On location in Bláskógabyggð, Iceland

Armando Kirwin began his career in feature-film VFX before transitioning into virtual reality, where he worked with multiple Oscar nominees on numerous award-winning projects. His work in VR led him to early experimentation with AI. In 2017 he co-founded Artie, an AI company that went on to raise $40 million in venture capital before being acquired in 2023. Armando has spoken at venues including Sundance, Venice Biennale, Meta, and Google and has received multiple patents in AI, blockchain, and video game distribution technology. You can read his full bio here.