* Are you aware of the core evolutionary emotions that drive compelling character development?

* Have you factored in the neuroscience of “hedonic forecasting” and emotional rewards in your cinematic or gaming narrative?

Today, behavioral / affective neuroscience and neurotech raise the odds for creating perceptually compelling and emotionally rewarding media narrative. From character generation to skillful game design that engages players and audience, a simple working knowledge of the human brain and its sensory / emotional / behavioral correlates gives the 21st century film media and concept game/app designer a narrative edge in working across the spectrum of film, interactive and immersive media.

This session follows up from last year’s standing room only session with two new important questions: What do behavioral / affective neuroscience and related neurotech data analyses add to the arsenal of narrative media and design practices? How can film, online media and concept game/app designers prepare for a future where rewarding, brain-smart media narratives will be the means by which we learn, play, invent and transform lives? Join us and find out.