The StoryFutures Academy Podcast

Join the conversation with Mike Jones on location-based entertainment, Dave Ranyard on mobile AR games, and Liz Rosenthal as they discuss funding challenges, business models, immersive experiences, and collaborations with Snapchat. Dive into the world of immersive storytelling and the evolving industry landscape.

Francesca Panetta, XR maker, and Karen Palmer, an artist, discuss immersive storytelling in journalism, deep fake technology, and AI ethics. They explore the power of sound in immersive experiences, the creation of a synthetic Nixon speech, prototyping techniques, and using AI in art to challenge biased narratives and emotions.

Explore the importance of audience research in immersive storytelling with guests Catherine Allen from Limina Immersive and Zillah Watson. They discuss designing experiences for diverse audiences, the social aspect of VR, and making VR content accessible in local libraries. Dr. Laryssa Whittaker also highlights the impact of immersive art experiences at the National Gallery.

Join Adam Ganz, Kerry Kolbe, and Russ Harding as they discuss writing for immersive experiences like VR. They delve into challenges faced by traditional screenwriters, explore audience engagement with Punch-Drunk, and share insights on creating immersive character-driven narratives for VR experiences.

Experienced immersive producers Katie Grayson and Zillah Watson share insights on the producer's role in XR projects. They discuss the making of 'Dr Who: The Runaway' and the challenges of budgeting and storytelling in immersive experiences. Topics include character performance, interactivity, and creating impactful VR experiences.

Explore the rapid growth of the Augmented Reality market with insights from Alex Fleetwood, Head of Niantic's London Studios, known for Harry Potter's Wizard's Unite and Pokémon Go. Topics include AR integration in storytelling, collaboration for immersive experiences, necessary skills for AR storytelling, Wallace and Gromit's immersive experience, and the future of AR technology.

Explore cost-effective methods for creating immersive stories with Kinect sensors. Learn about game engines, LEGO, and Quill. Discover innovative storytelling techniques with Verity McIntosh. Discuss body positivity in VR relationships and starting projects. Dive into creating immersive experiences with tools like Tilt Brush and Unity, emphasizing the importance of user context.

Becky Gregory-Clarke, James Bennett, and Darren Emerson discuss the future of immersive storytelling, including the potential of the industry, their mission at StoryFutures Academy, and Darren's VR experience in South London. Topics cover managing immersive productions, user-centric storytelling, and challenges in funding and distribution within the industry.

Welcome to the new StoryFutures Academy podcast.This 8-part series, hosted by immersive director Shehani Fernando, gives listeners a practical look at how VR and AR productions actually get made. If you want to begin creating your own immersive stories or learn more about the XR sector, this is the podcast for you. With the help of some of the biggest names in the industry, she explores practical tips, case studies and the challenges that make this a really exciting area to work in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.