Michael Annetta

Michael Annetta is a Lecturer in the School of Design at San Francisco State University (SFSU). He is an experienced designer and producer specializing in games, transmedia, and virtual reality, with professional collaborations at Sony Pictures, Walt Disney Imagineering, and others. His work spans entertainment technology, interactive media, and user experience design.

Education: MFA in Interactive Media & Games from the University of Southern California (USC), where he was the first recipient of the NOGLSTP Scholarship in Innovation. Previously, he taught as an adjunct professor in USC’s Interactive Media & Games Division and at Woodbury University in Burbank.

Research and Professional Background: Annetta transitioned to games/interactive media after a career in theater and film performance, directing, and producing. He has presented at conferences like PAX Prime, San Diego Comic-Con, and VR Long Beach, focusing on transmedia, games, and VR innovation.

Awards: Recognized through the NOGLSTP Scholarship for innovation in his field. No specific grants or lab affiliations are detailed in the text.