A look into the 2024 Alternate Realities programme at Sheffield DocFest

The Alternate Realities programme at this year’s just-concluded Sheffield DocFest is pared back, featuring a VR competition, an exhibition and summit in collaboration with the International Documentary Association (IDA). We spoked with Artistic Director Raul Niño Zambrano and co-curators Abby Sun and Keisha Knight about the vision and thoughts behind this year’s immersive experience and […]

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“WebAR is a game changer for creators and industries” – Tom Emrich (8th Wall)

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