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I like the idea of sharing and downloading games - it's like music but better!
And they won't be able to ban it because, well they haven't stopped Napster yet!!
I am still downloading?!!
And they won't be able to ban it because, well they haven't stopped Napster yet!!
I am still downloading?!!
NFB New Media Pitch
$7,500 Development Prize and Banff Centre Scholarship
The National Film Board of Canada is pleased to present The NFB New Media Pitch 2009. The NFB is seeking proposals for compelling interactive documentaries that harness the power of story, capitalize on multiple platforms, and demonstrate the creative and democratic nature of digital media. The producer(s) of the winning proposal will receive a co-production development deal from the National Film Board that will include up to $7,500 in funding.
For 70 years the National Film Board of Canada has been recognized as a world leader in the creation of social-issue documentaries and auteur animation. As Canada's public producer, it develops distinctive, culturally diverse and challenging works of audiovisual material that engage its citizens and reach audiences around the globe.
Proposals should seek to explore important, socially relevant issues and strive to illuminate and educate audiences, stimulate dialogue, and perhaps even involve audiences in the creation of the documentary itself. Selections will be evaluated on story, creativity, interactivity, theme, platform and feasibility.
The winner will also be awarded a full scholarship, covering tuition, registration, meals, accommodation, air fare within Canada, and airport shuttle to attend the Interactive Screen Program at The Banff Centre's renowned New Media Institute.
Please note: costs of registration and travel to BANFF for the pitch is the responsibility of the finalists.
To apply please complete and submit the official online entry form. A jury of industry experts will review the submissions and select three finalists.
The three finalists will pitch their projects to a prestigious panel of international broadcasters at BANFF on Monday, June 8, 2009. Finalists will receive valuable feedback, network with their peers, and have their ideas heard by industry experts. The finalists are encouraged to make visual presentations or a demonstration of development to date and new media functionality. Each pitch will be followed by a round of questions from the jury and audience. After the ballots are cast the winner will be announced at the closing ceremonies of the Festival on Wednesday, June 10, 2009.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Projects must make use of a new media platform.
Eligible applicants must be Canadian independent digital or television producers
TERMS:
Application must be made by the Producer of the project
All finalists must be prepared to pitch their projects in person and must be registered at BANFF 2009 for the day of the pitch (Monday, June 8, 2009). Alternatively, BANFF will offer a session pass which will grant the finalist entry to their pitch session only.
A maximum of 2 pitchers per project.
Finalists must be prepared to sign the attached agreement.
Submission forms and all supporting materials must be received in English.
Only applications using the official NFB New Media Pitch online Entry Form will be considered; please do not send additional information. If submitting more than one project, please complete separate entry forms.
Key Dates
Deadline for Entry
Monday May 4, 2009
Short-listed finalists notified and list of selected projects posted at the BANFF 2009 Web site
Mid May, 2009
Banff World Television Festival
June 7-10, 2009
NFB New Media Pitch
Monday, June 8, 2009
Click here for application form
For more information please contact:
Kerry Gardiner
Associate Producer, BANFF
Phone: 416-921-3171 x 242
[email protected]
$7,500 Development Prize and Banff Centre Scholarship
The National Film Board of Canada is pleased to present The NFB New Media Pitch 2009. The NFB is seeking proposals for compelling interactive documentaries that harness the power of story, capitalize on multiple platforms, and demonstrate the creative and democratic nature of digital media. The producer(s) of the winning proposal will receive a co-production development deal from the National Film Board that will include up to $7,500 in funding.
For 70 years the National Film Board of Canada has been recognized as a world leader in the creation of social-issue documentaries and auteur animation. As Canada's public producer, it develops distinctive, culturally diverse and challenging works of audiovisual material that engage its citizens and reach audiences around the globe.
Proposals should seek to explore important, socially relevant issues and strive to illuminate and educate audiences, stimulate dialogue, and perhaps even involve audiences in the creation of the documentary itself. Selections will be evaluated on story, creativity, interactivity, theme, platform and feasibility.
The winner will also be awarded a full scholarship, covering tuition, registration, meals, accommodation, air fare within Canada, and airport shuttle to attend the Interactive Screen Program at The Banff Centre's renowned New Media Institute.
Please note: costs of registration and travel to BANFF for the pitch is the responsibility of the finalists.
To apply please complete and submit the official online entry form. A jury of industry experts will review the submissions and select three finalists.
The three finalists will pitch their projects to a prestigious panel of international broadcasters at BANFF on Monday, June 8, 2009. Finalists will receive valuable feedback, network with their peers, and have their ideas heard by industry experts. The finalists are encouraged to make visual presentations or a demonstration of development to date and new media functionality. Each pitch will be followed by a round of questions from the jury and audience. After the ballots are cast the winner will be announced at the closing ceremonies of the Festival on Wednesday, June 10, 2009.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Projects must make use of a new media platform.
Eligible applicants must be Canadian independent digital or television producers
TERMS:
Application must be made by the Producer of the project
All finalists must be prepared to pitch their projects in person and must be registered at BANFF 2009 for the day of the pitch (Monday, June 8, 2009). Alternatively, BANFF will offer a session pass which will grant the finalist entry to their pitch session only.
A maximum of 2 pitchers per project.
Finalists must be prepared to sign the attached agreement.
Submission forms and all supporting materials must be received in English.
Only applications using the official NFB New Media Pitch online Entry Form will be considered; please do not send additional information. If submitting more than one project, please complete separate entry forms.
Key Dates
Deadline for Entry
Monday May 4, 2009
Short-listed finalists notified and list of selected projects posted at the BANFF 2009 Web site
Mid May, 2009
Banff World Television Festival
June 7-10, 2009
NFB New Media Pitch
Monday, June 8, 2009
Click here for application form
For more information please contact:
Kerry Gardiner
Associate Producer, BANFF
Phone: 416-921-3171 x 242
[email protected]
If its done in the right way downloading games could work, although it would have to be pay per play type thing! So the industry gets some money, either that or Product Placement will come in in more games...imagine little cans of Coca Cola that give sonic his super caffine induced speed and the likes!
It would be nice to only pay a fraction of the price to upgrade software too, FIFAs too expensive too keep buying every year for a game thats nothing more than a slight graphical improvement on the previous version and new player stats!
It would be nice to only pay a fraction of the price to upgrade software too, FIFAs too expensive too keep buying every year for a game thats nothing more than a slight graphical improvement on the previous version and new player stats!