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Call for entries
(Canadian game developers)
The application deadline has been postponed to October 26, 2007.
Telefilm Canada through the Canada New Media Fund (CNMF) presents
ON THE ROAD TO GDC 2008
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In Partnership with:
CI@IC, Alliance numériQC, Digital Media Association of Alberta, Interactive Ontario, OMDC and TechPEI.
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With the support of:
Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Association, New Media BC, Saskatchewan Interactive Media Association and IGDA Chapters from Calgary, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Toronto, and Montréal.
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On the Road to GDC is a market preparedness program, free of charge, offered to up to 20 Canadian game developers, in preparation of the Game Developers’ Conference and/or the Game Connection, held in San Francisco, February 18-22, 2008.
- A one-day workshop;
- Company counselling during 8 weeks;
- On location support and networking event at GDC.
The one-day workshop will be delivered regionally as follows:
| Calgary (Alberta) |
November 19 |
| Toronto (Ontario) |
November 21 |
| Charlottetown (PEI) |
November 23 |
| Montréal (Québec) |
November 26 |
If you are located outside these 4 locations, we can support part of your travel costs.
Application deadline : October 26, 2007
Eligibility criteria
The program is opened to all Canadian game developers meeting the following criteria:
- Companies must be Canadian owned and controlled, as defined in the Investment Canada Act.
- Companies must own 100% of the copyright or intellectual property (IP) rights of the projects that will be presented at GDC/Game Connection.
- Developers must register for GDC or the Game Connection.
- Companies must not be in default with respect to any obligation toward Telefilm Canada.
The number of participants is limited and Telefilm Canada may apply a selection process across its regional offices which will take into account:
- The potential benefit of the program for the applicant;
- The applicant’s track record;
- The respect of a regional balance in participants.
Also, priority will be given to CNMF clients and to developers with a prototype ready to export.
Should you require additional information, please contact Anne-Marie Charbonneau, Officer, Festivals and Markets, by e-mail at charboa@telefilm.gc.ca.
National and International Business Development
Telefilm Canada, Montréal
514 283-6363
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