From this day on, things are going to change- she’s leaving the commune and going to University and she’s blogging it all- the excitement, the wonder, the fright and the loneliness. She’s out of her comfort zone and she’s desperate for a friend, a companion, anyone!.......will it be you?
Hatty Rainbow’s upbringing wasn’t exactly conventional. Cummune pow-pows, naked dancing and outside toilets. An exciting life for anyone that’s at one with nature but unfortunately for Hatty she hates dirt and the outdoors. Her parents, born and raised in the commune, love her dearly but are difficulties connecting with her. Even more so now that she has decided to go to university and live in a dorm with central heating- their idea of hell!
Hatty arrives to find a city full of happy, excited party-loving students. The only problem is, they don’t seem to notice her. She does her best to fit in but dancing alone at the Students Union isn't that much fun.
Came across this awesome article by Michael Masnick on techdirt:-
"Earlier this year, we wrote about the ridiculous situation that Nina Paley faced in trying to release an amazing film, Sita Sings the Blues.
Basically, some copyright holders of the music used in the film put positively insane terms on the use of their music. This made no sense, considering that the music (from the 1920s) was mostly unlistened to these days -- and the only thing the movie would likely do is increase demand for people to get legitimate versions of the music.
Eventually, Paley worked out a plan to release the film under a Creative Commons license and put in place a business model like the ones we've talked about for years: give away the infinite, sell the scarce.
And apparently, it's working. Pistol points us to a talk that Nina Paley just gave revealing some of the results. You can see the video here (it's a bit over 20 minutes):"
"SITA SINGS THE BLUES Distribution Project Report
If it's free, how do you make money?? 5 months after the Creative Commons Share Alike release of her animated musical feature Sita Sings the Blues, Nina Paley presents the first round of hard data from the project.
Contrary to MPAA propaganda, the more the audience freely shares the film, the more they purchase DVDs, theater admissions, and merchandise; witness the $$ numbers that prove it. Nina Paley is the creator of the animated musical feature film Sita Sings the Blues, which has screened in over 150 film festivals and won over 30 international awards including the Annecy Grand Crystal, The IFFLA Grand Jury Prize, and a Gotham Award.
Her adventures in our broken copyright system led her to Copyleft her film, and join QuestionCopyright.org as Artist-in-Residence."
Always keen to promote live events and conferences on Online Writing and Production held here in the UK - but these guys are especially worth supporting.
EM Media’s Talent Network presents Digital Junction
"This half-day mini conference features a fantastic line-up of regional and UK digital media industry experts exploring the future landscape of content production.
Plus for the region’s writers there is the opportunity to submit story ideas to discover how they could translate across the film, games, TV and interactive sectors.
A panel of producers working across these industries will provide feedback and food for thought in an informal and informative session.
Youtube phenomenon's The Hardy Bucks have just been announced as special guests to The Rubber Bandits Academy show 19th September.
Tickets for the show 15 euro including booking fee on sale now.
Hardy Bucks follows the escapades of four lazy, but likable lads from Castletown, Co. Mayo, as they struggle with the vicissitudes of life in small town, recessionary Ireland.
Followed by a documentary crew, they set about attempting to make money, and attract some ‘gamey women,’ all the while trying to avoid a confrontation with their 10-spot dealing nemesis, the Viper, in the local ball alley.
The live show combines the authenticity of the lads’ existences with the surrealistic aspects of some of the goings on and characters around the town.
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