Reignite XIII: Production & Creative Technologies

Where innovation, creativity, and cutting-edge production converge.

Join us for the 13th edition of Reignite as we explore the cutting-edge technologies driving the UK's creative industries. Hear from York & North Yorkshire based XR Stories, Production Park, and CoStar LiveLab on their contributions to immersive storytelling, world-class tour rehearsals, and R&D labs, and discover the infrastructure and innovators putting our region on the map.

The event starts at 6pm at City Screen Picturehouse. Presentations will be followed by a curated screening of BAFTA-nominated short films from the Aesthetica Film Festival, followed by networking, drinks, and a live DJ.

Lineup

• XR Stories: Pushing the boundaries of immersive storytelling. Learn how they support creatives working in extended reality (XR) and next-gen media to transform how audiences engage with narratives.
• Production Park: The UK’s largest independent production facility. From hosting rehearsals for Kasabian and live recordings of The Voice to bringing shows like Adolescence to life, they are the backbone of international creative projects.
• CoStar LiveLab: Explore how this collaborative space allows creators to prototype live productions and experiment with performance technologies to develop new approaches to storytelling and performance.

Event Timings

• 17.30: Arrival
• 18.00: Welcome & Introduction
• 18:10: Presentations by XR Stories, Production Park, and CoStar LiveLab
• 19:10: Special Screening of BAFTA-Nominated Films featured in York's Aesthetica Film Festival
• 20:00 – Late: DJ, Networking & Drinks

Important Booking Information

Spaces are limited. Due to the capacity of City Screen, we expect this event to sell out quickly.

Please only book a ticket if you are certain you can attend. If your plans change, please cancel your order so someone on the waiting list can take your place.

Reignite XIII is proudly supported by Aesthetica, York BID, and City Screen Picturehouse, with the vital funding support of David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.