Posted on
6th
April,
2012Four times BAFTA nominated Blast Theory are a Brighton-based artists’ group that use interactive media to create art for live performance. World renowned as pioneers of interactive art and immersive theatre, they have created a new genre-busting work, I’d Hide You, which is mix of online and urban gaming.
Developed by Blast Theory with support from Somethin’ Else and the University of Nottingham, I’d Hide You is a ‘game of stealth, cunning and adventure’ to be experienced by participants using smartphones, the internet and smart television. The game connects virtual worlds, video streaming and performers on the streets of Manchester.
I’d Hide You premieres at FutureEverything in Manchester from 16-19 May 2012.
Posted on
30th
March,
2012The Creative Pioneers Challenge is a nationwide search for digital and creative entrepreneurs. The initiative will provide 300 people in the UK with an opportunity to find work in the creative industries. These opportunities include apprenticeships and internships which are being offered by 100 creative and digital media businesses. The scheme will also help to connect those who are ready to start their own business with people who can help with starting up in the creative industries.
The programme offers the following:
- 300 opportunities of work across 100 creative and digital media companies, including Saatchi & Saatchi, Spotify, ITV and Metro.
- Additional support opportunities for those with a business idea.
To enter the Challenge, applicants must be aged 16 or above, entitled to work in the UK and available to work full time from 1 September 2012. The applicant must be looking to work in the creative industries, ie advertising and marketing communications, gaming and social gaming, publishing and TV/film.
The deadline for applying is noon on Friday 27 April 2012.
To apply, go to http://www.creativepioneers.co.uk/
Posted on
27th
March,
2012Abertay University’s business support office has launched a new round of the Abertay Digital Prototype Grant Funding programme. The aim of the programme is to foster economic growth, facilitate job creation, and improve skills development in the sector.
Grants of up to £25,000 are available for small companies (based anywhere in the UK) that are developing their own games or other forms of interactive digital content.
The grants can be used to develop prototypes of original intellectual property (IP), allowing companies to go on to seek further funding or investment to launch their product. As part of the programme’s offering, studio space, equipment, and software will be available for companies to use while prototypes are being developed at Abertay University.
Games projects and other forms of interactive digital content, such as e-learning, visualisation, interactive exhibits, online film/broadcast media, or middleware can be supported.
Grants can be used for a range of expenditure identified within the project budget, primarily:
- costs for a selected number of the applicant’s development team;
- part-time employment costs of a proportion of students or graduates selected as part of the student placement element; and
- additional costs, such as a contractor to fill a gap in the team.
Round Four of the programme is now open with a deadline for the receipt of applications of 12pm on Friday 13 April 2012.
To apply, go to http://prototypefund.abertay.ac.uk/
Abertay University’s business support office has launched a new round of the Abertay Digital Prototype Grant Funding programme. The aim of the programme is to foster economic growth, facilitate job creation, and improve skills development in the sector.
Grants of up to £25,000 are available for small companies (based anywhere in the UK) that are developing their own games or other forms of interactive digital content.
The grants can be used to develop prototypes of original intellectual property (IP), allowing companies to go on to seek further funding or investment to launch their product. As part of the programme’s offering, studio space, equipment, and software will be available for companies to use while prototypes are being developed at Abertay University.
Games projects and other forms of interactive digital content, such as e-learning, visualisation, interactive exhibits, online film/broadcast media, or middleware can be supported.
Grants can be used for a range of expenditure identified within the project budget, primarily:
- costs for a selected number of the applicant’s development team;
- part-time employment costs of a proportion of students or graduates selected as part of the student placement element; and
- additional costs, such as a contractor to fill a gap in the team.
The closing date for receipt of applications to this round is 14 December 2011.
Go to http://prototypefund.abertay.ac.uk for more information.
AMC CINEMAS, MANCHESTER UK, OCTOBER 6th – 9th, 2011
Grimm Up North is back, bigger, better, bloodier, more brutal than ever. Manchester’s festival of edgy and extreme cinema will be casting its cold, dark shadow over AMC Cinemas for four fearful days this October. We’ll be bending genre expectations, and trampling all over acceptable boundaries in our attempt to bring you a totally unforgettable full-on film experience – a cornucopia of Horror, Fantasy, SF, noirish crime thrillers, and bitter black comedies. There’ll be premieres and previews of films you may never get a chance to see anywhere else and exclusive seminars and Q&A sessions with directors and stars. There’ll be a horror market, exclusive previews of the latest in computer gaming, book signings and surprise guests. It’ll be a hell of a show
For programme, ticketing and other information, visit the festival website: www.grimmfest.com
Source: http://www.artsjobs.org.uk/index.php?id=25&ne_source=dailynews&ne_post_id=69208
