2011 SAN FRANCISCO GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE (GDC)

Montreal – February 2, 2011 – Telefilm is pleased to announce its support of 30 Canadian companies attending the 2011 Game Developers Conference and Game Connection America in San Francisco. Taking place February 28 – March 4, GDC is the world’s largest industry-only event dedicated to the advancement of interactive entertainment.  Game Connection America, which runs concurrently to GDC (March 1 -3), is an international marketplace for game developers, service providers and publishers looking to expand their network and find business partners.

For 2011, Telefilm Canada will provide the 30 eligible companies with a $1,500 grant to be put towards individual or booth registration or travelling expenses to participate in the events.  A call for applications on October 28, 2010 resulted in 51 applications from game developers across the country.

In addition, Telefilm partnered with the Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade of Canada (DFAIT) to support the whole Canadian delegation through a complete program of business and networking activities that will take place on site during the event.

In preparation for the events, a business development web seminar was held in January to provide Canadian game developers with market intelligence on emerging trends, business opportunities,  a list of contacts and other useful resources. 

Since 2008, Telefilm has offered a combination of financial, business development and promotional support to a delegation of Canadian game developers attending the Game Developers Conference and Game Connection America events.

National and International Business Development
Telefilm Canada
514-283-6363
marches.markets@telefilm.ca