Convergence Catalyst - digital media conference
Date Posted: 2nd December 2011
Crossover Labs and Sheffield Doc/Fest invite creative businesses and freelancers working in digital media across West Wales and the Valleys to apply for a 2 day bespoke conference and unique mentoring opportunity.
We are inviting applications from creative professionals from diverse disciplines, including film and TV production, animation, games, theatre, web design and new media, willing to share an understanding of a rapidly-changing mediascape.
Convergence Catalyst will train digital media professionals in creating long term sustainable careers in the Creative Media Industries, able to create their own opportunities and engage directly with consumers, rather than waiting for traditional commissions, and so reaping longer-term and larger profits.
The conference will include seminars and discussions led by internationally-respected experts on:
- Commissioning and Producing for Convergence
- The Future of Distribution
- What does convergence mean for the Welsh creative industries?
- Cross-media idea development
- New media business models
- Transmedia Storytelling.
- Working with Higher Education
- How to Plan a Cross-Platform Production
- Making the most of what is around you: Games and the ARG
- Exporting Creativity
- Your fans, family and friends are your funders
The conference will also include networking time with experts and alumni from Crossover Labs and Doc/Fest’s MeetMarket.
Convergence Catalyst takes place at the Centre for Alternative Technology, near Machynlleth, on December 1st and 2nd.
The cost is £175 per person, which covers lunch, tea and coffee.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to attend you must either live or work within West of Wales and the Valleys. Check your eligibility by going to http://tinyurl.com/3jc5x75
Attendees are responsible for their own travel accommodation
Application Deadline: 7 October 2011
Further details HERE
