Martin Percy
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Martin Percy is a director of interactive video
. He is a Webby Award winner and has received three Emmy nominations and two BAFTA British Academy Award nominations. His work has won eight Webby nominations and eleven Webby honorees. (See awards and nominations below). He has created interactive video pieces for the Tate Gallery
, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
, British Film Institute
and National Theatre
, working with people including Ian McKellen
, Derek Jacobi
, Gordon Ramsay
, Julie Walters
, Tracey Emin
, Jonathan Ross
and Malcolm McDowell
. (See external links below; all sites have a "credits" page crediting Martin Percy as director.) His interactive video pieces are integral to Tate Tracks, a marketing campaign for the Tate Gallery
which won a Gold Lion at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival
.
Martin is a graduate of Kings College Cambridge and an associate member of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences
. He is the son of the late Graham Percy
, a noted illustrator.
http://www.balitempleexplorer.com or view introductory video
Webby Awards
- 'Travel & Adventure', 2011 - Winner
Webby Awards
- 'Tourism', 2011 - Honoree
http://www.barbarasgarden.org
Webby Awards
- 'Broadband', 2010 - Nominee
http://www.thesecretdancer.com or view introductory video
BAFTA British Academy Award 2010 - 'Children's Interactive' - nominee
Webby Awards
- 'Best Use of Interactive Video', 2010 - Nominee
British Interactive Media Association
BIMA Awards 2010 - Arts & Culture
http://www.tatestreetart.com or view introductory video
Emmy Awards - New Approaches To News & Documentary Programming: Arts, Lifestyle & Culture 2009 - Nominee
Webby Awards
- 'Best Use of Interactive Video', 2009 - Nominee
Webby Awards
- 'Broadband', 2009 - Honoree
Webby Awards
- 'Cultural Institutions', 2009 - Honoree
http://www.theonethatspoketome.com or view introductory video
Emmy Awards - New Approaches To News & Documentary Programming: Arts, Lifestyle & Culture 2009 - Nominee
Webby Awards
- 'Art', 2009 - Honoree
http://www.meyershill.com/ or view introductory video
Webby Awards
- 'Best Use of Interactive Video', 2009 - Honoree
http://www.screenonline.org.uk/tours/jacobi/tourjacobi.html or view introductory video
Webby Awards
- 'Best Use of Interactive Video', 2009 - Honoree
http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/tatetracks/ or view introductory video
Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival
'Integrated' 2007 - Gold Lion (Campaign)
The One Show
- "Best of Show" 2007 (Campaign)
The One Show
- Innovative Use of Media - TV - "Gold Pencil" 2007 (Campaign)
Webby Awards
- 'Music' 2008 - Honoree (Website)
Webby Awards
- 'Cultural Institutions' 2008 - Honoree (Website)
Webby Awards
- 'Broadband' 2008 - Honoree (Website)
http://www.stageworkmckellen.com or view introductory video
BAFTA British Academy Award 2006 - 'Interactive Innovation' - nominee
Emmy Awards - 'Outstanding Arts, Lifestyle & Culture Programming For Broadband' 2007 - nominee
Webby Awards
- 'Documentary: Individual Episode' 2008 - nominee
Webby Awards
- 'Broadband' 2008 - nominee
Webby Awards
- 'Cultural Institutions' 2008 - nominee
Webby Awards
- 'Best Use of Interactive Video', 2009 - nominee
http://www.tate.org.uk/btseries
Webby Awards
- 'Art' 2006 - nominee
Webby Awards
- 'Art' 2007 - honoree
IVCA Awards - 'Web TV' 2007 - silver
http://www.screenonline.org.uk/archiveinteractives/index.html
British Interactive Media Association Awards - 'Education' 2006 - nominee
http://www.tate.org.uk/britain/exhibitions/artandthe60s/66
Webby Awards
- 'Broadband' 2005 - honoree
Lectures
Interviews
Articles etc.
Interactive video
The term interactive video usually refers to a technique used to blend interaction and linear film or video.-Interactive video on broadband:Since 2005, interactive video has increased online as the result a number of factors including:...
. He is a Webby Award winner and has received three Emmy nominations and two BAFTA British Academy Award nominations. His work has won eight Webby nominations and eleven Webby honorees. (See awards and nominations below). He has created interactive video pieces for the Tate Gallery
Tate Gallery
The Tate is an institution that houses the United Kingdom's national collection of British Art, and International Modern and Contemporary Art...
, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is a museum in San Francisco, California, United States. It has one of the most comprehensive collections of Asian art in the world....
, British Film Institute
British Film Institute
The British Film Institute is a charitable organisation established by Royal Charter to:-Cinemas:The BFI runs the BFI Southbank and IMAX theatre, both located on the south bank of the River Thames in London...
and National Theatre
Royal National Theatre
The Royal National Theatre in London is one of the United Kingdom's two most prominent publicly funded theatre companies, alongside the Royal Shakespeare Company...
, working with people including Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE is an English actor. He has received a Tony Award, two Academy Award nominations, and five Emmy Award nominations. His work has spanned genres from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction...
, Derek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi
Sir Derek George Jacobi, CBE is an English actor and film director.A "forceful, commanding stage presence", Jacobi has enjoyed a highly successful stage career, appearing in such stage productions as Hamlet, Uncle Vanya, and Oedipus the King. He received a Tony Award for his performance in...
, Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay
Gordon James Ramsay, OBE is a Scottish chef, television personality and restaurateur. He has been awarded 13 Michelin stars....
, Julie Walters
Julie Walters
Julie Walters, CBE is an English actress and novelist. She came to international prominence in 1983 for Educating Rita, performing in the title role opposite Michael Caine. It was a role she had created on the West End stage and it won her BAFTA and Golden Globe awards for Best Actress...
, Tracey Emin
Tracey Emin
Tracey Karima Emin RA is a British artist of English and Turkish Cypriot origin. She is part of the group known as Britartists or YBAs ....
, Jonathan Ross
Jonathan Ross
Jonathan Ross may refer to:* Jonathan Ross , English television and radio personality* Jonathan Ross , United States Senator, Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court* Jonathon Ross , former Australian rules footballer...
and Malcolm McDowell
Malcolm McDowell
Malcolm McDowell is an English actor with a career spanning over forty years.McDowell is principally known for his roles in the controversial films If...., O Lucky Man!, A Clockwork Orange and Caligula...
. (See external links below; all sites have a "credits" page crediting Martin Percy as director.) His interactive video pieces are integral to Tate Tracks, a marketing campaign for the Tate Gallery
Tate Gallery
The Tate is an institution that houses the United Kingdom's national collection of British Art, and International Modern and Contemporary Art...
which won a Gold Lion at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival
Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is a global event for those working in advertising and related fields. The seven-day festival, incorporating the awarding of the Lions awards, is held yearly at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France...
.
Martin is a graduate of Kings College Cambridge and an associate member of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences
International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences
The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences or IADAS was founded in 1998 in New York to help drive the progress of the Internet and evolving forms of new media. The academy selects the nominees and winners for the Webby Awards, and their European equivalent, the Lovie Awards.Membership...
. He is the son of the late Graham Percy
Graham Percy
Graham Percy was a noted illustrator of children's books. He was born and brought up in New Zealand. He studied Graphic Design at the Royal College of Art, graduating in 1967 and becoming a freelance artist specializing in children's book illustration. He had over 100 books to his credit, some of...
, a noted illustrator.
Awards and nominations
- The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco: The Bali Temple Explorer (2011)
http://www.balitempleexplorer.com or view introductory video
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Travel & Adventure', 2011 - Winner
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Tourism', 2011 - Honoree
- Tate Kids: Barbara's Garden (2010)
http://www.barbarasgarden.org
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Broadband', 2010 - Nominee
- Tate Kids: The Secret Dancer (2009)
http://www.thesecretdancer.com or view introductory video
BAFTA British Academy Award 2010 - 'Children's Interactive' - nominee
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Best Use of Interactive Video', 2010 - Nominee
British Interactive Media Association
British Interactive Media Association
The British Interactive Media Association or 'BIMA' is an industry body representing the digital industry in the United Kingdom.Formed in 1985, BIMA is a membership organisation primarily made up of digital agencies...
BIMA Awards 2010 - Arts & Culture
- Tate Modern: Street Art HD (2008)
http://www.tatestreetart.com or view introductory video
Emmy Awards - New Approaches To News & Documentary Programming: Arts, Lifestyle & Culture 2009 - Nominee
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Best Use of Interactive Video', 2009 - Nominee
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Broadband', 2009 - Honoree
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Cultural Institutions', 2009 - Honoree
- Tate Modern: The One That Spoke to Me (2008)
http://www.theonethatspoketome.com or view introductory video
Emmy Awards - New Approaches To News & Documentary Programming: Arts, Lifestyle & Culture 2009 - Nominee
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Art', 2009 - Honoree
- Meyers Hill (2008)
http://www.meyershill.com/ or view introductory video
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Best Use of Interactive Video', 2009 - Honoree
- Derek Jacobi on The GPO Film Unit (2008)
http://www.screenonline.org.uk/tours/jacobi/tourjacobi.html or view introductory video
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Best Use of Interactive Video', 2009 - Honoree
- Tate Tracks (2007)
http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/tatetracks/ or view introductory video
Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival
Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is a global event for those working in advertising and related fields. The seven-day festival, incorporating the awarding of the Lions awards, is held yearly at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France...
'Integrated' 2007 - Gold Lion (Campaign)
The One Show
The One Show
The One Show is a topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One and BBC One HD, hosted by Alex Jones and Matt Baker. Chris Evans joins Jones to present the programme on Friday...
- "Best of Show" 2007 (Campaign)
The One Show
The One Show
The One Show is a topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One and BBC One HD, hosted by Alex Jones and Matt Baker. Chris Evans joins Jones to present the programme on Friday...
- Innovative Use of Media - TV - "Gold Pencil" 2007 (Campaign)
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Music' 2008 - Honoree (Website)
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Cultural Institutions' 2008 - Honoree (Website)
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Broadband' 2008 - Honoree (Website)
- A Conversation with Sir Ian McKellen (2006)
http://www.stageworkmckellen.com or view introductory video
BAFTA British Academy Award 2006 - 'Interactive Innovation' - nominee
Emmy Awards - 'Outstanding Arts, Lifestyle & Culture Programming For Broadband' 2007 - nominee
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Documentary: Individual Episode' 2008 - nominee
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Broadband' 2008 - nominee
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Cultural Institutions' 2008 - nominee
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Best Use of Interactive Video', 2009 - nominee
- Tate Modern - the BT Series featuring Tracey Emin, Rachel Whiteread and Anthony Gormley (2006)
http://www.tate.org.uk/btseries
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Art' 2006 - nominee
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Art' 2007 - honoree
IVCA Awards - 'Web TV' 2007 - silver
- BFI Archive interactive with Malcolm McDowell, Jonathan Ross and Paul Merton (2005-6)
http://www.screenonline.org.uk/archiveinteractives/index.html
British Interactive Media Association Awards - 'Education' 2006 - nominee
- "Let's Play 66" video quiz
http://www.tate.org.uk/britain/exhibitions/artandthe60s/66
Webby Awards
Webby Awards
A Webby Award is an international award presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence on the Internet with categories in websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile....
- 'Broadband' 2005 - honoree
External links
OfficialLectures
- Transcript of talk on The Genres of Interactive Filmmaking given at The London College of CommunicationLondon College of CommunicationThe London College of Communication is a constituent college of the University of the Arts London, located in Elephant and Castle. It has about 5,000 students on 60 courses in media and design courses preparing students for careers in the creative industries...
, London, January 2010. - http://www.bsac.uk.com/files/ANNUAL_REPORT_2008.pdfSummary of talk given to The British Screen Advisory CouncilThe British Screen Advisory CouncilThe British Screen Advisory Council was established in 1985 to succeed the Interim Action Committee on the Film Industry.-Aim:Its principal objective was to 'foster good relations between Government and Parliament on the one hand and the film, television and video industries in UK on the...
, London, April 2008]. - Summary of talk at The Creator's Series, New York, June 2007. Another summary.
- http://www.life.com/image/77755418Photo at LIFE.com of Martin Percy giving keynote at Digital Conference, American Film MarketAmerican Film MarketThe American Film Market is a film industry event held each year at the beginning of November in Santa Monica, California. About 8,000 people attend the eight day event to network and to sell and acquire films...
, Santa Monica, November 2007].
Interviews
- QKSTRM: Martin Percy Wonderland Award interview with Martin Percy.
- Interview re: McKellen BT ArchivesBT ArchivesBT Archives is an archive preserving the documentary heritage of BT and its public sector predecessors. It is designated an official place of deposit for Public Records, for those records created prior to BT's privatisation in 1984....
interview with Martin Percy about interactive video made for the Royal National TheatreRoyal National TheatreThe Royal National Theatre in London is one of the United Kingdom's two most prominent publicly funded theatre companies, alongside the Royal Shakespeare Company...
with Ian McKellenIan McKellenSir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE is an English actor. He has received a Tony Award, two Academy Award nominations, and five Emmy Award nominations. His work has spanned genres from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction... - Interview re: McDowell BT ArchivesBT ArchivesBT Archives is an archive preserving the documentary heritage of BT and its public sector predecessors. It is designated an official place of deposit for Public Records, for those records created prior to BT's privatisation in 1984....
interview with Martin Percy about interactive video made for the British Film InstituteBritish Film InstituteThe British Film Institute is a charitable organisation established by Royal Charter to:-Cinemas:The BFI runs the BFI Southbank and IMAX theatre, both located on the south bank of the River Thames in London...
with Malcolm McDowellMalcolm McDowellMalcolm McDowell is an English actor with a career spanning over forty years.McDowell is principally known for his roles in the controversial films If...., O Lucky Man!, A Clockwork Orange and Caligula... - Interview re: Emin BT ArchivesBT ArchivesBT Archives is an archive preserving the documentary heritage of BT and its public sector predecessors. It is designated an official place of deposit for Public Records, for those records created prior to BT's privatisation in 1984....
interview with Martin Percy about interactive video made for Tate Online with Tracey EminTracey EminTracey Karima Emin RA is a British artist of English and Turkish Cypriot origin. She is part of the group known as Britartists or YBAs ....
Articles etc.
- TV and video games: are they coming together?, by Martin Percy for the Research Institute for Digital Media & Content at Keio UniversityKeio University,abbreviated as Keio or Keidai , is a Japanese university located in Minato, Tokyo. It is known as the oldest institute of higher education in Japan. Founder Fukuzawa Yukichi originally established it as a school for Western studies in 1858 in Edo . It has eleven campuses in Tokyo and Kanagawa...
, February 2006. - The future of advertising and branded content, by Martin Percy for the Research Institute for Digital Media & Content at Keio UniversityKeio University,abbreviated as Keio or Keidai , is a Japanese university located in Minato, Tokyo. It is known as the oldest institute of higher education in Japan. Founder Fukuzawa Yukichi originally established it as a school for Western studies in 1858 in Edo . It has eleven campuses in Tokyo and Kanagawa...
, February 2006. - On interactive video (subscribers only), by Martin Percy for Broadcast (magazine), February 2007.
- Discretion goes a long way (subscribers only), by Martin Percy for Brand Strategy Magazine, July 2007. On sponsored content.
- Broadcast model that left everyone equally frustrated, letter by Martin Percy in The Financial TimesFinancial TimesThe Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City....
, July 3, 2007. - Stop Making Sense letter by Martin Percy in Wired (magazine)Wired (magazine)Wired is a full-color monthly American magazine and on-line periodical, published since January 1993, that reports on how new and developing technology affects culture, the economy, and politics...
, February 25 08. - Alarmist claims on ultra-violent games don't fit online technology, letter by Martin Percy in The Financial TimesFinancial TimesThe Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City....
, May 13, 2008.