In partnership with TIFF Nexus, WIFT-T is pleased to present Women in Film, Games and New Media, a one-day conference exploring gaming, digital media and film with an emphasis on creative opportunities and analysis of sectoral gaps.

The jam-packed day includes presentations, discussions and interactive sessions ranging from an introduction to emerging technologies, to industry workforce insights, to videogame demos and focused networking opportunities with creative industry leaders.

Hosted by Nora Young

Nora Young is the host and creator of Spark, a show about technology and culture that airs nationally on CBC Radio. She was the founding host of Definitely Not the Opera, where she discussed topics related to new media and technology. As a writer and speaker, Nora explores how new technology shapes the way we understand ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

Featured Speakers

Leigh Alexander, game culture journalist and editor at large for Gamasutra
Kate Hartman, Assistant Professor at OCAD University
Mare Sheppard, President of Metanet Software
Kirsten Forbes, COO of Silicon Sisters Interactive
Heather Webb, Executive Director of WIFT-T
Caitlin Fisher, Associate Professor and Director of York University’s Augmented Reality Lab
Pearl Chen, Research & Technology Manager of the CFC Media Lab
Alex Leitch, Co-founder of Site3 coLaboratory
Emma Westecott, Assistant Professor of Games Studies at OCAD

The conference will present the results of The Difference Engine game-making incubator—TIFF Nexus creative sessions that encouraged women from various media sectors to experiment with videogame design. Games produced through The Difference Engine will be available for hands-on play during a networking reception following the presentation.

Click here for the full breakdown of highlights!

Cost | $60 for WIFT-T and TIFF Nexus members, $99 regular, $30 students 
Venue | TIFF Bell Lightbox, Reitman Square, 350 King Street West
Buy Tickets | Click here 

TIFF Nexus  is an ongoing series of conferences and hands-on creative jams at TIFF Bell Lightbox aimed at supporting Canada’s film, game and new media communities while fostering integrations between academics, industry members and enthusiasts.

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