Light Sail VR’s Matthew Celia on Immersive Video’s New Era

Remix Reality's Tom Emrich interviews Light Sail VR co-founder Matthew Celia about immersive video's resurgence after the industry's "VR winter." Following the studio's Emmy win for its Saturday Night Live experience, Celia explains how improved camera technology, particularly Blackmagic's URSA Cine Immersive, and renewed platform support from Apple and Meta are enabling deeper creative work. While funding remains challenging, he argues immersive content produces more engaged audiences than traditional media, with viewers making a conscious choice to shut out distractions.