Our Work
Neon is lead by CEO Deepa Mann-Kler who is also Director Belfast XR Festival; Visiting Professor in Immersive Futures Ulster University, an award winning Artist; a member of Euromersive Board and BAFTA Connect. Neon is a multi award-winning studio that harnesses the power of immersive technologies to create authentic augmented and virtual reality narrative driven experiences. Most recent achievements include The Metaverse & Me and Discover ME which shares real life stories of people living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid. Neon launched The Metaverse & Me, AR Peace Wall and AR Street Art apps freely available on iOS and Play Store as part of their commitment to create equal access to emerging technologies. A TEDx speaker “Being Human” and thought leader Deepa regularly keynotes on the intersection of storytelling, digital transformation, technical innovation, leadership, inclusion, ethics, bias, data, AI, design and creativity.
Our Achievements
Awards: Royal Television Society Finalist RETNE “Interactive Entertainment” 2017. WinTech Series Finalist “Tech Start Up Of the Year” 2018. Digital DNA Finalist “Tech For Good” Talking Sense AR App 2020. Discover ME 2022 Global Shorts; Best Shorts Competition; Pinewood Lift Off Global Network; Delta International Film Festival, Film Festivals & Awards European XR Award 2023, FIVARS 2023, Award Winner Indie Cine Tube Awards 2023, Official Selection Cornwall Film Festival 2023, Award Winner Dreamz Catcher International Film Festival 2023
I have just heard that I have been reappointed Visiting Professor In Immersive Futures with Ulster University in Northern Ireland for another four years. This wonderful news has caused me to pause and reflect on all the immersive stories and experiences that Neon has created over the last four years and the incredible people I am lucky enough to work with.