In this session Samantha Speirs, Production Arts agent at UTA, talks to Production Designer Luke Freeborn, who is currently at Shinfield shooting Sonic the Hedgehog 4, will talk about his career, his creative process and his visions for the future of design across the creative industries.
Creative Fusion
Ideas with a home: the Elstree Immersive Incubator, turn your pdf into reality
In this open conversation, Adam Morley will introduce the concept behind the Elstree Immersive Incubator and explore how designers, storytellers and creative technologists can collaborate with studios, students and production infrastructure to turn ideas into real projects.
Tomorrow’s experience: the evolution of spatial storytelling
This forward-looking panel brings together designers working across immersive exhibitions, live entertainment, and venue environments to explore how the next generation of experiences is being shaped. How does the design process change when the audience is free-roaming rather than seated? What happens when projection, architecture and physical set all combine to create a single environment? And how do designers balance spectacle, storytelling and technology when the space itself becomes part of the narrative?
Beyond the screen: From watching to belonging
Major franchises and household names are actively moving into the physical world, using live events, touring theatre, and immersive brand activations to connect with their fans. We will explore how stories shift from film and television into spaces you can actually step inside and explore.
From sketch to structure: the art and craft of scenic construction.
This session puts the spotlight on the construction skills that bring set designs to life. You will hear directly from leading construction and scenic build teams as they share practical lessons from standout projects in film, theatre, and live events.
