Welcome to FTI year 6!
For the sixth year in a row, Fall Tour Interactive will be showcasing Toronto as a world leader in interactive design and creative production. By bringing over twenty five of the city's top digital studios together for one day, a spotlight will be shown on Toronto's immense creative talent.
Fall Tour Interactive is the only event of its kind, focused on strengthening Toronto's digital industry by offering studio participants countless opportunities to get involved and network with leading Creative Directors and emerging talent. Fall Tour Interactive is a showcase of the expansive digital content and knowledge produced in our vibrant city.
When: Friday, October 14th, 2011
Where: Toronto Underground Cinema, 186 Spadina Avenue
Registration on Event Day: 9:00 – 9:30am
Tickets Available
Group Bookings: Group reservations are exclusively for Program Coordiantors/Chairs, Professors and Student Associations interested in purchasing 20 tickets or more. These reservations must be made prior to October 1st.
Cost: $10.00
Fall Tour Interactive Pass: Join us for a full-day of studio tours, presentations and interactive panel discussions. A complimentary lunch will be served. Tour groups of 30 – 35 delegates, will be lead by seasoned industry professionals.
Cost: $10.00
Presentation Pass: Gain access to a range of three presentations, and three interactive panel discussions. See below for panel discussion topics.
Cost: $5.00
Panel Discussion Topics
Panel I: State of Video Games
Indie games, adver-games, console games, social games … the list goes on. Video games are one of the most vibrant areas of growth in interactive media, from casual to blockbuster cinematic productions. Hear from three of the most involved members of the video game scene in Toronto, as they tackle the subject "What skills are needed now, or what can we expect in the future?".
Panel II: Convergence or Crash? The challenges of modern media
In this discussion, three industry experts will dive into the changing media scene, and the opportunities and challenges facing modern producers. The music recording industry has felt the impact of digital media, now video producers are as well. Where does the opportunity lie for new entrants, and what is on the horizon? Come find out.
Panel III: It makes the (virtual) world go round Financing models are changing at the speed of our interactive technology. Find out some of the resources available for getting your digital media projects off the ground, as three experienced industry panellists talk about the options available today. See what it takes to go from good idea to viable business model.
| Presentation Pass Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Organization | Topic/Speaker |
| 10:00 – 10:45am | TBA | |
| 11:05 – 11:50 | The Juice Agency | Spencer Saunders |
| 12:10 – 12:55pm | MacLaren McCann | David Stubbs |
| 1:15 – 2:00 | Boost Agents | Trina Boos |
| 2:20 – 3:05 | Finance Panel | It makes the (virtual) world go round |
| 3:25 – 4:10 | Media Panel | Convergence or Crash? The challenges of modern media |
| 4:30 – 5:25 | Gaming Panel | State of Video Games |
Visit http://falltour.eventbrite.com to purchase tickets!
See you there!
Tim Wilison
founder