TIFF Nexus: Moving Forward with Digital and Traditional

It's interesting that the preeminent "traditional" media in film is the one that's pushing this forward, but it's also what makes it pretty nifty.

The NEXUS program is hoping to create a bunch of "non-silo" focuses. Check out the press release on it.

TIFF announced today an exciting new initiative designed to equip a new generation of Ontario storytellers with the network, skills and partners that they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving and growing digital media landscape. Launching this fall, TIFF Nexus will support Canada’s film, game, digital and new media communities as well as foster integrations between academics, industry members and enthusiasts. Complementing such other TIFF programmes as Future Projections, Talent Lab and the Student Film Showcase that are dedicated to supporting filmmakers and visual artists, TIFF Nexus will encourage relationships between the existing and emerging sectors of film, gaming and interactive media and utilize the cinema, educational and exhibition spaces of TIFF Bell Lightbox as an opportune home for its activities.

All the best to everyone that is (and will be) involved!