This October, join us for a two-day conversation — definitely not a conference — about the future of cinema, video, games, and telling stories with new media.

Our hunch is that we're at an important moment in the history of technology and visual storytelling — a broad term that encompasses filmmaking, TV, online video, and narrative-driven games.

New software is making incredible things possible in visual effects and animation, and also democratizing those fields. Web sites offer to help finance film projects, or share ad revenue with video-makers. Marketing and release strategies are shifting by the minute. High-end high-def cameras are plummeting in price. The connection with the audience is changing. Established ways of doing things just don't seem to be working anymore, and the once-powerful power brokers seem to be losing their mojo.

Our goal is for "The Conversation" to delve into all those issues — and more, with your ideas, help, and participation. The Conversation will focus exclusively on the new business and creative opportunities that are emerging in 2008.

More info is available here.

IMPORTANT DETAILS: By registering for the conference, you agree that your image may be used in photographs/video of the event. If cancellation is necessary, 50 percent of the registration fee (less fees charged by Eventbrite, PayPal, or your credit card company) will be refunded prior to 12 PM PST on September 19, 2008. After that time, registration is not refundable. Registration is not transferable without the permission of the conference organizers.