The Shibley Righton Breakfast Stories Series offers a rare look inside the world of working in film, television and digital media. Participants gain practical, first hand knowledge from guest speakers who serve as leaders in the screen based industry. Through in-depth interviews and audience interaction, participants learn what it really takes to maintain a career in [...]
In this economy, career management and understanding digital trends are more important than ever. Find out where the jobs are, and the skills sets required for launching or re-launching your career. Following the breakfast, the graduating class of the 2008 WIFT-T Business Management for Media Professionals Program will receive their certificate for completing the course. Moderator | [...]
Learn how to raise financing and expand through strategic investments. Guests discuss how to access and manage interim financing for film and television productions. Participants gain a better understanding of when to approach investors, what documents to provide and what financial commitments may be eligible for interim financing. The session features an executive from The [...]
This session features key executives from Stitch Media, an interactive media production company and consulting firm that produces cross-media promotions and distributed narratives. Based in Toronto and Halifax, Stitch Media collaborates with traditional media creators to make their projects interactive. Join us as we explore how convergent projects can drive television programming. Panelist discuss successful [...]
This session features panelists from Capybara Games, an award-winning independent game studio, based in Toronto. The focus is on the development of premium mobile, iPhone, Nintendo DS, PSN and Wii video games. Join us as we demystify the gaming world, and explore how producers can bring their creative ideas to game. Panelists discuss successful case [...]