Judi Alston – Building empathy through immersive storytelling

Mathieu G.

Across the last three decades, Judi Alston has stood as a bridge between traditional documentary filmmaking and new immersive practices. As the founder of One to One Development Trust and co-creative lead at Dreaming Methods, her work has consistently focused on how stories can empower communities, bring visibility to overlooked lives, and experiment with technology […]

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