Episode 12 - The Awesome Journey of Assem Kroma

Assem Kroma is a storyteller, filmmaker, actor, teacher and researcher in the fields of new media, interactive and transmedia storytelling as well as virtual and augmented reality. He is using experimental filmmaking to explore new ways of creating connections with audiences, with techniques such as 360 degree video, robotics and extended reality (XR). We had a wonderful, wide ranging discussion with Assem about his story, the importance of being flexible and open to opportunities, accepting imperfections, creative development and much more.   Mentions:  Extended Reality (XR)  Nokia OZO (360-degree camera)  Imagineering  Jean Baudrillard on Disneyland  Before trilogy Richard Linklater  Ethan Hawke on Off Camera  Donnie Darko  What we're putting in the spotlight this week:  Assem: The creative outlook of children  Morley: It's Such a Beautiful Day (film)  Ryan: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin  Where you can find us:  Assem Kroma:  Website: https://www.assemkroma.com/  Instagram: @AssemKroma  Twitter: @AssemKroma  YouTube: Assem Kroma  Facebook: facebook.com/awesomekroma  Ryan O'Connor:  Instagram: @ry.oconnor    Twitter: @ryanoconnor08     Morley Kert:  Instagram: @morleykert    YouTube: Morley Kert      Collectively: Instagram: @intothespotlightpodcast       Twitter: @into_spotlight