Archive for November, 2007

Watch “Isabella” on Babelgum and put your questions to the director

Available from today on the Encounters Channel on Babelgum, “Isabella”.

The film, directed by Geoffrey Taylor and produced on a budget of £900, won both of this year’s prizes from the National Association for Higher Education and the Moving Image (NAHEMI) for the best film by a student at a film school in the UK or Ireland.

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Watch the film on your PC, with Babelgum.

And, if you have any questions you’d like to ask the director, leave a comment and Geoff will answer.

Thanksgiving on Babelgum

Yes it’s that time of year again, and today Babelgum would like to wish all viewers in the U.S. a very Happy Thanksgiving!

And what would Thanksgiving be without a hearty festive meal with family and friends? If you’re whipping up a last-minute Thanksgiving dinner or just feel the need for some warming winter fare, you’ll find mouthwatering inspiration on Babelgum.

For tips on how to impress your guests with tasty traditional dishes, see the videos now on “Babel Picks”:

PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES

and a must for any Thanksgiving table… the WHOLE ROASTED TURKEY

Still hungry? Look out for other foodie videos also on Babelgum, including HOW TO MAKE PIE PASTRY DOUGH, MAPLE GLAZED SQUASH, POTATOES AU GRATIN and OSSO BUCO

Enjoy!

Encounters shorts online in a few hours…

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At 9am GMT on Wednesday 21st November the Encounters Channel will go online on Babelgum. Encounters Short Film Festival (here) partnered with Babelgum, inviting directors to upload their shorts on Babelgum, to make them viewable to a worldwide audience for free.

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To watch Encounters shorts on your PC, streaming, full screen and in TV like quality, dowload Babelgum (link).

From today our system makes uploading even easier

As of today Babelgum Video Publishing site allows simultaneous upload of entire content libraries, saving valuable time and simplifying the process for all pre-qualified professional content owners and distributors.

A few reminders:

1) Upload is free of any charges
2) Rights holders maintain complete control of their assets.
3) Content owners can operate autonomously and showcase their work immediately to a global audience
4) Viewing is free for anyone who has downloaded Babelgum (here)
5) More info here

Go to the videopublishing site now: here.

Meet Encounters on Babelgum

We’re proud to announce that Encounters Short Film Festival is launching a dedicated channel on Babelgum.

New talent, animators and established directors can showcase their work on the Encounters Short Film Festival channel, through a dedicated upload page.

Starting from November 21st everyone will be able to watch material uploaded from the Encounters Film Festival for free, simply by downloading Babelgum.

By partnering with Babelgum the Festival, now in its 13th edition, is extending the event beyond venue screenings to a global internet-based TV platform.