Media 5

Mediazone University of Nicosia has put together 5 days of Media Culture! Each day unique, inspiring speakers, terrific themes!

Our emphasis this year is on Film, in anticipation of the new Film Concentration in the Department of Communications Bachelors degree in Digital Communications and Mass Media.

There are strong relationships being formed between industry and academia as a way to look forward in creating a new environment of learning and experience. Students and professionals will come together under one roof to be inspired and motivated.

This exciting week will unfold with some terrific hands-on approaches to media and media technology. It is a one of a kind event that caters to all levels of interest; students, amateurs and professionals.

Media 5 DAY 1 - The long story behind a short film

Dr Costas Constandinides along with Director Marios Piperides will discuss Cyprus film-making in the context of the short film.

-Introductions
-Examples and overview on the development of film-making in Cyprus
-Film screening: The immortalizer - running time 23 mins.
-Discussion with director on the making of the film
-Emphasis on how to get involved and how to get started as a young filmmaker in Cyprus.
-What is the knowledge base required, where to find inspiration, what is an independent filmmaker all about!
-Q & A

Media 5 DAY 2 - Music in film: The third dimension

Dr. Christina Georgiou, University of Nicosia, award winning music composer for the stage, for TV and for feature and short films will take us through an exploration of the importance of music in film!

(Best Soundtrack Award at the Monaco International Film Festival 2008 for the music and sound design of the short film Styx.)

-Introductions
-The music and film industry in Cyprus, what is the road taken towards getting involved in music for film.
-An exploration of the importance of music in film.
-Through many examples of music in film we will be led through a musical discourse to rediscover music in film.
-We will also have the opportunity to watch and listen to a live scoring of a piece of film.

Media 5 DAY 3 - Sony Day: Be Moved - Your story! Your way!

Sony Day is here!

For the first time ever Sony Europe will conduct workshops in a University environment through its Independent Certified Expert (ICE) Programme.

Sony Day will be a terrific highlight of the week bringing in individuals from Europe to display and workshop with a variety of high end videography and editing equipment.

- Introduction
- DSLR vs video camera
- Lighting & cinematography - the basics for on location
- Post production workflow
- Tools for indie filmaking
- Questions & discussion

Media 5 DAY 4 - “On & on” House Music in Cyprus - A Music Tv University of Nicosia collaboration

Premiere of the short student documentary on House Music in Cyprus!
A collaboration of Academia and industry!

A view and discussion on how the University of Nicosia and industry have collaborated over the last year while we screen a student made short documentary on House Music in Cyprus, produced by the Communications Department, Mediazone University of Nicosia and Music Tv Cyprus.

Music Tv has played an integral role in showcasing student produced work through the Communications Department to a mass audience.

-Introductions
-Associate Professor in the Communications Department Dr. Michael Hadjimichael
-Course inception
-The need for collaboration - industry and academia: what does this mean for students?
-What are the production realities in producing such a documentary video?
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Documentary Screening 22 mins

Marios Achas, URadio Manager & former Music Tv Manager

- The student experience - readying material for broadcast.
- What is the importance of collaborating with industry, what can it lead to, what is the caliber of individual required?

Media 5 DAY 5 - The Cannes Lions Adverts

Cannes Lions is the world's biggest celebration of creativity in communications.

Benchmarking innovation in anything from mobile and billboards to design and branded content, it’s the home of the great ideas changing the ways brands interact with their customers. Our Awards champion the best work from the past year. Cannes Lions Adverts is a must see event drawing together the best commercials from around the world that garnished the Bronze, Silver and Gold and Grand Prix awards. Some serious, artistic and even comical approaches to advertising are definitely worth watching.

90 mins of the best of the best!

We will also have the ability to listen to tips of the trade, talk about emerging technologies and workflows and view examples of national advertising.
Guest speaker Director / Producer and MS Viewpoint owner and operator Marios Stylianou with 30 years experience and focus in the area of advertising will be invaluable on the journey into the world of commercials!