The Pervasive Media Studio and Studio Residents Mobile Pie and Simon Games have all been short listed for the 2009 Media Innovation Awards along with Electric December, produced by Studio Resident Liz Milner and Dream Director, a project created by Luke Jerram with sound composition by Dan Jones and specialists at Watershed. The awards received a record 143 entries from across the region – and the judges have shortlisted 46 entries. According to the Media Innovation Awards, "The quality of entries was very high" and so we are over the moon that we have been nominated alongside our residents and associates. 

The nominations are in the following categories:

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
SPONSORED BY TAMAR SCIENCE PARK

Moosehunt – Produced by Simon Games for igfest
Shoutbox ! – Produced by Mobile Pie with concept artwork by Joe Snow for Futurelab

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO INNOVATION
SPONSORED BY BISHOP FLEMING

The Pervasive Media Studio

INSTALLATION/EXHIBITION

The Dream Director – Created by Luke Jerram and specialists at Watershed with sound composition by Dan Jones and with funding from Watershed and Arts Council England in association with the University of the West of England

COLLABORATION BETWEEN BUSINESS & YOUNG PEOPLE
SPONSORED BY UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

Electric December – Produced by Watershed in association eShed and supported by The European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008, the European Commission and the Europa Cinemas Network with thanks to Bristol City Council.

The awards will be presented at a ceremony held at the Ashton Gate stadium in Bristol on Thursday 12 March. Bookings are now being accepted for the gala dinner; tickets cost £40 each or you can book a table of 10 for £360. The event includes a drink on arrival, a 3 course meal, coffee and entertainment. You can book and pay for tickets on line at www.mediainnovationawards.com or call 01752 346530 or email info@pm-p.com