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“Latin-American XR creators explore new models of development despite the lack of financing” — Damián Kirzner (Mediamorfosis)

The annual Newimages Festival in Paris dedicated this year one of the sections to the Latin-American XR industry. Damián Kirzner, Founder and Director of Mediamorfosis, and Catalina Alarcón Reyes, Director and Producer of the Chilian sociocultural project VOLVER A CASA, told guests about the evolution and struggles of the market in the LATAM region.

Mediamorfosis is an organization that seeks to promote, educate, and support Latin-American XR talents, with 24 editions in 9 countries of the region, since 2014. Its program includes hosting workshops, hackathons, and other events that provide hands-on experience with immersive tools and techniques. The lab is also involved in advocacy work, promoting the use of technologies to drive social and economic development in the rapidly evolving region. By fostering collaboration, innovation, and education, Mediamorfosis helps to shape the future of the XR industry.