Six Nations production company and Laurier University explore plans for new hub

By Celeste Percy-Beauregard Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Hamilton Spectator A Six Nations production company and Laurier University are in talks to revitalize a storied building in downtown Brantford. RedDoor Collective and the school are coming together to “explore” a global Indigenous innovation centre and immersive shared reality cinemas (an experience that makes audience members feel like a part of what they’re watching, like an Imax movie) in downtown Brantford, according to a joint media release. “We envision a platform for Indigenous youth, creators, researchers and entrepreneurs, bringing together academics, industry leaders and community organizations to cocreate new models of success,” RedDoor Collective founder Gary Joseph said in the release. The idea includes a state-of-the-art sound stage the size of two basketball courts, and a cinema sharing “immersive” and “interactive”…

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