ECI Students Sweep Emerging Innovator of the Year Nominations

Submitted by Eva Bouchard on Tue, 2007-05-22 17:37
Jason DaSilva: Master of Applied Arts, Media student
Posted: Tue, 2007-05-22 17:37

Three Emily Carr Institute students are vying with each other in the "Emerging Innovator of the Year" category at the Canadian New Media Awards (CNMA) Ceremony May 28th.

Media Artist Sean Arden, Animator Keeley Bunting, and Filmmaker Jason DaSilva are finalists for the award based on their work and achievements between December 2005 and December 2006.

The Canadian New Media Awards recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of individuals and companies in the Canadian new media industry. Nominees were chosen by a selection committee of judges from across Canada, spanning corporate, academic and government sectors. Learn more about the CNMA at www.cnma.ca.

Dr. Ron Burnett, ECI President, stated: "I was exceptionally pleased to learn that our students have swept the CNMA's prestigious Emerging Innovator of the Year nominations. Keeley, Jason and Sean are amongst our most accomplished and talented students. Their nominations speak to the depth of our Media Arts program and the caliber of the faculty teaching at Emily Carr Institute."

Click on the links below to view a PDF of the news release.