Digital Mission to NYC - Other Events in New York

Monday 15th September, 2008

19:00 - 22:00 Ignite NYC

Hosted by  New York Television Festival

On the night before the Web 2.0 Expo NY Ignite is coming back to NYC! On September 15th there will be 10 Ignite speakers who each get just five minutes on stage. Bre Pettis, the co-creator of Ignite will be hosting a cupcake decorating contest. Ignite is going to be at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) where Web 2.0 delegates are guests of the New York Television Festival. They are providing a 400 person theatre and free beer (during the cupcake contest).

They are currently looking for speakers. ayou have something geeky to share then submit a talk! Each speaker will get 20 slides that auto-advance after 15 seconds for a total of five-minutes.

If you plan on entering the cupcake decorating competition plan on bringing your own decorations. We will have some on-hand but if you are going to be the cupcake decorating champion of NYC then you’ll need to bring something unique. You will not be required to use our cupcakes; feel free to bring your own.

Here is a rough schedule for how the night will go.

19:15 Door & Bar opens

19:30 Cupcake Contest Begins

20:15 Cupcakes Contest Ends

20:45 Ignite Talks Begin

21:45 Ignite talks end; upstairs bar opens

RSVP at Upcoming or Facebook to give them an idea of how many people to expect (but you do not have to). Digital Mission companies have a choice of cupcakes or the Hudson Hotel bar – I know which one I’ll be going to!

Tuesday 16th September, 2008

13:30 – 14.15 - The Web Effect: How the Internet Has Shaped Television

Hosted by  New York Television Festival

This panel explores the ways that the Internet has affected storytelling on TV. Minor characters are given mythologies of their own, to be explored fully in webisodes, and producers can engage fans directly to receive instant feedback on their shows. Multiplatform properties offer opportunities for show creators to expand greatly the scope of programming, leading to a profound shift in how stories will be told on TV in the future.

Confirmed Panelists:

  • Dan Manu (Moderator) - Director, Television Without Pity
  • Craig Engler – Senior Vice President, SCIFI.com and SCIFI Magazine
  • Joe Michaels - Senior Director of Business Development, MSN Entertainment, Video & Sports
  • Dalton Ross – Editor-at-Large, Entertainment Weekly
  • Douglas Rushkoff – Founder, NYU Narrative Lab; Author, "Cyberia"
Location: New World Stages

 

15.30 – 16.15 - Sponsorship and Monetization of Digital Content

Hosted by  New York Television Festival

Our panelists tackle head-on a key question of the online content revolution: what is the best way to turn digital content into dollars? Leading names in the creation, development, and distribution on online series and communities offer a broad survey of the current digital landscape and discuss the methods of monetization that have and have not worked.

Confirmed Panelists:

  • President, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, NY
  • CEO, ManiaTV
  • CEO, Revision3
  • Head of Entertainment Programming, Next New Networks
  • President, Minyanville

Location: New World Stages

18:15 - 19:15 - BigScreen LittleScreen Meetup

Hosted by  New York Television Festival

A monthly meeting showcasing a top selection of narrative online video and interactive digital content.

BigScreen LittleScreen is a forum for online video and interactive content creators and enthusiasts. This MeetUp is slightly different than some of the other video MeetUps, because its focus is on using technology creatively rather than just the technology itself.

Location: New World Stages