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Crossover Submission

Crossover Docs

5-10 October 2008

Social media, social networks, alternate reality games, serious games, user generated content and participatory story-telling: just some of the terms used to describe emerging digital media formats. With the BBC calling for '360' proposals and Channel 4 describing itself as 'network publisher', are there new ways to engage audiences with factual topics and documentary subjects?

In Crossover Docs, factual and documentary film and television producers will work with games developers, web and interaction designers to invent innovative projects for cross-platform delivery. A focus of the five day, residential lab will be on interactive projects which address big ideas and contemporary challenges including climate change and other scientific issues.

Applications are welcomed from experienced professionals from across the audio-visual and creative industries. Application deadline has been extended to September 8, 2008.

  10. Location

    Applications are welcome from all regions of the UK. Some regions will be represented in higher numbers according the sources of funding for the Crossover Labs.

    Please choose which region you live in (you are still eligible if you select the final option):

  11. Industry

    Applications are welcome from all industry sectors - the number or participants from each sector will be represented based on funding sources.

    Please select the option that is most relevant for you. You are still eligible if you select Other.

Please answer all of the questions below to complete your application

  1. Please give us a short bio of yourself

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  2. Why do you want to participate in Crossover? What is it about being part of a cross platform lab that excites you?

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  3. What special skills, sensibilities, qualities, and experience would you bring to the mix of the laboratory? Please give examples wherever possible.

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    Tell us something about work you've already done that would make you a good candidate for Crossover. Please mention your own OR collaborative projects. If you work in both film/video and new media, feel free to discuss both fields.

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    If you've received recognition for your work, please provide a few highlights (fellowships, grants, major events, awards, press coverage, "best of" etc.) It's not a disqualifier if you don't have a long list - we're looking for a mix of experienced and emerging talent.

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    Tell us about a specific project you worked on of which you are especially proud and your role in it.

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    If possible, please provide URLs for selected websites that contain work you've conceived, created and/or collaborated on. Please be sure to describe the specific role you played and explain what it is that we're looking at.

    No word limit.