Get sonically spooked this Halloween in an immersive sound installation of The Poitier Film School's soun class showcase that brings to life terrifying soundscapes through a state-of-the-art 55-speaker Meyer Sound system. Experience a ‘The Shining’-inspired soundscape with iconic moments re-imagined; visit a haunted ghost ship, where vengeful banshees unleash their spectral fury; discover the extraterrestrial source of an oxygen leak that puts a solo astronaut’s mission (and life) at risk, and more delightful frights.
Join us as students from Associate Professor Ana Herruzo's Emerging Media Colloquium class lead a multi-week-long symposium on experience design and extended realities. This class focuses on professional and community development outcomes for the graduate programs in emerging media.
Students featured in this series will speak critically about topics that they care about in the fields that are advancing at the MIX Center and hear new perspectives.
“Film whisperer” Beverly Wood became one of the most sought-after innovators in color technologies, helping directors and DPs achieve their unique visions and navigate the transition from film to digital. Wood began her career as a chemical engineer, working as an analytical chemist for Eastman Kodak and as executive VP at Deluxe Laboratories.
Lamentation at the Liesbeek: Sonic Activism at Contested Sites
“We will through our lament remember the past by bringing it into the present, where we can challenge the violence to create a more equitable future.”
"You're a wizard, Harry!" - Hagrid
Join us for a magical evening as we journey back to Hogwarts with the movie that started it all, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, presented by the ASU MIX Center Community Advisory Board! Join us as we transport you to Hogwarts for a night of spells, Quidditch, and magical creatures that’s perfect for fans of all ages!
"It's no use... I'm just a scary ol' ghost." - Casper the Friendly Ghost
Get ready for a night of family-friendly spooks under the stars at the ASU MIX Center, presented by the ASU MIX Center Community Advisory Board! We’re bringing you a collection of classic animated shorts with a Halloween twist, including Mickey's The Mad Doctor, Betty Boop’s Snow White, Casper the Friendly Ghost, and many more!
Industry futurist Ted Schilowitz offers a glimpse into the future of the film and entertainment industry. As an entertainment executive and first ever Futurist-in-Residence for Paramount Pictures, Schilowitz helped lead creation teams for the Alien, Planet of the Apes and Predator VR experiences, and instrumental in bringing the Grease MR experience, the Spongebob MR experience, the Light as a Feather MR experience and the Quiet Place VR experience to life.
American Film legend Francis Ford Coppola ("The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now") returns to the big screen with a sprawling late-career epic starring Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza and Giancarlo Esposito. A Roman epic set in a futuristic United States, "Megalopolis" follows visionary architect Cesar Catilina (Driver) and his clashes with corrupt Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Esposito) as they battle over how to rebuild the metropolis of New Rome following a disaster. Can utopian idealism defeat corruption and greed?
Dive into the world of virtual environments with Building Worlds for Volumes Part 1, the first of a two-part community event designed to introduce you to the art of building landscapes and environments using Unreal Engine! Whether you’re a beginner or have intermediate skills, this workshop is the perfect chance to level up your Unreal Engine expertise while connecting with fellow creators.
The MIX Center is being invaded this November - by some scary good movies. Join ASU professor and horror novelist Brian McAuley, who presents films about alien invasion, followed by a discussion. The screening series continues with Jordan Peele's 2022 film "Nope," about a UFO terrorizing a California horse ranch.