Artistic Development & Distribution

How do creation, research and distribution shape the future of immersive work? This track explores how artists build sustainable practices, reach new audiences and position themselves internationally. Drawing on research and real-world examples, it examines how creative development and distribution strategies drive long-term artistic growth.

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Track Leader

Paulien Dresscher

An Amsterdam-based curator, researcher, and advisor working at the intersection of culture and digital media, collaborating with organisations including PublicSpaces, Waag Futurelab, and the Netherlands Film Festival.

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Speakers

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Avinash Changa

Avinash Changa is the founder of WemakeVR and IMPRES. IMPRES has developed a technical platform to keep immersive works accessible through time, which unlocks a sustainable ecosystem for creators, venues and funders.

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Babette Wijntjes

Babette Wijntjes is a film distributor and co-founder of Vedette, with over 20 years of experience in arthouse cinema, having led the release of films such as Carol and Lazzaro Felice, and currently focused on bringing new talent and VR experiences to wider audiences through Nu:Reality.

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Vincent Slangen

Vincent Slangen is the founder of ENTR. ENTR presents and initiates premium cultural and educational VR experiences through its mobile VR boxes and soon in its 2,000 sqm flagship VR museum in the centre of Amsterdam.