Welcome to the 1996 International Digital Media Awards Competition. Now in its third year this Awards Program is dedicated to recognizing and rewarding excellence in interactive digital media. The Competition is coordinated by the International Digital Media Foundation, a not-for-profit organization mandated to assist in the development of the international multimedia industry.

As we approach the 21th century, a revolution is underway in human communications. The elements of communications, sound, text, and graphics have been translated into bits and bytes, giving birth to a new global language -- digital media. As a communications medium, digital media and the electronic vehicles which transport them, are changing the global community in a way unique to human history. Digital media makes possible a much richer range of interaction between consumers and producers of cultural products, and will form much of the basis for human communications in the 21st century.

The goal of the International Digital Media Awards is to showcase the technology behind this new language, and the innovators behind the technolgy. We invite you to contribute to this emerging digital landscape by participating in the 1996 International Digital Media Awards Competition.

Who knows, you may make history!

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The 1996 Advisory Board

WHO SHOULD ENTER

The International Digital Media Awards (IDMA) Competition is open to individuals, companies and institutions that have participated in or developed interactive multimedia products. Application areas include: sales & marketing, education & training, public spaces, consumer enrichment, games and artwork. Eligible product formats include: CD ROM's, CDi's, CD+'s, diskettes, kiosks, installations, interactive digital media performances, on-line applications and World Wide Web sites.

Restrictions: Products that have been entered in previous IDMA competitions are not eligible. Commercial titles must have been released after January 1, 1995.

You can find detailed entry info and entry form here.

FINALISTS SHOWCASE

The top six scoring entrants in each main category will have their title showcased at MULTIMEDIA^TM 96 Exposition & Forum from Thursday, May 23 1996 to Saturday, May 25, 1996. MULTIMEDIA^TM 96 delegates will be invited to interact with the titles/applications and cast their ballot for the People's Choice Award which will be presented at the IDMA Gala Event.

Past IDMA Winners

AWARD SHOW

The 1996 International Digital Media Awards Gala Event will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, John Bassett Theatre, on Friday, May 24, 1996.

Awards will be presented to the winners of each main category (categories 1.1 to 1.6). The Grand Prize will be presented to the top scoring entry across categories 1.1 to 1.6. Craft and Delivery Category winners will also be presented with awards.

Category winners and the two runners-up in each category will receive an electronic file with the IDMA logo at the IDMA Awards Show, or will receive it by courier along with their award after the show. The image on the electronic file can be enlarged or reduced, but cannot be modified in any way. The sole purpose of the this image is to promote the award-winning title on product packaging and promotional materials. IDMA reserves the right to withdraw permission to use the image if it is not being utilized appropriately and/or if the image has been altered. Please note that by signing the call for entry, you have agreed to these terms.

IDMA Gala Event tickets will on sale on March 1, 1996 at TicketMaster (416.872.1111).

Regular ticket prices:
Single: $39.95
Group of 10+: $24.95

Advanced ticket prices (by May 10th):
Single: $29.95
Group of 10+: $19.95

Don't miss the party of the year! Bookmark this page as we will post information about the IDMA Post-Gala party, and how you can get your tickets.

You can contact the IDMA directly by emailling thalie@idma.org