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Josh Nelson Youssef (He/Him)

Director
Josh Nelson Youssef is a director and writer at the forefront of next-generation narrative and interactive entertainment. His work bridges cinematic storytelling with XR, spatial, and interactive platforms — always placing performance and emotional narrative at the center. He is the founder of Boona, a production company developing story-first experiences across film, XR, and emerging media where technology serves the story. Prior to that, Josh was the former Head of Immersive & Interactive at JuVee Productions, where he developed cross-platform experiences integrating performance, emerging technology, and cultural storytelling.

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NEVATARS | When Characters Break Free From the Screen

Josh Nelson Youssef | Camila Marturano | Alejandro Turano | Mercedes Rabovich

What happens to the beautifully designed characters that never make it beyond an artist’s hard drive? Join the creative team behind NEVATARS for a behind-the-scenes look at the development of a groundbreaking mixed reality animated experience. From the project’s earliest sketches to worldbuilding, character design, animation, and the creative challenges along the way, discover how an original idea evolved into an immersive story where animated characters step beyond the screen and into our world. Featuring exclusive footage, concept art, and an audience Q&A, this session explores the future of storytelling at the intersection of animation, immersive technology, and human creativity.

Skill Level: General Audience

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