Subject: the Canadian perspective on convergence, new media funding and international co-productions
INVITATION ONLY ::
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:: International perspective on convergence ::
Date: Friday, 12 September 2003
Time: 10.00 am - 12.00pm
Venue: MMV, L46 Theatrette, 55 Collins St, Melb
Cost: $10 AIMIA members, $15 Non-members
Refreshments provided
AIMIA VIC and Multimedia Victoria (MMV) extend a special invitation to attend our exclusive presentation of the Canadian perspective on convergence, new media funding and international co-productions. AIMIA VIC Vice President, Cecily McDougall will introduce the Canadian new media specialist and Ryerson University Professor, Charles Zamaria, who will share his experience as the Financial Director of three new media funding agencies and author of new media handbooks.
Join us for this valuable opportunity for Australian companies considering about offshore partnerships to learn about Canadian producers and their experience.
:: REGISTRATION ::
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Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 10 by emailing sonia@aimia.com.au or contacting our National Office on 02 9221 0727.
:: CHARLES ZAMARIA ::
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Mr Zamaria serves as Financial Director for three funding agencies: the Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund, Independent Production Fund, and Cogeco Program Development Fund - independent non-profit organizations providing grants, loans and equity investment for various genre of television, film, new media and interactive tv content production. Along with his day-to-day responsibilities in these positions, Mr. Zamaria has assisted in developing and creating national professional standards for the emerging new media production community. Since 1991, Charles Zamaria has been a full-time tenured faculty member in the School of Radio and Television Arts, Ryerson University. He is the author of numerous publications and reports for the industry including: New Media New Business: The Producer's Guide; ACCT's publication: Making It ? The Business of Film and Television Production in Canada, and Bell Fund's handbook: Create a Winning Proposal ? The Handbook for New Media Producers.
:: SPONSOR ::
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This event is made possible by the support of Multimedia Victoria.
Please Note
All enquiries and registrations should be directed by Wednesday, September 10 by emailing sonia@aimia.com.au or contacting the AIMIA National Office on 02 9221 0727.