XR Filmmaking Mentor Session: Katsutoshi Machiba (Cinemaleap .Inc)

Event ID: PP1150014

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Venue: Liberty (Omni Downtown)

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Summary

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in VR/XR Filmmaking, International, Producers/Production.

Contributors

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