GENR8 2023 full program – Today Screen Producers Australia (SPA) announced the full program for the first GENR8 open to in-person and virtual attendees, exploring emerging technology trends, the impact and opportunities that come with Artificial Intelligence, the potential for virtual production and what all these changes mean for those working in the screen industry today.
The GENR8 program has been curated to dissect hot topics for curious minds, those who like to be at the forefront of technological advancements in their fields and understand the opportunities advances in technology bring to their screen businesses. This year’s program hosts speakers from an array of disciplines, all converging in Melbourne with learned experience, fresh perspectives, and unconventional ideas geared towards the progression of Australia’s screen sector.
“As our member screen businesses and the wider screen industry develop, we think it’s important to provide opportunities like GENR8, to diversify and evolve in an ever-changing screen sector. The Australian screen industry is in the business of innovative storytelling, and embracing advancements in technology and emerging disciplines will help accelerate business opportunities, nurturing our bold and unique screen sector,” said SPA CEO Matthew Deaner.
Attendees can look forward to six sessions analysing current trends and distilling the hype into practical insights for screen practitioners:
- GENR8 Health Check: One Year On from Last Year’s Tech Trends: will explore everything from whether the “Metaverse is really ill-fated” to what’s big news right now, including Web3, UEFN, AI animation, Vision Pro, Deepfakes and more. This session will reunite speakers Reggie Ba-Pe III, Awza, and Nathan Anderson, New Canvas, to recap how the 2022 trends have evolved, forecast their predictions for upcoming innovation and how screen practitioners can stay informed while staying smart in 2023 and beyond.
- The Next Gen – Producers Cutting Through with Curiosity: This session includes rising stars of the Victorian screen sector, sharing their thoughts on how to embrace change, utilise skills to take advantage of opportunities that could provide a competitive advantage. Attendees will hear firsthand from screen professionals including Hayley Adams, Amplify, Leena van Deventer, Reuben Games, Ling Ang, Multimedia Artist and Producer, Luke Saliba, Saliba Pictures, and Michael Hudson, Third Impact Films, discussing challenges faced when trying to tell stories in unique and expressive ways.
- Case Study: The Business Model for Sustainable XR: looks at how to work successfully in XR, uncovering the potential to revolutionise storytelling, boost audience engagement, curating immersive experiences, and what this means for the more traditional screen producers. 2022 Ones To Watch Screen Internship grant recipient Emma Roberts, Pernickety Split, and Sparsh Ahuja, National Geographic Explorer & Multimedia Producer will discuss their projects Gondwana and Project Dastaan, talking through their business models and process behind their XR projects which continue to generate income and revenue.
- The Exponential Growth of Virtual Production: Takes a deep dive into Virtual Production, how it can be cost-effective, and its potential for TV and film producers as the infrastructure behind this expands, bringing down costs, and creating huge opportunities in coming years. Speakers Matt Vitins, Matchbox Pictures, Sophie Taylor, Nant Studios, Jordan Beth Vincent, FIKA, and Chris Carter, RMIT, will investigate the predicted growth of virtual production in the next 10-20 years, the lifecycle of productions, affordable options for productions and a look at how Docklands Studios now has the biggest virtual production studio in the world.
- Case Study: Leveraging Virtual Production for Your Next Project: Delves deeper into virtual production pathways, exploring the utilization of state-of-the-art tools, real-time rendering techniques, and virtual environments. Fires producer Elisa Argenzio, and Clayton Jacobson, DreamScreen, share valuable strategies for maximizing production value while minimizing expenses, offering practical insights on workflow, budget allocation, virtual set design, and efficient resource management.
- AI as a Tool for Growth and Evolution: Will put attendees at ease explaining how AI won’t replace them but will force them to grow and evolve. Session speakers Reggie Ba-Pe III, AWZA, Fabio Zanetta, Associate Dean of AI at RMIT and Tobias Willis, Kewl Studio will explore the transformative impact of AI on the Australian screen industry, and how producers are applying the tools of AI in their daily practice enhancing the business outcomes of their projects.
In-person attendees can also look forward to mingling with industry professionals and like-minded creatives by starting their day at the Media Super Speed Networking Hour, where light refreshments will be provided as part of their registration, as well as an additional Networking Social @ The Oxford Scholar after the forum where a cash bar will be available.
This unmissable event is sure to generate new relationships, original ideas and fresh thinking that will provide a competitive advantage in bringing projects and productions to life.
Full GENR8 program HERE.
Book your in-person or virtual registration HERE.
Enquire about a SPA membership HERE
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