Step into the realm of immersive documentary storytelling with filmmaker Dylan Valley in this powerful masterclass on how Virtual Reality and emerging technologies are reshaping the possibilities of African storytelling.

Known for his boundary-pushing work that blends documentary, activism, and digital culture, Dylan will explore how immersive media can preserve, amplify, and reimagine African narratives for global audiences.

From VR documentaries to interactive experiences, learn how to use tech not just as a medium, but as a cultural bridge and creative amplifier.

This is a session for filmmakers, storytellers, and digital creatives ready to challenge conventions, reclaim narratives, and experiment with new ways of seeing and being seen.

About Dylan:

Dylan Valley is an award-winning filmmaker and educator who sees film as a tool for social change. His virtual reality / 360 documentary Azibuye- The Occupation premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2020. He is currently a lecturer at The University of Cape Town’s Centre for Film and Media Studies. Dylan has directed work for Al Jazeera, Arte, and the South African Broadcasting Corporation. He's on the editorial board of Africa is a Country. 

Want to find out more about the UNDP timbuktoo Creatives Lab?

Implemented by the Craft and Design Institute (CDI), this pioneering accelerator programme is designed to help high-potential creative businesses thrive in 2025.

Our Creatives Lab is a unique acceleration programme that blends financial and non-financial support, tailored to the specific needs of each participating creative entrepreneur. 

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https://www.thecdi.org.za/page/timbuktoo