REFRAMING REALITY: DOCUMENTARY FILM THROUGH IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Documentary filmmaking is evolving beyond the frame. In this conversation, Paris McCoy and Jonathan Williams explore how immersive technologies and interactive media are transforming nonfiction storytelling. From reimagining archival narratives to designing sensory environments that bridge memory, technology, and culture, the discussion examines how journalists and filmmakers are redefining the emotional and ethical dimensions of immersive documentary practice. Together, we’ll unpack how emerging tools are reshaping cinematic language and how the convergence of creativity and technology is influencing the next wave of documentary innovation.