We’re counting down the days until our Immersive Arts Bootcamp Showcase!
Taking place on Thursday 11th December at 1pm – 3pm, we’re excited for our bootcampers to share their work, which they’ve been developing over the last 12 weeks.
Back in September, we met our current cohort for the very first time. As with many of our bootcampers, most do not have experience working with game engines, but often have some creative background, which can range from fine art to web design. They joined us for 12 weeks of intensive bootcamp sessions, where BOM provides them with laptops for the duration of the course. Each week includes an essential, full day of teaching followed by additional, optional drop-in sessions, which participants can use to brush up on skills, work on their projects and access tech.
Sessions are held weekly and led by our dedicated bootcamp team; the participants couldn’t be in better hands, as our team all specialise in different areas of XR, from 3D modelling and Virtual Production. When not working on bootcamp, some of the team form part of BOM’s Immersive Studio, where they actively work on BOM’s XR projects both for commissions and clients, or run immersive sessions with pupils in schools as part of our Learning and Engagement team.
At the beginning of the course, each bootcamp participant has an idea of what they would like to create, and we’re really excited to share that the group are almost ready to share the results of 12 weeks of hard work. They’ve definitely levelled up their Immersive Arts skills and we’re incredibly proud of them!
What can you expect?
At the showcase, you will be able to walk around the ground floor studio and mezzanine areas at BOM and experience the participants’ work, which ranges from experiences to playable games. Some of the immersive projects can also be viewed in VR headsets, expect games inspired by Ukrainian folklore, a nostalgic fantasy game, Sci-fi and interactive gallery spaces, and so much more.
Our participants are a friendly bunch, and you’ll get to meet them, chat about their work, find out more about who they are and what they’d like to do with their new skills. Here’s a snippet of some of their projects…
Projects by current participants, Jonny Graney and Teodora Minetos
Our Industry Panel – Finding Your Future
At 2.30pm, we’re also hosting a short, informal 30-minute panel with some of our Industry friends! It’s a great way to learn more about the industry and ask them any questions. The aim is to inspire and share advice. We’re really pleased to share that we have three fantastic speakers joining us for ‘Finding Your Future’. This panel will be hosted by our very own Caroline White, BOM’s Head of Programme (job share with Louise Latter).
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Rem Conway, Kudos Knight
Development Producer leading Kudos Knight, the new partnership between Kudos and Steven Knight, where he champions bold, diverse storytelling and emerging Midlands talent. Beginning his career as an actor before moving into writing and producing his own theatre work, Rem went on to join the BBC through its TV Production Apprenticeship and has since built a multifaceted career across script and production. Now based in Digbeth, he heads a slate including This Town for BBC One and several high-profile dramas, while continuing his mission to elevate underrepresented voices and grassroots creatives.
Delia Nadoleanu, Sega HARDlight
Delia is a producer for Sega HARDlight, where she works on Sonic Dash and Sonic Forces. Her previous work includes Doctor Who: Worlds Apart and BBC Top Gear: Into the Stigverse on Sandbox. Delia is passionate about creating immersive experiences that prioritise accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity. She holds a BA in Animation from Sheffield Hallam and an MA in Game Design from Teesside University, supporting her cross-disciplinary approach to development.
Jamie Bakewell, Big Tooth Studios
Creative Director and Founder of Big Tooth Studios,, a Wolverhampton-based visualisation, VFX and animation studio serving film, TV and games. He launched the studio after a career working on high-profile feature projects, including time at Aardman Animations and major blockbusters such as Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Jamie leads Bigtooth’s mission to bring storytelling to 3D life, while nurturing Midlands talent and making high-end visualisation services accessible outside the usual hubs.
Virtual Production Suite
If you’re curious about our Virtual Production facilities, we’re running studio tours all day. Head down to the basement studio to meet the team and find out more about the space. We’ll be running motion capture demonstrations throughout the event, and you can chat to the team to see how the space could work for your project.
Drinks and Snacks
We know it’s lunchtime, so we’ll be offering some food and drinks. We’ll have plenty of teas and coffees and even a samosa or two! Knowing your dietary requirements is really important to us when providing food, so if you’re joining us, please let us know so we can be prepared.
Tickets
Tickets are free! However, RSVPs are essential. See you there!
RSVP HERE
Image Credit: Photography of our May 2025 bootcamp by Angela Grabowska. Featured header image by current participant, Daria Matsuk.
