COMING SOON: Crossing the Void #2
January 2009
Following on from the successful event held in January 2008 (details available here), South West Screen is planning another one day conference to look at 360 degree commissioning and how TV production and digital media companies can work together. More details will be announced soon.

WMG: Producing Content for On Demand Markets
12 November 2008 - 6pm at The Media School, Bournemouth University
Tom Smith of advertising agency Universal McCann presents highlights of his recent study into global social media and suggests ways creative content producers can benefit their businesses. Social media is a global phenomenon with the likes of Facebook, Bebo and My Space constantly offering new content posting opportunities to consumers around the world. But what possibilities does this offer content producers either as an outlet for their productions or as an adjunct to work they are currently doing for more traditional commissioners? This event is free but you must register by emailing Lena | Samuels.

GMG: Accelerator Launch Party
12 November 2008 - 5.30pm at Cheltenham Film and Photographic Studio
This event will see the launch of the new GMG Accelerator. Be the first to see what the GMG has been up to in the last 3 months (check out the blog) and pencil the date in your diary now. Details of speakers to follow. Please contact Holly, 01242 542712 to reserve your place.

PM-P: BBC Network Commissioning Event
13 November 2008 - 6pm at Royal Western Yacht Club, Queen Anne's Battery, Plymouth
Plymouth Media-Partnership along with its sister clusters in the South West have teamed up with the BBC to bring some of their top executives to Plymouth to tell our members what their digital strategy is, what they are looking for and how to pitch to them. Whether you are a freelancer, a small business or a larger company, this is a great opportunity to spend an evening both listening to what the BBC have to say and then networking with them and fellow attendees. The event is free - places will be on a first come first served basis so register now by emailing PM-P or call 01752 346530.

Cineformation: Pitching Event at Encounters Short Film Festival
20 November 2008 - 7.30pm in the Delegates Area, Watershed Media Centre
Would you like to get your script read by the movers and shakers of the film industry? Can you keep the panel and audience entertained for two minutes and get them begging to hear more? Then you should come along to the Cineformation Pitching event during the Encounters Short Film Festival. There will be a panel made up of producers, directors and funders all keen to seek out new talent - have you got what it takes or will you be asked to stop before your time is up? This is Pop Idol for filmmakers. Sign up by emailing Cineformation.

Routes by Alex Reuben
1 December 2008 - 6pm, Plymouth Arts Centre
Come along to this screening of Routes by Alex Reuben followed by a Q&A with the film-maker. Plymouth Dance also invite you to an informal networking event which will take place prior to the screening at 4pm. For further information about this event, please contact Lisa May Thomas. To book a ticket, please contact Plymouth Arts Centre, 01752 206114.

'The View from Here' - The future of Public Service Broadcasting in the Nations and Regions
28 October 2008 11.00am - 4.30pm Arnolfini, Bristol
At this event, South West Screen will seek to provide a platform to explore in depth the key issues raised in the second phase of Ofcom's PSB review and their potential impact for both industry and consumers outside of London.
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Virtual Voices
10 July 2008 - Watershed, Bristol
How can we develop young people's voices so they become the media literate content creators and storytellers of the future? Virtual Voices brings the media industry together with young media makers and their teachers or tutors to attempt to answer this question and many others...
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Access to Digital Media Finance - 6 March 2008
We all know today's digital media success stories: Facebook, YouTube, and MySpace are amongst the most recognisable brands in the world. So how do you transform your brilliant digital idea into a phenomenal commercial success?
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Film: The Digital Future - 11 December 2007
An event looking at how best to embrace and exploit the ongoing digital developments within the production, distribution, exhibition and marketing sectors.
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Crossing the Void: bringing TV and digital companies together to create multi platform content - 29 January 2008
A one day conference which will answer the question what is a multi-platform programme and what are the mix of skills needed to create that content, with insight from commissioners and broadcasters, alongside first hand experience and case studies from producers. This event will also incorporate a showcase of projects from the Convergence Alliance scheme.
Tickets now on sale - find out more