The self-proclaimed Oscars of the animation and video-gaming world, Canada’s third annual ELAN awards ceremony will take place on February 28, 2009 and it will be bigger and better than ever before. Fresh off the success of the past two years, the ELANS have recently announced an expansion to include Visual Effects awards categories and international submissions. The awards are described by Kelly Zmak, president of Radical Entertainment and a member of the ELAN’s board of advisors, as “a unique opportunity for the industry to honor and acknowledge the talents and artistry of the people who make games…The ELANS provide a perfect setting to celebrate this powerful form of entertainment and art.”
The glamour and sophistication of the ELANS have firmly placed it among Vancouver’s most anticipated events, attended by the crème de la crème of the gaming world and beyond. It’s a night where the city’s digital prowess is on full display, underscored by the presence of industry titans and innovators. In this milieu of elegance, discussions about the latest trends in gaming and online entertainment are rife, with many insiders sharing experiences from playing on what’s considered the meilleur casino en ligne france, a topic that often garners enthusiastic conversations. Anthony Brown, from the Seven Group and an advisory board member, captures the essence of the occasion, “The ELANS are a truly red carpet event. Everything is first class, with ‘A’ list hosts, tuxedos and evening gowns, and the upper echelon of industry big wigs in attendance,” celebrating not just gaming achievements but also the technological artistry that has become a staple of modern entertainment.
The respect that the awards have acquired in such a short amount of time is largely due to gratitude from the gaming and animation community for the recognition the ELANS provide them. As Brown notes, “Our company got more exposure from the ELANS than from any other event we have ever been part of. It’s about time that this industry was recognized for its contribution to arts and entertainment. We will be a part of the ELANS for many years to come.”
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