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I Encuentro CulturTIC en Sevilla

CISNET estará presente en el I Encuentro CulturTIC el próximo 21 de marzo en la sede del Teatro Central de Sevilla, organizado por la Agencia Andaluza de Instituciones Culturales y la Asociación de Empresarios de Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicaciones de Andalucía, ETICOM. Durante el encuentro tendrá lugar una sesión de intercambios y de reuniones de trabajo entre empresarios de distinto sectores de la cultura y las nuevas tecnologías. Cada participante tendrá la oportunidad de presentar los productos y servicios de su empresa, cara a cara, sin intermediarios. Esta presentación de negocios supone una excelente oportunidad para intercambiar propuestas, desarrollar nuevas líneas de negocio en colaboración con otras empresas, conseguir nuevos clientes, buscar patrocinadores y conocer la situación del mercado. En la sede del Teatro Central cada una de las empresas podrá realizar una presentación breve que permita a los asistentes conocer de manera básica quienes son cada uno y a que se dedican. Es un formato de presentación creativa que permite dar a conocer de manera sencilla e informal productos y servicios en tres minutos. Seguidamente habrá un espacio para encuentros bilaterales con las empresas que se solicite. El horario previsto es de 16,30 a 21,00 horas. Más información en: http://ow.ly/9H2ej

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Laval Virtual International Fair

From the 28th to 30th of March 2012, the international fair trade LAVAL VIRTUAL will be held in Laval (France). This event is the European meeting place for professional working in virtual and augmented reality, real time 3D and interactive technique. Laval Virtual provides opportunities to discover specific solutions for your businesses and to discover and test interactive solutions & tools (virtual and augmented reality solutions, project systems, new tactile & interactive interfaces…). The exhibitors have the opportunity to design and promote their products and services irrespective of their sectors of activities: industry, urban planning, communication & marketing, museography… More than 4000 professional visitors are attending at this major event. They could meet exhibitors and participate to the conferences about the latest innovations in the fields of virtual and augmented reality. The themes of these conferences are: -          Enhancing human experience via emerging technologies -          Designing services -          Visual arts, interactive technologies for artistic creation -          Emerging technologies for living labs (collaborative co-creation of products and services) More information on: http://www.laval-virtual.org/

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D-Carte: Award winner at Graphic design industry forum

The 6th of March 2012, the graphic design industry forum will be held in Paris. This annual event organized by “France Graphique” is aimed at printers, publishers, graphic designers and graphic industry’s institutional. The event will purpose 4 conferences about print&e-commerce, eco-design, print&new technologies and the future of printers & publishers. 3 workshops will be organized about innovation in graphic design industry. Finally, one of the most attended events of this day will be the award ceremony granting best companies of the year. For this occasion, we are proud to announce that one of the companies involved as direct beneficiary in CISNET project has been selected to receive an award!  The company called D-Carte is based at Douarnenez (Brittany – France). As industrial designer, the company imagines, creates and produces innovative solutions for high-tech communication. Their range of products “videopaper” merges traditional media (postcards, books, magazines or bookmarks) with electronic media (digital photo and video). More information on: www.d-carte.com

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Mining Heritage Unearthed Presentations

This time last month we were busy organising the final touches to Mining Heritage Unearthed; we have now had time to reflect on what a fantastic event it was.  The greatest contributory factor to the success of this event was the knowledge and diversity of both the speakers and all the delegates at the event, thank you to all who participated and attended. The event feedback we have received so far has been very positive and the event has led to some organisations signing up to CISNET to benefit from all of our other services. If you have not yet completed a feedback form or an CISNET application form, please click the above links and email a saved copy back to e.harrocks@tsd.ac.uk.

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MEDIA 2007 – Call for proposals EACEA/5/12 – Development, distribution, promotion and training

This notice of a call for proposals is based on Decision No 1718/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 concerning the implementation of a programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007). One of the measures to be implemented under this Decision involves improving the continuous vocational training of professionals in the audiovisual sector, so as to give them the know-how and skills needed to create competitive products on the European and other markets. The call for proposals EACEA/5/12 is the last continuous training call to be launched under MEDIA 2007 and offers a two-year framework partnership agreement. Link to the call (pdf document)

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Launch of the European Creative Industries Alliance

The launch will take place as part of the Innovation Festival (IF) Finale Conference, 26-28 February 2012 in Milan. The event will also include presentations of other EU initiatives in support of creative industries as well as exhibitions, music and fashion intermezzos of an innovative character. It will take place during Milan Fashion Week, one of the most prominent creative events in Europe. Attendance is free of charge and the program and registration facilities can be found here Source: European Cluster Observatory

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The European 3D simulation and virtual technology event

From 7th to 9th of February 2012, IMAGINA, the international event for 3D, will be held in the Principality of Monaco. This event is the leading annual European fair trade for 3D whose main objective is to showcase the many fields across which 3D visualisation and stimulation technologies are applied. IMAGINA 2012 aims to promote 3D to decision-makers and technical experts, to present pioneers initiatives and to encourage participants to share their respective experiences about 3D. For the five year running, IMAGINA brings together professional for all around the world who are seeking solutions in analysing, diagnostics, decision making, communication, presentation and consultation in the keys areas of development, processing, construction, manufacturing and design. This event focuses on design and manufacturing, architecture, urbanism, landscaping, transport and dentistry sectors. This is an opportunity to find out how collaboration between creative industries and others industrial sectors can be promoted. More information on the event website: http://www.imagina.mc/2012/content/Home/homeUK.php

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Priority sector report on Creative & Cultural Industries at the European Cluster Observatory – Europe Innova

"Europe’s creative and cultural industries are global leaders and competitive exporters in a wide range of fields. They are the heart of creating Europe’s culture and identity, and central to promoting Europe’s identity around the world. This report presents regionalised data and trends for the 6.4 million persons employed in these industries in 30 European countries. It is hoped that the indicators presented in this report can help stimulate debate and policy supportive of a group of activities and industries that off er a huge potential to contribute to the transformation of European society, responding to major social, demographical and environmental challenges and leading to a more sustainable and smarter economy within the EU 2020 Strategy." Text from Europe Innova website at http://www.europe-innova.eu Download the report: Priority Sector Report on Creative & Cultural Industries - European Cluster Observatory

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Speakers revealed for an unique networking opportunity in Wales

The full speakers list and event schedule for Mining Heritage Unearthed has been revealed today.  The action packed day lists more than 10 speakers from right across the creative and cultural spectrum. Please click here for a full event guide. The event is launched by a series of talks that will each uncover an aspect of Wales' mining heritage, including what heritage assets are available, new technology and community developments,  and reflections on how to support sustained community involvement. The event will then extend to current products available to deliver our heritage to a wider audience. This time speakers will herald from local SMEs and will include both mobile and static interpretation solutions. Based on the research carried out by CISNET one of the biggest barriers to developing new projects has been a lack of suitable funding and learning of new opportunities.  The afternoon session of Mining Heritage Unearthed turns this around and includes sessions from open and suitable funding sources plus information on two new projects set to commence this year! Mining Heritage Unearthed offers a lot to take on board, especially when so many of the confirmed attendees also have their own ideas to share.  To bring the event to a close a special innovation session will be held that will help all attending bring their ideas together. There are a still some spaces available for this free of charge event, and anyone interested in attending are urged to contact the Welsh CISNET project officer without delay at e.harrocks@tsd.ac.uk Please click here for a full event guide.

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Free social media training for Welsh SMEs

Find out how social media can help your business at a subsidized training session at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter on Thursday 2 February 2012. For more information click here or visit www.softwarealliancewales.com for a great range of fully subsidized software training courses.

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Olympic Opportunity

Opportunity to learn about how to win work relating to the Olympics 2012. Lloyds TSB in conjunction with the Supplier Development Service would like to invite you to our Olympic Business event on the 17th of January 2012 at Cardiff City Stadium. The event aims to give a realistic outline of how to win work relating to the 2012 Olympic Games, and legacy contracts beyond. Agenda 9:00 Welcome 9:05 Introduction 9:10 Supplier Development Service 9:30 Successful Supplier Case Studies 10:10 Compete for Website Overview 10:30 Comfort Break 11:00 Lloyds Bank 12:00 Informal Networking 12:15 Event Close There will be a question and answer session following each speaker. All places must be booked and places will be on a first come first served basis. For more information click here

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Merry Christmas!

Our best wishes of peace and happiness for all the people in any way involved in the CISNET project and in our European Creative & Cultural industries!

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Mining Heritage Unearthed: opportunities for creatives, technologists and research centres

Mining Heritage Unearthed: Exploring new opportunities for creatives, technologists and research centres On the 27 January 2012, CISNET Wales will present Mining Heritage Unearthed.  This fully subsidised event will bring together today’s mining heritage experts, technology developers and the creative minds of the Atlantic Area in a networking and innovation event to be held at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Carmarthenshire. Mining Heritage Unearthed is for any creative or cultural SME, enterprise, research body or organisation in Wales and the Atlantic Area.  If you have a great idea, a product, new process or passion for a particular mining heritage site, then this event is for you. Mining Heritage Unearthed will examine Wales’ mining heritage in its widest sense with speakers covering topics such as wild uncharted sites, interpreted landmarks, community initiatives, experimental archaeology, right the way through to processing sites that are offering new opportunities for regeneration. The event will also include information on funding opportunities and presentations from Welsh SMEs already delivering services to the heritage industry, such as audio guides, mobile apps and interpretation projects.  The day will be rounded off by an innovation and ideas development session led by Dewi Lloyd. Mining Heritage Unearthed is fully subsidised by the ERDF, and is open to creative and cultural enterprises and organisations in Wales and the Atlantic Area.  Anyone interested in attending the event are encouraged to book a place early via e.harrocks@tsd.ac.uk.

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Updated Funding Opportunities for Creative and Cultural Industries

13 December 2011 We have updated the list of Funding Opportunities for Welsh Creative and Cultural Industries . Some of the schemes below are for Welsh or UK businesses only, others are Europe-wide. Please click here to view it in a separate document If you would like help with finding business or research partners for any of these schemes then contact CISNET Wales.

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Funding Opportunities for Andalusian Creative-Cultural Industries

We have updated the list of Funding Opportunities for Andalusian Creative and Cultural Industries Some of the schemes below are for Andalusian or Spanish businesses only, others are Europe-wide. You are able to find the list clicking above, in order to view it in a separate document. If you would like help applying for any of these schemes, or with finding business or research partners, then contact CISNET Andalucia

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Huelva Latin American Film Festival

From 19 to November 26, 2011. The city of Huelva presents the 37th Latin American Film Festival, an important and historic event taking into consideration that Christopher Columbus left for the New World from a town called Palos (province of Huelva). Therefore, the best feature-length film will be awarded with the "Golden Columbus". This is an international event that aims to promote and circulate the different films featured, contributing to the recognition and commercialization of cinematographic productions from Latin American countries, including those made by Latin American directors in the USA.

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“The Business Model Canvas”

November 17th, EUROCEI organizes an exclusive event for Cultural Industries about the Business Model Canvas, based on the book "Business Model Generation" written by Alex Osterwalder, Yves Pigneur and other 470 "Business Model Canvas" practitioners from 45 countries. We will discuss the importance of these new business models for the Creative-cultural Industry, having the possibility to find out what the Business Model Canvas is. In addition, you can sign up free for a workshop which will take place inNovember 23rd. That day, you will set up your own Business Model Canvas for your company, helped out by experts on business. Nov 18th UPDATE! (in spanish) Presentación "Los modelos de negocio y las empresas culturales" por José Antonio López de la O slidesha.re/uHvupz Presentación "La importancia de innovar en modelos de negocio para la industria cultural" por Antonio González slidesha.re/uLNR9I Presentación "El método del lienzo para empresas culturales" por Ángela Romero http://slidesha.re/w0fNUT

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CISNET project will participate at #SevillaSeMueve event next October 21st

sevillasemueve CISNET will participate in the #SevillaSeMueve event to be held on October 21st, an event designed and built to connect professionals and companies eager to innovate, learn and know latest advances in Internet Marketing and Communication and how new communication technologies can help their business. One of the four scheduled paths will be entirely devoted to Cultural & Creative Industries, and the companies enrolled in this project in Andalusia will attend the following activities: Workshop on 'Social Media as a new key to competitiveness for the Creative & Cultural Industries'. Open discussion forum on 'New Business Models applied to Cultural Industries'. Apart of training for involved companies, CISNET will be presented to the audience and brochures/bookmarks will be distributed among visitors to promote CISNET project. Find more information at http://www.sevillasemueve.es

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Seville European Film Festival – SEFF ’11

From 4th to 11th November, the main objective of the Seville European Film Festival is to promote and spread awareness of European film culture, thus becoming the annual rendez-vous for our film industry, and also incorporating new formats of cinematic expression. This helps bring together films by new directors and those by established figures, making it possible to present a broad perspective of the most recent and relevant films at an international level. The Festival also provides an annual meeting place for the European film industry at the Industry Forum More information at: www.festivaldesevilla.com

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Douro Film Harvest 2011

The Douro Film Harvest will close the curtain with a premiere of "Midnight in Paris", from Woody Allen - the most seen feature in north american theatres. From 5th to 11th September, there are plenty reasons to visit Douro region and its breathtaking landscapes of the Douro Wine Valley, that has been classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. More than just a film festival, the Douro Film Harvest is a major cultural and wine tourism platform - that contributes towards divulgation and development of a region that has tremendous potential and is blessed with unique characteristics. By hosting world-famous actors such as Sophia Loren and Andie MacDowell, directors Carlos Saura and Milos Forman, or composers and musicians such as Gustavo Santaolalla and Kyle Eastwood, the DFH brings cinema to the Douro and also transports the Douro region to the world of cinema. By creating a unique niche within the international film panorama, the DFH simultaneously offers the opportunity to enjoy the region’s food and wine, in an idyllic natural setting. In light of the festival’s original concept it was awarded an honorary mention by Turismo de Portugal as the 2010 Event of the Year and was one of the 3 finalists for the Iberian Peninsular’s Best Cultural Event of 2011.

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