Tweak: Idea Refinement Boot Camp for Digital Documentaries
This past Fall, CFC Media Lab & docSHIFT presented:
TWEAK: an Idea-refinement Boot Camp for Digital Documentaries
September 25 & September 26, 2010
The CFC Media Lab and the docSHIFT Initiative have joined forces to present TWEAK: an Idea-Refinement Boot Camp for Digital Documentaries.
The program sought out experienced producers, creators, directors, writers, strategists and architects with an interesting interactive documentary idea and the desire to have their idea analyzed, work-shopped and honed from both a creative and business perspective.
This 2-day weekend workshop was be facilitated by a series of high level industry mentors along with UK’s Frank Boyd, former BBC Director of Creative Development and the visionary behind Crossover Labs.
Selected participants retained ownership of their project idea but worked collaboratively in a group setting—sharing their idea, receiving input, and also giving valuable input on other projects. TWEAK (focused on idea refinement) was designed to compliment and extend from the Crossover Weekend which focused on idea generation. TWEAK was both a stand alone event and a good preparatory phase for those interested in the docSHIFT Institute.
Below, find bios for the participants, observers, and workshop leaders for TWEAK.
About the docSHIFT Institute
Four experienced creators with winning and innovative interactive documentary project ideas (games, mobile apps, websites) will receive mentorship, professional consultation and some financial support to complete their project or create a proto-type. docSHIFT Institute is part time (nights & weekend days) beginning mid November 2010 and running for approximately 5 months. Details & Call For Applications will be posted shortly.
docSHIFT is made possible with the support of the Ontario Media Development Corporation on behalf of the Ministry of Culture.
It is presented in partnership with Ryerson University, Hot Docs, CFC Media Lab and the National Film Board.
