Will Selviz

Venezuelan-born Will Selviz is a trailblazer in immersive media and experiential design. His diverse upbringing across Latin America, the Middle East, and Canada fuels his innovative approach to digital storytelling. A Clio Award winner and SXSW XR director, Will seamlessly blends traditional and cutting-edge technologies. Will's expertise brings tech adoption for industry giants like Nike, Meta, NBA, Microsoft, and OpenAI. Passionate about neuroscience and Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology, he aims to fuse creativity with scientific rigor. Drawing on his computer science and design background, Selviz crafts inclusive experiences that foster a sense of belonging.

14:40 - 15:10 AI Film Screening Session 2

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AI Film Screening Session 2

Protopica by Manuel Sainsily & Will Selviz:

An impressionistic film with voiceover in Guadeloupean Creole, created in collaboration with Open AI.

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Hardcore 94 by Dave Clark:

Inspired by 90s Compton life, the film combines elements of hip hop, horror, zombies, and aliens, drawing from Clark’s childhood and a feature film in development.

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Creature by The Reel Robot:

When a rogue scientist's synthetic creature escapes captivity, it unveils a sinister medical secret and unleashes a vengeful rampage in a modern twist on Frankenstein.

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Open Source by Metapuppet:

A thrilling narrative where Dave discovers he's living in a simulated universe and faces a race against time to save his existence by escaping into a decentralized digital world.

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Capitol of Conformity by Aze Alter:

Set in a retro-futuristic metropolis, the film explores a world where the pursuit of joy has hidden costs.

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The Prometheus Expedition by Abel Art:

A haunting exploration of the unknown, following an expedition through eerie landscapes where reality blurs with the unimaginable.

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