Gigs

Producer job at Climate One, San Francisco

February 18, 2014 MiaLobel Leave a comment

Another full time gig. This from Climate One at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Details below.

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Climate One holds about 35-45 events a year with live audiences ranging from 50 to 500 people. Its radio show is broadcast regularly on several stations in Northern California (KQED, KRCB, KSPB and KWMR) and other public radio stations. Its monthly TV show is broadcast on the fourth Sunday of the month on KRCB TV 22 on Comcast and DirecTV.

The successful candidate will speak fluent “sustainability” and have 3-5 years covering clean energy, climate, and related beats. Climate One covers carbon from business, policy, advocacy and scientific perspectives. General knowledge of broad areas is more useful than deep and narrow expertise.

We are seeking a journalist with experience leveraging media distribution platforms – text, audio, video, social – to help us package our content and grow audiences on the Internet and in the room. Ability to quickly write and grasp new ideas is a must. Also need to be comfortable using a wide skill set as a member of a small team in fast paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Content Packaging and Distribution

Edit transcripts for segments on Climate One’s monthly TV program on KRCB TV 22.

Direct Assistant Producer in editing of online video clips

Review script and audio of Climate One California Weekly Radio Show.

Write up post program summary to post on web site within 24 hours of live event

Send thank you notes to speakers with appropriate links to post event materials

Package audio and video from past programs into themed and newsy segments.

Booking & Event Production

Research topics and speakers for radio shows recorded before live audiences

Write occasional invitations to speakers

Assist Commonwealth Club public relations staffer in writing/editing media advisories

Assist with production of live events directed by another producer

Management & Administrative

Supervise one Assistant Producer

Light administrative work 1-2 hours a week.

Hours

9:30am to 6:30pm Monday thru Friday. 10am to 8pm on days with programs (2-5 days a month).

Benefits

Three weeks’ vacation to start plus full health benefits. 401k.

Compensation

$50s

To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume and work samples to climateone@commonwealthclub.org.

Include Climate One Producer in the subject line. Select applicants will be contacted in late February/early March for phone interviews. We anticipate filling the position in March/April.

Audio/Radio, Gigs, Pitches

New health and science show at WHYY Looking for Stories

February 18, 2014 MiaLobel Leave a comment

New outlet for health and science stories from WHYY in Philadelphia:

WHYY's new radio show "The Pulse" is looking for story pitches. We cover health and science. Got an idea? Email us at mscott@whyy.org and mpinto@whyy.org If you want to check out the show to get a better sense of our sound, www.whyy.org/thepulse

Stories don’t have to be produced / centered in this region (Pa, NJ, DE) but should at least have some local ties.

Gigs

The Moth is Hiring, AP of video and social media, deadline Feb 28

February 18, 2014 MiaLobel Leave a comment

Ok – so it's a full time job, not freelance. But The Moth is awesome; I had to share. Details HERE and below. Deadline Feb 28.

Associate Producer, Video and Social Media

The Associate Producer of Video and Social Media has a hand in every aspect of video production and social media content creation at The Moth. This includes creating engaging video, written, and other content that can be shared and re-shared; managing our Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter accounts and responding to questions from our community; producing videos for our storytellers and our own YouTube channel; designing weekly live show announcement fliers; managing project workflow and timelines; and archiving video from across the country.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, passionate, creative, and is able to multi-task in a sometimes fast-paced environment. This is a full-time job is located in our New York City offices.

Responsibilities

· Edit and produce simple live story videos for our YouTube channel

· Fulfill all internal and external video requests and orders

· Archive and log all The Moth’s incoming video from its shows across the country

· Coordinate with freelance videographers to ensure good video quality and speedy delivery

· Manage all of the Moth’s social media, including our Tumblr, Twitter, and Facebook page

· Make creative social media content

· Design e-fliers for all upcoming Moth events

· Maintain The Moth’s photo archive

Requirements

§ BA or equivalent experience

§ Strong knowledge of Adobe Premiere (CS4 or more recent), Final Cut (Pro 7, Express 4, or X)

or similar video editing software

§ Strong knowledge of Photoshop (CS4 or more recent)

§ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Please send a resume and cover letter to jenna@themoth.org by Friday, February 28th.

Events

Radio Operas in NYC, Feb 28 and March 1

February 14, 2014 MiaLobel Leave a comment

Awesome NYC event – Feb 28 and March 1. I'm thinking about going on Feb 28 if any NY folks want to join me. Here's a link to the Facebook event page.

EXPERIMENTS IN OPERA:
RADIO OPERAS

February 28, 2014 – March 1, 2014
8:00 PM
Underground Theater

TICKETS: $20.00

BUY TICKETS

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Opera in Dialogue #2
March 1 | 5pm
Free

Experiments in Opera returns to Abrons to premiere Radio Operas – a collection of six 10-15 minute works that explore a wide range of stories highlighting the composers’ interests in Modern abstractionism, science fiction, melodrama, satire, hallucinatory experiences, scientific discoveries, and pop culture icons.

These are not nostalgic homages to the radio plays of yesteryear. EiO’s Radio Operas are daring new operatic works created by some of the premiere experimental composers of today and designed specifically with this format in mind. Rather than prioritizing stage design and visual storytelling, these opera vignettes feature sound effects performed live by a foley artist, spoken text, music and singing and will rely on the imagination of the listener to create the image of the stories.

Additionally, in partnership with CultureBot.org, composers and collaborators featured on Radio Operas will take part in a free public discussion – Opera in Dialogue #2 on Saturday, March 1 at 5pm in the Abrons Underground Theater – exploring the ideas behind this innovative program.

The six RADIO OPERAS:

Scored for soprano, percussion, viola and electronics, ‘Ping’ by John King is an adaptation of a Samuel Beckett short story written in a stream of abstract imagery and thoughts. This performance uses musical substitutions to punctuate the flow of the spoken text and will feature soprano Joan LaBarbara and electronics by John King.

‘The Mutt’ by Matthew Welch, takes as its subject freestyle skateboarder Rodney Mullen, who invented the vocabulary of modern skateboarding, endured family abuse in his youth, led a double life as a burgeoning biomedical engineer, and now is an established inventor. The music will feature James Moore and Taylor Levine, from the Dither electric guitar quartet, Matthew Welch on spoken word, and will involve electro-acoustically sequenced “Foley” skateboarding sounds by Steve Brush.

‘Thomas Paine in Violence’ by Paul Pinto is a mad psychedelic depiction of the final days of the American founding father's life. Paine—portrayed by a soprano spurting speech, operatic vignettes and a number of extended vocal techniques—transports “herself” through space and time, including on “her” deathbed in 1809, the Stock Market of 2008, and the future. Scored for soprano, electronics and drums and featuring soprano Joan LaBarbara, and foley artist Steve Brush.

In ‘The Collector’ by Aaron Siegel, a character delivers a wild and delusional monologue detailing his dangerous obsession with stamp collecting. The natural rhythms of the spoken text are mimicked in increasing accuracy by the instruments in the ensemble. The Collector is scored for piano, soprano, vibraphone and actor and will feature pianist Karl Larson, percussionist Matt Evans, soprano Erin Flannery and Aaron Siegel as the collector.

‘I Need Space’ by Jason Cady and Ann Heppermann tells the story of a couple moving to a Martian colony but breaking up on the way there. It is set in an alternate present: 2014 as it had been imagined by science fiction writers in the 1950s. I Need Space is scored for two voices, guitar, piano, synthesizer and Foley artist and features tenor Vince B. Vincent, soprano Erin Flannery, guitarist Mary Halvorson, pianist Karl Larson, Jason Cady on modular synthesizer and Foley artist Steve Brush.

'These Walls Can Talk (Working Title)' by Jonathan Mitchell tells the story of a guy who has figured out a way to extract sounds from objects. By inserting a needle into a wall (for example), he can measure the microscopic effects of variations of air pressure over time, and hear conversations that took place in that room. He can do the same thing with stones from Egypt, or the Great Wall of China.

The theme of ‘Radio Operas’ emerged from EiO’s interest in genre-oriented performance and innovative frames for short-form operatic works.

This inversion of standard operatic presentation will be made complete when the six featured works are recorded at the studios of Q2 Music for world premiere webcasts and on-demand streaming. Q2 Music will share one opera on consecutive nights Monday through Saturday at 8 pm during a special week in March.

Gigs

Audio Producer job at Pandora

February 14, 2014 MiaLobel Leave a comment

Hey Bay Area folks. Pandora is hiring an audio producer. I've heard mixed things about working there, but might be worth a look. Details below. -Mia

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We would like everyone to apply to this link: https://hire.jobvite.com/j?aj=oMFiYfwr&s=airmedia

At Pandora, we're a unique collection of engineers, musicians, designers, marketers, and world-class sellers with a common goal: to enrich lives by delivering effortless personalized music enjoyment and discovery. People-the listeners, the artists, and our employees-are at the center of our mission and everything we do. Actually, employees at Pandora are a lot like the service itself: bright, eclectic, and innovative. Collaboration is the foundation of our workforce, and we're looking for smart individuals who are self-motivated and passionate to join us. Be a part of the engine that creates the soundtrack to life. Discover your future at Pandora.

Pandora's Audio Production team plays a major role in the overall listening experience of the Pandora user. We create audio advertising for local and national campaigns, produce custom audio content, and manage a robust roster of in-house and external voice talent.

We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled audio producer to join our team. You must have an outstanding ear for all types of audio, and be able to produce a high standard of audio in a demanding, fast-paced environment. Exceptional recording, editing and mixing skills are essential, as are flexibility and the ability to communicate with clients and coworkers alike.

You will join a world-class audio team in a role that's crucial to Pandora's future growth and success.

Responsibilities:

Record, edit and mix high quality, high volume audio spots in a fast-moving, deadline driven environment
Master and provide quality assurance for externally produced audio ads
Effectively coordinate and execute incoming audio requests
Help manage and facilitate the work flow of our in house recording studio
Provide proper direction for talent and be able to identify top quality performances
Work collaboratively with the Advertising Operations team to ensure efficiency and client satisfaction
Requirements:

Expert skill set in audio software and plugins; Logic Pro, Pro Tools
At least 4 years experience working in professional audio environments including a minimum of 2 years experience working with voice over and dialogue
Excellent communication skills
Ability to remain calm and focused when handling multiple projects
Ability to work well within a team
Strong ability to balance efficiency and quality
Excellent time management skills
Experience in advertising or radio is preferred

Pandora is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to gender, race, veteran or disability status

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Enter Strange Beauty’s Aural Fixation, deadline March 15

February 12, 2014 MiaLobel Leave a comment

Love this quirky audio contest from Strange Beauty. They also accept film entries. Details below. -mia

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It's that time again – we're looking for audio for the 5th annual Strange Beauty Film Festival!

The strange and beautiful does not reside only in motion pictures. We're pleased to announce an open call for entries for our audio-only section, the Strange Beauty Aural Fixation.

Aural Fixation accepts audio work of any shape or form with a running time of 7 minutes or less. Pieces in the 90 second to 5 minute range are encouraged. The only requirement is that the work be strangely beautiful and/or beautifully strange. We are looking for stuff that strikes a chord, has an emotional impact, makes us think. If you feel your piece fits the bill, it probably does. We can't wait to hear it. Previous broadcast history is of no concern.

Submit your work by March 15, 2014. Entry fee is $5.

Entry instructions online here:

http://www.strangebeauty.org/page4/enter.html

Strange Beauty will be held June 12-14, 2014, in Durham, North Carolina.

Questions? Contact me off-list.

Best,
Jenny

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numerous opportunities for filmmakers in the latest IFP Newsletter

February 11, 2014 MiaLobel Leave a comment

A bunch of good opportunities in the latest IFP newsletter. Sign up HERE for the complete listing.

IFP's 2014 Independent Filmmaker Labs Open for Submissions

IFP's unique yearlong mentorship program supports first-time feature directors when they need it most: through the completion, marketing and distribution of their films. Focusing exclusively on low-budget features (<$1million), this highly immersive program provides filmmakers with the technical, creative and strategic tools necessary to launch their films – and their careers. Through the Labs, IFP works to ensure that talented emerging voices receive the support, resources, and industry exposure necessary to reach audiences. Open to all first time feature documentary and narrative directors with films in post-production. Twenty projects (10 documentaries and 10 narratives) are selected for the annual program which has three components: the Time Warner Completion Lab in the spring, the Marketing Lab in September, and the Distribution Lab in December. All Lab projects also automatically participate in the Project Forum of IFP’s Independent Film Week. Lab alumni projects include Stacie Passon's Concussion (RADiUS-TWC), Alexandre Moors' Blue Caprice (Sundance Selects), Penny Lane's Our Nixon (CNN Films and Cinedigm), Daniel Patrick Carbone's Hide Your Smiling Faces (Tribeca Film), Lotfy Nathan's 12 O'Clock Boys (Oscilloscope), Lucy Mulloy's Una Noche (Sundance Selects), Omar Mullick & Bassam Tariq's These Birds Walk (Oscilloscope), Dee Rees' Pariah (Focus Features), and Terence Nance's An Oversimplification of Her Beauty (Variance Films).

Upcoming deadlines for the 2014 Labs are March 7 (Documentary) and April 4 (Narrative). For more info and to apply, click here.

Apply Now to IFP’s Premiere International Producing Program, Trans Atlantic Partners

IFP is thrilled to announce that our Trans Atlantic Partners (TAP) program is now accepting applications for 2014! TAP is a program for U.S. independent producers with more than five years of professional experience in the film and television industry (and at least one feature film or TV series produced) looking to expand their networks and learn more about how to finance, structure and produce international co-ventures. The program includes intensive hands-on-training, one-on-one meetings with key industry professionals, case studies, & sales, distribution, and legal training.

Recent IFP alumni producers include Nekisa Cooper (Pariah), Soojin Chung (Escape from Tomorrow), Jennifer Fox (My Reincarnation), Alex Johnes (The House I Live In), Susan Lewis (The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete), and Ryan Zacarias (I Used to Be Darker).

The deadline to apply is March 25, 2014. For more information and to apply today, go here.

Call for Entries

			HBOAccess Application Opens: February 3, 2014 HBOAccess is a program that provides project development, mentorship, and master classes to diverse directors. At the end of the four-week session in June filmmakers will be given a budget to create short form content for HBO to be shot in late summer. The application process will open on February 3, 2014 and close on March 3, 2014 or the date we reach the submission cap, whichever occurs first. Submissions must be made through Without A Box, and will be capped at 500. Apply Here
			SAG-AFTRA Low Budget Agreements Made Simple 6PM Thursday, 2/13 at SAG's NY and LA Branches Important Notice: New York Offices Have Moved to a New Location! Our brand new space is located on the 5th floor at 1900 Broadway, across from Lincoln Center between 63rd and 64th streets. SAG-AFTRA Theatrical Business Representatives will walk you through signing SAG-AFTRA Low Budget Agreements from start to finish. Workshops are held the 2nd Thursday of every month from 6 to 8pm, and are FREE. Workshops fill up quickly so RSVP now! If you sign up for a workshop but can't attend you must call to cancel your reservation no later than 48 hours before the workshop. For more information and to RSVP, click here.
			Introducing Scriptapalooza's igottapitch.com Pitching your idea to the Hollywood elite just got easier. Record yourself pitching your movie or TV show idea, and upload it to igottapitch. Established industry professionals will view your video, and connect with you. No more unattainable meetings. No stress. No closed doors. Just you in control of your career. Pitchfests are awkward and uncomfortable, igottapitch is not. Read More
			4th Annual Northside DIY Film Competition The winning feature and short films will be awarded over $10,000 in value and services! Northside will also host a special screening of the winning films with an after-party to celebrate our award-winning filmmakers and their crew. Plus, your film will be watched by some of the coolest names in the 'biz, as past jurors of the competition have included Rosie Perez, Ted Hope (Producer), Scott Macaulay (Editor, Filmmaker Magazine), and Alex Karpovsky (Actor, Girls and Director, Red Flag). 2014 Jurors include Matthew Grady (Factory 25) and Kentucker Audley (NoBudge Films, Sun Don't Shine) with more to be announced. Deadline:Â March 3, 2014. For more information and to submit your film,Â click here.
			Asian Side of the Doc 2014 Register now for Asian Side of the Doc 2014, the key market for documentary producers, broadcasters and distributors. Four days of networking, meetings, pitching sessions, conference sessions and social events to connect you with the booming Asian factual TV market. Be one of the 600 participants and register online before March 7th, 2014. Read More
			Sundance Institute Short Film Challenge Sundance Institute has started a new project that will use independent filmmaking to shed light on poverty and hunger around the world. The competition, which will receive support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, invites submissions of short documentary or narrative films (of 3-8 minutes) that depict innovations being made by individuals to combat poverty. The chosen films will receive a $10,000 grant and an invitation to a private screening of the films at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. Submissions are free and due before July 1, 2014. To learn more about the project and how to enter, click here.

Internships

Snap Judgement seeks PAID graphics/video intern, Oakland, CA

February 11, 2014 MiaLobel Leave a comment

Our friends at Snap Judgement are looking for a graphics/video intern – PAID. Here's the link to the Craigslist Ad. Also pasted below.

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Graphics and Film Internship (oakland downtown)

Snap Judgment is the smoking-hot storytelling show that broadcasts on NPR stations nationwide, based in Oakland, California. Hosted by Glynn Washington, winner of the Public Radio Talent Quest, the show is an edgy multi-platform experience redefining expectations for public media.

The graphics and video intern will assist with the production of all our web graphics and visual content to support our weekly radio show, help film and edit our live stage shows, and help drive our social media and other promotional strategies.

Interns are expected to work between 20 — 35 hours a week at our downtown Oakland studios.

Qualifications:

Snap Judgment interns should have an interest in storytelling, and narrative craft. We are looking for people who want to rock a story.

Knowledge of photography and graphics design principle such as composition, typography, and color. A strong foundation with Photoshop is a must.

Working knowledge of DSLR's and lighting for video.

Experience editing in either Premiere, Avid, or Final Cut (we're on Premiere.)

Understanding of common audio, video, and image file formats in both a Windows and Mac environment.

Skills in After Effects and with motion graphics are a huge plus!

How to Apply:

Interns must already live commuting distance from our downtown Oakland studio.

This is a six month paid position.

Please head over to our website SnapJudgment.org and listen to a few of our stories. Then e-mail us with your resume, links to examples of your video and graphics work, and a cover letter explaining what you will bring to the position, your professional experience, as well as what you hope to gain from the internship.

E-mail ONLY please! 5pqw8-4305990818@job.craigslist.org

Peace and soul! We can't WAIT to hear from you . . .

Compensation: $12.00 per hour.
This is an internship job
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers

Events, Pitches

TransX Transmission Art Symposium call for presos, deadline Feb 28

February 11, 2014 MiaLobel Leave a comment

Call for papers and performances from the TransX Transmission Art Symposium. Deadline Feb 28.

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New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA) is pleased to announce the 2014 edition of the TransX Transmission Art Symposium
with Keynote speakers Anja Kanngieser and Jessica Thompson
May 22 – 25, 2014

We are now inviting proposals for papers, presentations and performances
For More Information http://naisa.ca/opportunities/calls-for-submissions/trans-x-call-for-submissions/
To Submit: https://naisa.ca/trans-x-submission-form/

The proceedings from the 2013 TransX Transmission Art Symposium are here: http://naisa.ca/symposia/trans-x/transx-2013-proceedings/
To listen to the presentations from the 2013 TransX Transmission Art Symposium go to:http://naisa.ca/media-archive/audio-archives/

NAISA is now inviting submissions for papers and performances:

Rooted in the earliest experiments with radio, Transmission Art has continued to flourish into the 21st Century with experiments using wireless communications technology over the past 100 years, including the exploration of a variety of mobile-based platforms and lesser-known forms of transmission, such as VLF. The terrain of transmission art is dynamic and fluid, always open to redefinition.

The TransX Transmission Art Symposium, part of the Deep Wireless Festival of Radio & Transmission Art, will focus on Transmission Art, with particular interest in contributions that summarize, examine or reframe traditions and histories of transmission art practices, technology, education and pedagogy. Additionally, we are very interested in presentations that go beyond the local contingent to give a sense of how new technologies of international transmission activity might be experienced. Proposed presentations and performances that combine the themes of Transmission Art and “Undo/Redo” are also especially welcome.

All symposium contributions will be webcast live, and text proceedings will be published after the symposium on the NAISA web-site. Please go to http://naisa.ca/opportunities/calls-for-submissions/trans-x-call-for-submissions/ for specific guidelines on paper and performance submissions.

We look forward to seeing you, your colleagues, collaborators and students in Toronto in May!

Important Information
28 Feb Deadline for receipt of proposals @ 11:59 PM EST
21 March Notification of acceptance
15 April Attendance confirmation
22 April Symposium registration and submission of final materials.
22 May Symposium opening reception and performances
22–25 May Symposium sessions
23–24 May Deep Wireless Festival performances

Fees
Symposium registration fees (General): $70
Symposium registration fees (Student): $40
(both rates include admission to all performances)

Questions and requests for further information can be directed to:
Nadene Thériault-Copeland – transx@naisa.ca

Review Committee:
Steve Bates, Independent artist
Anna Friz, post-doctoral fellow, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Heidi Grundmann, Kunstradio
Galen Joseph-Hunter, Executive Director Wave Farm
Katie Kehoe, artist
Dan Lander, artist
David Ogborn, McMaster University
Tetsuo Kogawa, Radioartist, Media Critic, Director of Goethe Archive Tokyo
Jim Ruxton, Director of Programs, Subtle Technologies Festival
Don Sinclair, York University
Debashis Sinha, Sound Artist
Jessica Thompson, University of Waterloo
Helen Thorington, Co-Director of New Radio and Performing Arts, Inc
Gregory Whitehead, radio artist / co-editor of Wireless Imagination
Elisabeth Zimmermann, Kunstradio
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NAISA Inquiries & general information:

Nadene Thériault-Copeland
Executive Director
New Adventures in Sound Art
Address: Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St #252, Toronto, ON M6G 4C7
Tel 416 652 5115
www.naisa.ca

NAISA current/upcoming events:

TransX Transmission Art Symposium
Call for Papers & Performances
Deadline February 28, 2014

For More Information http://naisa.ca/opportunities/calls-for-submissions/trans-x-call-for-submissions/
To Submit: https://naisa.ca/trans-x-submission-form/

Toronto International Electroacoustic Symposium
Call for Papers & Performances
Deadline February 24, 2014

For More Information http://naisa.ca/opportunities/calls-for-submissions/ties-call-for-submissions/
To Submit: http://naisa.ca/ties-submission-form/

Currently @ the NAISA Space "Flash Orchestra" by Eric Powell http://naisa.ca/naisa-events/arts-birthday/installations/

Follow us on:
Facebook www.facebook.com/NAISASoundArt
Twitter www.twitter.com/NAISASoundArt
You Tube www.youtube.com/user/NAISAtube
Soundcloud www.soundcloud/NAISA
NAISA Radio www.naisa.ca/webcast

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[conferences] Win a Trip to That Big Tech Festival in Austin This March

February 10, 2014 MiaLobel Leave a comment

Not sure if there's a catch, but this seems like a pretty awesome prize if you're into this sort of thing…

Independent Filmmaker Project + General Assembly present

Win a Trip to that Big Tech Festival in Austin this March

Get festive with GA. This March, one lucky winner and three friends will have the opportunity to attend the festival-that-cannot-be-named in style and meet some of the top thought leaders in the tech world. The prize package includes:

Round-trip airfare from anywhere in North America, Europe, or Australia to Austin, TX this March 7 – March 11
Four nights at a private house with entrepreneurs, investors, and a pool
Meetings with tech industry experts hailing from NYC, SF, and LA
VIP access to the second annual House Party on March 8, hosted by General Assembly & Splash
$1,000 Uber credit to ride in style around the city