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A workshop for European
filmmakers with projects, who want to explore the possibilities
of New Media for creation, production, financing, distribution….
Under the guidance of Franz
Grabner (head of Culture at ORF), moderated by Anita
Reher (European Documentary Network), assisted by experts
like David Schalko
(Superfilm), Frederick
Baker (Media Europa), Stuart
Veech (VMA), Femke
Wolting (Submarine -The Netherlands),
Neil Seiling
(Link TV USA),
Rob Hof
(Hoffilm)...
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The media landscape is changing fundamentally - in front of our very
eyes. Television itself is going through major changes.
Will the television of the future still show documentaries, feature
films and news reports the way it does today, or will storytelling,
formats and the media as a whole undergo a complete metamorphosis? Who
will be distributing what kind of content and programmes? That's the
question we're confronted with today.
Most probably television as we know it will continue to exist. But
already we see the emergence of a new media reality that brings with
it new forms of storytelling and communicating that are more in tune
with the 21st Century expectations of younger generations.
My Space, Google, Facebook and so many more; those are the ideal media
platforms to show stories and content as seen and created by the audience.
The viewer makes his own programme and no longer needs conventional
broadcasters.
What does this development mean for the filmmaker of the future? What
role does he/she still have to play? Will filmmakers be forced to choose
between conventional television and these new emerging formats? Everything
is possible, there are no certainties anymore.
Communication through virtual space can have the effect of shifting
our society into isolation and anonymity, whereas the visible presence
of creative people within a culture leads to vitality and openmindedness.
A delicate balance needs to be found. The media of tomorrow will be
central to the choice that will be made; it will define the way society
will develop.
The current changes are a challenge for all creative minds within the
media. "The Second Wave" offers an open platform for creative
talents who want to tackle these new developments and use them in their
work.
Franz
Grabner
(ORF) will be moderating the workshop, assisted by Anita
Reher (European
Documentary Network). Our experts are: David
Schalko
(Superfilm), Frederick
Baker
(Media Europa), Stuart
Veech
(VMA), Femke
Wolting
(Submarine - The Netherlands), Neil
Seiling
(Link TV USA), Rob
Hof (Hoffilm)....
What they all have in common is that they have already taken the unconventional
roads of the new media and communication and continue to search for
new paths.
We cordially invite you to test your ideas with them, to challenge
and to surprise them, to plunge head first into the new world of unlimited
ideas and creative potential.
To register: send us, before February, 10th, (extended deadline!)
a 2-page presentation of your project as well as
your biography to eme@injoyproductions.com.
Make sure to mention 'Second Wave' in the subject.
Your visual material (preferably on dvd) can be
send to : Injoy Productions, Attn of Inge Rochette, Rue de la Mutualité
34, 1190 Brussels |
We'll get back to you to inform you if you have been selected.
Subscription fee:
200€ /project, 100€ for the second participant in a project.
This price
includes: participation in the workshop, 4 coffee breaks, 2 lunches and
the welcome dinner.
We're looking forward to receiving your proposals!