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John Benton is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Digital Art and Design at New York Tech's College of Arts & Sciences. An immersive storyteller at the forefront of spatial computing, he teaches film, emerging media, and game design both practically and theoretically at NYU, SVA, ICP, and NYIT. His work has been showcased globally in museums, film festivals, and XR (Extended Reality) events, earning him recognition and grants from prestigious institutions such as the NY Foundation for the Arts.
John's research and projects focus on Mobile & XR Design Systems, Spatial Storytelling, and Emerging Media. He has participated in events like the Tribeca Film Festival, Cuny Games Conference, NY Media Lab / New School Talks, and the Games For Change XR Hackathon, where he won accolades. His collaborations and presentations include work at MIT Hackathon, Voices of VR, BardoXR, and Google for Education initiatives.
- Tribeca Film Festival 2015
- London’s Power to the Pixel 2016
- NYU SPS Faculty Teaching Excellence Award 2016
- IFP/NY Media Center 2017
- NY Media Lab Grant 2018
- NYFA Grant 2019
John's contributions to spatial computing and digital storytelling have been highlighted in events such as the Future of Storytelling Talks (2016–2019), Adobe XR Festival, Google For Education, and MIT Hackathon. His work has also been featured in podcasts like NYU's 'Future of Education' (2018) and platforms like Tilt Brush Talk, reflecting his expertise in blending technology with narrative design.
