement gives the pre-school targeted streaming video platform digital and VoD rights for the newly launched preschool series Gombby’s Green Island (52 x 13 mins), with immediate effect. With the addition of Gombby’s Green Island to its extensive content library, Kidobi will be offering the North American premiere of this unique property to their subscriber base.

Innovative E-learning In Ontario Event Feb 2nd ONeLearning, the eLearning committee of Interactive Ontario, will outline the group's innovative efforts to bolster the eLearning cluster in Ontario, and will highlight a few of the innovative offerings being developed by its member firms on Feb 2nd at the Boiler House. More info here http://www.elated.ca/event_rsvp.php

You want to be part of the mobile marketplace. MAP wants to help you get there The mobile start up market is booming. The Mobile Accelerator Program (MAP) provides both opportunities and challenges for start up companies to find their place in the marketplace.
 
MAP is a six-part series of half-day workshops offered to help entrepreneurs navigate the constantly changing marketplace towards success.

The program starts on January 19th.  
For more information about MAP and MEIC: meic.ca
 
MAP is offered in partnership with OCAD University and George Brown College.
Funding for MAP is provided by the City of Toronto and NRC IRAP.

Digital Shock plays a major role in the 3D Art Outsourcing on Disney's latest project Digital Shock Inc continues to impress the gaming world with their recent work on the Christmas release/production from Disney and Microsoft “Disneyland Adventures”. Still headed by the same three innovative executives, Digital Shock continues to thrive in the 3D art world. With specialty teams in iPhone, PC and Console; limitations to their 3D capability has been removed from their vocabulary.

Does Your Prodco Mean Business? 2012 Executive Management Program for executives and senior management of independent production companies.

Wednesday March 21 – Saturday March 24 | 9:30am - 5:00pm | Hotel Novotel Toronto

How do your productions fit within an overall corporate growth strategy? What is your distinct market position within the economy? How will your company adapt and excel in the digital media marketplace?  

Keynote Highlights for GameON: Finance 2012, happening next week! Interactive Ontario (IO) announced keynote highlights for the upcoming GameON: Finance conference, taking place January 17 & 18, 2012 at the Design Exchange in Toronto. GameON: Finance is Canada's top business forum for the interactive entertainment industry connecting developers, innovators, investors and industry leaders in the digital game space.
Keynote Session Highlights 

KEYNOTE INTERVIEW: Zack Karlsson, VP, Business Development & Digital Platforms, Capcom 

This keynote features a candid and revealing interview with games industry veteran Zack Karlsson, Vice President, Business Development & Digital Platforms, Capcom. Currently, Karlsson oversees the digital, mobile and social games businesses and portfolios, as well as business development activities for Capcom. Zack will be interviewed by Shaun Hatton, Host & Content Producer, Electric Playground.

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