ALLIANCE FOR INNOVATION: TAIWAN'S ROLE IN GLOBAL IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

MODERATOR

Myriam Achard (Chief, New Media Partnerships and PR, PHI)

Myriam leads PHI globally, promoting local and international artistic avant-garde and nurturing new creators. Since 2006, she's worked with Phoebe Greenberg to drive PHI's creative mission, advancing artistic innovation worldwide.

SPEAKERS

Craig Quintero (Artistic Director, Riverbed Theater)

Craig, Artistic Director of Riverbed Theatre Company in Taipei, has created fifty original image-based performances across Asia, Europe, and the US. His sculptures and installations are showcased globally, and his latest VR project, "A Simple Silence," is premiering at the 81st Venice Film Festival as one of the nominees of the Venice Immersive Competition.

Tung-Yen Chou (Artistic Director, Very Theatre Company & Very Mainstream Studio)

Artistic Director, Very Theatre Company & Very Mainstream Studio
An acclaimed Taiwanese theatre director, filmmaker, and scenographer, explores contemporary themes such as human-technology relationships, collective memories, cross-cultural exchanges, and LGBTQ+ culture through visually striking narratives that blend new media with theatre.

Samantha King (Head of Programme, VIVE Arts)

Samantha is Head of Programme at VIVE Arts (HTC), a global arts initiative supporting artists and cultural organisations to experiment with immersive technology, where she leads the creative development, production, and strategic direction of the programme.

Leo Lee (CEO, Funique VR)

Leo, CEO of Funique VR, is an entrepreneur and XR content producer specializing in international cofunding and co-production for XR projects. Funique VR leads in 8K Stereoscopic VR content, focusing on pan-entertainment and education. They integrate virtual and real technologies for 3D VR movies, sports events, and virtual concert broadcasts, alongside distribution and an online platform.

Rae Yen (Senior Manager of International Partnership, Dept. Content & Culture Technology, TAICCA)

HOSTED BY TAIWAN CREATIVE CONTENT AGENCY (TAICCA)

Established in 2019 by the Ministry of Culture, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) supports the production, distribution, development, and overseas expansion of audiovisual and digital content, music, comic books, performing arts, and more. TAICCA offers unparalleled support, resources, and expertise to navigate the dynamic landscape of the Taiwanese creative content industry and maximize the potential for success.