Telefilm Canada/BNMI Interactive Project Lab - EXTENDED DEADLINE

Accelerate your new media future with industry leaders and new media visionaries. This four-day-day program, presented by the Banff New Media Institute and Telefilm Canada, will give you the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of continual professional mentorship, initial funding, and access to a world of resources.

Agenda includes:
- Discussion on intellectual property rights and licensing issues
- Presentation of best practices for pitching ideas
- A look at the challenges of building a successful business
- Overview of games and interactive entertainment opportunities

Learn from a host of experienced peer advisors. Take advantage of their expertise as you develop a project over the course of three days in the heart of Banff National Park.

There are 15 scholarships available for Canadian independent new media producers and artists. Successful applicants will receive four days of intensive mentorship by staff and guest advisors as well as business plan advice and presentation skills training among other benefits.

For more information, and to apply, visit http://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/program.aspx?id=971