Limina VR Weekender

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Fri 1 - Sun 3 Dec 2017 at Watershed

Studio resident company Limina Immersive invite you to discover a range of world-class, artistic VR experiences right here at Watershed. Join us for the UK’s first VR-only arts festival.

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Hosted by

Catherine Allen

Catherine Allen is most well known as a UK leading expert in immersive technology - expanding the audience and creator base of the medium whilst advising on responsible use of this emerging technology.

Emma Hughes

Since graduating in Drama from the University of Bristol last year, Emma has been involved in numerous creative projects in film production and community-driven arts, as well as marketing for Oxfam festivals.She has a passion for interdisciplinary work, which is reflected in her devised production,…

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Every Friday we offer free, informal lunchtime talks from people sharing projects, process, ideas and provocations around pervasive media and creative technology. If you or someone you know should be a part of our programme, contact Martin O'Leary.

We are proud to present the inaugural Limina VR Weekender, an opportunity to discover a range of world-class, artistic VR experiences right here at Watershed. The weekender has been curated by Pervasive Media Studio residents Catherine Allen and Emma Hughes and coincides with the launch of their new VR company Limina Immersive.

From cutting edge dance, to a VR wildlife safari, to a trip through a surrealist painting, this weekend of immersive experiences will open your senses to an emerging new world of creative potential.

For full details of the festival programme, and to buy tickets visit Limina VR Weekender

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An image of the front cover of Simon Moreton's book, Where? The image depicts a collaged landscape evocative of the English countryside, with a dead tree, rendered in deep black, at its centre.

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Lunchtime Talk: Where is Home?

Fri 4 Jul 13:00-14:00

In this lunchtime talk, Simon Moreton reflects on his book Where?, and the processes of grief and reflection that helped him tackle questions of belonging and home.

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Fri 4 Jul 10:00-17:00

Our weekly offer to come and spend time with us in the Studio, and get to know the space and the community

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Fri 4 Jul 17:00-19:00

First Friday is a monthly social and showcasing event open to anyone.

A still from the film I would like to be midnight/I would like to be sky by Amelia Winger-bearskin. The still depicts a landscape, evocative of the deserts of Nevada, beneath a cloudy sky with vibrant blue in between. The center of the image shows a feather like multicoloured implement with barely legible text on it.

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Lunchtime Talk: Good for What? Where Does AI Fit In

Fri 11 Jul 13:00-14:00

Amelia Winger-Bearskin drops by the studio to share a talk about her work in immersive storytelling and ethical AI to address climate change, housing, and the design of Indigenous-led systems of care and kinship.

An image of two men, side by side, dressed in white uniforms that resemble astronaut uniforms. The man on the right, musician Mr. Kit, wears a fishbowl-like helmet on his head. Both men are extending their right arms outward, and are holding microphones with which to record their environment.

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Lunchtime Talk: Field Recordings from the Future

Fri 18 Jul 13:00-14:00

Co-founder of Transition Network Rob Hopkins and musician Mr Kit present some of their findings from their recent time travel to an irresistible 2030.

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Wed 15 Jan - Wed 30 Jul

From 10am - 5pm every Wednesday, we are excited to welcome anyone working as a Producer or in a producing role to join us in Pervasive Media Studio.

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