[release from MB Publicity]
Three Ieading international practitioners from the film and digital media sectors have been confirmed as mentors for Crossover Australia 2009. Leading the laboratory is Frank Boyd, former Director of Creative Development with the BBC’s Innovation and Learning Team, currently working with Creative London;
He will be supported by mentors:
· Matt Adams Co founder of Blast Theory, a group renowned for its multidisciplinary approach pioneering the use of new technologies within performance contexts. The group’s work has recently focused on mixed reality, location based games and mobile devices to inspire audiences to question their social relationships.
· Heather Croall, director of the Sheffield International Documentary Conference, and producer of documentaries and cross platform projects for ABC, SBS and Channel 4
Crossover Australia is a 5-day interactive, residential workshop designed to brainstorm cross-platform models and projects. It will take place at McLaren on the Lake and follows 2007’s highly successful CROSSOVER which was also led by Frank Boyd. Participation for the 20 successful applicants is FREE.
“I have done over 20 labs in the past 15 years and Crossover counts as probably the most challenging and rewarding yet. It is still an almost unique model internationally and one of the most visionary new media events of its kind in the world.” Frank Boyd. Submissions close OCTOBER 31
Full details, guidelines and application forms are available at www.crossover.org.au