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Visionary Lunch with Jep Hill

Check out the next Visionary Lunch with Jep HIll, May 18 2012

Invitation for KMCM 2012: Korea Media & Content Market 2012

KOTRA Toronto, Commercial Section of Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, would like to cordially invite CASO Members to attend a unique global media & content event taking place in Asia’s largest content business market: Seoul, Korea June 7th-8th 2012. This is 4th annual global event solely organized from KOTRA HQ and we are currently inviting 100+ oversea participants. KMCM 2012 offers B2B opportunities and diverse range of insightful events of the Korean Creative market. Taking this opportunity, participants would be able to meet with global presence industry leaders from all over the world. Unlike other tradeshow events, we, KOTRA Toronto will specifically work alongside you, to understand your business needs, and to narrow down your targets of Korean media contents related companies, to prearrange the most meaningful business meetings. In addition, KMCM 2012 will support the building of long-term relationships and various business networks with Korean companies. Event outline of KMCM 2012:

Date: June 7th (Thurs)-June 8th (Fri), 2012

Venue COEX Grand Ballroom <http://coex.co.kr/eng/index.asp> (World Trade Center Seoul)

Attendees: 100+ Overseas Global Presence Companies (ex: Cartoon Network, Dreamworks, Disney, BBC, FujiTV etc)

200+ Major Korean Media and Content Companies Participating Companies in KMCM 2012,

KOTRA Toronto will be please to provide following incentives:

· 3 nights Hotel accommodations in Seoul: http://www.ritzcarltonseoul.com <http://www.ritzcarltonseoul.com/> (5 star)

· Airfare reimbursement from 30% to 100% (upon Head Quarter’s approval)

· 1:1 interpretation services

· Meals and Transportations

· Follow-up business development support through KOTRA

We believe that CACO members will gain tremendous value from this opportunity, and as the date of the show is nearing and spots are limited, so reserve your spot by sending an email with application form to jae.park@kotra.ca.

ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE FOR ONTARIO CAPTURE TECHONOLOGY COMPANY

ONTARIO BASED COMPANY STAGE WORLD’S FIRST CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY REAL TIME SHAKESPERE PERFORMANCE

TORONTO, April XX, 2012:Ontario based capture studio morro images Inc., and convergent consultancy Motives in Movement (MiM), are collaborating on the world’s first real-time performance capture of a Shakespearean scene, for Canada 3.0, in Stratford ON, the world famous home of Shakespeare in North America.

RADA trained actor Pascal Langdale, (Heavy Rain; Flashpoint) will be captured performing the role of Caliban in “The Tempest”, and displayed in real time. The characters of Prospero and Miranda are being taken by well-established actors of stage and screen, Claire Lautier (My soul to take; Grey’s Anatomy) and Geriant Wyn Davies (American Psycho II; 24), both of whom can be seen playing leading roles in this year’s Stratford Festival season.

morro and MiM share the view that capture technology should be seen as an enabler that can fulfil a creative vision, rather than interfere with it.

“Capture tech demos tend to use alien or futuristic characters that reflect the industry status quo rather than pushing its boundaries. If the tech itself is progressive then why not the content? There are anincreasing number of projects that push the medium into new territory, where art, narrative, interactivity and game, are all blending into new experiences. Their success relies on successful cross-discipline collaborations at every stage of development.” (Pascal Langlois - MiM)

“Technology should interfere as little as possible with creativity. Every medium relies on high quality creative content that needs to be portrayed in its most natural way. Creating a Motion Capture environment for both performers and technicians that does not get in the way of intuitive processes is absolutely paramount for the success of the story you want to tell.” (Tobias Wiegand – morro)

morro is a highly versatile capture studio based in Potsdam-Babelsberg, Germany, and St. Catharine’s, Canada. Boasting 16 vicon T160’s , a sound stage, visual effects studio, 3D scanning and printing lab all connected with the latest software, morro Canada is a one-of-a-kind studio to Ontario due to its in-house capabilities and affordability.

MiM is a cross-discipline consultancy, dedicated to the improvement of dramatic content in digital media and works with companies that best support the creation of high quality dramatic performances. MiM therefore also represent cutting edge markerless facial capture company, Dynamixyz. morro is planning to expand their studio with this new technology to add to their ability to offer high quality capture-based animations and speedy turnover at lower costs than its’ established competitors.

ENDS

For further information, please contact:

Pascal Langlois

+1 416 880 7785

Email: contact@motivesinmovement.com

Tobias Wiegand

+1 905 359 3840

Email: t.wiegand@morroimages.com

INplay 2012

INplay is a unique, international event that connects kids creative industries with insights and opportunities in the interactive space. From the video game business to the broadcast industry, from toys to toons, the INplay conference brings together leaders in the kids space to learn, network and be inspired by the future of kids interactive digital media.

Happening May 15 & 16, 2012 at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, the INplay conference will feature presentations, panel discussions, case studies, technology ‘show and tells’, keynotes and a good dose of fun!

Keynote speakers include Mark Surman, Executive Director of the Mozilla Foundation, and Jesse Schell, of Schell Games and Carnegie Mellon University.

The CMF showcase at INplay provides companies with the opportunity to showcase an interactive project, product or service to an audience of investors, future partners and peers. Each 5 minute rapid-fire presentation will be followed by Q+A. Visit this link to apply: http://bit.ly/x7FGGR

For more info or to register, visit www.inplay2012.com. CASO members will receive a 20% discount on the non-member registration rate when using the code INPLAYP20.

Ontario @ Siggraph 2012 LA

The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation, and its supporting partners, invite you to be part of the Ontario trade mission to Siggraph 2012(http://s2012.siggraph.org). The program is open to eight Ontario-based companiesin the computer graphics and interactive technology sectors. Priority registration for first time participants in an Ontario mission.

Benefits include turn-key exhibit space in the award-winning Ontario Pavilion (#753), a program targeting selected Californiacompanies, databases of local and international contacts and networking activities, and full conference passes. Siggraph hosts the largest exhibition of products and services for the computer graphics and interactive techniques attracting more than 23,000 professionals.

If you are an experienced exporter to the U.S., this mission will be of interest to you. Ontario Government funding may be available through EMA (www.exportaccess.ca)

To learn more and to download the for please visit oour resources page http://www.casont.ca/resource_categories

THE CELEBRATION BEGINS TORONTO | APRIL 25

On Wednesday, April 25 in Toronto, Side Effects is bringing together the local community to reflect on 25 years creating software for digital artists around the world. We would love for you to celebrate with us and hope to see you on our big night.

The evening will begin in the Varsity Cinema in Toronto’s Manulife Centre with a look back at the last 25 years. Jeff “Old School” Wagner will then take the audience through the latest features in Houdini 12.

Gavin Graham, Co-Head of 3D at Double Negative, will then talk about their use of Houdini to create feature film VFX for John Carter. Afterwards we will ascend to the Panorama Lounge to enjoy an amazing view of Toronto’s skyline and to celebrate 25 wonderful years as a community.

Register Now! - http://bit.ly/HwHvWY

Space is limited so please register as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Janet Fraser

Side Effects Software

Last Chance

Visionary Lunch

AGM

Watch your Inbox for your Nominees!

TIFF KIDS 2012: INDUSTRY PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCED!

There is still time to register for TIFF Kids and TIFF Next Wave. Together these festivals represent the evolution of the Sprockets International Film Festival for children and youth. TIFF Kids (April 10th – 22nd) will celebrate content for children ages 3 to 13 through an informed selection of films, relevant industry programming and innovative interactive spaces and media platforms. Likewise TIFF Next Wave (May 10th - 12th) will screen a selection of films that engage youth between the ages 14 to 18. Both festivals will provide a rare opportunity for industry professionals to screen films that kids and teens from around the world will soon be lining up to see.

Industry professionals who wish to take advantage of this valuable and unique opportunity will need to register for the following pass:

TIFF Kids & Next Wave Industry Pass

Price: $60 (tax included)

TIFF Kids Access

- Allocation of 5 advanced tickets, available on a first come, first served basis

- Allocation of 3 tickets (1 per screening) on the day of the screening, available on a first come, first served basis

- Access to Industry Programming (See Exciting Update Below!)

- Access to TIFF Nexus' New Media Literacies Conference (Priority to Nexus delegates)

- Access to Industry Screening Library

- Access to digiPlaySpace

- Invitation to Networking Cocktail

- Online access to Delegates Guide

TIFF Next Wave Access

- Allocation of 3 tickets per day (1 per screening) on the day of the screening, available on a first come, first serve basis

Note: It is important that you register for your TIFF Kids & Next Wave Industry Pass early, as advanced tickets become available on March 15th for registered industry professionals. Online registration will close April 5th. You will be able to register onsite up until April 20th. Be warned that if you decide to register onsite you may encounter unpredictable wait times. The same registration deadlines apply to those who only plan to use their pass to attend TIFF Next Wave.

Before registering please review and update your contact information with any necessary changes. If you have changed companies please contact us before taking any further steps, as we will need to adjust the personalized link below.

https://apps.tiff.net/industry/default.aspx?id=11072&pwd=347672146

Industry Programming Announced!

Registered industry professionals who attend TIFF Kids will have access to a variety of Industry events and initiatives during the festival.

- Access to these events is on a first-come, first-served basis

- Registered professionals will be able to redeem one ticket for the Master Class and each Panel Discussion on their pass, starting March 15

- Special conditions apply to our Roundtable Sessions, for which delegates need to pre-register starting in late March.

Below is a list of the stimulating events and relevant speakers that have been confirmed. Please expect another update soon regarding a second Panel Discussion and a list of more Roundtable Session speakers.

Master Class with Peter Lord

Thursday, April 19 – 10am

TIFF Bell Lightbox – Cinema 4

New this year, our TIFF Kids Master Class is an exclusive opportunity for students and Industry delegates to learn from animation industry pioneer Peter Lord of Aardman Animations. The session will not only focus on the trademark work of the Aardman Feature Studio, but also on the trailblazing projects of its Commercials and Digital divisions.

Panel Discussion: Developing Transmedia Properties for Children - From Concept to Finished Product

Thursday, April 19 – 3:00m

TIFF Bell Lightbox – Cinema 4

A perfect segue way into our TIFF Nexus Conference on New Media Literacy, this panel will explore transmedia success stories in the children's entertainment sector. Learn from broadcasters, transmedia content producers and public funders how to take a multi-platform project from idea to reality. What are the ingredients for a good transmedia property for children? What kind of content are broadcasters and funders looking for? Game developers and content producers for film and television will have the chance to learn more about fruitful collaborations between each other's trades, and the magic that happens when everything comes together properly.

•    Ted Brunt - VP, Interactive Production (marblemedia)

•    Gavin Friesen - Director of Interactive (TELETOON)

•    Kim Gibson - Consultant, Industry Initiatives (OMDC)

•    Jessica McLaughlin (Manager, TVOKids.com)

•    Blair Powers - Partner, Producer & Online Creative Director (Sinking Ship Entertainment)

•    Nathalie Clermont, Director of Program Management (CMF)

Industry Lounge

Monday, April 16 – Friday, April 20 (10am – 4pm)

TIFF Bell Lightbox – 3rd Floor

Meet and network with fellow Industry delegates in a relaxed atmosphere.

Roundtable Sessions @ Industry Lounge

New this year, our Roundtable Sessions are designed to help Industry delegates make connections with each other and our experts. Interested delegates can sign up for these sessions as of end of March:

Meet the Writers

Monday, April 16 – 12:00pm

Meet successful authors, screenwriters and show-runners, as they provide insights on the challenges, opportunities and prospects of working in an evolving children's entertainment landscape.

•    Daniel Bryan Franklin - Creator, Detentionaire; Story Editor, Mudpit

•    Charles Johnston - Creator, Detentionaire

•    Simon Racioppa - Creator, Spliced!

•    Christin Simms - Writer, Dino Dan

•    Jamie Waese - Creator, Mudpit

•    Robert Paul Weston - Author, Zorgamazoo, Dust City

Meet the Animators

Tuesday, April 17 – 12:00pm

An opportunity for up-and-coming animators, filmmakers, game developers and content producers to meet established animators and show-runners working in the Canadian children's entertainment industry.

•    Brad Ferguson - Director, Almost Naked Animals (9Story Entertainment)

•    Jason Lin - Animation Director (9Story Entertainment)

•    Kevin Micallef - Director, Detentionaire (Nelvana)

•    More speakers to be announced soon.

Meet the Buyers

Wednesday, April 18 – 12:00pm

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with some of the most important buyers of children's entertainment content in Canada. Broadcasters, film distributors and VoD experts will be on hand to answer your questions and tell you what kind of projects they are looking for.

•    Patricia Ellingson - Creative Head of Children's Programming (TVO)

•    Alan Gregg - Director of Original Content (TELETOON)

•    Jocelyn Hamilton - VP, Original Programming, Kids, Comedy & Drama (Corus Entertainment)

•    Kim Wilson - Creative Head of Children's and Youth Programming (CBC)

•    More speakers to be announced soon.

Further details on the panel speakers and the topics for roundtable discussions will become available closer to the festival. Please check http://tiff.net/industry/kids for more updates. Also, please find our latest Press Release at http://press.tiff.net/press-releases.

TIFF Nexus' New Media Literacies Conference

In conjunction with Industry Programming, the TIFF Nexus conference on New Media Literacy will take place on April 20th with a focus on children and youth. The event will bring together cross-sector media makers, academics, educators and industry delegates to explore issues and trends in order to foster new relationships and further emerging modes of literacy in youth-oriented media production.

Please check http://www.tiffnexus.net/ for updates.

TIFF Kids digiPlaySpace

Not only will audiences take over all five cinemas and learning studios of TIFF Bell Lightbox, but for the first time our HSBC gallery space will be transformed into the TIFF Kids digiPlaySpace—an interactive playground where children will learn, laugh and be entertained by emerging creative technologies and innovative media experiences.

All registered industry professionals will be able to redeem one ticket to this event from their pass. The ticket will be for a one hour time allotment.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about the registration process please email us at tiffkidsindustry@tiff.net or call us at 416-934-5834.

To learn more about Industry Programming please email us at industryprogramming@tiff.net or call us at 416-934-3218.

If you have any questions regarding TIFF Nexus’ Conference on Children’s New Media Literacy please direct them to nexus@tiff.net.

We look forward to welcoming you to TIFF Kids and TIFF Next Wave!

Spirited Away: The Films of Studio Ghibli

Spirited Away: The Films of Studio Ghibli

March 10 - April 13 at TIFF Bell Lightbox

Often referred to as the Disney of Japan, Studio Ghibli has created some of the most wondrous and groundbreaking animated films in the history of cinema. Discover (or re-discover) such classics as Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro and many others in this fifteen-film retrospective.

For tickets and full film lineup, visit tiff.net/ghibli

Toronto Screenwriting Conference (March 31- April 1) – EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION EXTENDED to Feb. 29 at 5pm!

Toronto Screenwriting Conference (March 31- April 1) – EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION EXTENDED to Feb. 29 at 5pm! Best Rate of the Year. Come and see Academy Award, Genie, Gemini and Emmy Award winning Writers. For a full list of incredible Speakers go to: www.torontoscreenwritingconference.com

Heading a Marquee session, screenwriter, director, animator and producer, Dean DeBlois is best known for co-writing and co-directing Dreamworks’ Oscar nominated animated feature HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON and the Walt Disney feature animation LILO & STITCH. Since graduating from Sheridan College’s Classical Animation program over twenty years ago, DeBlois has worked for several prestigious animation studios in Canada, Ireland, and in the U.S. where he became the Head of Story on Disney’s MULAN. DeBlois is in the midst of writing, directing and executive producing the sequel to HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON.

Kidscreen and CASO

Dear CASO Members & Kidscreen Attendees,

Our marketing focus for Kidscreen 2012 builds on the momentum of last years Kidscreen market. Our mandate is to market Ontario studios internationally and to present Ontario as THE PLACE to be for animation production.

Traffic to our booth was steady last year and this year we expect an even better turn out. Please drop by the booth to view the new animation reel representing the "best of the best" work that was produced in Ontario in 2011. Last year's demo reel was a magnate to the booth and this year we expect the same.

We have also produced "take-away" material that is not only functional but informative and will keep the CASO name and studio information at the fingertips of broadcasters, buyers and producers well beyond their Kidscreen experience.

This year we are also invited Interactive Ontario to participate as a booth partner to fortify the Ontario presence at the market.

We do urge to drop by the booth, pick up some cool swag and to check out what CASO is doing on behalf of it's members.

Have a fantastic market!

CASO Annual General Meeting Postponed

Dear Members, Nominees and Guests of the AGM,

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be postponing the currently scheduled January 31st Annual General Meeting until the end of February.

We will be sending out a new date and time in a couple of weeks and we look forward to seeing you then.

Please watch your email for the details.

Visionary Lunch w/ Carlos Sandanah

Join us January 23rd, 2012 for Carlos Sandanah.

TIFF 350 King St W

11:30am - 1:00pm

Members Price (+HST)

$25.00 In Advanced

$40.00 At the Door

Non-Members Price (+HST)

$40.00 In Advanced

$55.00 At The Door

Students Price (+HST)

$15.00

CASO & KIDSCREEN 2012

It's that time of year again!

CASO is currently working to put together a package to assist it's members with travel expenditures and special pre-negotiated rates on KidScreen Registration fees and Master Classes. Please watch this space in the coming week for more information that you can't afford to miss.