The sign on the door reads MakerBot industries. Inside, boxes line the floors and there is a flurry of activity. A light humming sound fills the air. Machines buzz as they print physical objects that merely minutes before were 3D renderings on a computer screen. This is Bre Pattis’ ‘Botcave’ and within its walls resides [...]
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WorkBook Project- DIY DAYS is coming to NYCOn Saturday April 3rd, the WorkBook Project and the New School present DIY DAYS NYC. This marks the first time that the roving conference for creators will make a stop in NYC. The day will consist of talks, presentations, workshops and a special section called Incubator that matches two media startups with a think tank of experts. BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP! Fo […]
- NEW BREED: The CrowdBy Gregory Bayne – As some of you know, I recently completed a successful funding campaign using Kickstarter.com to raise the initial capital needed to get my new film, Jens Pulver | Driven, an intimate documentary about legendary UFC Champion Jens Pulver, off the ground. The end result of the campaign was $27,210 pledged, my goal was $25,000, via 410 contr […]
- CULTURE HACKER: The Art of Branded Contentby Peter Katz – Here’s my interview on branded content with Creative Director Tim Roper from award winning advertising agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky. We met at UCLA Media & Entertainment Week. What do you feel are the biggest misconceptions about branded content? The biggest misconception is how easy it is to conceive it in a fresh way and then how wi […]
- EVENT: Join the Conversation at ColumbiaOn March 27th The Conversation comes to Columbia University. Started in 2008, The Conversation is a look at the future of filmmaking and how advancements in technology are enabling new opportunities for filmmakers. The program for March 27th is extensive and will bring together a number of innovative thinkers in the space. For more information visit www.thec […]
- CULTURE HACKER: An Interview with Polly Frostby Nick Braccia – About 5 years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Polly Frost and her husband Ray Sawhill through our mutual friend, Steve Vineberg. Immediately, we hit it off upon realizing we shared a passion for horror, sci-fi and pulp. I have to admit I was a little intimidated; both Ray and Polly have pretty intense journalistic, critical and creative […]
- DIY DAYS is coming to NYC
DIY DAYS is a roving conference for those who create





