SMW 2019: Art of monetizing good storytelling through the media
By Guardian Exclusive
07 February 2019 |
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Art of monetizing good storytelling through the media will showcase the development of immersive, interactive narratives across a multitude of platforms, devices, and media. Learning how age-old storytelling techniques are being utilized to develop cutting-edge content.
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