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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.
| Sunday, May 14, 2000 -- 10.45 to 12.15 | |
| CHANGES IN CHILDREN THROUGH THE YEARS: A CONVERSATION WITH DR. DOROTHY SINGER |
An interactive discussion rich with audience participation. Dr. Singer will address whether children have changed in the past thirty years & whether children's television programming has changed to meet the needs of today's child. She will also address what programmers are doing well & what they can do to improve their product. Dr. Dorothy Singer, Yale University; Interviewer/Producer: Joanne M. Lisosky, Pacific Lutheran University |
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| TV OR NOT TV: WHAT IS THE FUTURE? |
Will television change completely when it's on the web? How does a linear medium adjust to a non-linear environment? Will there still be a place for television, as we know it today? Keith Kocho, ExtendMedia; Cecily Truett, Lancit Media; Moderator: Marnie de Kerckhove, North American Broadcaster Assoc.; Producer: Ricki Glinert, Independent Producer |
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| CONTENT DISTRIBUTION: TV, THE WEB, OR BOTH? |
Great opportunities, great risks! Do you produce content differently for the web? Participants discuss employing each medium to its best advantage in a "converging" world. Jeff Cannon, Marcis Interactive; Dan Fill, DECODE Entertainment; Brian Katz, Infopreneur; Jane White, Dotcomix; Moderator/Producer: Perry Keller, ExtendMedia |
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| PUTTING THE ACTION IN LIVE: DOLLARS & SENSE |
Live action programs are making a comeback? How do you succeed with live action in world markets? Does the target audience age make a difference? International players discuss the difficulties you'll need to overcome. Paul Barron, Barron Entertainment; Bill Siegler, Scholastic Entertainment; Theresa Plummer-Andrews, BBC; Moderator: Patricia Lavoie, CINAR; Producer: Karen Young, Independent Producer |
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| IT MATTERS WHO OWNS IT: CONCENTRATION OF OWNERSHIP |
Concentration of ownership can restrict the number of voices & affect culture, economics & creativity. How can you compete & stay in the game? International perspectives on a timely issue. Patricia Edgar, Australian Children's Television Foundation; Peter Moss, CINAR; Michael D. Murphy, FOX/Motion Television; Moderator: Alice Cahn, CTW; Producer: Christopher Greaves, YTV |
| Sunday, May 14, 2000 -- 2:15 to 3:45 | |
| THE NEW WORLD OF MERCHANDISING |
Learn how successful companies decide what to take to market. In such a highly competitive market, what are the predetermined signs of success? How has new media affected merchandising of TV product? Marketing experts share their success stories & analyze the projects that didn't work. Jeanne Olson, Lyrick Studios; Kenn Viselman, itsy bitsy Entertainment; Andrew Witkin, Nelvana; Moderator: Rita Carbone Fleury, RAI Corp.; Producer: Joanne Jackson, YTV |
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| EDUTAINMENT | Education & Entertainment -- can these two worlds meet & not collide? Kids are tuning in & learning! Hear from experts how they're conquering this new domain. Janice Burgess, Nick Jr; Deborah Forte, Scholastic Entertainment; Ken Olshansky, Sony Wonder; Moderator: Marsha Williams, NOGGIN; Producer: Kim Wilson, TVO |
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| LEAN FORWARD VERSUS LAYBACK / TEN FEET VERSUS TWO FEET |
The way children experience screenbased media is changing. Meet three distinguished web producers & hear the challenges they face as they adapt to the challenge of reaching children in the new bandwidths. Michael Légaré, CINAR; Michelle Miller, PBS Online; Bill Shribman, WGBH; Moderator/Producer: Doug Barnes, Cochran Entertainment |
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| PUBLIC SERVICE TELEVISION: SHOULD KIDS COUNT MORE? |
A look at public television & its special responsibility to children. Where is it headed? Does it need to be reinvented? Jeff Chester, Center for Media Education; Adrian Mills, CBC TV; Roy Thompson, BBC; Moderator: Anna Home, Children's Film & Television Foundation |
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| INDIGENOUS MEDIA: DOLLARS & DELIVERY |
There is funding available for aboriginal production from many sources. Is it enough? This panel will discuss some of the common avenues of funding as well as some innovative approaches for a relatively young and growing industry. Jim Compton, APTN; Brenda Chambers, Brenco Media; Karen Ginsberg; Moderator: Fil Fraser, Vision TV |
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| IT MATTERS WHAT GENDER: GIRLS, BOYS & NICHE CHANNELING |
We've come a long way baby -- or have we? Telecasters believe that gender interests are so different they're beginning to segregate boys and girls. Are they really so unique that they need separate channels, websites & video games? Is this a good idea? Katie Frankle Kearney; Donna Mitroff, Fox Family Worldwide; Carla Seal-Wanner, @ccess 4 @ll; Moderator/Producer: Kimberly Weiner, Knowledge Kids Network |
| Sunday, May 14, 2000 -- 4:15 to 5:45 | |
| WRITING FOR PRESCHOOL | Move beyond the traditional & learn to capture the youngest viewers with compelling visuals, characters & stories that touch both the heart & the mind. Writer/Co-creator/Producer/Director of hit shows such as The Big Comfy Couch, Rufus the Dog and Panda Bear Daycare shares writing tips. Rob Mills, Canada |
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| DIRECTING: SINGLE CAMERA | Whether it's episodic television, dramas or period pieces directing styles are unique to the individual. Each director approaches a project from a different perspective. Hear how two different directors approached their projects, learn about the challenges & highlights through the eyes of the director. David Devine, Canada; Jane Thompson, Canada |
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| DOCU-SOAP FOR TEENS | It's an innovative television format that's catching up in Latin America after having achieved success both in the UK & USA. Discovery Kids aims its docu-soaps to Latin American teenagers between the ages of 14-17. With neither actors nor scripts, docu-soaps engage real kids in real life situations. Marcelo Ferrari, Chile; Rafael Rodriguez, USA |
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| PRODUCING PRE-SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL MARKETS |
The Children Television Workshop is known around the world for their successful "international" co-productions. Learn how they produce hit TV shows for pre-school audiences at home & around the world. Cathy Chilco, USA |
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| JUST FOR GIRLS: A "SMART CHOICE? |
SmartGirl.com asked girls from around the world about entertainment & education "just for girls". Do they prefer "girls only", co-ed, or both? Hear their thoughts on products & services ranging from computers, magazines & games, to TV show, websites & schools. Dr. Karen Readey, USA |
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