Origins.

In the 2nd Semester of our 2nd year, we worked with Dan Keeble on a project entitled 'Steamwell.' This is due to be entered into the Disney ImagiNations competition in February 2011, before which we still need to produce final materials. When we discovered the competition and first started working out ideas, we shared an excitement of working on a project that is creatively and technically innovative, as oppose to an ordinary film concept.

Having attended animation festivals, screenings and events has shown us what a huge catalogue of media there is - ranging from widely accessible Hollywood-style films to niche art house pieces. We intend to create a project that is widely accessible but is also experimental. At the Encounters Festival and the Stuttgart Animation Festival, we have attended thought-provoking screenings and lectures concerning innovative, interactive and next-gen projects. The projects range from iPhone applications and BBC Big-screens, to interactive experiences and digital theatre/cabaret. The latter are often aimed specifically at niche audiences - young, creatively-minded independent film-lovers. We believe that this audience can be opened up to be more inclusive.

Taking all of this into account, we feel passionate about this type of project - nevertheless, we have never done anything like this before; there will be trial and error, there will be hurdles to overcome but hopefully the end product will be successful!

Plus, Livvy's dad has got a projector. A good one.