Circle, Onassis ONX Launch XR Program, Name Emmy Winner Katerina Cizek Head of Studies (EXCLUSIVE)
Circle has launched an international XR program in collaboration with Onassis ONX, aimed at women and gender-expansive filmmakers. Emmy-winning documentarian Katerina Cizek has been appointed as the head of studies for the initiative. The program, named 'Circle Expanded Orbit,' will take place in Athens from November 21 to 26, 2026.
- ▪Circle is a training platform for women and gender-expansive filmmakers.
- ▪The program will focus on XR, mixed reality, VR, AR, AI, and game-based storytelling.
- ▪Applications are open until July 23, with shortlisted candidates invited for interviews in late August.
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Home Film News May 17, 2026 11:19pm PT Circle, Onassis ONX Launch XR Program, Name Emmy Winner Katerina Cizek Head of Studies (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Korea Box Office: Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Dominates Weekend with Over 50% Market Share 20 minutes ago China Box Office: ‘Dear You’ Holds Top Spot as ‘The Sheep Detectives’ Enters Top Five 45 minutes ago Miike Takashi Makes Documentary Debut as Japan’s K2 Pictures Unveils Slate and $33 Million Fund at Cannes 1 hour ago See All Circle Circle, the training platform for women and gender-expansive filmmakers, is moving into XR and immersive media with a new international program developed alongside Onassis ONX.
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