TEN4 magazine

Please note: TEN4 has now re-branded as 4Talent magazine: visit the new site at channel4.com/4talentmagazine You can read a selection of archived TEN4 features from 2005-2007 below.
Issue 8 Here are 2007's 4Talent Award winners.

	WiZe MC/producer Words: Michael Baggs Photography: James Lightbown Illustration: Neil Duerden

	James Delow & Ben Fromet Sitcom writers Words: Davina Earl Photography: Sam Colman

	Anastasia Taylor-Lind Photojournalist Words: Lauren Heinz Photography: Ivor Prickett

	Mark Bowness Social networker Words: Seb Patrick Illustration: Conor Breen

	Luke Wright Poet Words: Paul Clarke Photography: Adam Mattison-Ward

	Gareth Gywnn Radio presenter Words: Simon Harper Illustration: Andrew Whittles

	Karl Singporewala Architect Words: James Pallister Photography: Richard Foot

	Price James Music video director Words: Michael Baggs Photography: John Stewardson

	Hannah Marshall Fashion designer Words: Catherine Nieto Photography: Courtesy of Hannah Marshall

	Straitjacket Sketch-show comics Words: Chris Norman Photography: Courtesy of Straitjacket

	Polarbear Performance poet Words: Paul Clarke Photography: Adam Mattison-Ward

	Vanessa Caswill Filmmaker Words: David Edwards Photography: Anastasia Taylor-Lind

	Petra Stefankova Illustrator Words: Garrick Webster Self-portrait: Petra Stefankova

	Chris Keenan Photographer and VJ Words: Lauren Heinz Photography: Dave Remes

	Verbal Vigilante Soundtrack composers Words: Michael Baggs Illustration: Paul Ryding

	Katy Davis Animator Words: Garrick Webster Photography: Neil Parker

	Nathan Hughes-Berry Comedian Words: Chris Norman Photography: Jade Sukiya

	Miles Johnson Journalist and writer Words: Katy Georgiou Photography: Jannica Honey

	Vicki Psarias Filmmaker Words: Dave Calhoun Photography: Sam Colman

	The Petebox Beatboxer Words: Paul Clarke Photography: Dave Remes

Issue 7


	Eyeballs for Sale Provocation, infectiousness and an eye for detail in the world of advertising. Words: Nick Carson

	Design Inspirations Insightful bite-sized chunks from some of the world's top multimedia pros. Words: Dan Davies

	In the Can The newcomer, the Bafta-winner and the Oscar-winner: life in the film industry. Words: Catherine Bray


	Poetry in Motion Four leading animators discuss masks, puppets, ink and ads. Words: Nick Carson

	Industry Focus: Documentary *Hear from the heavyweights, from Planet Earth* to Cutting Edge.** Words: Richard Payne

	The Joy of Ink *GQ, Creative Review* and Amelia's magazine on the unique magic of print.** Words: Paul Clarke

Issue 6


	Corporal Identity Inside the mind of Sydney-based design icon Vince Frost. Words: Nick Carson Photography: John Stewardson

	Anatomy of an Avatar *Know your arse from your avatar? You probably want* the arse from your avatar.** Words: Richard Payne Illustration: The Boy Fitz Hammond


	The Sound of Selling Two independent record labels on whether using their music in ads means selling out. Words: Simon Harper Photography: Katja Ogrin

	Combine and Conquer The perks and pitfalls of working in a creative collective. Words: Tony Doyle Photography: Dave Remes and Jamie Kelly

Issue 5


	Different and Relevant Swimming upstream may get you noticed, but it doesn't get much more extreme than reversing evolution Words: Nick Carson Photography: Jamie Kelly

	Vinyl Utopia James Jarvis has created utopia - but unfortunately it's reserved for his bevy of designer-vinyl toys Words: Helen Byrne Photography: Dave Remes

	Industry Focus: British Fashion Can you hold onto the dream of dressing the nation or styling the few, while surviving in the cold light of reality? Words: Serena Colteen Photography: John Stewardson

	Video Killed the MP3 Star As an industry they're worth billions. But what does the new media future hold for music videos? Words: Catherine Bray


	Jonathan Ive Apple's iconic product designer on form, function and how brushes and plaster dust shaped the man he is today Words: Nick Carson

	Warming to Frieze Amanda Sharp, co-founder of Frieze, casts her expert eye over the thriving British art scene she helped create Words: Fiona Ferguson

	Weird Islands What can Ulster learn from another isolated population, Iceland - a country punching well above its weight creatively? Words: Maud Hand Photography: Villi Ragnarrson

	Message on the Wall How three artists from Derry transformed the site of the Bloody Sunday massacre into a colourful open-air gallery Words: Eileen Walsh Photography: James Cunningham

Issue 4


	Wilkommen in Berlin An insider's guide to being creative in the German Capital Words: Paul Morris Illustration: The Boy Fitz Hammond


	Anatomy of a TV Presenting Showreel Hear from the pros how to put your personality on tape Words: Fiona Ferguson

	Alicia Dubnyckyj Fine artist Words: Dan Davies Studio photography: Dave Remes Location photography: Jamie Kelly

	Andrew Ip Architect Words: Kieran Long Studio photography: Dave Remes

	Kevin McDonagh Filmmaker Words: Catherine Bray Photography: Dave Remes

	383 Project Design agency Words: Angharad Lewis Studio photography: Dave Remes

	Amber O'Keeffe Costume designer Words: Iphgenia Baal Studio photography: Dave Remes

	Matt Robinson Artist Words: Nick Carson Studio photography: Dave Remes Location photography: Kate Beatty

	James Falconer Graphic Designer Words: Mark Sinclair Location photography: Mitra Memarzia

	Fang Liu Garment technologist Words: Helen Byrne Studio photography: Dave Remes

	Jo Waterhouse Author Words: Dan Davies Studio photography: Dave Remes

	Natalie Hill Producer/Director Words: Nick Birch Location photography: Sam Colman

	Deluka Musicians Words: Tim Jonze Studio photography: Dave Remes Location photography: Katja Ogrin

	Clutter Magazine Publishers Words: Dan Davies Studio photography: Dave Remes Location photography: Kate Beatty

	Tess Gee PR consultant Words: Iphgenia Baal Studio photography: Dave Remes Location photography: John Stewardson

	DJ Switch Scratch DJ Words: Paul Clarke Location photography: John Stewardson

	Edmund Kingsley Actor Words: Jemima Cattel Studio photography: Dave Remes Location photography: Anand Chhabra

	Asia Alfasi Comic artist Words: Sarah Darley Studio photography: Dave Remes

	George Wilson-Powell Editor Words: Dan Jones Location photography: Alison Palmer

	Matt Jones Designer Words: Helen Byrne Studio photography: Dave Remes

	Dirty Star Musicians Words: Daniel Martin Studio photography: Dave Remes

	Dan Lawson Project Manager Words: Simon Harper Illustration: Jane Anderson

Issue 3


	Reconnected to Paradise We catch up with the Stereo MCs as they ditch Island Records and go it alone Words: Nick Carson Photography: John Stewardson

	Feature Film: Confetti In 2006 the West Midlands became the most prolific region outside London for feature film production Words: Simon Harper Photography: Matt Lee

	Hey Edison Telford's spunky teen funksters could be the next Arctic Monkeys Words: Asha Mehta Photography: Katja Ogrin

	Vijay Kishore Birmingham's soulful answer to Jeff Buckley is causing a stir Words: Karl Cremin Photography: Jamie Kelly


	Crafted by Hand The ceramicist and the glass-blower taking traditional media into the 21st Century Words: Asha Mehta Photography: Jamie Kelly

	Feature Film: Almost Adult Pros and cons of shooting a feature in Birmingham Words: Paul Morris Photography: Dave Remes

	The Whitmo'deans The nine-piece funk collective whose music blends Led Zep with James Brown Words: Nick Carson Photography: Jamie Kelly

	Lizzy Parks Meet the fresh-faced Jazz singer mixing the old with the new Words: Katy Brown Photography: John Stewardson

Issue 2

	Branding Creative Birmingham To spark a debate we've asked four top design agencies to come up with a brand to push Birmingham as a creative centre. Love it or hate it, let us know your views and keep the discussion going.

	Fully Furnished A batch of young designers building a bespoke future in furniture design Words: Lawrence Becko Photography: Jamie Kelly

	Industry Focus: Electronica Profiling the region's genre-defying, circuit-bending electronic music industry Words: Karl Cremin Photography: Brad Young

	Birmingham's Literati Meet the novelists and short fiction writers inspiring award-winning feature films Words: Fiona Ferguson Photography: Stephen Brockerton

	The Open Road It's an exciting time for car designers, and the West Midlands is a world leader Words: Sarah Darley Photography: Matt Lee

	Housing Creativity What does Birmingham's inspirational Eastside development really mean for creatives? Words: Lawrence Becko Photography: Katja Ogrin

	Spray for the Skies Temper: the graffiti artist set to take the States by storm Words: Nick Carson Photography: John Stewardson

	Accidental Genius He never intended to be a photographer, but Richard Billingham is gracing galleries from Rome to LA Words: Lara Page Photography: Richard Billingham

Issue 1

	Money out of Mayhem Turning your scribbles and sprays into £££ Words: Lara Page Photography: John Stewardson

	From Warwickshire with Love Online exclusive Can Love Bites challenge the manufactured girl band tag? Words: Asha Mehta

	Sound Sculptors Two musicians blazing a trail of originality from the Midlands to the world Words: Asha Mehta Photography: Neil Williamson

	Heard but not Scene Birmingham's guitar bands are finally on the rise Words: Lawrence Becko Photography: Katja Ogrin

	Surreal but Real The magic of puppetry still thrives in the face of CGI Words: Dawinder Bansal Photography: John Stewardson

	Will I Have To Wear Pink? Vibrant creativity bursting out from the factory floor Words: Lara Page Photography: Stuart Whipps

	Creative Cityscapes TEN4 surveys the local landscape Words: Lawrence Becko Photography: Stephen Brockerton