Forward thinking: empowering the storyteller

Power to the Pixel Think Tank: PART TWO The first part of the report from the Power to the Pixel Think Tank in London centred on the engaged audience as the driving force of a cross-media movement. The theme for the second report is empowerment of the film-maker, content creator or storyteller. As...

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Forward thinking: the cross-media future

Power to the Pixel Think Tank: PART ONE The potential for a  participatory, collaborative cross-media movement that can renew creative industry models or strike out into new territory was the key theme of the 2009 Power to the Pixel Think Tank in London. Michael Gubbins reports. The Think Tank was...

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Seven Finalists to Compete for Babelgum Pixel Pitch Award of £6,000

Power to the Pixel has announced the seven finalist teams selected for the Pixel Pitch on 15 October 2009. One winning team will walk away with the Babelgum Pixel Pitch Award of £6,000. Projects were chosen from 120 submissions representing 14 countries. 

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The Pixel Pitch Competition – Deadline Coming Up!

With only nine days left to enter, the 14th August deadline for The Pixel Pitch competition is fast approaching. Talented and experienced producer-led teams are encouraged to enter their cross-media film projects to compete for the £6,000 Babelgum Pixel Pitch Award.

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Videos from PttP Edinburgh Event Now Available Online

Power to the Pixel has just released videos from Tales from the Digital Frontier, the series of cutting-edge presentations and panels it programmed for this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival. So if you didn’t make it to Edinburgh this year, here’s your chance to find out what’s happening at...

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Open Call for First Pixel Pitch Competition – Deadline 14 August

Power to the Pixel is now accepting entries to The Pixel Pitch – an exciting new opportunity for cross-media film funding.  This groundbreaking pitching forum is looking for stories that can span film, TV, online, mobile and gaming.  Up to ten of the best UK and international projects will...

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Two-Day Power to the Pixel Event at the Edinburgh International Film Festival

Power to the Pixel presents Tales from the Digital Frontier a special two-day event on 23 & 24 June at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF). Open to EIFF Industry Delegates, register by 10 June for preferential rates.

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Brands Offer a New Way to Fund Projects

Brands have established a history of sponsoring Hollywood cinema, with names like Ray Ban, Reeses Pieces and Aston Martin making cameo appearances in memorable blockbuster films.  But today’s brand marketeers are having to look beyond simple motion picture product placement in order to remain visible and reach their increasingly...

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