Media Sandbox are pleased to invite you to the 2010 Showcase.

Friday 18 February 2011 | 14:00 | Watershed, Bristol | Booking Essential

From a digital route planner that avoids hills and rough surfaces, to a sculpture made entirely of scent and games that give players’ superpowers as their heart rates start pumping, this year’s Media Sandbox projects give a new meaning to the phrase “pushing the boundaries.”

Join us to celebrate the pioneering Media Sandbox scheme at the end of its third year. In September 2010, seven companies were commissioned to develop projects under two strands, B-Open and Pervasive Experiences. This event will feature video documentation of the seven projects; reflections on successes and key areas of learning; and panel sessions with practitioners and advisory board members. Followed by drinks, a chance to try out project demos and informally network with participants.

Please note, this is a free event, but tickets must be booked through Watershed box office: https://www.watershed.co.uk/exhibits/2781/ or 0117 927 5100

Media Sandbox 2010 is produced by iShed in partnership with the Creative Industries iNet and Bristol City Council.

Further info…

Media Sandbox is a development scheme that enables digital companies to collaborate on ground-breaking projects. Set-up to support new ideas and facilitate new connections, the scheme gives small producers time, space and resources to turn wild ideas into working prototypes and deliver innovation to the creative digital market.

Now in it's third year, Media Sandbox 2010 awarded seven £10000 commissions to support projects under two strands: B-Open and Pervasive Experiences.

B-Open gives digital developers free access to key data about life in Bristol, which Bristol City Council has published openly for the very first time. This strand comprises of three new digital developments, helping Bristol lead the way in becoming a smart, green, digital city.

Under the Pervasive Experiences strand, Media Sandbox 2010 has supported development of four inspiring ideas exploring senses and sensors to create new models of interaction with digital technologies and enhance our experiences, whether with music, games or within a retail environment.

This years’ participants include Delib, Overlay Media, Mobile Pie, nu desine, Mutant Labs, Remode and Moksha.

Join us to celebrate their success, discover the potential of open data and learn how pervasive media can enhance our lives.

Read more about the Media Sandbox 2010 projects here: http://www.mediasandbox.co.uk/2010-commissions/

Media Sandbox is originated and produced by iShed, part of Watershed, a cross art form organisation based in Bristol, UK. Media Sandbox is in association with Bristol City Council and Connecting Bristol's B-Open initiative and is a Creative Industries iNet programme, supported by South West Screen, ERDF and The South West Regional Development Agency.