Alberta Media Production Industries Association and The Banff Centre Launch Story Summit 2016
Story Summit launched to address story, technology, and the sustainability of media content to serve the expanding Alberta community of cross-platform content creators
The Alberta Media Production Industries Associations (AMPIA) and The Banff Centre are proud to announce the launch of Story Summit on March 4 & 5, 2016 hosted at The Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta, Canada, with the support of presenting partners On Screen Manitoba and Western Economic Diversification Canada.
Story Summit will explore new approaches to story-telling, innovating with technology and creating sustainable and innovative production and business models of media content.
This industry gathering brings together leading North American media, entertainment and content creators, sharing their experiences and ideas in the evolving and disruptive entertainment, advertising and media industries.
Bill Evans, Executive Director of AMPIA, says: “According to Morgan Stanley, in four years there will be more than nine digital devices connected to the Internet for every person on the planet, creating a world-wide demand for software, hardware and ‘brainware’ – great storytelling. AMPIA is dedicated to keeping its members ahead of the curve and developing stories and intellectual property across all platforms.”
“We are pleased to collaborate with AMPIA to bring to Story Summit 2016 to The Banff Centre. This is a needed summit for all content producers and media professionals navigating the digital landscape”, says Kerry Stauffer, Executive Director, Media and Production, The Banff Centre.
Story Summit 2016 is a must attend event designed for content creators, filmmakers, content owners, producers, directors, writers, gamers, visual effects artists, distributors, educators and students.
Participants will gain the knowledge and understanding to enhance their creativity, transform their businesses, and engage technology to expand and share content on new digital interactive multi-platforms.
A full agenda and notable keynotes will be announced shortly. For further information please visit: StorySummit.ca
