090438/Z/09/Z: Stimulating Public Discussion and Awareness of Artificial Gametes Through the Medium of Film

Project Summary:This is a project to create and disseminate a short film drama (15–20 minutes) integrating scientific information on how artificial gametes are being developed with a story illustrating how artificial gametes might be used in reproduction. The purpose of the project is to create something of merit both as a stand-alone work and as a catalyst to stimulate debate and discussion about artificial gamete technology. The film will be distributed to participating schools and will be shown in cafés scientifiques in East Anglia and Cumbria.

Grant Holder:Dr Anna Smajdor

Organisation:University of East Anglia

Financial Year:2009/2010