Huge thank you to everyone who joined in the LA Film Fest give-away! The individuals listed below have been selected as winners of two screening tickets. Their 5 favorite film choices are listed as well! and just FYI, there were no “right” answers, but we thought it’d be fun to publish the lists!
Michelle Leek
Body Shot: Electric Six
You Can’t Take it With You
Despicable Me
The Happiest Girl in the World
I Do Air
Sarah Evershed
Circo
The Kids are All Right
Cyrus
Waiting for Superman
Cafe Noir
Frank Weyer
Orly
Parade
Of Love and Other Demons
The Wolf Knife
Upstate
Indie Producer
Matthew Mclvor
CYRUS
Welcome to the Rileys
Despicable Me
Th Kids Are All Right
Animal Kingdom
Congratulations once again. Your tickets will be available at the Sponsor will-call at LA Live, home of the LA Film Festival. They will be available after 4pm on Friday, June 18, 2010 and can be picked up anytime thereafter. You MUST show ID to receive your package. If you have any questions or comments, please email us at info@geniuseffectla.com
Thanks again!
Film Independent’s Los Angeles Film Festival
Now in its sixteenth year, the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by the Los Angeles Times, returns June 17 – 27 with the best in cinema. Making its debut appearance in Downtown LA, the LA Film Festival screens over 200 features, music videos, and shorts representing over 40 countries and provides the movie-loving public with access to the most critically acclaimed filmmakers, film industry professionals, and emerging talent from around the world. Widely recognized as a world-class event, the Festival showcases the best in new American and international cinema and will feature 28 World, North American, and U.S. premieres. From outdoor screenings and star-studded galas, to one-of-a-kind panels and signature events, the Los Angeles Film Festival truly has something for everyone. For tickets, passes, and more information on how you can attend the Festival, visit LAFilmFest.com or call 1.866.FILMFEST. Tickets and passes on sale now.
Want to attend for free?! Send an email to info@geniuseffectla.com listing your favorite 5 films screening at the festival for a chance to win tickets and passes!
Be sure to enter Genius Effect code, “GEM” for discount!
http://gamenext.eventbrite.com/
GameNext: Top Trends for Game Industry: Mobile, Online, and New Products
New Speaker Just Added: Dan Morris, Electronic Arts, Director of Strategy and Development
In just the last year, new markets are opening for social media and mobile applications for games. Understand how to build for new platforms, business strategies to become successful, and how you can tap into these new networks. If you are attending the E3 Expo, then join us for GameNext, a jam packed networking mixer for anyone from the Game industry who wants to succeed in new markets, delicious 8 course Chinese Banquet and program.
If you have a cool product, service or application you want to show to publishers, investors, partners, or prospective clients, then take advantane of our low cost Demo Showcase tables. For only $95, you will receive a 4×4 table where you can give a demo during networking and dinner.
We discuss these hot new areas and how you can take advantage of new business opportunities:
* Social Games and Social Media like FarmVille
* Mobile, iPhone, Android Apps
* Augmented Reality and Virtual Worlds
* Advertising and Branded Entertainment
* Natural Movement based games
This will take place the day after our conference 3D Next on June 14 addressing the future of 3D for film, TV, production, games and Internet. View more about 3D NEXT here.
Attendees can choose to attend the program only; or also enjoy a gourmet eight course Chinese banquet. Last week over 280 attended a similar program and dinner during the Cable Show. This event is independently produced and not affiliated with E3 Expo.
* Network strategically with top talent and executives so you can take advantage of new business opportunities
* Gain insights on how to navigate these new markets and create lasting business models for mutual benefit
* Learn where the industry is going from top executives in games, entertainment and web services
* Discover the trends shaping the business of game design in online, mobile, console and PC games
Schedule:
5:00-5:00 Networking with Investors and Demo Showcase
5:30-6:30 Attracting Funding and Strategic Investors for Digital Media, Mobile or Game Startups
Hear from venture capitalists, angel investors and strategic investors on how to obtain funding, hot areas of investing, relationships with investors, and attracting capital. Three startups will be selected in advance to give a 2 minute pitch to the panel of investors and hear their feedback.
Want to pitch investors:
In order to apply, send an email with a description of your company including funding status, partners, technologies, founders and management team with “pitch”in subject line to info@techsupperclub.com.
Confirmed Investors on Panel:
* Bipul Sinha, Principal, Blumberg Capital
* William Quigley, Managing Director, Clearstone Ventures
* Tim Chang, Principal, Norwest Venture Partners
* Robert Pace, Principal, GameStop Digital Ventures
* Samir Gupte, Associate, Comcast Interactive Capital
* Alan Resnikoff, Senior Associate, Shamrock Capital Advisors
* Moderator: Michael Stroud, CEO, iHollywood Forum
6:30-7:30 Dinner, Demo Showcase and Networking
7:30-8:00 European Gaming Market Update and Trends
Hosted by the European American Enterprise Council
and the SoCal French American Chamber of Commerce
8:00-9:00 Panel Discussion followed by networking at 9pm
Confirmed Speakers for Panel :
* Ross Cox, Senior Director, Advanced Platforms, Cartoon Network/ Adult Swim
* Jay Wright, Director Business Development, QUALCOMM
* Dan Morris, Director Strategy and Development, Electronic Arts
* Brian Selzer, President / Co-Founder, Ogmento
* Ginny Musante, Trade Marketing Group Manager, Microsoft Entertainment & Devices Advertising
* Moderator: Lewis Ward, Research Manager Consumer Markets: Gaming, IDC
Here are issues we will address:
* Market Outlook: What are market trends, where is the industry headed and what does it take to build a successful game in these new markets?
* Hollywood and Licensing: What are current trends in licensing deals for games and film franchise properties?
* Natural User Interface: What is in store for movement based and controller free games?
* Distribution: What are strategies for creating strong distribution and originality?
* Social Games and Facebook: What is the best practice to build a game on top of Facebook? How should users connect to their Facebook friends when playing the game?
* Opportunity for Startups: What does it take to attract funding and compete with well funded, high profile companies that already dominate this market?
* Audience Development: How do game developers drive user engagement and develop a loyal audience?
* Concepts: What are the key concepts to understanding how to develop online and mobile games and why they work?
* Cost and Budget: What is the cost structure and time frame for building new games? Should you outsource development or use in house developers? What types of features makes games more engaging?
* Publishers: What is the role of the publishers and console makers to develop distribution and infrastructure?
