Talent Talk: Maya: The Birth of a Superhero and Evolver

A deep dive into two immersive works, both featuring in Cannes Immersive Competition. Artists Poulomi Basu and CJ Clarke brought us behind the scenes of Maya: The Birth of a Superhero, an immersive story following an ordinary girl as she transforms into a uniquely female superhero whose powers derive from menstruation. The work had its European premiere in Cannes. Producers Emma Hamilton and Sam Pressman talked us through Evolver (French Premiere), a work which takes the audience on a journey inside the human body, through the processes that sustain all life.

Moderator: Ulrich Schrauth | XR & Immersive Programme Lead BFI

Speakers:

Poulomi Basu | Creator and co-director Maya: The Birth of a Superhero

CJ Clarke | Co-director Maya: The Birth of a Superhero

Emma Hamilton | Producer Evolver [Marshmallow Laser Feast]

Sam Pressman | Producer Evolver [CEO Pressman Film]