Source: Peach DVD
By: Company Press Release
(TORONTO, CANADA) — The EMMA Foundation, a British-based not for profit organization which encourages the creative, technical and professional development of digital media on a worldwide basis, today released its list of finalists for the Electronic Multimedia Awards (EMMAs). This prestigious competition involved over 500 entries worldwide including submissions from Canadian firms such as Sun Microsystems Inc., Immersion Studios, Bitcasters and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) each making the finalist list. The winners will be announced on the EMMA web site at EMMA-Foundation.org at the end of November.
“This year was an exciting time for the EMMAs,” said John Rodgers, Chief Executive of the EMMA Foundation. “It is the first time that the judging event has taken place outside of Europe and we have been fortunate to have had the support and assistance in Toronto from Imat in helping to ensure that this was a wonderful experience for all involved. The quality of the submissions exceeded expectations yet again and whilst this caused the jury excessive deliberation, decisions were reached, and we are now delighted to be able to announce the finalists for this year’s EMMAs.”
The International EMMAs Jury Event took place from October 16-20, 2002 in Toronto. Over 36 judges from around the world participated in the jury process judging the excellence of digital media content. This year’s 2002 International jury event was co-produced and organised by the Interactive Multimedia Arts and Technologies Association (Imat). Imat along with other association partners organized networking and educational events along with a industry Vip dinner with Keynote speaker – David Turnbull, Associate Minister, Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation.
Finalists were selected in a range of categories, which included: Business Support, Business Training, eCommerce, Advertising, External Communications/Brand Building, Internal Communications, Product Marketing, Adult, Kids, Music, Console Games, Online Games, PC Games, Enhanced TV Programs, Interactive Advertising, Interactive TV Series, Interactive TV Programs, Multiple Platforms, Programs and Services, eLearning 3-18, eLearning 18+ Fixed Media – CD, Learning 3-18, Learning 18+, Reference, Activism, Cultural Expression, Health, Hobbies and Leisure, News and Zines, Online Communities, Public Institutions/Services/ Information, Sport, Student (Student CD, Student Web), Technical Excellence (Accessibility, Animation, Innovative Interfaces, Interactivity, Sound, Technical Innovation, Usability) and Mobile Devices
About EMMA Foundation:
The EMMA Foundation is a not for profit company which encourages the creative, technical and professional development of digital media on a worldwide basis. Designed to support individuals and organizations who think and act globally, the Foundation provides an environment for developing networks, sharing knowledge and creating partnerships across all branches of the industry. The Foundation also manages the International EMMAs, which recognize excellence in all forms of digital media through the acknowledgement of best practice.
Adult Nominees:
Carlsberg Football Agent – AKQA
Cruisin Jennaville – Peach Interactive
The Osbournes – MTV UK
For a complete Category and Nominee list visit EMMA-Foundation.org. Courtesy of EMMA-Foundation.org
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