FilmGate Interactive 12 Special Guests

Alex Novy

Originally from Germany and having lived in Colombia, he has called Miami home for over two decades. He works at the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau promoting sports and film in the city. A sports enthusiast, he enjoys tennis, soccer, and golf, along with traveling and time by the water.

Anastasia Victor

Anastasia Victor is a Senior Design Lead with over a decade of experience designing products at the intersection of emerging technology, consumer hardware, and human experience. She is currently a Product Design Lead for Horizon OS (Meta’s VR operating system) at Meta Reality Labs, where she focuses on shaping intuitive, scalable interfaces for spatial computing.

Antònia Folguera

Antònia Folguera curates festivals, conferences and podcasts and radio shows. Her work moves across the terrains of digital art and culture, communication and electronic music.

Artem (Tommy) Petrov

Artem Petrov is the Founder and CEO of CopySight AI, building legal infrastructure to protect creators in the generative AI era. A two-time founder with a successful exit and former Director at Meta and Snap, he led global creative technology systems at scale. Today, he focuses on making AI-generated content copyrightable, compliant, and commercially viable.

Aya Umoh

Faith “Aya” Umoh is CEO, Creative Director, and Founder of Creative Aya, a global studio creating AI-driven immersive experiences. A New Media Artist with 14+ years at the intersection of art and technology, she has developed AI tools and directed projects shown internationally, partnering with brands and institutions to redefine interactive storytelling.

Bonnie Lisbon

Bonnie Lisbon is a French visual artist and founder of
ENTER.black, an artistic studio creating immersive and interactive
experiences.

Brandon Powers

Brandon Powers is a director and choreographer creating experiences across physical and virtual space. His work spans AI, XR, and live performance, with projects presented at Lincoln Center, Sundance, Venice, and Cannes XR. He co-founded Pulse & Pixel, developing motion capture tools, and holds leadership roles at Musical Theatre Factory and Onassis ONX Studio.

Brisa Areli Muñoz

Brisa Areli Muñoz (she/they) is a theater director, healing practitioner, and cultural worker.

Chloe Fang

Chloe Fang is the Head of Strategy & Partnerships at OpenArt AI, one of the largest AI video generation platforms with a $300 million valuation.

Daria Skrypnyk

Daria Skrypnyk is a Visual Designer at Snap Inc., where she contributes to Snap OS and the visual direction of Snap’s wearable platform.

David Beiner

Founder of Hume, an AI-native creative agency operating at the intersection of art and technology. Co-founded with platinum producer Jay Stolar, Hume builds premium content and virtual artists using a battle-tested AI production pipeline. With 100M+ streams and views, the team delivers cinematic-quality campaigns, AI influencers, and brand IP for leading global companies.

Diliana Alexander

She has built a global platform connecting visionary creators with institutions, and international cultural partners.

Emilia Sánchez Chiquetti

Short: Emilia Sánchez Chiquetti is an Argentine-Brazilian director and producer who works between audiovisual, theatrical, and extended reality (XR) projects.

Escher Tsai

New media art worker and interdisciplinary curator. Creative Director of Dimension Plus and Hello World, and Director of Arts and Technology: Creative Innovation and Counseling Project, and 5G Computing Art Project.

Fanny Fortage (Bonnie Lisbon)

Bonnie Lisbon is a French visual artist and founder of ENTER.black, an artistic studio creating immersive and interactive experiences.

Florie Zheng

Florie Zheng is Head of Business Development at VIVE Arts, HTC, leading global licensing and distribution of XR projects. Since 2020, she has built partnerships with leading museums and cultural institutions, positioning VIVE Arts at the forefront of immersive art. With a background in finance at Lehman Brothers and Christie’s, she bridges culture and emerging technology.

Francisco Rivera

Rivera is responsible for identifying new digital opportunities and will oversee all technology efforts for the digital business as well as tech ops.

Fred Grinstein

Fred Grinstein is the co-founder of Machine Cinema, a creator collective and community resource advancing cinematic storytelling with generative AI through GenJam™ events, workshops, and summits in LA, SF, NY, and beyond.

Harry Clunet-Farlow

Harry Clunet-Farlow is a musician and electronic music producer under the name STVP!D.

Ismaël Joffroy Chandoutis

Ismaël Joffroy Chandoutis is a filmmaker and artist whose hybrid documentary practice explores the unseen dimensions of the digital world. A graduate of INSAS, LUCA, and Le Fresnoy, his work has screened at Centre Pompidou, Venice Biennale, and Cannes Critics’ Week. He is currently developing two feature films and new immersive projects.

Jeffrey Abramson

Currently driving impact through storytelling at Bridge Entertainment Labs and GATHR, Jeffrey is a creative business leader with 20+ experience at the intersection of entertainment, culture, technology and experiential marketing. He has held senior roles at Meta, Discovery VR, led Gen Art, and worked with major global brands on innovative campaigns and immersive experiences including Amazon, Canon, Google and Starbucks.

Jie Liou

Jie Liou is a director and digital artist working across 3D arts, real-time visuals, interactive systems, and experimental video.

Joanna Popper

Joanna Popper is a forward-thinking executive and board director driving innovation across AI, immersive technology, and media. Former Chief Metaverse Officer at CAA and Global Head of XR at HP, she advises media, tech, and startups, serves on multiple industry boards, and executive produces award-winning immersive and AI storytelling projects.

John Canning

As Director of Developer Relations at AMD, John leads strategy and partnerships supporting key ISVs across linear, interactive, and immersive media. With 25+ years in media, gaming, and software, he specializes in virtual production, digital humans, and immersive workflows—helping studios and platforms deliver innovative, high-impact creative experiences.

John Gaeta

John Gaeta is an Academy Award–winning creator best known for his work on The Matrix and Star Wars immersive entertainment. A pioneer of Bullet Time, volumetric capture, and AI-driven storytelling, he has led creative innovation at ILMxLAB, Magic Leap, Epic Games, and Inworld AI, and is co-founder of Escape.ai, advancing what he calls “Neo Cinema.”

John Hsu

John is a project manager with the International Partnership team at TAICCA, supporting global collaboration and the integration of Taiwanese cultural content with technology. With a background in XR production, motion capture, and virtual characters, he has worked across tech companies as a producer, project manager, and immersive media specialist.

Josette Melchor

Josette Melchor is Global Placemaking Lead at Google and Founder of Gray Area. Formerly Head of Cultural Programming for WeWork’s Future Cities, she helped establish Gray Area as a 501(c)3 creative hub for art and technology. Her work spans urban prototyping, AI + art initiatives, and building sustainable models for immersive cultural practice.

Julie Walsh

Julie Walsh is a Chicago-based curator specializing in contemporary Asian art, immersive technologies, and digital art. Founder of Walsh Gallery and co-founder of MIRAA, she has curated and lectured internationally at Ars Electronica, SXSW, Venice Biennale, and MEET Digital Culture Center. She serves on juries including the Lumen Prize and advises leading digital art institutions.

Katy Yudin

Katy Yudin is Cosm’s Senior Director of Studio Development, where she spearheads original productions and community partnerships for Cosm Studios - the content and storytelling arm of Cosm.

King Willonius

Willonius “King Willonius” Hatcher is a comedian and cultural creator working at the intersection of humor, technology, and AI. Named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI, he rose to prominence with the viral hit “BBL DRIZZY” and released the acclaimed album UNSerious, blending comedy, music, and emerging technology.

Luke Conroy

Luke Conroy is an interdisciplinary artist from lutruwita/Tasmania, working between Australia and The Netherlands.

Luke Conroy

Luke Conroy is an Australian interdisciplinary artist based in The Netherlands.

Marcos Melo

With 14+ years supporting entrepreneurs and SMEs expanding internationally, he specializes in business models for creative and tech industries.

Matthew McClure

Matthew McClure is the Director of Business Development at New World Symphony with 15 years in audio-visual production and design.

Mike Knowlton

Business Development Director at Campfire, he brings an entrepreneurial background shaped by indie music, self-taught programming, and leading tech projects for brands like IBM, MoMA, and Tiffany & Co. A founder of multiple creative businesses and StoryCode, he now focuses on building new opportunities and ensuring project success at Campfire.

Miles Perkins

Miles Perkins brings a wealth of experience from an extensive background in
visualization technologies for media and entertainment, spanning visual effects
for film and television, XR, and interactive media.

Min-Wei Kuo

Min-Wei Kuo is a project manager at TAICCA focused on international partnerships and promoting Taiwanese immersive content. With a filmmaking background, Kuo specializes in XR programming, festival strategy, and global collaboration. Previously, Kuo worked with Kaohsiung Film Festival’s XR Dreamland and VR FILM LAB, supporting VR content development and international distribution.

Minh Do

Minh is an entrepreneur, writer, and educator working at the intersection of media and technology. He co-founded Machine Cinema to support AI creators and teaches AI tools at Be Super. A co-founder of Fantastic Day, he has held leadership roles at EST Media Holdings and Vietcetera, with prior experience in venture investing.

Monica Monique

Monica Monique is a producer and creative innovation leader with more than 20 years of experience across live-action, branded, and experiential work for some of the world’s most recognized brands. She bridges the gap between traditional craft and generative AI to lead culturally defining projects for brands like Coca-Cola while championing the next generation of creative talent.

Monique Chiang

Producer at Hello World, she specializes in production and international liaison for art and technology projects. She has produced exhibitions and performances with institutions including MUTEK Montreal, TTXC Taiwan Technology & Culture Expo, the Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei, and the National Taichung Theater, bridging art, technology, and global collaboration.

Nino Schramm

Deputy Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Miami, he joined the German Federal Foreign Office in 2005 and has held diplomatic and consular posts in France, Armenia, the United Kingdom, Iraq, and Berlin. He previously served at the German Embassy in Washington, D.C., and as Head of the Consular Section at the German Embassy in Baghdad.

Paul Hoover

Paul is an interaction designer at Google, currently defining the developer experience for Android XR and AI Glasses. A

Ping Sheng Wu

Ping Sheng Wu is a new media artist working across computer music, audiovisual performance, and installation. His work has been presented internationally, including collaborations with EMPAC, IRCAM, and Taiwan Sound Lab. He has received awards such as the Digital Art Performance Award and recognition from FilmGate, with works shown at festivals across Asia, Europe, and North America.

Rae Yen

Rae is a Senior Manager at TAICCA, focusing on international cooperation and the integration of Taiwanese cultural content with technology. With a background in theater and digital arts, Rae has worked as an independent producer and project manager across the tech-art and MICE sectors, specializing in cross-disciplinary strategy, partnerships, and cultural production.

Savannah Niles

/ R.91.129 is an artist, designer, and founder building platforms for creators at the frontier of media and storytelling. She is CEO and co-founder of Wide Worlds, an AI-powered fan media platform, and a board member of FilmGate Miami. Formerly, she led product and design at Meta Reality Labs, Magic Leap, and Magnopus.

Sophia Noel

Sophia brings 15 years of tech experience across companies like Airbnb, Databricks, and now ElevenLabs, the global leader in AI audio. Based in New York City, she leads Partner Marketing and created the ElevenLabs Impact Program, dedicated to empowering one million voices worldwide through AI.

Sönke Kirchhof

Sönke Kirchhof is Founder, CEO & Creative Director of award-winning XR Studio INVR.SPACE

Tanya Bravo

Tanya Bravo is the Founder and Artistic Director of Juggerknot Theatre Company, a Miami-based collective known for pioneering immersive and site-specific theatre in South Florida.

[dNASAb]

[dNASAb] is a media artist and filmmaker exploring the future of cinematic storytelling in physical space.