“Linear TV Not Dead, Social Media Tools Let Us Become Part Of The Story” By Liz Hover, National Screen Institute

Mar 14, 2011 | Corporate Member News

Interactive television experts gathered on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at SXSWi in Austin, Texas to discuss the future of social TV.

This short video from Mashable features some of the panelists and delegates from the social TV session talking about the future of TV.

Lila King, participation director at CNN.com says:

‘I thought it was so fascinating what Chole from Twitter said; that linear TV is so not dead. In fact it’s having a resurgence and it’s because we can actually be part of a story as it comes together.’

 

*This post was written by Liz Hover of the National Screen Institute. You can check out her articles and other great information here.  

About the National Screen Institute – Canada:

The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) is a non-profit organization with headquarters in Winnipeg. We are Canada’s national film, television and digital media training school for writers, directors and producers. Training is anchored in the philosophy that the best way to learn is by doing.

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Our market-driven training programs have led to employment and successful careers for graduates by giving them a competitive edge. According to the 2008 NSI alumni survey, 96% of respondents are working in the film and TV industry.

  • Training programs are led by experts in film, television and digital media – they deliver workshops and seminars and mentor participants. 
  • Participants do not pay tuition fees or relocate.
  • Training is intensive. Participants train in one centre for a short period and then return home to work with local mentors on their projects under the leadership of the program manager.

Find out about all the training programs provided by the National Screen Institute.

After more than 24 years of training and with over 620 alumni, NSI continues to develop and deliver training to meet the industry’s needs. We produce works that:

  • appeal to Canadians
  • help advance careers that will grow the Canadian industry and contribute to the regional and national economies stimulating employment for the long term.

NSI leads in the design and delivery of programs that provide training to Canada’s visible minority and Aboriginal screen professionals.

NSI also commits to showcasing Canadian short films and providing professional development resources online.

Visit the NSI site here.

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