Immerea is an interactive media company based in Vienna, focusing on the development of virtual reality games and interactive installations.
Vienna, AustriaAt Immerea, we are passionate about pushing the boundaries of immersive and interactive technologies, offering unforgettable experiences. With our games we aim to explore new perspectives on perception and interaction with a unique aesthetic and style. We deal with philosophical and spatial theories, focusing on artistic exploration to create unique and engaging virtual and hybrid experiences.
News
Collaborations, events
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Immerea @Rio2C 2024
Collaboration with
esc medien kunst labor
Immerea @Ars Electronica Center
Talks
Conferences, symposiums
11.03.2023 | Talk
Beyond Play @ SXSW 2023
Event organized by New Dutch Wave, Austin, Texas, USA
18.11.2022 | Conference
Playing the Field III
Amerikahaus Munich, DE
17.11.2022 | Talk
Project Platform Vielfalt
encouraging diversity
Akbild Vienna, AT
15.11.2022 | Lecture
transarts institute
Die Angewandte Vienna, AT
03.11.2022 | Lecture
Experimental Game
Cultures Institute
Die Angewandte Vienna, AT
09.06.2022 | Talk
Interactive Heritage
Subotron Vienna, AT
08.06.2022 | Lecture
Faculty of New Media Art
Pjatk Warsaw, PL
13.05.2022 | Congress
“IMD 2022”
GBS St. Gallen, CH
16.03.2022 | Forum
“Online Forum”
FH St. Pölten, AT
04.02.2022 | Conference
“Gamers4Nature”
University of Aveiro, PT
Teaching
Courses, Seminars, Workshops
FH St.Pölten, University of Applied Sciences, AT
July 2024 | Workshop
File Festival
FIESP Cultural Center Sao Paulo, BR
SS 2024 | Seminar
Game Spaces
FH Hagenberg, AT
SS 2023–24 | Seminar
Creative Technologies
FH Salzburg, AT
Since WS 2022 — Ongoing
Design course
VR/AR Prototyping and Implementation
FH St.Pölten, AT
SS 2023 | Workshop
Game Spaces
FH Hagenberg, AT
SS 2023 | Workshop
VR and digital inclusion
University of Vienna, AT
WS 2022–23 | Course
Digital Inclusion
Postgraduate Center
University of Vienna, AT
WS 2022–23 | Workshop
Transarts Institute
Die Angewandte Vienna, AT
WS 2022–23 | Workshop
Experimental Game Cultures Institute
Die Angewandte Vienna, AT
SS 2022 | Workshop
IMD 2022
GBS St. Gallen, CH
Gardenof Akori
VR game | in development
Sandbox and Exploration Game in VR
“Garden of Akori” is a creative sandbox and exploration game in VR where the player interacts with abstract digital organisms in a mysterious world. The game deals with a new materialist notion of energy and matter.
The sound of matter
VR Game | In development
Artistic VR Mystery Game
“The sound of matter” is a VR game where you, a blind physicist, travel between fragments of time and space to find clues and solve a boycott.
Sketch Your Lamp
XR Installation | 2023
Developed for the XR company vrisch
Sketch Your Lamp (SYL) is a mixed-reality sketching tool. Users can design their ideal lamp by selecting a frame and using VR controllers as brushes. A holobox displays the process, and upon completion, users can print a QR code with an AR representation of their lamp.
Beyond My Skin
Mixed Reality experience | 2024 Interactive installation | 2023
A project by Flavia Mazzanti. Produced by Immerea.
"Beyond My Skin" is an interactive installation, live performance and mixed reality experience exploring the themes of identity and representation in a post-human context. The project creates a physical space in which visitors can experience a new way of self- perception and Interaction.
Ars Electronica Center, Deep Space 8K, 2024, Linz, AT
2024 | Rio2C Festival Rio de Janeiro, BR |
2024 | Festival der Zukunft Munich, DE |
2024 | Ars Electronica Center Linz, AT |
2023 | esc medien kunst labor Graz, AT |
2023 | AIL Angewandte Interdisciplinary Lab Vienna, AT |
Performers: Olivia Hild, Imani Rameses, Bita Bell, Viviane Tanzmeister
Sound: Brootworth
Concept and artistic direction: Flavia Mazzanti
Project Management: Design and Installation: Manuel Bonell
Technical Artist: Tobias Mayer
Programming: Catherine Joy Calupas, Michael Bonell
Project realized with the support of: the City of Vienna and the Startstipendium for Media Art from the Federal Ministry of the Republic of Austria (BMKÖS).
Neuro-Traces
XR Installation | 2021
BCI + VR Installation
Neuro-Traces is an artistic-technological research project and installation focusing on a customized virtual spatial design based on individual's sensations of well-being.
Festivals & Exhibitions
2021 | DAZ Digital Arts Festival Zurich, CH |
2021 | Ars Electronica Festival Linz, AT |
2021 | das weisse haus organized by XRVienna, Vienna, AT |
SympoieticBodies
Hybrid short film | 2020
Hybrid short film
“Sympoietic Bodies” is an artistic- philosophical project by Flavia Mazzanti presented through the medium film, which explores the disruption of the boundaries between the human body and its social and physical surroundings. The film experiments a post-anthropocentric scenario.
Festivals, Exhibition & Performances
2021 | Ars Electronica Festival Linz, AT |
2021 | Tricky Women / Tricky Realities Festival Austrian Panorama, Vienna, AT |
2021 | Winner Best Experimental: Dreamers of Dreams Film Festival, London, UK |
2021 | Winner Best Experimental: Austrian Filmfestival. Austrian Competition Shorts, Vienna, AT |
2021 | Winner Best Digital / Animation: International Innovation Film Festival, Bern, CH |
2021 | Nomination for Best Experimental: Viborg Animation Festival, Viborg, DK |
2021 | Winner Best Experimental: GIFF21, GB21, Gbiennale 21’, Melbourne, AU |
2021 | Winner Best Experimental: MUTE Festival. Potenza and Matera, IT |
2021 | Filmfest Bremen, Innovation Program, Bremen, DE |
Re/Aktion
Animated short film | 2021, 2024
Short film from the Performance Series
“Re/Aktion” is an animated short film from the performance series in public space (Re)Aktion. the project deals with the topics of homeland, human rights, young people who are invisible. A performative examination of one own’s history intended to create new connections.
Services
XR, Gamedev and Installations
Gamification Concepts
We provide specialized support and the design of creative and innovative concepts, along with close collaboration for your gamification projects in the fields of XR and mobile applications.
Consultancy
At Immerea, we stand at the intersection of XR and game development, with a background in media art and architecture. We offer consultancy services for a variety of projects, ranging from XR/VR/MR to tech consultancy for art projects, bridging the gap between creativity and technology.
Workshops
We currently hold workshops and seminars on Virtual and Mixed Reality, Game Design, and Digital Inclusion at various Universities, Festivals and Institutions (among others: University of Vienna, University of Applied Arts Vienna, FH Salzburg, FILE Festival Sao Paulo, Museum Kunst Haus Wien).
Equipment Rental
We offer flexible rental options for various models of standalone and PC VR devices, as well as Vive Trackers, based on availability.
Mocap Recordings
We offer motion capture services using the
Rokoko Mocap Suit, perfect for artists and indie developers.
If you are interested in our services and want to know more, please get in contact with us under: [email protected]
Studio
About us
An interdisciplinary team merging the areas of media art, architecture and programming.
Michael Bonell
Manuel Bonell
Flavia Mazzanti
Manuel Bonell
Co-founder and CEO
Project Management, 3D and game design
Manuel is an artist and architect based in Vienna. He is interested in procedural animation and design, interactive installations and virtual reality.
Flavia Mazzanti
Co-founder and CCO
Producer, art and research
Flavia is an artist and architect based in Vienna. Her work ranges from architectural-philosophical theories to media art and experimental filmmaking.
Michael Bonell
Co-founder and CTO
Programming and IT
Michael is a versatile programmer living in Graz. His latest projects are focused in the fields of media art, game and web development.
Career
Open positions
Currently no open position available
While there are no current open positions at the moment, Immerea is continuously looking for talented individuals to collaborate on diverse projects within game development, gamification, and virtual installations.
Don’t hesitate to send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!