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Dates	June 11-14 2011
City	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Location	TIFF Bell Lightbox
Contact Name	Juana Awad
Email	jaawad@yorku.ca
Summary	Organized by York University and 3D FLIC
Main Body	The Toronto International Stereoscopic 3D Conference is a one of a kind international gathering of experts in the stereoscopic 3D art and entertainment arena. From June 11 to 14, 2011 major figures from Canada, Germany, Russia, UK and USA will meet to discuss, analyze and contextualize the “new era in 3D cinema.”
Schedule	Speakers include: • acclaimed director WIM WENDERS, on his latest masterpiece PINA • CATHERINE OWENS, co-director of U23D and installation artist • international film historian THOMAS ELSAESSER • master cinematographer and stereographer PETER ANDERSON • veteran filmmaker GRAEME FERGUSON, co-founder of IMAX • vision scientists, scholars, filmmakers, artists and the major S3D industry players.
Fees	On sale May 18th at TIFF Bell Lightbox
Additional Info	Screening: • Bugs! • Resident Evil: Afterlife • Hubble 3D • and excerpts from speakers’ latest films including Neue Road Film’s PINA (premiered last February at Berlinale) and SK Film’s Flight of the Butterflies (to be premiered)

To advance technology and innovation within the entertainment industry
To provide a neutral setting for the entertainment industry, technology and electronics companies and to identify and discuss pressing issues
To understand the impact of technology on the consumer experience and the creative process
To connect and leverage the University of Southern California’s extensive research facilities, faculty and student body with companies
To provide insight about emerging consumer habits
To convene industry peer groups and partners to share knowledge and experience
To create an environment for testing and evaluation of proposed technology solutions
To help identify new business models for the entertainment industry
To improve the consumer experience and advance the art of entertainment as the 21st century unfolds