Alan Sawyer
Screwing around with our perceptions of reality. Causing virtual disruption to the space-time continuum. All in a days work :)

The Canadian Media Production Association’s annual networking conference Prime Time in Ottawa will take place at the Westin Ottawa February 29th - March 2nd 2012.

This high-profile national event attracts key industry decision-makers and government representatives from across the country.

• Have Your Say - Do you have speaker or session...

Merging Media is a 2 day Conference presented by Merging Media Productions and CMPA-BC, featuring the best in brightest in cross-media.

• CONNECT with world-class media trendsetters + thought leaders
from conventional and interactive media

• ENGAGE in the latest trends in transmedia, financing, gamification, social media + convergent...

Interactive Ontario is pleased to announce the launch of X-Summit, a new cross-media conference and partnering forum kicking off on Oct. 24 and taking place over Oct. 25-26 in Toronto.

X-Summit explores the future of cross-media content through active learning, inspirational keynotes, hands-on workshops, dynamic panel discussions, cutting-edge...

Official TIFF site:
http://tiff.net/thefestival

Follow TIFF on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/#!/TIFF_NET

Julie is visiting from Australia so if you know her come on out and say Hi!

Please feel free to invite anyone else you know who knows her.

Building on the knowledge and expertise of more than thirty years, the Banff World Media Festival is the world's premier forum for professionals working in content creation, distribution and broadcast in Television and Digital Media.

Taking place June 12-15, 2011, at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in the Canadian Rockies, BANFF attracts the...

*Please note earlier start time*

The infamous ink drinks Toronto, aka 'Band Practice') - so graciously established & hosted by Creative Citizen of the Year 08 writer Denis McGrath - returns every third Friday of the month, in Toronto... with screenwriter PETER ROWLEY!!!!

ABOUT OUR VOLUNTEER HOST, PETER ROWLEY
Originally from...

The Mobile Experience Innovation Centre (MEIC) Annual General Meeting (AGM), April 5, 2011   Come and join the MEIC during its inaugural AGM. This will be an opportunity to hear from companies the MEIC has worked with over the last year, learn how you can benefit from becoming involved as a member, and meet others working in the mobile industry....

Toronto Digital Screenwriters - Do you write video games? Webseries? Interstitials? Convergent TV projects? Digital projects?

Are interested in meeting other writers in Toronto? Want a free drink?

Come to our first Toronto Digital Screenwriters Networking Meet Up!

The Writers Guild of Canada invites you to an evening of casual conversation with...

Don't miss this opportunity to network one last time or bid your final farewell at the party to end all parties — the Interactive Closing Party. Media Temple invites you to go out with a big bang.

Updated Schedule:

5:00 - Pre-party at Frank. Limited to 200 RSVPs.
6:00 - Social Cycling ATX gathers cyclists from Franks
7:00 - Meet at Festival Beach all in the thousands.
8:00 - Ride SCATX route to Gypsy Lounge.

We'll ride over to Franks from Brush Square park or just meet us there.

See the updated schedule post.

http://goo.gl/CmMMX

This is our flavor of a maker, hacker, diy Ignite-style event, with the bike as a backdrop.

Open Bar. Music. Smoking Patio. Free to the public.

Tokimonsta Performing!

RSVP at http://sxsw.villagevoicemedia.com/ by 3/13 to get on the list.
Get there early - RSVP does not guarantee admission!
UPDATE 3/4: The RSVP list is now closed! RSVPs on the Facebook Wall are not accepted.

21+ only.

Sponsored By:
Topless Robot
Nerd news, humor...

So we're throwing another epic event at SXSW complete with some fabulous music. We'll flesh this page out as more details emerge.

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SO YOU WANNA SEE THE SHOW? READ ON VERY CAREFULLY...

We will be able to accommodate about 1200 guests. During SXSW we will be giving away around 600-700 "Priority" wristbands randomly to those...

Our ninth year hosting free tacos at SXSW. Come join the fun, eat the fiery tacos, and witness as first time participants learn the bliss.

The best party of SXSW returns! Expect much merriment courtesy of your British cousins, CitySocialising, Headscape, Pusher, The Team, Lanyrd Inc, Chinwag, and of course, Clearleft.

Naturally, we're already looking forward to the festivities. We’ve put some money behind the bar, and can't wait to share fun times and frosty beverages...

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and New Enterprise Associates (NEA) will be hosting a party. There will be a guest list for startups and investors. More details to follow.

Live music by Radiostar, with guest performance by Andrew Mason, CEO of Groupon!

Note: an RSVP at Plancast will not get you in the door. You must RSVP at EventBrite. SXSW Interactive is the week immediately following DrupalCon Chicago, and we're going to both. You should too. DrupalCon ends on Thursday. SXSW begins on Friday, and runs until Tuesday. We're throwing the party on a Monday night, so you'll have a few...

Mix & mingle with your industry peers and learn more about GDC Online, the leading social & online games conference this Fall.

Featuring:

DIPLO
ECLECTIC METHOD
w/ visuals by SEEPER and CTRL

As the sun sets over SXSW and Austin comes alive, Vimeo and Nikon invite you to an evening of musical mayhem and immersive visual eye candy in the heart of the once-dormant Seaholm Power Plant. With your own eyes or through the lens, experience an event like no other with world...

All guests must register to attend at www.crowdtap.eventbrite.com.

SXSWi's Can't Miss Party - The Crowdtap Launch Party at Austin's coolest venue, The Belmont. With a huge outdoor and rooftop space in addition to the super sleek indoors, the Crowdtap Launch party will host over 1,000 people.

Guests will be continually entertained...

The party everyone will still be talking about when SXSW 2011 is all said and done.

Whether or not you're from the Silicon Prairie, join the region’s up-and-coming entrepreneurs and innovators on Lanai’s beautiful rooftop lounge with drinks, DJ Bone Head, and of course, a few surprises!

RSVP: In order to receive an open bar wristband on...

Found Footage Fest and The Onion host a party featuring The Wooden Birds, Black & White Years, best-of found VHS footage, and a midnight showing of the 25th anniversary of the cult classic "Heavy Metal Parking Lot."

A night of exceptional beverages, hot jamz, and fierce competition. Together, we shall raise our pint glasses and plastic cups in revelry to celebrate a great year in web design.

This year, the BeerCamp competition will take form in a flip cup tournament.

Join PBS, NPR, Frontline, ITVS, P.O.V., StoryCorps and Blogads at the Parish for live music and a celebration of South by Southwest.

Music by: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (http://www.tromboneshorty.com/)