STORIES FIRST will take the next step in developing a new potential in audio-based storytelling via an essentially visual medium – through internet and mobile devices. STORIES FIRST wants to tell stories in sound. The principle behind STORIES FIRST is to base the actual story development and production in the solid tradition of radio feature story production by developing multi-layered experiences that capture and fascinate audiences – and then to enhance this material with images, graphic and text as a true multi-media storytelling experience. The project is based on the established audio documentary podcast platform THIRD EAR, which already has a wide audience for the high quality production. The idea is to build and develop with this audience and spread the message far and wide.
THIRD EAR has been producing mostly radio docs of amazing quality for internet audiences only since 2009. They reach far and wide through viral distribution, an innovative approach to visual and graphic presentation and 'live' cinema events for the audio stories. Based on an approach gained from working in film, music and documentary, THIRD EAR has created productions that have won a number of international awards. The online platform www.thirdear.dk distributes over 600.000 yearly podcasts - to an audience of around 20.000 people mostly between the ages of 25-45.
TIM HINMAN
Project developer and owner
KRISTER MOLTZEN
Project developer and owner
