Bolton Storyworld – towards a Screenplay/Prototype for a Transmedia Production

The final contribution is Bolton Storyworld by Anna Zaluczkowska, an innovative transmedia experience that was developed in collaboration with staff and students at University of Bolton. The research objective was to explore the teaching of transmedia storytelling by creating three prototypes across multiple platforms, including Facebook, a geo-located website, email, text messages, an online game and live student event. What is interesting about this research is the way in which it outlines the collaborative process, drawing on Jenkins and Millard to explore contemporary screen writing practice that recognises the storyworld, as opposed to plot and character, as increasingly central in the digital age. The submission includes links to an article, a podcast and the storyworld ‘bible’ which was used to anchor the storyworld across its various platforms.

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