INDUSTRY EVENTS

SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER

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Connected Learning Centre (CLC) Byron Bay 23 Bayshore Drive, Arts & Industrial Estate

Join us for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to learning about the latest trends in creative technology - it’s where innovation meets imagination. BBFF is bringing Filmmakers, Creators and Creatives together to explore how new tools and ideas are continuing to transform the creative process. From hands-on learning to engaging discussions from Industry Experts, it’s a chance to connect, collaborate and be inspired by the possibilities of technology in the screen industry.

The program of events is free but but bookings are essential to secure your spot.

The Writer’s Blueprint: Crafting Compelling Stories

12:15 Arrival for a 12:30 start

Join internationally recognised filmmaker and storyteller Pete Short for an interactive creative writing workshop. His work has been selected for the Venice, Tribeca and Toronto Film Festivals, and he has collaborated with New York Times best-selling authors, West End directors and award-winning storytellers across film, theatre and literature.

In this dynamic two-hour session, you’ll learn how to lay a powerful foundation for your own stories. Working with Neptune, a cutting-edge storytelling platform, you’ll explore how to:

  • Create memorable characters by defining their values, traits and flaws.

  • Establish the rules and laws of your story world.

  • Design tension and conflict that drive compelling narratives.

  • Shape a clean resolution and a coherent arc that resonates.

The workshop blends guided demonstration, individual writing time and small-group collaboration - so you’ll not only develop your own ideas but also gain inspiration and feedback from fellow writers. Whether you’re working on a screenplay, a novel or a new concept, you’ll leave with sharper tools, fresh insights and a clearer path forward.

What to bring: A laptop and your imagination.

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Over two hours, gain a fast-moving snapshot of what’s happening at the forefront of digital innovation for screen creatives – with insights and inspiration from leading international and local talent.

BBFF first introduced filmmakers to Virtual Reality in 2014, and has since delivered a range of public and industry events exploring the immersive frontier. Since 2016, Co_Lab_Create has served as a meeting place for those working across immersive and emerging technologies to come together share their knowledge and passion

Filmmakers, artists, gamers, storytellers, technologists, and curious creatives are invited to come together and learn from industry leaders pushing the boundaries of screen culture.

Who’s Sharing Insights

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Elad Offer is a Creative Director and Visual Effects Supervisor from LA whose career bridges music, film, and immersive storytelling.

He was the Creative Director and VFX Supervisor for the groundbreaking immersive version of Bono: Stories of Surrender - the first-ever feature-length film made in Apple Immersive Video, viewable on Apple Vision Pro. The 2D version premiered at Cannes to critical acclaim, with the immersive edition marking a new frontier in cinematic technology.

Earlier in his career, Elad helped define the look of 2000s music videos, creating iconic visuals for artists like Outkast, Missy Elliott, and Justin Timberlake. His VFX work on Outkast’s “Hey Ya!” earned an MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects, cementing his reputation as a visionary at the intersection of culture and innovation.

Elad Offer

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Nathan Anderson

Nathan Anderson is an immersive media executive and entrepreneur based in Byron Bay. He is the Co-Founder, CEO and Executive Producer at New Canvas, where he leads the development, production and self-publishing of XR content. A pioneer in the digital space, Nathan began his career in film and TV before moving into transmedia and interactive media during the early dotcom era. His credits include Lustration (SXSW, Venice ‘Best of 2022’) and Executive Producer roles on the award-winning VR game Max Mustard and Thrill of the Fight 2. A member of the Producers Guild of America and former councillor with Screen Producers Australia, Nathan has worked with global brands such as Disney, ABC, BBC and NBCUniversal. He is known for pushing the boundaries of screen culture and regularly speaks at international events.

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Introduction to Spatial AI: Information ● Exploration ● Entertainment ● Reimagined

The future of internet experiences… is Spatial.

Content will be either curated or created by AI, and displayed around you using mixed reality technologies.

Currently, over 70% of the content you already consume on mobile devices is spatial.

Our photos, videos, socials, news, and destinations all point to real-world places around us, yet we’re forced to search them by scrolling for hours each week on 2D devices – because that’s the best we have right now.

But that’s about to change.

Location-aware AI glasses are already here, and holographic glasses are rapidly becoming mainstream – a game-changer for how we enjoy spatial experiences.

tagSpace's CEO and founder, Paul Martin, will give you more insight into Spatial AI, the future of the internet, and how tagSpace is building this infrastructure.

Paul Martin - Tagspace

Founder and CEO of tagSpace, a Mixed Reality platform company offering no-code solutions to enhance Sports, City and Festival experiences.

Paul is also a 25-year veteran of the AAA videogames industry where he founded a $150M revenue videogames studio and developed graphics engine technologies for companies such as Sony, Electronic Arts and Microsoft.

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