Are you interested in developing cross-platform for Channel 4? If you’re an indie or producers from TV production, web design, games development or another audiovisual sector, then the Crossover: Channel 4 Convergence Labs might be for you.

Channel 4 wants to extend and build on its portfolio of work by engaging with a wider community of independent producers and freelancers capable of devising, developing and producing cross-platform projects for the TV, web and mobile platforms.

To explain and explore the Channel’s approach more fully, Crossover will be hosting two Channel 4 Convergence Labs for indies and freelance producers from backgrounds in TV production, web design, games development and other audio visual sectors in early 2011. Up to 20 people will participate in each workshops which will be held in London and Bristol.

The Labs will feature case-studies, presentations and peer-to-peer discussions using Crossover’s open, directed collaborative methodology. There will also be an opportunity discuss ideas with commissioning editors from Channel 4’s crossplatform commissioning team.

The goals of the events are to:

• outline Channel 4’s approach to and for cross-platform commissioning;
• develop an understanding of the challenges of developing factual and entertainment formats for new media;
• to develop better understanding among professionals from different sectors;
• explore ideas for innovative projects making appropriate use of established and new platforms;
• to discuss ideas with commissioners and producers with experience of crossplatform production and distribution.

Events will take place in London (25-26 January 2011) and Bristol (1-2 February 2011). Deadline for applications is 20 December 2010.

For more information and to apply click here.