February 18 at 1 p.m.
DiMe is Colorado's premier entertainment-based digital media event and is held as part of the Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF).The event features panels of film, media and game design experts who will stimulate, inspire and solidify the creative industries in Colorado. Due to the success of last year's inaugural DiMe, 2011 offers an expanded two panels.
DiMe 2011 Panels
Digital Distribution and Monetization
Where's innovation in entertainment headed in 2011? If there's a screen of any size, these speakers will find a way to get content on it.
Panelists:
Shira Lazar - Web personality, Disrupt/Group
Ann Van Orsdel - President, 1st Movement
Peter Roberts - VP Digital Development, Starz!Digital
David Slayden - Director, Boulder Digital Works
Andrew Steele - Chief Creative Officer, Funny or Die
Julian Farrior - Founder and CEO, Backflip Studios
The Future of 3D
In 2011 3D's going from gimmick to gold. Catch a sneak peek at what the brightest national and local minds in digital entertainment are doing.
Panelists:
Joshua Greer - Co-Founder and COO, RealD
Don Hahn - Producer, Disney
Kurt Hall - Chairman/CEO/President, National CineMedia
Mark Lyons - President and Chief Technology Officer, Idol Minds
Richard Buchanan - Vice President and GM Content Operations and Engineering, Comcast Media Center
"DiMe is a fantastic showcase of Colorado's Creative Industries in the digital media arena. Colorado has unbelievable talent and opportunities in film, television, game design, and digital media," said Marcia Morgan with Colorado Creative Industries. "DiMe will be the connecting point of the year for digital media professionals as well as anyone interested in learning more from industry visionaries about the future of 3D and digital distribution."
DiMe begins at 1 p.m., followed by a cash bar reception with complimentary hors d'oeuvres at 6 p.m. DiMe is a collaboration between the Boulder International Film Festival, Colorado Creative Industries and the Boulder Convention & Visitor's Bureau.
