TIFF Kids Industry Details
Industry Programming
Industry Lounge
Meet and network with fellow Industry delegates in a relaxed atmosphere.
Dates: Monday, April 16–Friday, April 20
Times: 10:00am–4:00pm
Location: TIFF Bell Lightbox – 3rd Floor
Master Class with Peter Lord
Thursday, April 19 at 10:00am
TIFF Bell Lightbox – Cinema 4
New this year, our TIFF Kids Master Class is a unique opportunity for Industry delegates and film students to learn from animation industry pioneer Peter Lord of Aardman Animations. The session will not only focus on the trademark work of the Aardman Feature Studio, but also on the trailblazing projects of its Commercials and Digital divisions.
Panel Discussion: Developing Transmedia Properties for Children – From Concept to Finished Product
Thursday, April 19 at 3:00pm
TIFF Bell Lightbox – Cinema 4
A perfect segue way into our TIFF Nexus Conference on New Media Literacy, this panel will explore transmedia success stories in the children’s entertainment sector. Learn from broadcasters, transmedia content producers and public funders how to take a multi-platform project from idea to reality. What are the ingredients for a good transmedia property for children? What kind of content are broadcasters and funders looking for? Game developers and content producers for film and television will have the chance to learn more about fruitful collaborations between each other’s trades, and the magic that happens when everything comes together properly.
Nathalie Clermont; Director of Program Management (CMF)
Ted Brunt – VP, Interactive Production (marblemedia)
Gavin Friesen – Director of Interactive (TELETOON)
Kim Gibson – Consultant, Industry Initiatives (OMDC)
Blair Powers – Partner, Producer & Online Creative Director (Sinking Ship Entertainment)
Roundtable Sessions @ Industry Lounge
New this year, our Roundtable Sessions are designed to help Industry delegates make connections with each other and our experts. Interested delegates can sign up for these sessions as of end of March:
Meet the Writers
Monday, April 16 at 12:00pm
Meet successful authors, screenwriters and show-runners, as they provide insights on the challenges, opportunities and prospects of working in an evolving children’s entertainment landscape.
Daniel Bryan Franklin – Creator, Detentionaire; Story Editor, Mudpit
Charles Johnston – Creator, Detentionaire
Simon Racioppa – Creator, Spliced!
Christin Simms – Writer, Dino Dan
Jamie Waese – Creator, Mudpit
Robert Paul Weston – Author, Zorgamazoo, Dust City
Meet the Animators
Tuesday, April 17 at 12:00pm
A great opportunity for up-and-coming animators, filmmakers, game developers and content producers to meet established animators and show-runners working in the Canadian children’s entertainment industry.
Brad Ferguson – Director, Almost Naked Animals (9Story Entertainment)
Jason Lin – Animation Director (9Story Entertainment)
Kevin Micallef – Director, Detentionair (Nelvana)
More speakers to be announced soon.
Meet the Buyers
Wednesday, April 18 at 12:00pm
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with some of the most important buyers of children’s entertainment content in Canada. Broadcasters, film distributors and VoD experts will be on hand to answer your questions and tell you what kind of projects they are looking for.
Patricia Ellingson – Creative Head of Children’s Programming (TVO)
Alan Gregg – Director of Original Content (TELETOON)
Jocelyn Hamilton – VP, Original Programming, Kids, Comedy & Drama (Corus Entertainment)
Kim Wilson – Creative Head of Children’s and Youth Programming (CBC)
