Mobile Journeys and MiniSeries Workshop: Feb 15, 16, 17 2005 Audience: film, television and digital media practitioners, new media artists Through an application and selection process, four South Australian teams of emerging film, television, digital media practitioners and new media artists will receive production funding of $15,000.00 to create a miniSeries for mobile phone delivery. As part of their successful application, the teams will attend a three day workshop with the-phone-book.Ltd, Paul Daly from m.Net Corporation and other industry mentors as an introduction to the technology and potential of delivering creative content via hand held devices. This workshop will also explore the development of narratives and stories for the small screen and for episodic delivery, plus how to frame an image and develop soundtracks for delivery via these new mediums. The entire program for this workshop will be available December 13 2005. For more information about this Mobile Journeys event, please visit MiniSeries. Requirements Entry to this workshop is for South Australian residents only, via application and selection as part of the miniSeries production funding initiative. For more details on how to enter visit MiniSeries. About the-phone-book Limited the-phone-book Limited is a creative media agency who have been exploring mobile phone content since 2000. Working across a range of projects involving many artists, writers, animators & filmmakers around the world, we have built a strong reputation for innovative collections, ethical practices, and generous educational strategies. Fee Plumley - Production Director Fee has been a Manager of Stages, Projects and Technology, starting from a Theatre Design & Technology BA in 1995. Always eager to learn and spread knowledge, she completed an MA in Interactive Multimedia Production in 1998 partly thanks to her collaboration with Douglas Rushkoff in the re-creation of his novel, Ecstasy Club. ISEA98 in Manchester and Liverpool launched her New Media career, which has gone on to include curating, training, presenting, consulting, mentoring, and adjudicating (BAFTA Interactive Arts 2002, 'Cyber Pitch' at Toronto's HotDocs International Film Festival 2003 and 'The World's Smallest Film Festival' for Mobile Commerce World 2003). Three years of working with FACT and Superflex on a variety of Superchannels have increased her interest in emerging technologies and the challenges that arise for urban and rural, old and young, national and International communities. Since 2000 she has been collaborating with Ben Jones and others on the development of a series of wireless content projects and workshops for their company, the-phone-book Ltd. Ben Jones - Creative Director Ben left Bretton Hall University of Leeds in 1995 with a BA in Dramatic Arts, where he performed and lead drama workshops in schools, prisons, and community centres. Almost immediately upon graduating, he exchanged a life in front of the lens for one behind it. Having initially trained as a Camera Assistant at the Northern Film School in Leeds he went on to work on numerous adverts, dramas and features including Steve Coogans 'The Parole Officer' and '24 Hour Party People' before specialising further to become an Animation Camera Assistant. Current credits include 'Newton and Clayton' for Manchester United Television (including the design and hosting), 'Bob the Builder', 'Rubbadubbers' and 'Pingu' for the BBC. As Creative Director for the-phone-book Limited he has been instrumental in setting up the-phone-book Limited's portfolio, especially with regards the development of a number of online code-generators that enable non-technical people to have access to technical distribution outlets. The company's education program continues his interest in empowering communities and collaborating with creative minds. << Back to Events