Simon Boas



I’m an award-winning producer, designer, creative technologist, and artist. I help people explore, communicate, and manifest technically complex creative ideas.



Recent Work:
Tecate Pa’l Norte AI Experience
Virgin Galacttic Website
Research Lab Videos
Olympia HoloLens Exhibition
Volumetric Performance Toolbox

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Tecate Pa'l Norte | Tecate Selfie AI Experience

Created an interactive AI experience for the Tecate Pa'l Norte music festival that transformed attendees' selfies into branded digital artwork displayed on main stage screens. Managed the production from concept to live implementation, delivering a brand activation that connected festival-goers to the visual identity of the event.

Expertise:
AI Experience Design
Live Event Production
Interactive Installation
Brand Activation

Key Contributions:
Led technical discovery process
Managed end-to-end production pipeline
Oversaw AI image processing workflow
Directed live integration with festival systems

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Dogstudio/DEPT® | 2024


Virgin Galactic | Immersive Website

Produced Virgin Galactic's commercial spaceflight website with interactive WebGL visualizations showing their journey to space. My role bridged technical specialists, 3D artists, and Virgin's team to translate aerospace concepts into an engaging digital experience. When client challenges emerged, I traveled to their headquarters to reset expectations, ultimately securing additional work developing their press portal.

Expertise:
AI Experience Design
Live Event Production
Interactive Installation
Brand Activation

Key Contributions:
Led technical discovery process
Managed end-to-end production pipeline
Oversaw AI image processing workflow
Directed live integration with festival systems

 2x Webby Award wins
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    Dogstudio/DEPT® | 2024


    NEC Labs America | Research Lab Video Series

    Produced and directed a video series showcasing NEC Labs' cutting-edge AI research. Conducted deep technical interviews with research scientists, then created accessible explanations of complex machine learning concepts through visual storytelling. The series communicates NEC's technical innovations to non-specialist audiences, supporting both recruitment and partnership goals.

    Expertise: 
    Video Production & Editing
    Crew Management
    Technical Storytelling
    Interviewing

    Key Contributions:
    Conducted technical pre-interview research 
    Directed on-site filming 
    Edited content to balance technical depth with clarity
    Post-production color, audio, graphics

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    Upswell | 2022


    Microsoft & Hellenic Ministry of Culture | Ancient Olympia HoloLens Exhibition

    As Technical Producer for the HoloLens experience development team, I managed the creation of Microsoft's mixed reality exhibition showcasing digitally preserved ancient Greek monuments. I worked with a locally built model table that simulated the Athens installation, coordinated between 3D modeling teams and developers, and ensured technical accuracy. In September 2021, I traveled to Greece to install the experience at the Athens Olympic Museum, troubleshot integration issues, and created documentation for museum staff.

    Expertise:
    Production Management
    Mixed Reality
    Technical Documentation

    Key Contributions
    Coordinated technical handoffs
    Managed on-site installation in Athens
    Created training materials for exhibition docents

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     more via Microsoft
    Glowbox x Ada, Invisible Thread, Iconem | 2020-2021


    Volumetric Performance Toolbox + Suga' | Live Volumetric Video Performance & Education

    As Head of Production for this Eyebeam-funded project, I produced a system enabling artists to perform in virtual space using volumetric capture. I designed a remote artist residency to make the technology accessible to creators from diverse backgrounds, developed educational resources, and collaborated on an affordable hardware kit using Raspberry Pi and Intel RealSense cameras. The project evolved from concept to a platform featured at SIGGRAPH, Gray Area Festival, and Sundance New Frontier.

    Expertise:
    Production Management
    Educational Program Design
    Technical Documentation
    Multimedia Production

    Key Contributions:
    Developed artist training curriculum
    Created open-source documentation
    Produced demonstration videos
    Managed festival exhibitions
    Created promotional materials

     Sundance New Frontier trailer
     short doc on the VPT residency program
    Glowbox, Valencia James | 2020-2022