How does live theater influence VR Animation? What do experts predict the future of VR storytelling holds? How do VR filmmakers create an emotional bond between an audience and characters that rivals Hollywood's best, and in under 30 minutes? This diverse panel featuring titans of the VR filmmaking space — including content creators, studio heads, and more — are not just going to answer the questions you never knew you had, they may even inspire you to develop your own VR projects! Learn firsthand the unique factors that go into producing a VR film, like the line between giving the audience freedom to explore while also keeping them focused on the story, and why the most important consideration is how to make YOU matter.

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Danica DiLeonardo

Baobab Studios

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Loren Hammonds

TIME Studios

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Kane Lee

Baobab Studios

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