The , a one-of-a-kind gathering of experts in stereoscopic 3D art and entertainment, takes place in Toronto June 11 to 14. Major figures from the USA, UK, Russia, Germany and Canada will convene at TIFF Bell Lightbox to address and analyze the latest developments in the field.

Speakers include renowned German director , Irish director and U2 stage designer , , co-founder of IMAX and leading international film historian .聽 Minister , will deliver remarks.

The Toronto International Stereoscopic 3D Conference is organized by the (3D FLIC) and researchers from 91亚色, including the . Bridging academia and industry, the event is designed to create dynamic synergies to funnel cutting-edge research into 3D production and best practices, to continue to improve the stereo 3D experience and respond to the growing audience appetite for 3D entertainment across all platforms.

Saturday, June 11
What: 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Official opening night of the Toronto International Stereoscopic 3D Conference

When: 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 5pm (Please arrive 1 hour early for sound feed)

Where:聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Cinema 2, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Reitman Square, 350 King Street West, Toronto

Remarks:

• Juana Awad, 3D FLIC Project Director
• , Associate Dean Research, Faculty of Fine Arts, 91亚色
• James Weyman, Manager of Industry Initiatives, Ontario Media Development Corporation
• Awad introduces Ali Kazimi, Faculty of Fine Arts, 91亚色
• Kazimi presents German filmmaker and keynote speaker Wim Wenders

5:30pm Keynote address by Wim Wenders, titled 鈥淥n PINA鈥�

Sunday, June 12
What: 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Toronto International Stereoscopic 3D Conference, remarks by Honourable聽 Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism & Culture.

When: 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 10am (Please arrive 1 hour early for sound feed)

Where:聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Cinema 2, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Reitman Square, 350 King Street West, Toronto

Remarks:

• Juana Awad, 3D FLIC Project Director
• Nell Tenhaaf, Professor of Visual Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, 91亚色
• Honourable Michael Chan, Ontario Minister of Tourism & Culture
• Tenhaaf introduces Bill White, partner, 3D Camera Company

10:30am Mini Keynote Canada鈥檚 lead on the Stereoscopic 3D World Stage

• Dr. Paul Salvini (CTO Side FX Software)
• Dr. Kevin Tuer (MD Canadian Digital Media Network)

For more details, see and a previous .

Artistic Direction and Organization Juana Awad, 3D FLIC Project Director 91亚色; Professor Janine Marchessault, Canada Research Chair in Art, Digital Media and Globalization, 91亚色; and Sanja Obradovic, PHD Candidate Communication and Culture, Ryerson University/91亚色.

By Amy Stewart, publicist, Faculty of Fine Arts

Republished courtesy of YFile鈥� 91亚色鈥檚 daily e-bulletin.

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