Crossmedia Banff: Digital MashUp- a showcase of 40 of the most innovative companies and creators in motion, mobile, marketing, publishing and games.
The pace is fast and the knowledge share overflowing. Gaming people will meet the TV people, the Publishing people will meet the Web Video people, and everyone will get to meet the Advertising people.
Our event introduces a unique format featuring “quick fire” 7 minute demos from leading creators focused on building the technologies and experiences that will connect and engage with the audiences of the future across the digital ’ecosystem’.
We’ll find global speakers who are experts in their sector and ask them to present their business model and you our audience will get to grill them to your advantage.
Watch, Learn & Enjoy:
- Demonstrations from creators building the technologies & experiences to connect you with your audience.
- Case studies of successful cross media projects.
- Emerging digital media business models.
- Creative and inspiring talks from the hottest tech companies out there.
Network with Your Peers in:
- Video (Web video, Animation, TV, DVD)
- Internet (Websites, Podcasts, Social Media, Marketing, Music, Email)
- Gaming (Social Gaming, Console)
- Publishing (Magazine, Books)
- Mobile (Apps)
- Advertising (Creative, Buying)
The people building the Crossmedia experience:
Gavin McGarry, Founder, Jumpwire Media
Before founding Jumpwire Media in 2009 Gavin worked for online video start up Joost and was the Head of Cross Platform Business Development at global television production company Endemol. His past experience includes positions at major television networks as well as owning and operating a television production company and a boutique advertising agency. He is invited to speak at media industry conferences on a regular basis including: MIPCOM, Harvard Business Club of New York, NAPTE, Xmedia Lab, etc.
Jennifer Harkness, Founder, Jumpwire Media
Jennifer Harkness has more than 18 years of experience in the film and television industry. Most recently, as Head of Development Factual Entertainment for Temple Street, Jennifer spearheaded the development of non-scripted programs including Temple Street’s highly-rated competitive food program Recipe to Riches (Food Network Canada, Global) and the competitive music show Cover Me Canada (CBC). Jennifer is a graduate of the Canadian Film Centre’s Producer Lab where she successfully produced several short films which screened in festivals around the world.
Micol Marotti, Executive Producer, Jumpwire Media
Micol has more than 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry, that includes: producing roles at CTV, Global TV, OMNI and CityTV. She has worked in managerial positions at Alliance Communications, ACTRA, The Academy of Canadian Cinema & TV, The National Film Board of Canada, the Banff World Television Festival and Temple Street Productions. She co-produced a short film, Crust that was officially selected for the Palm Springs Film Festival and screened at the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles. She is the writer and producer of a number of documentary films and series including Open Doors narrated by Isabella Rossellini (RTI), and the award-winning short doc Billy Bishop: Canadian Maverick and the documentary feature film, Operation Oblivion.
