About this Video
As part of Film Independent's Tech Talk series, we welcome director Kiira Benz, founder of Double Eye Studios. In this conversation, we will explore her work as both an independent storyteller and an early technology adopter, address questions of access and accessibility in new media, and learn about ethical options for AI tools.
About the speaker
Kiira Benz is a multi-dimensional director whose work crosses the mediums of immersive experiences, live entertainment and XR. She is the founder of Double Eye Studios which specializes in XR Theatre, live events, and virtual production. Credits and select awards include Territory, Finding Pandora X (Best VR Immersive User Experience, Venice Film Festival 2020), Loveseat and Cardboard City. She was the first VR director to film on the Intel Studios volumetric capture stage for her interactive VR experience Runnin’, starring Reggie Watts (SXSW Jury Award for Best Interactive).
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