UK production for this audience is also limited particularly when compared to other European countries such as Sweden and Denmark or indeed less wealthy countries such as Iran.

Do you think really Iran is a less wealthy country?..........The most important wealth of Iran,is its Youth.The Youth who can change the whole world.
Iranian Indepnedent Young Director.
Yasser Taras.

THE UNICEF UK AWARDS
This year Showcomotion had the honour of hosting the prestigious UNICEF UK AWARDS, the only human rights film awards specifically for young people. The winners are:

UNICEF UK YOUTH AWARD

The UNICEF UK YOUTH AWARD is the competition for young film makers aged up to & including 18 years.

Winner: Remix made by young people at Sheffield Multiple Heritage Service with Film Making Mentor Navdeep Singh Kandola

Special Mention: "Autism And Me by Rory Hoy" (age 18)

UNICEF UK AWARD
The UNICEF UK AWARD is the competition for film makers aged 19+.

Joint Winners: "Bloodsisters" by Louise N. D. Friedberg; "Emily’s Song" by Thomas Kennedy & Frank Kelly; "When Elvis Came To Visit" by Andreas Tibblin
Special Mention: "Westi" by Madevi Dailly

UNICEF UK AUDIENCE AWARD
For best film from both categories.

Winner: "Remix"
Special Mention: "Brain Damage" by Cameron Duguid

THE STEEL CITY GLOBE AWARDS 2007
Primary and secondary pupils throughout Sheffield were invited at the beginning of the year to make two-minute shorts to enter into the city’s second film making competition for schools. The winners are:

Best Film Key Stage 1 (5-7 years): "Snowman" by Waterthorpe Nursery Infant School

Best Animation Key Stage 2 (7-11 years): "The Burst Of Dale Dyke Dam" by Bradfield Dungworth Primary School

Best Drama Film Key Stage 2 (7-11 years): "Who’s In School?" by Abbey Lane Primary School

Best Investigative Film Key Stage 2 (7-11 years): "What Goes On In The Head’s Head?" by Deepcar St John’s C of E Junior School

Joint Best Secondary Film (11 years+): "Graffiti" by Hollie Cornish-Jenkins of High Storrs School & Rollercoaster by Meadowhead School

The Steel City Globe Awards is an initiative organised by Sheffield Children & Young People’s Service ICT & Literary Advisors, Sheffield City Learning Centres and Showcomotion to promote Literacy and ICT work in schools.

4 - 6 JULY 2007 SHOWROOM CINEMA, SHEFFIELD UK
www.showcomotionconference.com

At a time of an unprecedented crisis in their industry, delegates from the kids’ media industry are getting ready to head to Sheffield for the Showcomotion Children’s Media Conference which runs from 4-6 July this year.

They’ll be listening to an impressive list of international speakers starting with the opening keynote address by Jana Bennett, Director, BBC Vision. Bennett will give her view on the future of children’s media and join a round-table discussion with senior industry and regulatory figures including John McVay, Chief Executive, PACT and James Thickett, Head of Research, Ofcom.

SPEAKERS
As the pressure on commissioning grows, panellists in the Broadcaster Forum discuss what existing networks are planning for the future. Speakers include Finn Arnesen, SVP, GM, Original Series & International Development, Turner Entertainment Networks International; Michael Carrington, Creative Director, CBeebies; Boel Ferguson, SVP Jetix UK & Nordic MD, Jetix Europe; Rob Gilby, MD, Disney UK; Anne Gilchrist, Creative Director, CBBC; Howard Litton, Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Nickelodeon UK; Paul Robinson, Managing Director, Kids Co.

Is there a future for collaboration between the games industry and kids’ TV? Key speakers from the games industry give their insight into what they do, how they do it and the ways in which they’re looking to connect with kids in future. Speakers are Grant Dean, Development Manager, Eidos; Harvey Elliott, Executive Producer, Electronic Arts UK Studio; Jacob Habgood, Head of Serious Games, Sumo Digital; Jonathan Smith, Head of Production, TT Games Publishing.

Conference speakers include: Steve Aranguren, Disney Channel Worldwide; Ted Bather, Storyland Group Plc; Mahmoud Bouneb, Executive General Manger, Al Jazeera Children's Channel; Frank Boyd, Unexpected Media; Jan Willem Bult, KRO Netherlands; Kate Dean, BT Vision; Sheila DeCourcy, RTÉ; Marc Goodchild, BBC Children’s Interactive; Marco Giusti, Creative Director Tiscali UK; Christian Jacobs, Yo Gabba Gabba; Catherine Kelly, Korea Culture & Content Agency (KOCCA); Frank Klasen, Super RTL; Tim Pearson, Director of IPTV, Orange Home; Alison Warner, Cookie Jar Entertainment; Anne Wood, Ragdoll.

THEME
Organisers have set the theme of ‘Ally and Aspire’. The event will be looking at the challenging environment faced by today’s kids’ media producers, commissioners and buyers since the Ofcom ban and the reduction in ITV kids’ hours. Anna Home OBE, Chair of the Showcomotion Children’s Media Conference, said:

‘Many of the predictions made about the new regulatory climate, and the changes in the way young people consume media, have become daily realities for producers and distributors, as they struggle to find commissions, and funding becomes ever more squeezed.’

‘Broadcasters are making new relationships with their audience, and finding new partners and platforms in order to reach them. New entrants into the children’s marketplace promise a range of possible futures, but how much can they deliver? Producers need to know where their opportunities lie, while networks – traditional and newcomers – need a clear understanding of how the market and industry is re-shaping. And where does creativity, and the aspiration to provide the very best for kids, find a place in this brave new world?’

‘Showcomotion 2007 will provide an A-Z of information and inspiration in this changing media landscape. People in the know will reveal their understanding and delegates can debate the issues affecting funding, the realisation of new ideas and the pursuit of quality.’

‘For me ‘Ally and Aspire’ is a call to maintain ambition at a difficult time, and to find new ways to communicate great ideas and inspiring stories to children.’

CONFERENCE DETAILS
Delegates can register online at www.showcomotionconference.com <http://www.showcomotionconference.com/> . Delegates can receive a booking form by emailing info@showcomotionconference.com <mailto:Showcomotion@showroom.org.uk> and by phoning 0114 276 3534.

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