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Michael Kirby Get Creative this Christmas with Twisted

Merry Christmas to all, we were too busy to write cards to everyone so we made this little game. Make your own tree in the 60 second Twisted Tree Challenge. Heres one we made earlier

Be proud of your creation and post it on twitter:) Enjoy! Continue

Added by Michael Kirby on December 16, 2009 at 5:17pm — No Comments

Scott Watson FINAL CUT PRO 7 TRAINING AT TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

Hello. Just a quick post. We're about to deliver our first course in Final Cut Pro 7 - and there are subsidies for eligible SMEs and registered freelancers based in the North East. Post Production with Final Cut Pro Dates: 17th, 18th, 19th and 24th February 2010 Venue: Aurora House Media Centre, University of Teesside Qualifications: Apple accredited Final Cut Pro 7 Level 1 certificate and 20 University Credits Final Cut Pro is the first choice software package for professional TV an… Continue

Added by Scott Watson on December 15, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Joanna Makepeace Online Content Manager Vacancy at Tyneside Cinema

Job Description Fixed term freelance contract: Online Content Manager, Tyneside Cinema Background Information and Scope Almost two years ago, Tyneside Cinema completed its redevelopment programme and opened its doors as a beautiful three screen venue, heritage attraction and social space for a whole range of communities to watch, learn and play. During this time, over 600,000 people have crossed the threshold to enjoy our programmes, events and activities. Now that the building is fixed, we are… Continue

Added by Joanna Makepeace on December 14, 2009 at 4:51pm — No Comments

Ellen Dean Out and About with Ellen Dean

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Added by Ellen Dean on December 11, 2009 at 11:28am — No Comments

Anna Smith Young entrepreneur launches industrious plan

A Tees Valley entrepreneur has used the fact that she knew nothing about her business neighbours to launch a new company. Anna Smith, 23, from Middlesbrough currently works as a client relations manager for a creative and digital agency based at the town’s Riverside Industrial Estate. She realised that she had very little idea about other companies at the Riverside and what they did – or how they might work together. That was the springboard for the launch of the Industrial Estate Network, wh… Continue

Added by Anna Smith on December 9, 2009 at 2:48pm — 1 Comment

Sarah Kadhim Nickelodeon says ‘I like’ Back 2 Front’s Animations

An animation company from Teesside is celebrating its work being aired on NickToons, the UK animation channel that promises to make you ‘Laugh Your Pants Off’. The Nickelodeon team was so impressed with a taster animation they found online that they commissioned husband and wife team Talib and Sarah Kadhim at Back 2 Front Animation to produce six humorous shorts. The series of short films entitled ‘I Like’ has developed from the innovative company’s original taster, ‘I like Brains’ which sees a… Continue

Added by Sarah Kadhim on December 9, 2009 at 1:14pm — 2 Comments

Roxy Bramley Register now for BBC Digital Scheme @North

BBC Launches ‘@North’ - New Digital Initiative across North of England @North will reach out to new and established digital producers and agencies across the whole of the north in a link up with BBC Children’s – one of the departments moving to Salford in 2011. @North will encourage and support the development and delivery of interactive content for children, with up to four projects with a total budget of £500,000 available for commissions by CBBC and CBeebies. The project, which represents a… Continue

Added by Roxy Bramley on December 8, 2009 at 10:26am — No Comments

Steve Brunton ATTN: Producers and writers - 1 day to go for ifeatures!

I can't believe I didn't think to post here earlier?!?! I'm applying to the iFeatures scheme with an action comedy! A few friends have been good enough to put me in touch with some producers, but nothing solid has been confirmed ...yet. I have a backup plan of importing my producer-friend from Hollyweird. But with him living so far away, I'm not sure how realistic this could be. So I guess I could do with a more local backup plan. I'm looking for a good producer, and possibly a good comedy w… Continue

Added by Steve Brunton on December 7, 2009 at 2:00am — No Comments

Steve Brunton I finally came around to twatter!

Ages ago I attended a seminar-type-thing with Dave Sharp at the helm. He was talking about Social networking etc . I already deleted my crappy facebook, and the thought of even more social network sites just left a bad taste in my mouth. The idea of twitter just bored me to tears... but something that Dave said had at stick with me, about using it as a powerful marketing tool. This opened my mind to consider trying it out. So, I finally had butchers... if anything to secure my username for futu… Continue

Added by Steve Brunton on December 7, 2009 at 1:30am — 2 Comments

Roxy Bramley Doc/Fest and Crossover Workshops - January 2010 - Register Now

NORTH-EAST WORKSHOPS - JANUARY 2010 SUSTAIN TRAINING WORKSHOPS IN DURHAM - JANUARY 2010 Sheffield Doc/Fest and Crossover, together with Skillset North’s Sustain programme, are holding further FREE workshops in January 2010 in Durham, examining business models afforded by digital technology in emerging media markets, examining what opportunities exist regionally, nationally and internationally, where obstacles currently lie and what the future may hold. They offer a chance to help participants… Continue

Added by Roxy Bramley on December 2, 2009 at 11:13am — No Comments

Roxy Bramley 4iP and Northern Film & Media invest in new Facebook App Mirror Me

4iP’s first health-related product launch under the banner of ‘MOT Your Life’ launches this week. 4iP and Northern Film and Media have invested in an innovative application that demonstrates the effects of smoking, drinking, taking drugs, eating junk food and sun bed usage. Initially launching as a Facebook app, MirrorMe launches this week and comes out of young games development studio Ideonic, from Middlesbrough. MirrorMe takes advanced Facial Recognition technology, turning it into a… Continue

Added by Roxy Bramley on November 27, 2009 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

Paul King 1DayLater needs Beta testers!

1DayLater is an online operation started by two North East brothers, the King brothers. Partnered by Teesside Digital City, Sunderland Software City & Newcastles Culture lab, it offers a unique way to track time, money & mileage via a web-hosted database. With the recent Beta version launch of 1DayLater, the King brothers are looking to get feedback to help shape future development. By signing up to the service users can take advantage of 2 months free service, allowing them to bill cli… Continue

Added by Paul King on November 14, 2009 at 12:27pm — No Comments

Roxy Bramley NFM Funding for Innovation, Technology and New Media

Innovation, Technology and New Media Northern Film & Media encourages individuals and companies to pursue fresh innovative ideas and use new technology to exploit intellectual property, advance skills and experience, and reach new audiences in new ways. We provide support for innovative commercial and creative ideas through our Innovation, Technology and New Media Funding, which offers support to individuals and companies who have strong new media ideas. Before applying you are advised to… Continue

Added by Roxy Bramley on November 11, 2009 at 12:58pm — No Comments

Krishna Stott This week in SHEERPORT with THE ALEXANDER WILSON PROJECT

Hey guys, just a few things we thought you might like to know... COMPETITION: Calling all wannabe editors! The Alexander Wilson Project needs you! Download footage, edit a trailer and you could win a free night out plus some fabulous goodies courtesy of the AWP team (this is great exposure too!). Click here to find out more. LAUNCH: Yes, it's finally happening! Episode 1 launches on… Continue

Added by Krishna Stott on November 11, 2009 at 12:25pm — No Comments

Roxy Bramley NFM's Content Fund Deadline November 20th!

Northern Film & Media is now open to further applications to the North East Content Fund. The North East Content Fund launched in July 2009 as a £1m investment fund that aims to ensure projects across film, TV, games, interactive media and music are developed and put into production here in the North East of England. A further tranche of funding is now available for productions and development. Northern Film & Media aims to help build an industry that is producing engaging and i… Continue

Added by Roxy Bramley on November 11, 2009 at 11:41am — No Comments

Roxy Bramley Creative Collision Event : How the Games and Film Industries can work together

GameHorizon and Northern Film & Media present: Creative Collision – where the games and film industries meet Date: Thursday 3 December Venue: International Centre for Life, Times Square, Newcastle Start: 5.30 – 7.30pm then to The Other Rooms for a Christmas networking party Cost: FREE More and more videogame developers are starting to expand beyond simply making games and into lucrative film and television work. At 'Creative Collision', you'll find out how you, too, can take advantage. An… Continue

Added by Roxy Bramley on November 10, 2009 at 11:45am — No Comments

HD Production Solutions Special Indie opening offer from HD Production Solutions

To launch HD Production Solutions and to enable lower cost production we are offering a special deal for all Indie Productions booked in 2009. Only £150 per 8hr day inc camera op, sound & lighting kit. Shoot your next project in full 10 bit 4.2.2 1920x1080 High Definition. See our web site for further details: www.HDProductionSolutions.com Continue

Added by HD Production Solutions on October 29, 2009 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

Mere Mortals Positions Vacant

PHP Developer Mere Mortals has an immediate need for an enthusiastic and talented PHP Developer with a minimum of 18 months commercial experience. The role will require the individual to handle multiple projects within a fast paced environment; have a solid understanding of object oriented programming and software development principles; a comprehensive understanding of PHP 4/5, XHTML, CSS, AJAX and JavaScript; a good working knowledge of MySQL and relational database modeling; experience of the… Continue

Added by Mere Mortals on October 28, 2009 at 3:05pm — No Comments

Justin Souter CONNECT North East survey now live – should only take 5 mins!

You may seen a post last week asking for your input into our feedback questionnaire.

The good news is that the survey is now live - there are six pages containing ten questions, so hopefully it should only take 3-4 minutes, 5-6 mins if you give detailed feedback.

… Continue

Added by Justin Souter on October 28, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Roxy Bramley Funding available from Northern Film & Media

Every month Northern Film & Media will be holding funding and project surgeries. You can find out more about our funding for new media, games and interactive projects by booking a 1-2-1 for one of the following dates: November 10th December 1st January 26th If you would like to book a meeting please email roxy@northernmedia.org Continue

Added by Roxy Bramley on October 23, 2009 at 10:31am — No Comments

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BBC apologises for 'Should homosexuals be executed?' headline

Gay execution 'debate' is a disgrace | Balaji Ravichandran

NLA taken to the UK copyright tribunal by software firm

Digital Life

Blippy: the social network based on credit card transactions

The Legend of Zelda: retrospective and interview with Eiji Aonuma (part 2)

Telegraph Zeitgeist: Social media review of 2009

All About Play

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Games about relationships

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Siding with the Angels: New research shows how to make a profit from risk 19/05/09

New research published today by NESTA in collaboration with the BBAA reports for the first time that Business Angels stand to make a substantial profit from investing in start-ups, with an average Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 22 per cent over four years, compared with 27 per cent IRR in the US.

Universities, Business and Government Must Build Close Links to Drive Economic Recovery - press release - 30/04/09

Improved connections between the UK's universities, businesses and local government could unlock future economic growth according to a report from NESTA, which was commissioned by Lord Sainsbury.

Investing in the creative industries report

This report argues that there is potential for creative businesses to demonstrate their potential so that private investors can gain more intelligence about the sector.

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