In the wake of the dot-com collapse and promises of an all-digital future, 2004 marks a critical moment in a battle over the future of television, film, games, music and the arts.
Pooling the talent, vision, and expertise of pioneers in many fields, DI2004 will address the full range of critical issues that face independent media makers today—from cutting edge technologies to digital policy, creative breakthroughs to new business models.
For two days, DI2004 will feature targeted plenary sessions, panel discussions, presentations, screenings and pitch workshops, uniting independents to explore the concrete threats and opportunities of the digital age.
topics include
- Rethinking independent community. Join Mark Graham of iVillage.com, Alyce Myatt of OneWorld TV, Howard Rheingold, author of the book “Smart Mobs: The Next Social Revolution” and Sanford Rosenberg of Media Research Associates to examine the possibilities for independents looking to tap their collective power for influence and change
- What new federal regulations mean for media makers. Nolan Bowie of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University & Jeff Chester of the Center for Digital Democracy lead “Mass Media or My Media? Federal Regulations and the Future.”
- The state of digital art. Video artist Greg Neimeyer, Intel chair of Media and Entertainment Dana Plautz , Eyebeam New York executive director John Johnson, and others explore the impact of technology on the art world.
- Indies and video games. Electronic Arts’ pioneer Will Wright, creator of SimCity, discusses the exploding gaming field in “Playing the Video Game.”
- Digital film distribution standards. A breakdown of Hollwood’s 2004 Digital Cinema Initiative by Rich Mizer, governor of Western Regional Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers; Technicolor’s vice-president of communications Robert Hoffman; Balboa Theater owner Gary Meyer; and Dr. James Canton, CEO of the Institute for Global Futures.
- Creating a winning pitch. What does it take to win public or private funding in today's ultra-competitive landscape? This panel will explore both the magic and mechanics of a successful pitch, using three pitches from audience participants as models. Info on submitting your pitch.
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