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Metro Orlando features a number of different industry
associations and advisory councils that are focused on advancing
the digital media sector:
- Information sharing
- Promotional efforts
- Educational resources
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- Government lobbying
- Investment initiatives
- Start-up support
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Following are brief overviews of a sampling of these
organizations.
Digital Media
Alliance Florida (DMAF)
DMAF is a non-profit industry association whose mission is to
support and aggressively promote Florida’s leadership in the
research, development, application and usage of interactive,
dynamic and experiential digital media for:
- Learning
- Entertainment
- Marketing
- Information
Headquartered in Orlando, the association facilitates
collaboration and partnerships among the digital media industry and
government, educational, creative and financial organizations to
strengthen the industry and workforce for global competition.
Florida Motion Picture
and Television Association (FMPTA)
FMPTA (Orlando/Central Florida Chapter) is a not-for-profit
organization comprising volunteer members involved in all areas of
Florida’s production industry. The primary objective of FMPTA is to
encourage and facilitate increased film, video and sound recording
production in Florida.
International Game
Developers Association (IGDA) Orlando Chapter
IGDA Orlando is the local chapter of the International Game
Developers Association, the largest non-profit membership
organization serving individuals that create video games.
IGDA is committed to advancing the careers and enhancing the lives
of game developers by connecting members with their peers,
promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that
affect the developer community.
Metro Orlando Film
Commission
A division of the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission,
the objective of the Metro Orlando Film Commission is to:
- Attract production to the region
- Serve as a resource to the local production community
- Spearhead the region’s growth as a digital media center
National
Center for Simulation (NCS)
NCS was formed in 1994 to advance simulation technologies and serve
as an essential link between government, industry and academia
engaged in research, development and applications of this sector.
Its three main objectives for the next five years are to help:
- Create a vibrant simulation community that is relatively
insulated from economic downturns
- Expand the range of simulation technology applications
- Provide a national communications forum and information sharing
network for simulation professionals, practitioners and
decision-makers
Orlando
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) SIGGRAPH
Chapter
The Orlando ACM SIGGRAPH Chapter is a member of the global network
of diverse communities, comprised of artists, scientists,
developers and educators devoted to the advancement of the art and
science of computer graphics and interactive techniques. The
Chapter was founded in 1991 by a group of dedicated computer
graphics enthusiasts and is organized and operated exclusively for
educational, artistic and scientific purposes. Specific
objectives are to promote an increased knowledge of, and greater
interest in, the science, art, design, development and applications
of modern computing in computer graphics. The chapter promotes
cross-industry interaction and multidisciplinary creativity with
professionals, students, educators, artists, musicians, designers,
programmers and vendors.
Women in Film
& Television - Florida (WIFT-FL)
WIFT-FL is charged with building positive images of media-makers,
empowering them to achieve their highest professional and creative
potential, and helping create more job opportunities throughout
Florida, with primary focus on Central Florida.
In addition to the numerous professional events attended and
hosted by the Metro Orlando EDC, other trade organizations hold
various local and nationally attended events such as:
- Florida Educational
Technology Conference (FETC)
The FETC was
established in 1996 with the objective of advocating and supporting
the use of technology in education by providing an annual world
class conference and other initiatives for the education
community.
- International
Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Convention
(IAAPA)
The IAAPA annual convention features the
latest, most innovative products and services from around the
world. Attendees can network with 30,000 colleagues from more than
100 countries, see firsthand the latest technology from the
industry's biggest names, and check out the next generation of
crowd-pleasing, revenue generating entertainment.
- MegaCon
This
annual show is the Southeast’s premier comic, sci-fi, anime, gaming
and multi-media event. The conference attracts over 200 top
professionals and features extensive gaming and continuous anime
rooms.
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