Live Design International (LDI) 2024

Immerse yourself in cutting-edge digital creativity, Immersive Storytelling, and Creative Direction in a half-day workshop led by industry pioneer Josue Ibanez. This workshop offers a deep dive into the expansive world of immersive media and designing experiences, guiding participants through emerging opportunities and career paths within the industry. Whether you're looking to specialise in virtual reality, augmented reality, light installations, AV performances, or other digital experiences, you will gain invaluable insights into building a successful career. The session is designed to expose participants to the multifaceted aspects of immersive media and equip them with thoughtful strategies to thrive in this dynamic field.

In the latter half of the masterclass, Josue will shift focus to practical applications, offering a crash course on storytelling and creative direction applied to any kind of experience. Participants will explore how to build and create solid concepts for immersive experiences, pitching, and production processes and understand the strengths and limitations of various technologies. You will learn how to craft compelling experiences and media artworks through hands-on examples and expert guidance. This segment is tailored to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to stand out in the competitive landscape of immersive media, making it a must-attend for anyone eager to create breathing experiences.

How to visualize, plan, build, and execute a project, either your dream to help others in this business or for your own career.  Networking, funding, building the team and the mission.

The double-edged sword of the push for specialization in theatre and broadcast. A narrow band of knowledge can cut you off from income streams and career advancement.

Using real and relevant examples (including a presidential inauguration and televised sporting events) we will go through how to create the highly produced audience experience. Build a show flow, manage timelines, and effectively bring together your team behind the scenes. This session is good for an experienced team leads looking to better understand how effective stage management skills can work in this environment.

The ins and outs of both sit-down and touring productions for these outside-the-box arts.

Marci Skolnick will moderate a panel of women working in Las Vegas as stage managers and show callers for a wide range of events and productions.

Critical knowledge for transitioning from theatre stage management to corporate showcalling and directing. What are the hard and soft skillsets, the parallels and the differences?

The hard facts, tips and tricks about negotiating to get what you deserve in the entertainment and corporate events business.