Call for Special Track Papers | Extended Reality (XR) Technologies for the Animation and Cinema Industry

We report the opening of the Call for Special Track Papers focused on Extended Reality (XR) Technologies for the Animation and Cinema Industry, at the 14th EAI International Conference: ArtsIT, Interactivity & Game Creation to be held 7-9 November 2025 in Dubai, UAE

Special Track Chair include professor Andrea Sanna and researcher Federico Manuri, from the Department of Automation and Informatics-DAUIN of Politecnico.

The deadline for submitting manuscripts is 1st June 2025.

Topics:
Research contributions in the following subtopics are welcome:

• XR in Animation Production: Leveraging VR and MR for animation creation, scene design, and storyboarding.
• Immersive Storytelling in Cinema: New narrative techniques enabled by AR, VR, and MR for cinematic experiences.
• XR for Visual Effects (VFX): Enhancing or creating visual effects through XR tools for film and animation.
• XR in Post-production: Revolutionizing editing, compositing, and sound design workflows with XR technologies.
• Collaboration in Virtual Spaces: How XR facilitates remote collaboration between animators, filmmakers, and production teams.
• Audience Engagement and Experience: Exploring the future of XR for audience interaction, including virtual cinemas, immersive viewing experiences, and participatory animation.
• Interactive Animation: The role of XR in creating interactive narratives, user-driven content, and experiential animation.
• Challenges and Limitations: Technical, creative, and logistical barriers in adopting XR in animation and cinema.
• Case Studies and Industry Applications: Examining real-world applications of XR in film and animation projects, from independent films to blockbuster productions.
• Future Directions: What does the future hold for XR in animation and cinema? Emerging trends, tools, and concepts shaping the next generation of media production.

Fo more information, contact professor Andrea Sanna at andrea.sanna@polito.i or researcher Federico Manuri at federico.manuri@polito.it

For further details on the Call, please visit the website.