It was a deep dive into gaming, animation, AI, XR/immersive tech and more, including a networking meet-up hosted by WiiT (Women in Immersive Tech) Europe, open to all. As well as international speakers on two main stages, there were art installations and gaming arcades (indie and giants). Got AI'd by AIAIAI.AI: The Forgettable Art Machine by Amsterdam artist Matthias Oostrik. Stayed with a Fulbright Scholar pal in the Seamus Heaney Centre and wound up giving a talk on AI/XR/immersive tech to her 3rd year creative writing class at Queen's University.
O.R. Melling
writer - screenwriter - artist - adventurer
Wednesday, March 06, 2024
RENDR FESTIVAL 2024, BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
XR IMMERSIVE WORKSHOP IN GALWAY
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Fare Thee Well, Dear Friend, on Your Journey Onward
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
MY HAPPY MARRIAGE - WATASHI NO SHIAWASE NA KEKKON - A STUNNING JAPANESE FILM
The popularity of Japanese box office hit Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon (My Happy Marriage) is spreading like wildfire thanks to shorts on YouTube and Tik Tok. And deservedly so! The anime version on Netflix is good but nowhere near as brilliant as the live action which I watched on Daily Motion. The exquisite cinematography, the quirky complexities of the fantasy plot and depiction, and most of all the captivating Cinderella love story is a heart winner. All the actors from children to elders carry their roles beautifully but it's the subtle micro-expressions of the two leads that take your breath away, showing their character arcs from ice to warmth (Ren Meguro, J-pop idol with acting chops) and broken to whole (Mio Imada, former model and recent star). Can't wait for the sequel!