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Lab Rats x Mirror XR: The Future of Storytelling

Wed

29 Jan

5pm - 8pm

A panel discussion and tech demo presented by Creart Digital Media, the creative team behind the forthcoming interactive experience ‘Mirror XR: Shards of Memories’ – premiering as part of 2025’s Fringe Festival at ILA.

Gearing up for the debut of Australia’s first AI-hosted AR/VR story living experience, Mirror XR Shards of Memories, Lab Rats returns to present an engaging panel discussion exploring the impact of emerging technologies on traditional storytelling and how such narratives are being employed to support and address mental health concerns in youth. 

 

Mirror XR is Australia’s first production of its kind, blending cutting-edge AR, VR, 2D AI-vtubers, immersive VFX, SFX, and theatrical effects into a seamless transmedia experience that encourages personal interpretation and reflection. Mirror XR is a culturally inclusive and highly engaging show that combines local vision with global influences. Drawing inspiration from Japan’s anime culture, the production features a massive 24-meter wide, 3.5-meter tall U-wall LED screen and integrates AI-hosted extended realities to push the boundaries of immersive performance. While grounded in its Australian roots, Mirror XR is set to make a global impact. 

 

Brought to you by Creart Digital Media, the panel will include:

– Dr. Marissa Bond (Lecturer & Researcher at Flinders University) 
– Dr. William Andrade (‍Lecturer & Researcher at The University of Adelaide) 
– Christel Cherryadi (Mirror XR Innovation Lead & Creative Director) 

 

This event is free to attend however due to limited capacity, registration is required.

 


 

Doors Open = 5:00pm 
Technical demonstration = 5:30pm – 6:00pm 
Panel Discussion = 6:00pm – 7:00pm 
Q and A = 7:00pm – 7:15pm 
Close = 8:00pm 

 


 

What is Mirror XR? 

The newest project from Creart Digital Media, Mirror XR is Australia’s first AI-hosted interactive immersive storytelling experience. 

Inviting audiences on a virtual journey Mirror XR aims to cultivate empathy through deeply resonant narratives. 

Participants are invited to explore stories that challenge their perspective, fostering personal insight and emotional growth. 

 

Who is Creart Digital Media? 

South Australia start-up, Creart Digital Media, are a small team of dedicated creative technicians working to provide digital innovation, content development, and AR/VR (augmented & virtual reality) experiences. 

Creart holds the belief  in the utilisation of creative technology for the betterment of humanity. 

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What is Lab Rats? 

Thanks to a community partnership with Lumo SA, Lab Rats is ILA’s public program focused on creative tech, shared learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration as a series of workshops, artist presentations, networking sessions, and discussion panels. 

With an emphasis on developing creative communities, Lab Rats fosters a network of emerging and established artists, providing opportunities for participants to upskill, reskill and learn new skills, build portfolios and make connections that expand creative and career prospects within the creative industry. 

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