To kick start ÉCU’s new theme for 2011 we introduce you to Ellen Dumbadze, newest addition to the ÉCU staff. In her in interview with Ana (our “creative content” intern) she tells us about her origins, her expectations, and her hands Ana: Hey Ellen, funny that we should meet at ÉCU! Tell me, where are you from? Ellen: Hi, I am from Georgia – the country not the state! I was born in the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, one of the most fascinating places in the worl...

by Ana Soares It’s tough to be an artist in the era of copyright, so knowing that organizations like Creative Commons are out there, looking out for your right to be creative, can be at least reassuring. Whether you’re an independent or mainstream filmmaker, a musician or a scientist, a writer or an ayahuasca appreciator – copyright laws concern you. If your job or hobby involves being creative and producing something unique out of whatever influences you, you’...