The Nominating Committee of the Digital Media Association of Alberta (Digital Alberta) invites nominations for the 2008-2009 Board of Directors. All nominations must be submitted no later than April 15, 2008. Also note that the bylaws state that you must be a member of Digital Alberta at least 30 days prior to the AGM for your nomination to be accepted.
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Washington State Market Access Program announced
The DMAA is organizing a Market Access Program focused on Seattle, Washington from July 16 to 19, 2007. The program is aimed at Alberta-based digital media companies in the areas of web technologies, interactive design, and online game development, that are looking to do business with companies in the Washington State region. Washington State is a global leader in digital media development, with one of the largest concentrations of companies in the world.
mediaFRESH '07 DMAA awards entry deadline extended
The mediaFRESH '07 DMAA Awards, hosted by the Digital Media Association of Alberta are dedicated to the recognition of those professionals and students across the digital media community in Alberta who have created outstanding projects and programs. An Awards Gala & Celebration will be held on Thursday, May 3rd, 2007 in Calgary, Alberta. Entries are now open and will close on April 7, 2007. Visit http://awards.dmaa.ca to submit your entries today!
The Great Canadian Video Game Competition
In partnership with industry, Telefilm Canada recently launched an innovative competition to create the next great Canadian video game.
From the Montreal International Game Summit, Telefilm Canada Executive Director Wayne Clarkson unveil Telefilm's Great Canadian Video Game Competition. "With the input and support of industry, Telefilm has created a new opportunity for talented Canadian game developers to build business expertise and commercialize original game content that leverages innovative distribution methods," says Clarkson.
Industry consultant and partner Danielle Michael, former Vice President of Business Development at Radical Entertainment, has come aboard to direct the project.
Telefilm is convinced that Canada has the talent and potential to be a world leader in the $20-billion video game market. While the country is already a key international hub for game development, challenges exist for independent game developers to bring original content to market in the multiplatform environment. The Great Canadian Video Game Competition, a first-of-its-kind initiative, will help elevate the commercial profile of Canadian-owned game development companies and grow the industry.
