25th September 2013

Merging Media 2013 Pitch 360 Jury Announced

merging mediaOn November 7th, 2013, 10-12 Pitch 360 finalists will present their Best Cross Media projects in front of a panel of international jury members to vie for the Merging Media Pitch 360 Award. The event’s organizers are delighted to announce the distinguished members of the Pitch 360 Jury from Europe and Canada: Read the rest of this entry »

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17th September 2013

Aviva Community Fund Opens For Submissions On September 23rd

avivaThe Aviva Community Fund is back for its fifth year, and once again you will have the chance to win a share of the $1,000,000 Aviva Community Fund by submitting an idea that creates positive change for the little things that matter most to Canadians. As in previous years, it’s your job to raise awareness for your cause, earn donations from supporters, and earn votes for a chance to win an Aviva Community Fund grand prize. The competition will open to submissions on September 23rd with voting to begin on September 30th. Read the rest of this entry »

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17th September 2013

International Mobile Gaming Awards Issues Call For Submissions

IMGASince 2004, the IMGA has been at the forefront of the mobile gaming industry and has become the most prestigious international competition for mobile games. The IMGA is calling all developers and studios from around the world to submit their games. Please see the quick facts about the awards show and schedule below for more information on entering your game for consideration. Read the rest of this entry »

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13th September 2013

CodeProject Gives Away $10K In Prizes To Celebrate Ten Millionth Member

codeprojectFor CodeProject, one of the world’s largest online communities of software developers, it has been a summer full of celebrations.  Members from around the world organized parties in countries such as Switzerland, Israel, India, Brazil and the United States.  Members met, shared memories and celebrated the community that they have helped build.  CodeProject also engaged its members by creating a “why do you love CodeProject?” contest that gave members the chance to create a video or submit a photo meme for a chance to win a $10,000 prize pack. Read the rest of this entry »

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3rd September 2013

Players Compete To Get Their Outfit Designs Into The Secret World

funcomFuncom‘s “Get Your Art In The Game” is a competition which lets players draw their own ideas for outfits and the winners will get their creations made in The Secret World. The Secret World already has an unparalleled diversity in outfits, and we wish to give the players the opportunity to both expand on this and share their creativity with the whole community. The competition started on August the 16th and will run until September the 15th. During this time anyone in The Secret World’s community can submit their drawings of clothes and outfits they think would look great in the game. Read the rest of this entry »

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30th August 2013

Games With Gold For September 2013

Xbox CanadaXbox Live Games with Gold is bringing you more free games this month for Xbox 360. Xbox Live Gold members worldwide can download two new titles for free for a limited time starting Sunday. The September line-up of titles includes Magic 2013, available September 1st through 15th, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas from Ubisoft Montreal & Ubisoft Quebec, which will be available September 16th through 30th. Read the rest of this entry »

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28th August 2013

Merging Media Pitch 360 Competition Sends Out Call For Entries To Western Region

merging mediaVia Merging Media: Heads Up, Cross-media Producers! Do you have a killer cross-media or transmedia project in development? For the first time, the annual Merging Media Pitch 360 Competition this year is open to all Western Regions – British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Enter your latest cross-media project NOW until September 30th for your chance to win a cool $10,000 Cash Development Prize! Inter-Provincial applications are also eligible, where the majority co-applicant is from the Western Region. Read the rest of this entry »

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26th August 2013

Desire2Learn Launches Edge Challenge 2013

desire2learnMontreal-based eXploranceTo help channel the innovation shaping the face of education, Desire2Learn today kicked off the Desire2Learn Edge Challenge 2013 by announcing a $10,000 grand prize for the best custom-built application that improves the education experience for teachers, students or administrators. The Desire2Learn Edge Challenge is a development competition for post-secondary students to create a mobile, web or desktop application that enhances the experience of students, instructors or administrators in an educational context. Participants work in teams to create real-world solutions that will shape the future of education. Read the rest of this entry »

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13th August 2013

Merging Media 2013 Goes Global

merging mediaMerging Media Productions Inc. and The Canadian Media Production Association – BC Producers’ Branch (CMPA-BC) are pleased to announce an impressive international lineup for the Global Edition of the 4th Annual Merging Media Conference, on November 6th and 7th, 2013 at The Arts Club on Granville Island in Vancouver. If you want to attend Merging Media 2013, and if you’re a #MM2013 ‘Early Adopter’, here’s your chance to win a free pass! Two lucky individuals will be picked from the first 50 people who register online to win 2-Day Full conference passes. Don’t wait – register now.  Early Bird pricing ends September 20th. Read the rest of this entry »

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30th July 2013

Whistler Film Festival China Canada Gateway for Film Script Competition Application Deadline September 30th

whistler film festivalWriter – producer teams from across Canada are invited to submit their story ideas for this year’s second annual China Canada Gateway for Film® Script Competition in Whistler. Presented by the Whistler Film Festival in association with Telefilm Canada, the Script Competition introduces experienced Canadian writer/producer teams to Chinese studios. Projects should be appropriate for a budget of up to $5 million. Canadian writer/producer teams are invited to submit an application and script synopsis by September 30, 2013 for consideration. 12 finalists will be announced on or before October 31, 2013.The finalists will take part in the pitch competition at the Whistler Film Festival’s Summit on December 5, 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

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