Convergent Conference

I went to an interesting conference yesterday that the Documentary Organization of Canada hosted called convergent.

The people speaking were in the non-linear and new media fields (sort of) and the agenda was to look at creative opportunities for new media and to encouraging content creators to consider the possibilities and creative opportunities presented by explorative content.

Most people attending were documentary filmmakers. They were talking about the idea of merging internet and Film/TV. At this point the web is used mainly for marketing and networking but content isn't being created specifically for a web only audience. It seems as though industry leaders know that something needs to happen in terms of content but they are not sure where to go. There was also alot of talk about mobile technology.

There are ALOT of grants out there for content creators of New Media.

Ron Martin - ISWID Productions
Andrew Nisker - Director of Garbage
Maureen O'Reilly - BC Innovation Council (BCIC)
Janine Steele - BC Film