Marco Luna
Marco Luna
- Part-Time Faculty, Cinema
- Part-Time Faculty, Communication Studies
- Technologist, Milieux Institute
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Sign in to editResearch areas: Interactive documentary filmmaking, Immersive technology, VR Cinema
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Biography
Bio
Marco Luna, originally from Lima, Peru, is a filmmaker and educator at Concordia University’s Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. Holding an MFA in Studio Arts - Film Production, he specializes in documentary filmmaking and immersive technologies. Marco teaches film montage, filmmaking, and interactive VR cinema, encouraging students to harness new technologies to craft unique narrative experiences. His notable works include Cuando Todo Sucedió (2006) and Status (2012), as well as the VR experiences I am the Blues VR (2018) and Deseos de Casa (2021). At the Milieux Immersive Storytelling Studio at Concordia University, Marco mentors fine art artists in VR and AR, utilizing cinema as a powerful tool for education and social impact. He is deeply committed to the evolution of cinema, continually exploring how immersive technologies can enhance narrative experiences across artistic fields.
I AM THE BLUES VR
Deseos de Casa
Status
Cuando Todo Sucedio
Teaching activities
FMPR239: Montage I – Exploration of narrative structure and editing techniques for films FMPR231: Filmmaking I – Development and production of cinematic short films FMPR398: Special Topics, Interactive VR Cinema – Production of short documentary VR films COMS284: Moving Images I – Development and production of short films and video
Research activities
Research Associate
CURC on Interactive Documentary Filmmaking The Concordia Research Chair on Interactive Documentary Filmmaking advanced documentary storytelling by developing new interactive methods and technologies. This research contributed to innovative projects that enhanced film interactivity and engagement, nurturing future filmmakers at Concordia University. Conferences: - Saltise 2022: "Active Learning through Virtual Realities and 3D Avatars: A Sneak Peek Behind the Scenes" - Wapikoni 2022: La XR dans le monde autochtone, réflexions sur l’accessibilité - Immersivity and Technological Innovations Conference, 2021: VR lab Immersions - Yorkton Film Festival 2019: Future of Filmmaking, VR Round Table - I-Docs 2018: Teaching and Learning Social Documentary Filmmaking: Collaboration, Co-Creation, and Social Engagement - Yorkton Film Festival 2018: Understanding Interactive Filmmaking - Cinemateca de Bogotá 2016: Interactive Documentary in Canada
