Call for expression of interest for one (1) MFA holder in Visual Studies, Film or equivalent in the Institute of Computer Science (ICS) Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH)

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Call for expression of interest for one (1) MFA holder in Visual Studies, Film or equivalent in the Institute of Computer Science (ICS) Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH)

We seek one member for our team at the graduate level, with a degree in Visual Studies, Film or equivalent and experience with script writing. The candidate will participate in the R&D activities of FORTH in the context of the project “COllaborative Platform for trAnsmedia storytelling and cross channel distribution of EUROPEan sport events” (COPA EUROPE), funded under Horizon 2020, ICT-44-2020 - Next Generation Media. COPA EUROPE is coordinated by Worldline Iberia and FORTH-ICS is a member of the project consortium. The project aims to address the exploding demand for non-linear sports consumption (live and eSports) by leveraging Over The Top streaming and combining it with new set of media technologies that will democratise the consumer experience, enable cost-sensitive live video from anywhere, and personalize the distribution to change the experience of each viewer individually. COPA EUROPE will deliver a cloud-based infrastructure for harvesting, accommodating, transmitting and distributing digital media with regard to sport and competitive events, including the infrastructure needed to allow content creators and producers of live coverage to react to live outcomes, via innovative workflows.
Announcement Date: 20.10.2021
Closing Date: 04.11.2021
Institute: Institute of Computer Science