Archive for December, 2007

A New Form of Narrative

December 14, 2007

Story2Oh! is an experimental form of narrative. While it negotiates all kinds of new terrain, it also draws on skills the creative team has honed over the years in our work in television, film and other media.
The Web’s social networking sites have a wealth of media potential. It’s easy to add [...]

Who Pays

December 8, 2007

Chapter 1 of Story2Oh! was self-financed.  But creator Jill Golick wants to make a living doing this — not pay for it out of her own pocket.  Where’s the money to support this kind of venture to come from?
In television the financial model is clear — or muddy, given the WGA strike in the US.  [...]

Interactivity

December 3, 2007

Story2Oh! isn’t a viewing experience. It is participatory. The characters are willing to respond to you. Email them; there’s a chance they’ll write back. If you befriend one on Facebook, he could send you a gift, write on your wall or play a game of Scrabulous with you.

Theme

December 1, 2007

Web 2.0 is a social experiment. It has the potential to unite individuals and cultures and to start a global conversation. With Story2Oh!, we aim to tell the stories of the people who are dipping their toes into this new world order.
These are the stories about what happens when you make your personal [...]