Futurist Mark Pesce has described the times we are in as “the last days of reality”. Well beyond virtual or augmented reality, technology has now truly entered the realm of storytelling, character creation and experiences.

Mike Seymour uses advanced technology to create computer generated humans, virtually indistinguishable from filmed reality; while Scott O’Brien seeks to recreate more meaningful realities in virtual spaces.

The intersection of these could upend real world issues of location, talent and the act of screen production.

Speakers:
Mike Seymour – Associate Lecturer, University of Sydney
Scott O’Brien – CEO & Co-Founder, Humense
Penelope Thomas – Project Manager of Applied Industry Research, AFTRS

Moderator/Producer:
Jennifer Wilson – Founder and Creative Technologist, The Project Factory