We present an extension of the CrossTalk system that allows to model emotional behaviour on three levels: scripting, processing and expression. CrossTalk is a self-explaining virtual character exhibition for public spaces. Its SceneMaker authoring suite provides authors with a screenplay-like language for scripting character and user interactions. This article presents an extension to the origi...

Direct content analysis reveals important details about movies including those of gender representations and potential biases. We investigate the differences between male and female character depictions in movies, based on patterns of language used. Specifically, we use an automatically generated lexicon of linguistic norms characterizing gender ladenness. We use multivariate analysis to invest...

An Interactive Discussion Forum (IDF) is a tool for supporting interactive discussions involving video and audio communication. A forum is a form of structured discussion, more purposeful than informal communications, such as chats or mailing list; moreover it has an important role in achieving a sense of community and participation in the audience. During a forum the participants debate a pre-...

In this paper I apply a novel method of network text analysis to a sample of 150 original screenplays. That sample is divided evenly between unproduced, original screenplays (n = 75) and those that were nominated for Best Original Screenplay by either the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences or by major film critics associations (n = 75). As predicted, I find that the text networks derived...

ion than the RPG player. Moreover a film director / screenplay writer or a novelist generally produces a film or writes a book for a generic audience, whilst the Game-Master is expected to consider specific individuals so as to deliver an interesting and enjoyable experience to trusting players. This outlook on storytelling differs from traditional theoretical approaches on narrative in the sen...