Digital Creative Network west- Showcase talks, Drinks + Pizza

SIGN-UP HERE: Digital Creative Network west- Showcase talks, Drinks + Pizza Tickets, Thu 12 Oct 2023 at 17:30 | Eventbrite

The DCN is an exciting opportunity to convene large anchor organisations, startups and academia and accelerate innovation in west London.

West London is one of the most important global clusters for creative industries with a competitive advantage of superior connectivity, major studios, international screen corporates, strong ecosystem and in-demand talent. We are seeking to promote innovation and collaboration amongst industry, academia and government to address the shared priorities of increasing the supply of skilled workers, increasing studio space, and fostering sustainability.

Join us for a series of inspirational talks from industry leaders with sector-leading expertise to serving film clients worldwide, Esports giants and more! Followed by Q&A & networking opportunities to meet like-minded creatives in the borough.

Who should come: All those who work in TV/Film, media, gaming, advertising and the wider digital creative space in West London (or close enough!) – regardless of size of organisation. If you love innovation, care about collaboration, want to solve common challenges and enjoy meeting like-minded creatives, this is the place for you.

SPEAKERS
Peter Russell (Technology Director, Studios, ITV): ITV is a vertically integrated producer broadcaster and streamer, consisting of ITV Studios and Media & Entertainment (M&E). ITV Studios is a diversified global production business which creates, owns and distributes high‑quality scripted and unscripted content for broadcasters and platform owners in the UK and internationally.

Caitriona McAllister (Creative Technologist & Digital Designer): Catriona is a creative technologist and digital designer. Through the fusion of design and technology, she strives to create immersive and interactive experiences that challenge traditional notions of art.

Shahwali Shayan (Founder, Shahnanigans): Shahnanigans is a boutique creative studio. It develops creative and innovative marketing solutions through digital design and help brands build deeply strong communities and engage with their fans through Augmented Reality filters and NFTs.

**Rafael Ceribelli (**Creative Director, ScriPitch): ScriPitch Media is a production company and development hub for filmmakers, creatives and screenwriters. They develop projects and provide services such as script development, directing, still photography, post-production, sound mixing and workflow solutions.

Kevin Doogan (Head of Operations, iGene): iGene offers a wide range of services including VFX, Animation, End-to-End VFX Production, and Color Grading. iGene possess a state-of-the-art production studio spanning across 24000 square feet and a team comprises over 100 highly skilled and versatile creative artists.

PROGRAMME:
17:30 – Registration
18:00 – Short talks and Q&A
19:15 - Drinks, pizza and networking
20:30 – Event ends

The Digital Creative Network Community: The West London Boroughs (via West London Alliance), West London Business, Film London and London and Partners, are working together to promote the West London sub-region as the “Screen Capital”, a globally significant cluster recognised as a world-leader for talent, innovation and sustainability in the TV/Film industry.

West London and the surrounding environments have a competitive advantage with superior connectivity, major studios, international screen corporates, strong ecosystem and in-demand talent. While this cluster has grown organically over the years, there is now a need for collaboration amongst industry, academia and government to address the shared priorities of increasing the supply of skilled workers, increasing studio space, promoting networks, innovation and sustainability.
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