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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COMING SOON: Crossing the Void #2
Autumn 2008
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.

Web and Data Security
18 July 2008 - 2pm at Stonehouse Lecture Theatre, University of Plymouth
PM-P members have the chance to find more on web and data security issues at this seminar examining the risks of doing business on the web and the responsibilities of web designers and developers in protecting client's resources and data. The seminar will look at the security vulnerabilities that exist in the delivery of online services, and the ways in which attackers exploit them. To register your free place please email PM-P or call the office on 01752 346530.

Bristol Media Five-a-side Football
27 July 2008 - 2pm at Clifton College Sports Ground
Bristol Media are holding their own Five-a-Side Football Tournament of 2008 and they're looking for 32 teams of seven players each to compete. The entry fee this year is £75 which includes refreshment for everyone in your team. If you would like to enter a team please email Caroline as soon as possible.

Tecchie Laptop Sessions: Social Networking
30 July 2008 - 7.30pm to 9pm at The Beehive Pub, Cheltenham
These GMG sessions will be quarterly and are aimed at the tecchie bods amongst us. Come along for a small gathering to discuss and share knowledge and peer to peer learning ideas in a safe setting. The session will kick off with the discussion tonight focusing on social networking exploring the vast array of networks on offer and how it can benefit our own media businesses and indeed our clients. E-mail Emma if you'd like to come along with your laptop or just to observe.

Knowle West's Amazing Archive Exhibition
25 June - 5 July 2008 at Knowle West Media Centre, Bristol
'Back in The Day' - Knowle West's Amazing Archive Exhibition is an exciting young person led exhibition which includes photography, illustration, sound and animation. Over the past 9 months a group of young people from Knowle West have met weekly engaging with the local community, understanding their roots, uncovering oral histories, artifacts, stories and photos. The exhibition sets out to challenge negative and complacent views of Knowle West by giving its heritage new depth and meaning. 'Back in The Day' brings together an exhibition that aims to address common misconceptions of the area. Admission is free. For more information contact Nicky Williams or Katie Taylor. For a location map of Knowle West Media Centre please see their website.

Animation Unlimited 2008
18 - 20 July 2008, Bournemouth
This summer the Arts Institute at Bournemouth is proud to host the 20th Anniversary Society for Animation Studies International Conference: 'ANIMATION UNLIMITED'. Pre-eminent scholars and practitioners from some of the world's leading institutes of animation education will converge in Bournemouth to discuss, debate and drive the industry forward. For more information click here.

Bagpuss and Friends
27 July 2008 - 3.30pm at Watershed in Bristol
Following the success of last years' Trumptonshire Tales, Encounters Festival is delighted to welcome Phill Jupitus back to Watershed to host a special event celebrating excellence in animation. Phill is a huge fan of Oliver Postgate's extraordinary cannon of now classic stop-motion animation. He will choose his favourite moments from timeless Smallfilms classics such as Ivor the Engine, Noggin the Nog, Pogles Wood, the Clangers and of course Bagpuss. Phill will be joined onstage by award winning stop-motion animator Barry Purves, and Small Films archivist and publisher, Loaf. Tickets will be available from the end of June from Watershed 0117 927 5100 priced £8/£6 concessions.

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.
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