| CAEAA Reveals Vision for 2007 Elans |
| — The 2nd Annual Canadian Awards for the Electronic & Animated Arts Hints at a Huge Show to Come on November 2nd in Vancouver — |
VANCOUVER April 24, 2007 — “The look, feel and entertainment value of the 2007 Elans will rival other world
class event shows, including productions like the Grammys, AMAs, and the Oscars,” announces Holly Carinci,
Founder and Producer of the CAEAA Elans, a three-shows-in-one awards ceremony recognizing outstanding
achievement in Video Gaming, Animation and New Media/Digital Arts Students.
As the Video Game industry jockeys for position as number one over the Movie Industry in entertainment, the
CAEAA producers decided in 2006 that it was time for the Digital Entertainment Industry to finally have a stage
upon which to take its bow. The inaugural show, hosted by William Shatner on September 14, 2006, was a huge
success with major industry support from top luminaries in all three sectors. Now, six months prior to their
second staging of the Elans, the Producers are unveiling a glimpse into what the public, the media and the
three awarded industries can expect from the 2007 Elans.
Mark Wyatt, Production Coordinator for the CAEAA says “Moving the show to a new, larger venue presents some
innovative and exciting staging opportunities. The theatrical stage in the Centre for Performing Arts will enable
us to change scenery, incorporate moving set pieces, and add a new dimension to the staging and set design.
Last year's event featured a static, visually appealing set that was well lit and looked great. It served its
purpose for a first year show. This year, with the new theatrical venue, we are adding a whole new dynamic to
the event. We are much more able creatively to design a set with a huge WOW factor.”
The set itself will be animated, featuring moving set pieces, scene changes, theatrical scrims, breakaway
screens, interactive animated elements, featuring state-of-the-art technology such as motion capture and
possibly even holograms.
Last year's show incorporated a basic three camera shoot, providing a maximum of 3 camera angles for live
broadcast onto the screens. This year's event will be advanced from a production technological standpoint: Six
to 10 different cameras, including an overhead jib, will provide a multitude of visual possibilities, creating a
superior presentation of television broadcast quality. Video effects such as multiple pictures-within-picture
capabilities will enable the CAEAA to broadcast all of the Elan nominees in a specific category live on screen as
they are announced.
“Our video crew will include some of the best technicians and directors in the country, providing us with the
knowledge and expertise to produce a world-class production,” says Wyatt.
The 2006 Elans utilized a very competent in-house lighting system that provided multiple looks and greatly
enhanced the event. This year, theatrical lighting will be a key element in the look of the Elans. Moving
fixtures, color blasts, and special effects will visually enhance the animated set. A combination of live and
video imagery and special effects will keep the audience on the edge of their seats. The 2007 Elans will be
lighting for broadcast as well as a live event, and the end result will be breathtaking.
Celebrity Host and Presenters will bring huge appeal to the viewing audience. Having the envious luxury of
working with the most sought-after demographics in broadcasting will make certain that the 2007 Elans Host
and Presenters are the perfect fit for both the Heads of Households and the Teenagers that make up their top
two demographics. For Hard-core Gamers and Industry Luminary audience, the 2007 Elans will be bringing long-
overdue public celebrity to some of the most famous names in Video Gaming and Animation.
“Live entertainment will be incorporated with stellar graphics, animation and special effects,” says Wyatt. “The
beauty of this show, in comparison with any other awards show broadcast, is the incredible technology that goes
into each nominated piece. Whether it's a gaming nomination or animation, or work done by the student
nominees, as each nominee is announced and the clip is shown, the audience is literally blown away by the
amazing work of the top animators and gamers in the world. Each segment grabs the attention of the crowd. This
factor alone accomplishes what so many other awards shows strive for. There is never a dull moment at the Elans.
The entertainment value in the nominees alone makes the Elans an awards show that is unrivalled in terms of
audience appeal.”
“The inaugural Elans was produced on a shoestring budget, but was nonetheless a great first year event that was
entertaining and thrilled all of the participants and the audience,” says Carinci. “The production of the 2007
event will build on that excitement, and the production will take the show to a new level of entertainment that
is unsurpassed on any awards show stage.”
“As the Movie Industry goes to Hollywood for its Oscars, so will the World of Video Gaming and Animation come to
Canada for its Elans.”
Holly Carinci, Founder & Producer of the CAEAA Elans |
Contact: Holly Carinci, Producer
dir: 604.921.4744 / cell: 604.218.3993
holly@caeaa.com
New Production Office
Canadian Awards for the Electronic and Animated Arts (CAEAA)
c/o North Shore Studios / Lions Gate Studios
#3-210 555 Brooksbank Avenue,
North Vancouver, BC
Canada V7J 3S5
Phone:(604) 983-5136
Fax: (604) 983-5152 |
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