One thing is certain: Immersive Reality is still evolving, and its rules are not yet set. We are actively shaping the future of XR. This panel explores how roles in XR are changing, what these roles mean for the audience, and which possibilities are most compelling. The Kaboom XR jury will reflect on where XR moves next, particularly in terms of narrative reinvention, audience participation, animation styles, and new visual materialities. The jury consists of XR researcher Sarah Lugthart, XR Creative Director and artist Manu Weiss, and producer, designer, and creative strategist Manuel Toledo Otaegui.

This program screened as part of Kaboom Animation Festival 2026