stare at the wall (also known as Emma Hamilton) provides creative and production services for the experiential industry.
Originally from Manchester, Emma graduated in 2016 from Middlesex University London, specialising in 360 degree film. For the past seven years, they has been based in Paris working as a creative producer and director in the immersive industry for internationally studios - such as DVgroup and Marshmallow Laser Feast - as well as for their own projects.
Since arriving in Paris in 2017, Emma worked with VR filmmaker Mathieu Pradat as the assistant director and producer on The Roaming (VRHAM! 2018 / Venice International Film Festival 75) before joining DVgroup in 2018. As a creative producer of original content, Emma worked directly with DV's most ambitious narrative pieces (Alice, The Virtual Reality Play, The Horrifically Real Virtuality), and their international location based tours.
Since 2021 - Emma has been channeling this valuable experience into stare at the wall, exploring artistic and socially charged XR storytelling, collaborating regularly on cutting edge content with Marshmallow Laser Feast and Megaverse.
Over the years, they have gained invaluable experience in producing and designing immersive artworks, and touring them internationally. Recent productions include ‘Works of Nature’ (ACMI, Melbourne 2023/2024) and “Evolver” (Cannes Film Festival 2024).
stare at the wall aims to engage with complex and important subjects through experiences that challenge audiences through unconventional perspectives.