A man, shot from behind, experiences asses.masses in a theatre - the screen is awash with pixellated blue shapes.
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Lunchtime Talk: asses.masses

Fri 17 May 13:00-14:00

This lunchtime talk is an opportunity to hear from the artists about the creation of epic 7-hour video game theatre experience, asses.masses, alongside a conversation with Richard Cole and members of Bristol Games Lab.

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Make Shift Meetup

Tue 7 May 17:30-20:30

Make Shift Meetups are a space for early career creatives to come together in the Pervasive Media Studio on the first Tuesday evening of each month. This month we're exploring Trust, Friendship & Artificial Intelligence.

Two people talking at Pervasive Media Studio
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First Friday May

Fri 3 May 17:00-18:00

First Friday is a monthly social event open to anyone. May's event is part of the opening night of Diverse Artists Network’s (DAN) DIASPORA! Festival. See a selection of work presented by the Studio Residents.

An image of a prisoner, in a film, in a wide open space, sat in the middle of the room, their head bowed sorrowfully.
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Lunchtime Talk: Co-Authoring Our Lives Inside

Fri 3 May 13:00-14:00

In this talk, filmmaker and creative learning facillitator George Magner aims to establish the principles of an ethical framework of co-authorship throughout the creation of Our Lives Inside.

A hand drawn image of an angelic, feminine character, flanked by two exotic birds on either shoulder.
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Lunchtime Talk: Ethnographic Animation

Fri 26 Apr 13:00-14:00

This talk explores Dr. Camilla Morelli's work on ethnographic animation, i.e. films that blend people’s lived experiences with fictional storytelling and imaginative scenarios.

Image from a past workshop led by Yudi Wu showing queer avatars in a lush, sun kissed virtual world.
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Lunchtime Talk: Queering AI

Fri 12 Apr 13:00-14:00

Dr Francesco Bentivegna and Katy Dadacz (current PhD) will be sharing their upcoming project- an exploration of artistic responses to the marginalisation of trans and queer folx in speculations surrounding the future of AI.

A group of people socialising in Pervasive Media Studio
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First Friday April

Fri 5 Apr 17:00-18:00

First Friday is a monthly social event open to anyone. Our April event offers the opportunity to see a selection of work from the Pervasive Media Studio community.

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Make Shift Meet Up - April 2024

Tue 2 Apr 17:30-20:00

Make Shift meet ups are made for early careers creatives interested in creative technologies and screen based media. Come along to grow your community and nurture your interests and skills.