Second set of Digital Media Exchange (DMEX) opportunities announced

After a successful pilot, Northwest Vision and Media have commissioned The White Room to deliver a second set of DMEX placements.

DMEX (Digital Media Exchange) is an innovative cross-platform project that pays TV professionals to work with some of the region’s leading Digital Media companies. It links the experience and skills of traditional media freelancers and employees with the new markets and innovation of the region’s best Digital Media companies. It offers unique opportunity for Digital Media businesses to work with, and learn from, established professionals from the television industries, sharing skills and knowledge between both sectors.

As part of the scheme, Digital Media companies across the North West will be able to host an experienced TV professional for 20 days – based on their own requirements. In recent DMEX exchanges, companies have hosted a scriptwriter for a viral campaign, a producer for a multi-platform drama series, a director for a machinima film, and an editor for an interactive documentary. The calibre of the TV professionals on offer is considerable, with all participants having at least 3 years’ experience.

Timescales are flexible; they can be hosted onsite or work remote; and can be for discreet projects or integrated into a team for the duration of the exchange. Host companies will have complete choice in who they select, and previous participants have included Bellyfeel Interactive Media, Corporation Pop, Conker Media, Fudge Studios and many more.

The scheme has had very positive feedback from both host companies and TV professionals – with many striking up longer-term collaborations beyond the initial exchange period.

This is what some of the recent participants have said:

“The DMeX scheme has provided us with the opportunity for real cross platform collaboration.” Krishna Stott, Bellyfeel Interactive Media

“This is an outstanding opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest thinking abut digital media in the company of some cutting-edge practitioners.” Geoff Deehan, Award-winning Television Producer and Director

If you would like to host a placement, please contact Phil Birchenall directly by phone on 0161 446 2991 or by email at birchenall@thewhiteroomcec.com. The programme is running until June 2009, however, places are limited so register your interest now!