EPISODE · Jan 31, 2007 · 1H 11M
Independent Video Gaming: A New Medium for Filmmakers
from Sundance Film Festival Podcasts · host Sundance Institute
Video games are growing up, supporting more sophisticated content with each passing year. Like independent film, the "independent games" space is now engaging in provocative approaches to real-world issues that promote social change. Gaming is shaping a new economy for addressing artistic expression and politics. This panel addresses the role of filmmakers and activists in this movement, as well as avenues to new funding and content models. Moderated by Heather Chaplin, author of Smartbomb: The Quest for Art, Entertainment, and Big Bucks in the Videogame Revolution, and featuring panelists Suzanne Seggerman, Eddo Stern, Asi Burak, Eric Zimmerman, and Connie Yowell.
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Video games are growing up, supporting more sophisticated content with each passing year. Like independent film, the "independent games" space is now engaging in provocative approaches to real-world issues that promote social change. Gaming is shaping a new economy for addressing artistic expression and politics. This panel addresses the role of filmmakers and activists in this movement, as well as avenues to new funding and content models. Moderated by Heather Chaplin, author of Smartbomb: The Quest for Art, Entertainment, and Big Bucks in the Videogame Revolution, and featuring panelists Suzanne Seggerman, Eddo Stern, Asi Burak, Eric Zimmerman, and Connie Yowell.
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