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NM MEDIA INDUSTRIES SUMMIT: MEDIA for NEW MEXICO'S FUTURE

For more information about the Media Industries Conference, visit HERE.

View some Photos from the Events Right HERE.

Additional information at the MISP Site and the Media Industries Google Group.


WHEN: Friday, January 11th 9:00AM - 5:00PM at UNM

WHERE: University of New Mexico Main Campus

Morning Session: George Pearl Hall (New Architecture Building, NE corner of Central and Cornell)

Afternoon Session: UNM Student Union Building

COST: Free, but registration is required; buffet lunch will be served.

REGISTRATION is now CLOSED: But you can enter new information at our Survey Page

ATTENDEES: For a partial attendees list with email, company and description of their role, click HERE (Note: this only includes those completing the online survey)

8:30 - 9:00 Refreshments / Check In

MORNING EXECUTIVE UPDATE SESSION

9:00 - 9:30 NM Media Industries Overview
Brief updates from the
Governor's Office
NM Film Office (Lisa Strout)
State Investment Council (Greg Kulka)
State Science Adviser (Tom Bowles)
NM Higher Education Department (Len Malry)

9:30 - 10:30 Major League: Competing Successfully at the Next Level
Brief presentations and Q&A with:
Sony Pictures Imageworks (Barry Weiss)
Intel (Jami Grindatto)
Los Alamos National Labs (Steve Stringer)
Albuquerque Studios (Nick Smerigan)
Moderator: Eric Renz-Whitmore

10:30 - 10:45 Break

10:45 - 11:45 Industry Scan
Brief presentations and Q&A with:
Broadcast (Ted Garcia, KNME)
Software (Elaine Montoya, NM Adobe Users Group)
Imaging Technology (Pete Rogina)
Games (Janeen Anderson, Abalone Studios)
Arts & Culture (Jeff Mitchell, BBER)

11:45 - 11:50 Overview of the Afternoon's Activities

LUNCH

12:00 - 1:00 UNM Student Union Building

AFTERNOON WORKING SESSION FOCUS AREAS:

BUILDING NEW MEXICO BASED PRODUCTION

Facilitators: Webb Johnson, Eric Renz-Whitmore

Continued growth of New Mexico's media industries depends on a balance of visiting productions and an active local community that produces its own work. Local production builds infrastructure and an ongoing job base; when the property is created in state, profits, jobs and related infrastructure are retained here in New Mexico.

What do we need to do to foster more locally developed and produced media production (film, animation, documentaries, games, etc.)? How can we support the full cycle of a production, from pre-production through post and distribution?

What areas should we focus on developing? This working session will identify priorities and suggest strategies to make them work.

  • Post-Production Opportunities
  • Encouraging Local Production
  • Sound Composition, Design and Production Opportunities
  • Game & Animation Development

EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Facilitators: Mikaela Renz-Whitmore, Amelia Rouse
Working with Len Malry (NMHED)

Every company looking to move or grow in New Mexico is concerned about having a pool of qualified potential employees to draw from -- and we want to prepare enough of New Mexico's youth to take these highly skilled high wage jobs. Additionally, literacy in today's rich media environment requires not only the ability to read and write, but a broader set of communication skills and knowledge about presenting information through video and other media. Addressing these needs is an ongoing effort; this session picks up from the "New Media, New Needs" session at Governor Richardson's NM Higher Education Summit.

What kind of education and training will New Mexicans need? What kinds of pathways do we need to build from K-12 to two and four year institutions — and beyond— to insure media business will have the employees it needs for continued growth?

This working session will continue the dialog and address the following topics:

NEW MEXICO MEDIA NEXT

Facilitators: Luciano Oviedo, Tom Greenbaum (Intel Corporation)

The world of media is experiencing more rapid change than ever before, with new formats and technologies transforming not only entertainment but the infrastructure that underlies business and every aspect of our lives.

While we rely on more established models for much of our planning, what are the disruptive trends and technologies that present us with new opportunities? Which opportunities seem most suited to New Mexico? As we continue to grow, how do we involve the arts and culture of New Mexico? Where are the gaps we can (and can't) fill and recommended areas for targeted investment?

  • This working session will identify trends and recommend a portfolio of strategies for addressing them.
  • What are the most Interesting/Disruptive trends we see today?
  • Which areas do we (or will we) have the critical mass of available programs and assets necessary to make something happen?
  • What other NM Industries/Priorities could be linked?
  • What are the Infrastructure & Education Needs to move forward?