I've now posted all 25 episodes of my Voices of VR podcast series from IDFA DocLab featuring 19+ hours of coverage on the latest immersive non-fiction & digital storytelling experiences, including three interviews on the latest trends in LBE distribution & 9 AI pieces
voicesofvr.com/1492-idfa-do...
voicesofvr.com/1492-idfa-do...
December 23, 2024 at 6:40 PM
I've now posted all 25 episodes of my Voices of VR podcast series from IDFA DocLab featuring 19+ hours of coverage on the latest immersive non-fiction & digital storytelling experiences, including three interviews on the latest trends in LBE distribution & 9 AI pieces
voicesofvr.com/1492-idfa-do...
voicesofvr.com/1492-idfa-do...
i will be helping host a zine making workshop at IDFA this monday!
DocLab Playroom: I Feel Zine 👉 festival.idfa.nl/en/compositi...
in Amsterdam for DocLab 💕✨🎉
DocLab Playroom: I Feel Zine 👉 festival.idfa.nl/en/compositi...
in Amsterdam for DocLab 💕✨🎉
DocLab Playroom: I Feel Zine | IDFA Festival
As the internet becomes increasingly commercialized, controlled, and streamlined, the question arises: what parts of this digital culture do we want to preserve, and what might be better left abandone...
festival.idfa.nl
November 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
i will be helping host a zine making workshop at IDFA this monday!
DocLab Playroom: I Feel Zine 👉 festival.idfa.nl/en/compositi...
in Amsterdam for DocLab 💕✨🎉
DocLab Playroom: I Feel Zine 👉 festival.idfa.nl/en/compositi...
in Amsterdam for DocLab 💕✨🎉
IDFA DocLab features the most experimental & cutting edge integrations of emerging tech w/ immersive storytelling. This year's program features LOTS of AI & XR projects & I preview all 28 projects with the 3 curators. DocLab starts Fri & I'll be onsite covering it all.
voicesofvr.com/1492-idfa-do...
voicesofvr.com/1492-idfa-do...
November 13, 2024 at 8:11 PM
IDFA DocLab features the most experimental & cutting edge integrations of emerging tech w/ immersive storytelling. This year's program features LOTS of AI & XR projects & I preview all 28 projects with the 3 curators. DocLab starts Fri & I'll be onsite covering it all.
voicesofvr.com/1492-idfa-do...
voicesofvr.com/1492-idfa-do...
yay “individualism in the dead internet age” got a mention here with the cool photo of me preforming it 😊 xrmust.com/xrmagazine/e...
i gotta say that the curation and festival was amazing. it was a beautiful experience, especially all the performances. i loved being part of it!! 💕
i gotta say that the curation and festival was amazing. it was a beautiful experience, especially all the performances. i loved being part of it!! 💕
Editorial⎜IDFA Doclab 2025: OF(F) the Internet
At IDFA Doclab, you can be sure of two things: 1) the ever evolving and creative programming means you never can be sure what you will ...
xrmust.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:58 AM
yay “individualism in the dead internet age” got a mention here with the cool photo of me preforming it 😊 xrmust.com/xrmagazine/e...
i gotta say that the curation and festival was amazing. it was a beautiful experience, especially all the performances. i loved being part of it!! 💕
i gotta say that the curation and festival was amazing. it was a beautiful experience, especially all the performances. i loved being part of it!! 💕
“individualism in the dead internet age” is in the IDFA DocLab selection!
festival.idfa.nl/en/film/0307...
“IDFA DocLab: Off the Internet explores the paradox of our time: the growing desire to disconnect, the impossibility of ever truly logging off, and the inherent privilege of stepping offline.”
festival.idfa.nl/en/film/0307...
“IDFA DocLab: Off the Internet explores the paradox of our time: the growing desire to disconnect, the impossibility of ever truly logging off, and the inherent privilege of stepping offline.”
individualism in the dead-internet age: an anti-big tech asset flip shovelware r̶a̶n̶t̶ manifesto (2025) | IDFA Festival
Do you remember the good old days when the internet had just begun—dialing up your connection to the charming zzzzz-screee-brrr of your modem, and then updating your MySpace page? The early inte...
festival.idfa.nl
October 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
“individualism in the dead internet age” is in the IDFA DocLab selection!
festival.idfa.nl/en/film/0307...
“IDFA DocLab: Off the Internet explores the paradox of our time: the growing desire to disconnect, the impossibility of ever truly logging off, and the inherent privilege of stepping offline.”
festival.idfa.nl/en/film/0307...
“IDFA DocLab: Off the Internet explores the paradox of our time: the growing desire to disconnect, the impossibility of ever truly logging off, and the inherent privilege of stepping offline.”
IDFA DocLab 2024 was really amazing this year with lots of mixed formats, AI, & XR. I saw all 28 immersive experiences, and recorded 23 interviews with artists, producers, & a XR scholar. 17.5 hours of Voices of VR coverage coming soon.
Curator overview of selection:
voicesofvr.com/1492-idfa-do...
Curator overview of selection:
voicesofvr.com/1492-idfa-do...
November 20, 2024 at 10:42 PM
IDFA DocLab 2024 was really amazing this year with lots of mixed formats, AI, & XR. I saw all 28 immersive experiences, and recorded 23 interviews with artists, producers, & a XR scholar. 17.5 hours of Voices of VR coverage coming soon.
Curator overview of selection:
voicesofvr.com/1492-idfa-do...
Curator overview of selection:
voicesofvr.com/1492-idfa-do...
Poolse archieffilm ‘Trains’ wint hoofdprijs IDFA, Nederland sterk in de immersieve DocLab-competitie
Poolse archieffilm ‘Trains’ wint hoofdprijs IDFA, Nederland sterk in de immersieve DocLab-competitie
Twee van de belangrijkste prijswinnaars op het 37ste IDFA maken gebruik van archiefmateriaal om het heden een spiegel voor te houden.
www.nrc.nl
November 21, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Poolse archieffilm ‘Trains’ wint hoofdprijs IDFA, Nederland sterk in de immersieve DocLab-competitie
Thank you to @griersontrust.bsky.social for this week's DocLab Networking Drinks.
It was a brilliant evening meeting trainees, alumni and production companies, and hearing first-hand about their experiences and ambitions. We were delighted to also catch up with Yen Yau and the Grierson team!
It was a brilliant evening meeting trainees, alumni and production companies, and hearing first-hand about their experiences and ambitions. We were delighted to also catch up with Yen Yau and the Grierson team!
September 25, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Thank you to @griersontrust.bsky.social for this week's DocLab Networking Drinks.
It was a brilliant evening meeting trainees, alumni and production companies, and hearing first-hand about their experiences and ambitions. We were delighted to also catch up with Yen Yau and the Grierson team!
It was a brilliant evening meeting trainees, alumni and production companies, and hearing first-hand about their experiences and ambitions. We were delighted to also catch up with Yen Yau and the Grierson team!
The new theme for IDFA DocLab 2025 is unveiled 👀 #IDFA2025 #DocLab2025
https://festival.idfa.nl/en/news/idfa-doclab-theme-2025/
https://festival.idfa.nl/en/news/idfa-doclab-theme-2025/
September 15, 2025 at 6:30 AM
The new theme for IDFA DocLab 2025 is unveiled 👀 #IDFA2025 #DocLab2025
https://festival.idfa.nl/en/news/idfa-doclab-theme-2025/
https://festival.idfa.nl/en/news/idfa-doclab-theme-2025/
What’s next for immersive art? This 121-page report I wrote attempts to answer this by listening to what immersive artists have to say. The IDFA DocLab Immersive Think Tank Report is out now, & it's a roadmap to a community-driven, indie XR distribution network.
professionals.idfa.nl/stories/idfa...
professionals.idfa.nl/stories/idfa...
April 21, 2026 at 4:16 PM
What’s next for immersive art? This 121-page report I wrote attempts to answer this by listening to what immersive artists have to say. The IDFA DocLab Immersive Think Tank Report is out now, & it's a roadmap to a community-driven, indie XR distribution network.
professionals.idfa.nl/stories/idfa...
professionals.idfa.nl/stories/idfa...
Explore the full program of IDFA DocLab 2025. Including the DocLab Exhibition, VR Gallery, Interactive Cinema, live performances, special installations, fulldome evenings at ARTIS-Planetarium, and the DocLab Playrooms:
festival.idfa.nl/en/collectie...
More information: www.idfa.nl/doclab
festival.idfa.nl/en/collectie...
More information: www.idfa.nl/doclab
October 27, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Explore the full program of IDFA DocLab 2025. Including the DocLab Exhibition, VR Gallery, Interactive Cinema, live performances, special installations, fulldome evenings at ARTIS-Planetarium, and the DocLab Playrooms:
festival.idfa.nl/en/collectie...
More information: www.idfa.nl/doclab
festival.idfa.nl/en/collectie...
More information: www.idfa.nl/doclab
Grierson DocLab Development training open for applications: griersontrust.org/grierson-doc...
Grierson DocLab: Development 2025
Celebrating the best of documentary and factual filmmaking through the Grierson Awards and Grierson DocLab training.
griersontrust.org
February 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Grierson DocLab Development training open for applications: griersontrust.org/grierson-doc...
also, i will be participating in the IDFA playroom this Saturday at DocLab: festival.idfa.nl/en/compositi...
very excited about participating! the program is wonderful with all sorts of interesting work.
very excited about participating! the program is wonderful with all sorts of interesting work.
DocLab Playroom: Connected Offline | IDFA Festival
In this playroom, artists take to the stage to present and navigate their interactive works live in the Interactive Cinema. With plenty of free playtime and opportunities to meet the makers, this play...
festival.idfa.nl
November 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
also, i will be participating in the IDFA playroom this Saturday at DocLab: festival.idfa.nl/en/compositi...
very excited about participating! the program is wonderful with all sorts of interesting work.
very excited about participating! the program is wonderful with all sorts of interesting work.
Uitgebreide recensie IDFA DocLab van Kees Driessen in Filmkrant https://filmkrant.nl/festivals/idfa-2023-doclab/
November 23, 2023 at 9:54 AM
Uitgebreide recensie IDFA DocLab van Kees Driessen in Filmkrant https://filmkrant.nl/festivals/idfa-2023-doclab/
In the spotlight of Brakke Grond #theater at #IDFA #DocLab #idfadoclab #brakkegrond #photography #architecturephotography #art
November 20, 2024 at 2:22 PM
In the spotlight of Brakke Grond #theater at #IDFA #DocLab #idfadoclab #brakkegrond #photography #architecturephotography #art
Weer mooi artikel over XR en immersieve ervaringen van @danalinssen.bsky.social over oa Nothing to See Here in Venice Immersive, een werk dat eerder bij @doclab.bsky.social te zien was. Aanstaande DocLab editie is van 12-22 nov 2026. www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...
September 3, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Weer mooi artikel over XR en immersieve ervaringen van @danalinssen.bsky.social over oa Nothing to See Here in Venice Immersive, een werk dat eerder bij @doclab.bsky.social te zien was. Aanstaande DocLab editie is van 12-22 nov 2026. www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...
We should chat about it all at AWE!
I’ll be debating against AI on Thur at 2:30p. www.awexr.com/usa-2026/age...
Also check out my “demonstrating what is uniquely human” section of my IDFA DocLab report for a deep dive.
professionals.idfa.nl/stories/idfa...
“Ghost in the Machine” doc is also great
I’ll be debating against AI on Thur at 2:30p. www.awexr.com/usa-2026/age...
Also check out my “demonstrating what is uniquely human” section of my IDFA DocLab report for a deep dive.
professionals.idfa.nl/stories/idfa...
“Ghost in the Machine” doc is also great
June 10, 2026 at 4:16 AM
We should chat about it all at AWE!
I’ll be debating against AI on Thur at 2:30p. www.awexr.com/usa-2026/age...
Also check out my “demonstrating what is uniquely human” section of my IDFA DocLab report for a deep dive.
professionals.idfa.nl/stories/idfa...
“Ghost in the Machine” doc is also great
I’ll be debating against AI on Thur at 2:30p. www.awexr.com/usa-2026/age...
Also check out my “demonstrating what is uniquely human” section of my IDFA DocLab report for a deep dive.
professionals.idfa.nl/stories/idfa...
“Ghost in the Machine” doc is also great
Nice write up by @cirilism.bsky.social on the Doclab 2025 edition.
Editorial⎜IDFA @doclab.bsky.social 2025: OF(F) the Internet, by @cirilism.bsky.social #IDFA2025 #IDFADocLab
https://xrmust.com/xrmagazine/editorial-idfa-doclab-2025/
https://xrmust.com/xrmagazine/editorial-idfa-doclab-2025/
December 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Nice write up by @cirilism.bsky.social on the Doclab 2025 edition.
NEW! IDFA DocLab and partners have received a grant for two years of research in the field of immersive experience.
https://www.idfa.nl/en/news/idfa-doclab-grant-artistic-design-research-for-immersive-experiences/
https://www.idfa.nl/en/news/idfa-doclab-grant-artistic-design-research-for-immersive-experiences/
January 21, 2026 at 7:30 AM
NEW! IDFA DocLab and partners have received a grant for two years of research in the field of immersive experience.
https://www.idfa.nl/en/news/idfa-doclab-grant-artistic-design-research-for-immersive-experiences/
https://www.idfa.nl/en/news/idfa-doclab-grant-artistic-design-research-for-immersive-experiences/
Every year, the IDFA DocLab R&D Summit reflects on the state of the new media sector and where it’s headed.
XR journalist @kentbye.com was present to cover the industry event in its entirety.
🧠 Download and read the full report—85 pages in total:
professionals.idfa.nl/stories/repo...
XR journalist @kentbye.com was present to cover the industry event in its entirety.
🧠 Download and read the full report—85 pages in total:
professionals.idfa.nl/stories/repo...
March 5, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Every year, the IDFA DocLab R&D Summit reflects on the state of the new media sector and where it’s headed.
XR journalist @kentbye.com was present to cover the industry event in its entirety.
🧠 Download and read the full report—85 pages in total:
professionals.idfa.nl/stories/repo...
XR journalist @kentbye.com was present to cover the industry event in its entirety.
🧠 Download and read the full report—85 pages in total:
professionals.idfa.nl/stories/repo...
Attention artists! IDFA DocLab 2025 is open for entries! We're seeking interactive & immersive new media projects, XR, performances, web docs, digital art, games, audio works, installations & more, that engage with or expand our understanding of reality. Details: idfa.nl/doclab
June 3, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Attention artists! IDFA DocLab 2025 is open for entries! We're seeking interactive & immersive new media projects, XR, performances, web docs, digital art, games, audio works, installations & more, that engage with or expand our understanding of reality. Details: idfa.nl/doclab
IDFA DocLab - Hoe creatief is AI? cultureelpersbureau.nl/2024/11/idfa...
November 16, 2024 at 1:25 PM
IDFA DocLab - Hoe creatief is AI? cultureelpersbureau.nl/2024/11/idfa...
FULL SELECTION OF IDFA DOCLAB 2025 ANNOUNCED 💫
From an anti-big tech manifesto to frontline immersive journalism: explore all projects in the Digital Storytelling and Immersive Non-Fiction competitions + non-competition titles in DocLab Spotlight:
festival.idfa.nl/en/section/a...
From an anti-big tech manifesto to frontline immersive journalism: explore all projects in the Digital Storytelling and Immersive Non-Fiction competitions + non-competition titles in DocLab Spotlight:
festival.idfa.nl/en/section/a...
October 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
FULL SELECTION OF IDFA DOCLAB 2025 ANNOUNCED 💫
From an anti-big tech manifesto to frontline immersive journalism: explore all projects in the Digital Storytelling and Immersive Non-Fiction competitions + non-competition titles in DocLab Spotlight:
festival.idfa.nl/en/section/a...
From an anti-big tech manifesto to frontline immersive journalism: explore all projects in the Digital Storytelling and Immersive Non-Fiction competitions + non-competition titles in DocLab Spotlight:
festival.idfa.nl/en/section/a...
O man, the fantastic @kentbye.com just returned from the immersive Doclab program at the documentary festival In Amsterdam where he did 25 interviews and is already up to a new festival. What a hero!
November 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM
O man, the fantastic @kentbye.com just returned from the immersive Doclab program at the documentary festival In Amsterdam where he did 25 interviews and is already up to a new festival. What a hero!