-Life as a Founder | Interactive Media Production Company-
The way in which we as humans interact with the world around us is surely influenced by the mediums we have at our disposal.
A stone-age guy sitting in a cave immersed in a story, as told by the paintings on a wall is a bit different than a woman with a VR headset on hacking away at zombies.
However, broadly speaking whatever the medium, the visceral reactions they’ve elicited in people over the course of time could be considered comparable when factoring in the technology used and expectations at that time.
One thing that is certain, is that technology and mediums we use to bring us news, entertainment, learnings or the like, have continued on this path of rapid evolution.
The results of all of this continue to enrapture us all.
Well, on this episode we have the perfect guest lined up to speak to this topic of interactive media, it’s evolution and what could be on the horizon.
Introducing
Evan Jones is the founder of Stitch Media, an interactive media production services company which tells stories using new technology.
Professional Accomplishment
A two-time Emmy Award winner, Evan’s work combines television, radio, web, mobile, games & the real world and was recognized in the ‘Top 10 New Media Groundbreakers’ by the Bell Fund.
Stitch Media projects range from interactive documentaries (‘Best in Electronic Culture’ by the UNESCO World Summit) to branded entertainment (‘Best in Digital Marketing’ by the Digi Awards).
A Respected Voice
Evan has guest lectured on the art & business of interactive story internationally at the Canadian Film Centre, the Australian Film, Television & Radio School and the University of Southern California.
He has consulted for the Smithsonian, Greenpeace, Microsoft, Disney, NBCUniversal, Nickelodeon, and 20th Century Fox on the future of entertainment.
International clients include Microsoft, Disney, FOX, Discovery, CBC, Bell & The Movie Network.
Reasons to Listen
This comprehensive conversation will take you deep into the world of interactive media as far as what such a professional landscape looks like. Listeners will be treated to views on what makes an individual or company successful within this space.
This will be a talk worth listening to for:
- those interested in learning more about interactive media career possibilities
- those interested in discovering ideas about being successful within the production of interactive media
- those looking for a hefty dose of inspiration and insights on how they may be able to prepare themselves for a career within this ever evolving industry
Listeners will come away with insights on:
- the important distinction between what ‘digital media’ is as opposed to interactive media
- Evan’s reasoning for personally continuing work as a creative director and producer within his company
- how this highly awarded career and business began to take shape in Evan’s youth by way of his interests, sense of curiosity and cerebral desires
- how coming out with degrees in computer science and a minor in film studies shaped his trajectory
- how the exposure to one new opportunity in his early years drastically altered his professional course
- sage career advice for young professionals looking to define themselves within the interactive media space
- a fascinating explanation as to why Stitch Media takes on so many different kinds of work (gaming, radio, television, film)
- inspiring examples of how Stitch Media leverages tech to tell truly special and layered stories
- how the nature of his business and work alters his own life, experiences and ways of viewing things
- philosophical insights on best practices as per the leveraging of story, tech and culture within the creative process
- how Stitch Media systematically approaches and embraces risk to help tell stories
- the creative project creation process and how he and his team philosophically and practically operate when in the midst of a project
- takeaways to others trying to find career clarity
- the future of interactive media
- the potential impacts of AI on creative media
- Much more!
A Memorable Quote from the Episode:
“When people want to feel like they’re keeping their opportunities open, they say, “I’m ready for anything.” I have taken that path and it doesn’t work. The reason is because there is no reason to remember you.
-Evan Jones
Words of Wisdom:
Hear from Evan as he provides advice to those looking to enter the world of interactive media.
Discover More
For those interested in learning more about Evan and his work, you can check out these links:
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