Student
Xin Liu is a multidimensional designer, film-maker, and photographer. He is interested in the phygital and mixed-reality approach to spatial design. Based in Los Angeles, he is currently a Master of Architecture candidate at the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI...
Read More →
Student, Chapman University
Austina is a second-year Animation and Visual Effects major with a double minor in Computer Science and Virtual/Augmented Reality at Chapman University. Exploring the bridges between art and technology has always been her greatest passion, whether through building 3D assets, creating...
Read More →
Student, Chapman University
Tyler Fitzpatrick is a senior Animation & VFX Major at Chapman University with a minor in VR & AR. He is currently an Artist intern at Well Told Entertainment, and he is eager to further explore the art of interactive and immersive storytelling.
Student, Chapman University
Madison Belcher is a senior Screenwriting major at Chapman University with a minor in VR and AR. She currently works at JuVee Productions as an Immersive & Interactive intern and hopes to write for film, television and immersive experiences.
Student, Jesuit High School, Portland OR
Prisha Velhal is a 14 year old freshman at Jesuit High School from Portland, Oregon. Creative thinker at heart, since age 5 she has been involved with various science fairs with her first project being an arctic climate change model. Since then her projects have ranged from reverse...
Read More →
Student Graduate, SCI-Arc
Addin Cui is a recent graduate of Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc). He has been investigating potentials of deep learning algorithms in empowering architectural design production. Currently he works as an Architectural (Digital) Design Consultant at Trimble...
Read More →
Chief Experience Officer, Momento
Awu Chen is a mixed reality developer who has found a community of student storytellers who are passionate in building immersive experiences. This community of storytellers incorporates diverse mediums to tell their personal stories. From the beginning Awu has always been fascinated...
Read More →
Student, Momento
Born and raised in Indonesia, Nicholas Pudjarminta taught himself 3D modelling and game development at age 12. But craving a more cinematic experience, he quickly added filmmaking to his repertoire. At age 18, he moved to Los Angeles to study at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Now...
Read More →
Impact Filmmaker, MFA Student, Mycrom Films / American University
I'm the Director and Producer for the 360 documentary Walking for Freedom, a story about the Venezuelan humanitarian crisis, in which the viewer is placed in the "walker's" shoes for 7 minutes, hearing their stories, and experiencing their journey for a new beginning. Also, I'm a...
Read More →
Founding Director / Professor, Texas Immersive Institute, University of Texas at Austin
Erin Reilly is a creator, educator, and strategist with 20 years of experience inventing new approaches,products, services, and experiences about storytelling, engagement, and learning through immersivetechnologies. As an educator, Erin currently is a Professor of Practice and founding...
Read More →
Student & Winner Digital Diversity Day, University of Texas at Austin
I am Josh Ramirez, the lab manager and coordinator for monthly meetups with faculty and students here at the Moody College of Communication at the Imagine Moody Lab. I am also tasked with exploring Austin in search of the next new ideas, entrepreneurs, businesses, and opportunities...
Read More →JK
Student & Winner Digital Diversity Day
Student & Winner Digital Diversity Day, University of Texas at Austin
Student & Winner Digital Diversity Day, University of Texas at Austin
Student & Winner Digital Diversity Day, University of Texas at Austin
I am a third-year student at the University of Texas at Austin and I am studying Advertising with a minor in Business. I am excited to attend the festival and learn as much as I can.