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Digital Screen Forum - Small screen big business

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Screenworks Digital Screen Forum
Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (GMT+1000)
Mullumbimby, New South Wales

Screenworks is shouting about the program and speakers for the digital event of the year in the Northern Rivers region. In partnership with Arts Northern Rivers, Screenworks is bringing an exciting list of speakers to Mullumbimby Civic Centre on Saturday 30th October to use their fantastic knowledge and experience to explore the digital markets, creative and development opportunities for the regions creators and producers of 3D animation, phone apps, games and web content.

However it doesn't stop there, if you are creating TV or feature films, then these are the digital accessories that compliment and extend your project. More and more all big screen and small screen projects are extending the life and engagement with different age groups via phone apps, games and 3D animation and other web content.

Ticket prices Members $35 + booking fee; Non members $45 + booking fee, all tickets available now or cash sales at the door $40 Members/ $50 Non members (subject to availability). Ticket price includes morning and afternoon tea.

Speakers include:

John Passfield is co-owner and Creative Director of 3 Blokes Studios in Brisbane. He is a veteran of the computer games industry including games designer, lead programmer, director and scriptwriter on numerous award winning titles. Previous studios include Gee Whiz Entertainment and Krome Studios where he co created TY the Tasmanian Tiger series. John is passionate about social gaming and has led the creative direction on a number of Facebook games including Brainiversity, Hospital Town, Virtual Villagers and soon to be released Galactic Trader.

Shainiel Deo is the CEO of games developer Halfbrick Studios in Brisbane. Founded in 2001, Halfbrick has been on the forefront of handheld, casual and mobile games development for years, recently achieving worldwide success and recognition for iPhone games including Fruit Ninja and Monster Dash. Shainiel has been leading the company since its inception and now works on expanding the studio's portfolio of games across a wide range of platforms and online downlaods networks, dealing closely with major companies, including Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and Apple.

Justin Brow, 60Sox, MC extraordinaire, Justin was the MC for Screenworks 2008 New Media Conference and Incubator and we are so pleased to have him back for this event. Justin is a pioneer of Australia's digital media industries. He holds leading roles in several national programs assisting the commercialisation and international competitiveness of the Australian digital media industries. Sometimes described as an Expedition Leader and sometimes as an Australian Digital Media Catalyst. Justin brings the who's who and who's doing what to this event.