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Goodmans Presents: The Future of Children's Animation in Canada
Presented by Goodmans LLP
A free networking event exclusively for WIFT-T members
Presented by Goodmans LLP, this is a free networking event exclusively for WIFT-T members. This panel will explore the market pressures on the children’s animation industry in Canada.
In Europe, regulations on advertising to children have put increasing pressure on broadcasters and producers. In Ontario, as recently as April, 2008, a private members bill was put forward to ban all television advertising of food and drinks marketed to children under 13. Political pressure to remove the presence of ‘junk’ food advertising in children’s programming is ever present – will it happen and what will it mean for broadcasters and producers?
Digital media and other choices for entertainment are a challenge all broadcasters are facing. How does this affect the animation industry? Can TV animation budgets ever compete with Hollywood’s animated theatrical releases? Cars II is out next month, and with these growing franchises in studio hands, how does an independent TV producer launch a new show?
Are kids interested in animated TV programs any more? Teletoon is launching Go Girl and YTV has kids ‘reality’ TV programming? Will animation make a comeback?
Goodmans Presents: The Future of Children's Animation in Canada will explore:
- Is children’s programming viable without “junk” food advertising?
- Can our current TV programming compete with the high end animated movies and video games available to children today?
- Is the animation industry becoming one that does ‘segments’ in other shows? Have
- kids lost their interest in animated TV series?
- How do changes in the industry impact producers trying to make shows for the Canadian audience?
Moderator:
Mary Bredin, Development and Acquisitions for Guru Studio
Confirmed Panelists:
Pat Burn, President and Producer at Leap2ns Inc.
Ken Faier, Gemini Award winning Producer and President of Nerd Corps Entertainment
Jocelyn Hamilton, Head of Kids' Content at Corus Entertainment
Caroline Tyre , Director of Programming at Teletoon Canada
David Wiebe , Programming Director at YTV
A question-and-answer period will follow the formal panel discussion. The evening will conclude with an informal wine and cheese networking reception.
We invite participants to help make this event relevant and informative! Please feel free to submit your questions with your registration. We will forward your questions to our panelists.
Goodmans Presents: The Future of Children's Animation in Canada is a FREE networking event exclusively for WIFT-T members. Space is limited and pre-registration is mandatory. WIFT-T reserves the right to cancel or reschedule as necessary.
Location: National Film Board, Cinema, 150 John Street (at Richmond)
Date: Tuesday September 23rd, 2008
RSVP: rsvp@wift.com, 416-322-3430 x 221
Registration: 6:00pm-6:30pm
Time: 6:30pm-9:00
*Note: Space is limited (maximum of 70 participants) so pre-register today!
Goodmans Presents is one of numerous, ongoing, exclusive benefits of WIFT-T membership. The increased focus on networking and a consistent line-up of high-profile industry guests make these events a must for industry professionals who are serious about advancing their careers. To become a member today, call the WIFT-T office at 416.322.3430 or email wift@wift.com. WIFT-T Membership is open to women and men.
