Dr. VR

Step into the world of From Dust , the groundbreaking VR opera that just won the Best Immersive Experience at the Cannes Film Festival. In this episode of Dr. VR , I sit down with Michel van der Aa, the acclaimed composer, director, and innovator, whose latest work merges classical vocal performance with AI-powered interactivity to create an experience that’s tailor-made for each participant. We d...

Dans cet épisode spécial du podcast Dr. VR, enregistré à l’occasion du 78e Festival de Cannes, je retrouve Elie Levasseur, responsable de la Compétition Immersive, pour un échange passionnant sur la place grandissante de la XR dans le paysage culturel international. Nous discutons des nouveautés de cette deuxième édition, marquée par l’introduction des catégories Immersive – Focus et Hors Compétit...

I sat down with freelance professional Danielle Giroux who works in the XR industry contributing to XRMust to unpack the bold, moving, and unexpected pieces from the SXSW 2025 XR lineup. From headset-free experiences to global stories about memory and place, this year’s festival had a lot to say about where XR is heading.

I sat down with freelance professional Danielle Giroux who works in the XR industry contributing to XRMust to unpack the bold, moving, and unexpected pieces from the SXSW 2025 XR lineup. From headset-free experiences to global stories about memory and place, this year’s festival had a lot to say about where XR is heading.

Et si la danse ne se limitait plus aux lois de la physique ? Dans ce nouveau Stereopsia Session, je rencontre Emanuel Di Martino, créateur de Fokus Immersive, une série d’expériences immersives et chorégraphiques en cours de développement où le corps se transforme, se déforme et se réinvente en réalité virtuelle. Avec Fokus Immersive, le spectateur est invité à plonger dans la structure moléculair...

Et si la danse ne se limitait plus aux lois de la physique ? Dans ce nouveau Stereopsia Session, je rencontre Emanuel Di Martino, créateur de Fokus Immersive, une série d’expériences immersives et chorégraphiques en cours de développement où le corps se transforme, se déforme et se réinvente en réalité virtuelle. Avec Fokus Immersive, le spectateur est invité à plonger dans la structure moléculair...

In this new Stereopsia Session, I interviewed Emilia Gozzano, the visionary behind The Origin of Blindness , an interactive VR animation inspired by José Saramago’s novel Blindness . In this episode, we explore how Emilia’s experience blends storytelling, light, and darkness to create a unique hands-free, 6DoF experience. She discusses the impact of pitching at international festivals, the challen...

In this new Stereopsia Session, I interviewed Emilia Gozzano, the visionary behind The Origin of Blindness , an interactive VR animation inspired by José Saramago’s novel Blindness . In this episode, we explore how Emilia’s experience blends storytelling, light, and darkness to create a unique hands-free, 6DoF experience. She discusses the impact of pitching at international festivals, the challen...

In this episode, recorded in collaboration with XRMust, Dr. VR sits down with Bob Cooney, the world leading expert in location-based VR, to dive into how immersive experiences are reshaping the entertainment industry. From arcades and theme parks to cutting-edge XR innovations, we explore what it takes to craft truly unforgettable LBVR experiences. We also discuss the upcoming VR Arcade Game Summi...

Dans ce nouveau segment des Stereopsia Sessions, nous explorons comment revivre l’héritage de Napoléon autrement. Baudouin de Troostembergh, cofondateur de Sandora VR, nous plonge dans les coulisses de Napoléon : L’épopée immersive , une expérience VR déambulatoire et multi-joueurs actuellement disponible au Musée Royal de l’Armée à Bruxelles.

Dans ce nouveau segment des Stereopsia Sessions, nous explorons comment revivre l’héritage de Napoléon autrement. Baudouin de Troostembergh, cofondateur de Sandora VR, nous plonge dans les coulisses de Napoléon : L’épopée immersive , une expérience VR déambulatoire et multi-joueurs actuellement disponible au Musée Royal de l’Armée à Bruxelles.

Dans cet épisode de Dr. VR, je reçois Géraldine Bueken, directrice de XR4Heritage, un programme innovant basé à Bruxelles qui révolutionne la valorisation du patrimoine grâce aux technologies immersives. Nous explorons comment la XR permet de redonner vie à l’histoire, à travers des expériences participatives et interactives comme "Expérience Senne" et les "Avatars du Patrimoine&quo...

In this premiere episode, we dive into the groundbreaking work of Gluk Media, the pioneers of the Lithuanian Metaverse with guests Simas Chomentauskas (CEO), Ieva Luckutė (Sales Representative), and Aurimas Virganavičius (Partnerships Manager). From reshaping education with immersive technologies to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in virtual environments, Gluk Media is at the forefront o...

In this premiere episode, we dive into the groundbreaking work of Gluk Media, the pioneers of the Lithuanian Metaverse with guests Simas Chomentauskas (CEO), Ieva Luckutė (Sales Representative), and Aurimas Virganavičius (Partnerships Manager). From reshaping education with immersive technologies to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in virtual environments, Gluk Media is at the forefront o...

In this episode of Dr. VR , I’m joined by the brilliant minds behind the highly anticipated VR experience Human Within , Anne Weigel and Avi Winkler, to explore the creative and technical journey behind this groundbreaking project, releasing on January 9th. Developed by the innovative team at Signal Space Lab (Montreal, Canada), Human Within is a powerful exploration of identity, technology, and h...

In this episode of Dr. VR , I’m joined by the brilliant minds behind the highly anticipated VR experience Human Within , Anne Weigel and Avi Winkler, to explore the creative and technical journey behind this groundbreaking project, releasing on January 9th. Developed by the innovative team at Signal Space Lab (Montreal, Canada), Human Within is a powerful exploration of identity, technology, and h...

In this episode of Dr. VR, I’m joined by the brilliant interdisciplinary artist and XR creator, Tosca Terán, to explore her groundbreaking immersive experience, Symbiosis/\Dysbiosis - Sentience. Premiering at Venice Immersive 2024, this participatory MR masterpiece combines live actors, a dynamic soundtrack, and real-time biodata from living mycelium and human participants to create an awe-inspiri...

In this episode of Dr. VR, I’m joined by the brilliant interdisciplinary artist and XR creator, Tosca Terán, to explore her groundbreaking immersive experience, Symbiosis/\Dysbiosis - Sentience. Premiering at Venice Immersive 2024, this participatory MR masterpiece combines live actors, a dynamic soundtrack, and real-time biodata from living mycelium and human participants to create an awe-inspiri...

In this episode of the Dr. VR podcast, I sit down with the legendary Mike Monello, co-producer of The Blair Witch Project and co-founder of Campfire NYC. We discuss his groundbreaking work in immersive storytelling, from redefining horror cinema to crafting award-winning experiences across media platforms. Mike also shares insights into the making of Broken Spectre, the acclaimed VR survival game...

In this episode of the Dr. VR podcast, I sit down with the legendary Mike Monello, co-producer of The Blair Witch Project and co-founder of Campfire NYC. We discuss his groundbreaking work in immersive storytelling, from redefining horror cinema to crafting award-winning experiences across media platforms. Mike also shares insights into the making of Broken Spectre, the acclaimed VR survival game...

In this episode of Dr. VR, I sat down with Richard Eastes, co-founder and creative director of Toast Interactive, to discuss his groundbreaking work in VR. Richard shares his journey into the VR industry by leading the innovative gaming studio based in Queensland, Australia. The conversation dives into the creation of the iconic 'Richie’s Plank Experience,' exploring its inception, the role of ste...

In this episode of Dr. VR, I sat down with Richard Eastes, co-founder and creative director of Toast Interactive, to discuss his groundbreaking work in VR. Richard shares his journey into the VR industry by leading the innovative gaming studio based in Queensland, Australia. The conversation dives into the creation of the iconic ‘Richie’s Plank Experience,’ exploring its inception, the role of ste...

Dans cet épisode de Dr. VR, je reçois Gwenaël François, auteur, réalisateur et producteur innovant dans le domaine de la réalité virtuelle. Avec son approche audacieuse dans Oto’s Planet, sa plus récente œuvre récompensée du Prix spécial du jury de la section Venice Immersive à la 81e Mostra de Venise, Gwenaël brise le mur de la première personne en offrant aux spectateurs une position omnisciente...

Dans cet épisode de Dr. VR, je reçois Gwenaël François, auteur, réalisateur et producteur innovant dans le domaine de la réalité virtuelle. Avec son approche audacieuse dans Oto’s Planet, sa plus récente œuvre récompensée du Prix spécial du jury de la section Venice Immersive à la 81e Mostra de Venise, Gwenaël brise le mur de la première personne en offrant aux spectateurs une position omnisciente...

In this 26th episode of Dr. VR, I sit down with Caitlin Krause, XR designer, educator, and author of ‘Digital Wellbeing - Empowering Connection with Wonder and Imagination in the Age of AI.’ We dive into key topics like XR development, the importance of user co-creation in immersive experiences, and how technology can enhance our lives without making us overly dependent on it. Caitlin also shares...