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Signals XR Lab

Signals XR Lab

Gain mentorship. Make connections. Showcase your work.

Signals is an interactive and immersive expo showcasing bold and innovative storytelling in video games, XR, virtual production, and AI. The Signals XR Lab sets out to discover and develop the incredible work of XR producers and studios across Canada and Turtle Island.

XR Lab 2024

The Lab creates a unique platform for those dedicated to XR, virtual production, and immersive storytelling, providing them with the necessary structure, tools and support they’ll need to innovate, network, and showcase world-class projects from September 27th – October 6th at the 2024 Signals Creative Tech Expo.

Signals 2024 received almost 45 applications from talented producers and storytellers. The curatorial team is thrilled to introduce the 2024 XR Lab Producers.

Over the last five months this talented crew has worked with the Signals Curatorial team and a generous group of mentors to refine and build their projects to premiere at the Signals Creative Tech Expo from September 27 through October 6

Danilo Correia

Aexia, a VR role-playing platform to create, share and play showcased using a piece by Stephanie Wong – Calling Home, a narrative role play experience built using Aexia.

Raven John

Digital Feast, a mixed reality exploration of cultural practice and ceremony.

Tracey Kim Bonneau

Huckleberry, an interactive projected video offering a prayer song to honour and protect the land.

Trevor Twells

Point of Reflection, an interactive video installation exploring themes of delayed trauma and introspection.

Will Selviz

Protopica, an immersive journey exploring the meaning of “home”.

Manuel Sainsily

Protopica, an immersive journey exploring the meaning of “home”.

Curatorial Team and Mentors

Participants in the Lab benefited in countless ways including:
  • Receiving mentorship from industry leaders including Loretta Todd, Loc Dao and Debi Wong from the Signals curatorial team; Eric Cheng from Meta, John Canning from AMD, special guests from Microsoft and the Canada Media Fund, and the network of Signals Alumni.
  • Gaining access to the Signals XR Hardware Library (headsets, motion capture equipment, gaming computers)
  • Preparing a project for exhibition at Signals 2024 with compassionate and professional guidance and support

Loretta Todd

Debi Wong

Loc Dao

John D Canning
AMD

Casey Koyczan
Dene Interdisciplinary Artist

Charla Pereira
Microsoft
Eric Cheng Meta Reality Labs

How It Works: 4 Phases

Signals 2025

Looking to present your work, launch a startup, or explore new opportunities in this expanding industry? The XR Producer’s Lab is your opportunity to transform your ideas from concept to reality—surrounded by a supportive community of mentors and creators who will be cheering you on every step of the way. Stay Tuned for next Year

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