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Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building) 255 Front Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5V 2W6 | |||||
The Media Pillar is sponsored by Shaw Children's Programming Initiative, YTV & Treehouse TVNote: This program is subject to change.
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building) 255 Front Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5V 2W6 | |||||
The Media Pillar is sponsored by Shaw Children's Programming Initiative, YTV & Treehouse TVNote: This program is subject to change.
| Tuesday, May 16, 2000 -- 10.45 to 12.15 | |
| RIGHTS & WRONGS: PROTECTING & EXPLOITING YOUR INTERESTS IN A DIGITAL WORLD |
How do you enforce copyright in cyberspace? What's the best way to protect your interests & your ownership? How will business, government & creators deal with the facts of life in this new business & creative environment? Jenny Buckland, Australian Children's Television Foundation; Bill Craig, iCraveTV.com; Richard Klosa; Moderator: John Hylton Q.C., Ryerson University; Producer: Prof. Clive VanderBurgh, Ryerson University |
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| INTERACTION + CONSTRUCTION = LEARNING |
When we think of educating people, we typically think of "instructing" them in. As traditional & computational media converge, instruction may give way to "construction", where learners actively engage in building knowledge for themselves using interactive, computer resources. Hear how this is being done. David Devine, Devine Entertainment; Thom Maslow, Mattel Interactive; Mark Schlichting, JuniorNet; Brian Smith, MIT Media Laboratory; Moderator: Jan Donio, TVO; Producer: Melanie York, YTV |
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| IT MATTERS WHO MAKES IT, EH? |
How has the quality of Canadian children's programming internationally changed the production world? What is the attraction for American partners? Does it matter where the program gets produced? Case studies of new programs. Ken Katsumoto, CinéGroupe; Peter Moss, CINAR; James Steyer, JP Kids Inc.; Arnie Zipursky, Cambium Film & Video; Moderator: Lisa Olfman, Portfolio Entertainment Inc.; Producer: Joanne Jackson, YTV |
| Tuesday, May 16, 2000 -- 2:15 to 3:45 | |
| WORLDS IN COLLISION: GLOBALIZATION |
Television is entertainment. But is entertainment a business venture or a cultural experience? How does this question affect children & youth in the Americas and around the world? Rina Lopez-Bautista, Philippines; Regina de Assis, Brazil; Aadielah Maker, South Africa; Moderator: Charlotte Wright, Nickelodean (UK) |
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| HARNESSING THE MAGIC: TRANSITION FROM OLD TO NEW |
First came the oral tradition, then books. Now TV, the web & CD ROMs offer their own forms of entertainment. Learn how to transfer this traditional magic to these new media. Patrick Crowe, ExtendMedia; Kevin Sullivan, Sullivan Animation; Miklos Tomka, Nelvana; Moderator: Suzanne French, Alliance Atlantis; Producer: Tom McGillis, Nelvana |
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| FROM THE SLATE TO THE SCREEN: WHAT'S DIFFERENT? |
Kids are keen on multimedia learning & computer-based games. Does the learning process differ with the medium? What's the impact of interactivity? Does it affect social development? Cognitive development? The creative process? What do we know & what should we be studying? Monique Caron-Bouchard, Communications ABC; Carol Cummings, Diego Portales University; Kathryn Montgomery, Center for Media Education; Ellen Wartella, University of Texas; Moderator: Annabel Slaight, Owl Children's Trust; Producer: Anne Taylor, Media Awareness Network |
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| INDIGENOUS MEDIA: BUILDING BRIDGES |
The world is getting smaller! Canada's aboriginal people have been establishing links around the world with indigenous groups & with others interested in a truly unique perspective. This panel will present some specific projects that have taken place & look to the future needs & desires for international networking. Cynthia Lickers, V-Tape; Leetia Ineak, IBC; Debbie Brisebois, IBC; Bernard Hervieux; Alanis Obamsawin; Moderator: Raurri Ellsworth, APTN |
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| DIVERSITY IS GOOD FOR KIDS & GOOD FOR BUSINESS |
How can kids' programming move beyond tokenism to effective representation of an increasingly diverse world? Social responsibility vs market demand. Charlotte Cole, CTW; William Hetzer, UNICEF; Meryl Marshall, Academy of Television Arts & Science; Patti Miller, Children Now; Moderator: Salaam Coleman, Nickelodeon; Producer: Patricia Ellingson, TVO |
| Tuesday, May 16, 2000 -- 4:15 to 5:45 | |
| WRITING: EDUTAINMENT | What's different about writing an EDUtainment product? Does it change how you approach the project? Learn how to keep both the educator and producer happy while staying loyal to your audience -- the kids! Peter Wildman, Canada |
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| PRODUCING & DIRECTING 'TWEENS |
Everyone wants to be a TV star but how do you know who really has talent? How do you find these new faces? Hear how two experienced producers find & work with real kids & get real results. Dale Burshtein, Canada; Jonathan Finkelstein, Canada |
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| DIRECTING | Thoughts from the Co-creator & Pilot Director of Blue's Clues on: creating new television formats that address the unique goals of a project; innovative approaches to the development of character & narrative. Todd Kessler, USA |
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| 4 LEARNING: PUBLIC SERVICE IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT |
How does Channel 4 Schools, a public service broadcaster exist within a commercial television station -- a station that relies on advertising for its income? Channel 4 Schools -- soon to be named "4 Learning" -- has been operating as a public service since 1993 -- learn how! John Richmond, UK |
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| A WINDOW ON THE WORLD FOR KIDS -- WOW! |
WETV, the Canadian-based global television network, launches its children's block this summer. Come for a sneak preview of WOW - programming which helps kids everywhere appreciate their differences while celebrating their similarities. Janis Nostbakken, Canada |
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| REBRANDING A NETWORK | Learn "how-to" re-launch & re-brand a pay TV channel! See how an 11-year old brand is re-invented & how this change affects Programming, Original Production, On-Air look, Marketing, Communications & even the Web site. Kevin Wright, Canada |
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