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My first week

December 11, 2009

Posted by Katie Day in: Watershed | Innovation | Technology | Recruitment | Add a comment

Hi there, I'm Katie Day, the newest addition to the iShed team. Over the coming year I'll be running a new programme: Theatre Sandbox (like Media Sandbox, but with Theatre).

My background is in theatre, and for the last 6 years I've been running my own experimental theatre company full time - www.theotherwayworks.co.uk

I'm based at Watershed for 12 months as part of a Cultural Leadership Placement, so I'm here with two hats on: one to run the Theatre Sandbox scheme, and two to 'develop as a cultural leader' (whatever that means exactly).
This week has been mostly about working out what goes on here at Watershed, iShed, and the Pervasive Media Studio, and who everyone is, and what they do. So, quite a lot then.

Hard to sum all of that up, but here are three things that I've heard people say in meetings this week that have stood out for me (mostly because they're a bit wierd or funny):

  1. The rendering of fur is a real problem
  2. Thank God for the Coen Brothers
  3. I'm very excited by archives

They make a bit more sense when the contexts are explained.  Here they are below in the same order:

  1. In relation to the animation industry, and the creation of furry or animal type characters
  2. In the Monday morning meeting, in relation to box office takings from the Cinemas
  3. In relation to future digitisation and re-presentation of archives

I've received a very warm welcome, and have been inspired by what an open and collaborative organisation Watershed is.

I've also, most importantly, eaten some very nice soup in the cafe bar.

See you on Monday.


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Media Sandbox 2010 update

December 10, 2009

Posted by victoria in: Innovation | Add a comment

Media Sandbox launched the 2010 theme and gave a short update on timescales at the Creative Industries KTN Digital Lounge event this week. more…


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More news on the Digital Lounge

December 4, 2009

Posted by victoria in: Innovation | Add a comment

We've got an exciting line up for the Digital Lounge on Monday with a short talk from Wired's David Rowan, followed by AntiVJ, Mobile Pie, youarehere and Simon, sharing news about their latest projects.

Simon have also designed a brilliant game especially for the event. Based on the classic 80's board game ‘Guess Who?’, we'll be challenging you to become super sleuths in the race to win a £25 iTunes voucher. You’ll also meet some interesting people along the way.

For info, the agenda is looking something like this:

6.00pm  Registration, drinks & nibbles
6.30pm  Welcome from CI KTN's John Cass, followed by a short talk from Wired's David Rowan
6.40pm  Lightening talks on recent projects from Simon & AntiVJ
6.50pm  More drinks, nibbles and a chance to play 'Who is this?'
7.45pm  Exciting announcement about next year's Media Sandbox scheme
7.50pm  Lightening talks on recent projects from youarehere & Mobile Pie
8.00pm  More drinks, nibbles and more 'Who is this?'
8.30pm  Announcement of the game winner plus thanks from CI KTN

If you haven’t booked yet, don’t worry there’s still time. For more information and to register, please visit the Media Sandbox website: http://www.mediasandbox.co.uk/events/

We look forward to seeing you there.
Victoria


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