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Have not been around in a long time but for those that are near or interested it is a great one on one time, and is very social...

There's still some space left for those of you that may want to attend.
Registration deadline is the 10th, but we will accept late registrations
with possibility of room availability.

Story, Character & Interactivity 2008 Workshop

Digital Alberta and the Banff New Media Institute Accelerator Program
present "Story, Character & Interactivity 2008", being held January 24 to
27, 2008 at The Banff Centre in Banff, Alberta.

This two-day workshop focuses on how to create successful interactive
experiences that rival a movie�s level of depth and engagement. With past
speakers from studios such as Pixar Animation Studios, Sony Pictures
Animation and Cyan Worlds, this workshop offers insight into several
exciting topics including creating narrative in interactive medium, idea
generation, and other storytelling techniques. From concept through to
execution participants will learn to deliver immersive interactive
experiences through a series of hands on activities, case studies,
demonstrations, and formal presentations. Our speakers will also cover what
studios are looking for in the gaming market as well as what storytelling
trends are emerging in the marketplace.

This year's confirmed presenters include:

� Gabe Kean, Design Director, Owner,
Belle & Wissell, Co.; Founder, Born Magazine
� Mike Laidlaw, Lead Writer, BioWare Corp.
� Matt Rhodes, Concept Artist, BioWare
Corp.
� Tad Stones, Supervising
Producer/Director, Starz Film Roman Studios

Space is limited! To register online, go to
Digital
Alberta. Contact Rene at [email protected] for additional
information.

This program is also supported by the Alberta
Motion Pictures Industries Association, Foreign Affairs &
International Trade Canada, and Alberta Advanced Education & Technology.
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