Afrika Eye Film Festival Friday Discussion: The Moving Image, Nov. 9 2012 @iHub

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The creativez are hosting the first ever, virtual continental collaborative Afrika Eye Film Festival discussion this Friday evening at iHub with our friends African Interactive in Bristol -UK all on Film and Digital Media The theme is The Moving Image

Other than discuss how Digital can expand the audience for the African moving image we will also explore new forms of film production, funding, distribution models and opportunities on collaborative projects between Kenyan and British film makers. All this will happen in a Unique format-depending on where you are on today we -the audience will get to interact with both panels in Bristol and in Nairobi’s iHub via an intergrated weblink

Panel: Nairobi [5-7pm]
Producer, Director- Bob Nyanja
Producer Director – Wanuri Kahiu
Producer, Director, Writer and Film Legend – John. E. Maina

Moderated by Jenny Muigai aka @skinnyfilmmaker

Panel :- Bristol 2-4pm
Writer, Producer – Andrew Mugoya
Producer, Director – Simon Bright

For more info on the event and bios of the panelist click here

The event is free but space is limited so kindly reserve your place by RSVP to this email: thecreativez@gbs.co.ke

Kwani? Digital: Content Meets Tech, Aug. 25 2012 @iHub

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Date: August 25, 2012
Venue: iHub
Time: 11am to 1pm.
Entry: Free

Content- Juliani, Gado, and Billy Kahora Meets Tech- ICT Board, Digital Divide Data (DDD) and Jimmy Gitonga.

About
Three months ago, Kwani Trust commissioned Digital Divide Data (DDD) to digitise some of its content as part of a pilot to see what possibilities lie in the content Kwani? has produced since its founding in 2003, and how new online and digital technologies could be utilised. This new Kwani? ebook platform is the first step in developing structures and networks through which Kwani?’s content can be disseminated to earn our published writers a much wider readership, and increase the scope of the Trusts reach and income.

We have been keenly following recent developments in the sector. From our observations, we feel that technology is driving many societal changes in the ways different players in the content-technology chain create, disseminate, receive, consume and perceive content and information. Content providers in the arts, culture and public media, like Kwani Trust and Buni Media, are entering these spaces with renewed energy. Online technologies like social media now take up huge market sectors in the consumption of content.

Our experience with the Kwani? ebook platforms has posed four distinct challenges.

– Though research in both content creation and online technologies is being commissioned and carried out, there is still a lot of work to be done on how the two sectors might complement each other optimally. In the build-up to launching the Kwani? ebook platform, we found little comprehensive local research on basic conceptual questions. How can the content and technology sectors work to facilitate research that is mutually beneficial?

– High quality content in arts, culture and public media is a specialised sector that is mostly donor-funded while most of the exciting work being done on online and mobile platforms is commercially driven. Collaboration between the two sectors requires significant paradigm shifts for both. How can non-profit content providers rethink their institutional models to take up the commercial opportunities that the new technologies promise?
– Traditional content providers have created loyal audiences and markets from offline products. New technologies promise new audiences, markets and possibilities. How can the two sectors work together to take advantage of these layered existing outlets?

– Traditional content providers have created legal frameworks for their institutional requirements over a period of time. New legal and contractual challenges have emerged with online and mobile content provision possibilities. How can the two sectors work together to ensure a stable legal framework for optimal collaboration?

Kwani Trust will hold an event in which content providers in the arts, culture and public media sector and online, mobile and new technology sector can discuss the issues outlined above.

For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/281433275295312/

Workshop: Making the Pitch, Aug. 4 2012 @iHub

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Date: August 4, 2012
Venue: iHub
Time: 8.30am-4pm
Charges: 1500/- *includes tea, lunch and materials* [Register on or before Friday, 3rd August] Contacts: MPESA 0708 752 575 and email creativesgarage@immortal-media.com

The Objective
Learn how to research, develop, prepare, package and pitch you idea or product to an audience

The Facilitators
Paul Achar (@paulachar) is a speech coach and communication specialist. He’s trained athletes, politicians, corporates, artists etc
He works at Jade communication that delivers innovative and practical communication skills training programmes and consultancy services.
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Ted Gichuhi is currently the senior creative (Art Director) at Leo Burnett with over 10 years experience in print, design and advertising.

For more information check the Creatives Garage blog

Creatives Meet Up: Creative Economy Kenya-Where are we going? May 13 2012 @ iHub

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Date: May 13, 2013
Venue: iHub (Bishop Magua Building 4th Floor), opposite Uchumi Ngong rd
Time: 2-5pm
Entry: Free
For info or clarification: email TheCreativez@gbs.co.ke

A lot has been happening in Kenya’s Creative economy in the last few years and as we garner a name as well as positions ourselves in creative fields. We need to know as Kenyan Creatives – Where Are We going?

Is the Creative Industry in Kenya as fragmented as it looks? Where are the societies, associations and groups that can galvanise different sectors together? What are the common challenges we all face and how can we counter these? What Industry projects are there that we should know about and support? And finally with a new government coming in 2013 what do we need in terms of capacity, investment, resources and support to grow our creative economy locally and globally?

The organizers are super excited to hear about your projects, thoughts, concerns and solutions this Sunday. A brief summary on the Creative Scenerio will be presented by The Creativez to set the tone for the meetup.

This meet up is ideal for those in the following industries: digital animation (visual and sound effects),Broadcast (TV, radio and film), Visual arts , Digital media (mobile applications and internet), Publishing/Writing, Gaming, Performing arts and cultural expressions, Advertising, Architecture, Art and antiques markets, Crafts, Design, Designer fashion, Interactive leisure software and Music.

Creative’s Meet Up: Start up 101-ABC’s of Running your Business? Mar. 25 2012 @ iHub

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With the world now rating Kenya as the 2nd place to watch for innovation and creative developments, alot of interest and opportunities are being availed to the various “startup” communities to enable this. Despite this there is a dearth in basic understanding of what keeps a business running in this region (East Africa) in the global age- which is why you are ALL invited!

Money Management which Githua breaks down so easily is the start and end of any business, however you cant make a move without knowing where you are going- ie Strategy and Gameplan which Steve gives the importance it deserves. Yet you may have the Steve Jobs/Michael Jackson of all innovative-groundbreaking creations but if no-one knows about it, and its not on the shelves- then it does NOT exist- which Gil will be handling in terms of Market Access.

Creativez are NOT African timers so come on time for this comfortable open-dialogue that will be moderated by (@Geishafire)  of “Networking In Heels” initiative.

For info or clarification kindly email TheCreativez@gbs.co.ke or tweet  on @TheCreativez or drop a line here https://www.facebook.com/pages/TheCreativez/328928143784107

Competition: Culture Shift, Mar. 21 2012 @ iHub

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Are you a creative? Are you in the cultural, or in the digital sector or an IT application developer? Then this is for you…

The British Council in Partnership with iHub invites you to participate in this competation for a seed fund for you innovation for a whooping $5000

If interested, send an email to Michael.keith@britishcouncil.or.ke copying George.Imoite@britishcouncil.or.ke with a brief profile of your area of creativity before Wednesday 21st March, 2012

For more info: iHub website

More details will follow after your confirmation.

Creativez Meetup, Feb 26 2012 @ iHub

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The Creativez Meetup is back for this Sunday 26th February, featuring  Monica Kanari, Wambui Njogu of Moo Cow and John Kaveke and the Special guest You!!  This will be at iHUB- 4th Floor of Bishop Magua Building opp Uchumi Ngong Rd

The moderator for the day is Nancie Mwai, who is fast building a name for herself in Africa -through fashion blogging by being the eyes and ears to all things stylish and fashionable.

This will be an amazing First of its Kind opportunity to tap into the brains of 3 of Africa’s most prolific designers. They’ve been in the fashion business for more than a combined total of 40years, all with different start-up stories and challenges.. but they made it! Twill also be a room full of innovators, artyculturalists, fashionistas and creative business people so COME through, whatever industry you’re in. Learn from outside your circle with their “Lessons from the Fashion Industry”