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Seattle #TechDocFest 2017 highlights

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Now in its 13th year, True Independent serves as the only regional 501(c)3 dedicated to showcasing digital storytelling platforms. Since 2013, the organization’s mission includes incubating ambitious artists via mentorship, fiscal sponsorship and equipment loans; making it a pivotal design launch pad for emerging new media artists.  True Independent is committed to engaging technology, contemporary culture and design to showcase the TRANSMEDIA art form.

 

 

Technology + Documentary + Festival

 

 

 

Seattle #TechDocFest 2017

Welcome to the inaugural year of USA's only immersive documentary storytelling festival. @TechDocFest is a start-up collective working at the intersection of arts, culture, education, storytelling and technology to develop content, programming and curriculum for immersive / VR / AR / 360º media.    

 

 

#TechDocFest Opening Night Program

 

Fighter X - 8-Bit Show

a.k.a Nickolas Walthew produces various sub-genres of electronica through mainly Nintendo Game Boy hardware.


For only $32.64 (price includes Eventbrite fee), you will gain access to our VR/360 Lounge- a full bar, delicious treats and two films!

 

El Paquete

Directed by Lea Jackson - On a island with limited internet access, El Paquete Semanal is Cuba’s alternative to “Streaming.” The terabyte hard drive is loaded with weekly viral media and distributed by face-to-face file sharing. 

 

8 Bit Generation: The Commodore Wars

Directed by Tomaso Walliser - When Jack Tramiel invented Commodore in the 1970s, he envisioned computing for the masses; not just the upper classes. Spearheading the personal technology revolution and combatting giants like Apple and IBM, Commodore became a household name by changing the way in which we create and interact with computers. From the advent of the groundbreaking Atari and Tetris games to the evolution of contemporary technological design, 8 Bit Generation: The Commodore Wars dives into the home computer explosion. The film explores Commodore’s pivotol role shaping the future.

 

“Growing The 8 Bit Generation – The Commodore Wars” is our first documentary, focused on the home computer explosion and Commodore role in the personal computer revolution. 

Party Into The Night - Tickets include 2 Cocktails & Heavy Appetizers 

Performance by Jensen

Films & Party w/ 2 Drink Tickets & Heavy Appetizers

 

Seattle Chip Artist Fighter X 

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DEEP WEB 

Directed By Alex Winter

Filmmaker in Attendance!

Lifelong actor, producer and director Alex Winter started as a child actor on Broadway and rose to prominence in the wildly popular BILL AND TED franchise. Winter has directed two tech documentary features: DOWNLOADED and DEEP WEB, which screened at SXSW. 

 

A feature documentary covering the rise of a new internet not controllable by governments and banks. Winters wrote, directed and produced with producing partners Marc Schiller (Senna, Exit Through the Gift Shop) and Glen Zipper (Academy Award winner for best documentary Undefeated).

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The Haystack

Directed by Olivia Cappuccini

The Haystack documentary, is a real life investigation into 21st century surveillance in the UK and the Investigatory Powers (IP) Bill currently before Parliament.

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Beware of Images

Directed by Sergio Toporek

A feature-length animated documentary about the evolution of visual language. Increasingly exposed to mediated realities, it is crucial to understand the history, purpose and mechanisms of representation

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Shenzhen: The Silicon Valley of Hardware

Directed by Jim Demuth 

Gaining access to the world’s leading hardware-prototyping culture whilst challenging western cultural misconceptions; we examine this emerging manufacturing ecosystem. The film assesses the evolution of “Shanzhai” – or copycat manufacturing – which has transformed traditional business and distribution models.

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$30 All Day Pass

 
 

 

Alex Winter - MASTER CLASS

 

 

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Sunday January 29 12-2pm

Alex Winter will be teaching an exclusive Documentary Filmmaking Master Class to VIP All Access Pass holders!
 

Don't miss this opportunity to gain real-world advice from an industry professional...

 

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