USC School of Cinematic Arts
Partner Program
Sponsorship of the Ganek Immersive Studio offers entry to an exclusive network of the leading creators in the immersive entertainment and technology industries.
About GIS
The premier immersive media studio at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.
The Ganek Immersive Studio (GIS) is a creative content studio that produces cinematic works in virtual reality and augmented reality. GIS is housed within the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, and is made possible through the generous support of the Ganek Family Foundation, as well as sponsorship by Apple.
The studio focuses on producing cinematic experiences with an emphasis on strong storytelling and compelling interactive experiences — exploring technological innovation and how it can enhance the user experience through state-of-the-art software and the latest stereoscopic filming technology.
Our goals are to produce the highest-possible quality works of immersive storytelling at the bleeding edge of technological capacities, to produce these works at high volume, and to serve as the primary training ground at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts for the upcoming generation of immersive filmmakers and storytellers.
Sponsorship
Connect the leaders of today with the creators of tomorrow.
The GIS Sponsorship Program brings together leading practitioners of immersive (XR) technologies and storytelling, ranging from senior business executives in technology and entertainment to leading artists and developers.
We pursue this with the express purpose of connecting leading figures in the XR industry in a collaborative relationship with students, faculty, and researchers at the forefront of XR’s future — serving as a hub that brings together a community of people who are building the future of immersive entertainment.
Membership Tiers
Sponsorship Levels
Tier 1
$25,000
Per Year
Invitation to exclusive quarterly events bringing together the entire network — leading technology and entertainment executives, world-class immersive media practitioners, and top USC researchers and faculty.
Comprehensive reports on learnings from immersive R&D initiatives at the School of Cinematic Arts.
Donor name on the Ganek Immersive Studio website.
Tier 2
$50,000
Per Year
All Tier 1 benefits, plus:
Always-open invitation for personalized visits to USC’s Ganek Immersive Studio for collaborative discussions with leading XR researchers and media-makers.
Technical support from the Ganek Immersive Studio on your organization’s high-priority research or production initiatives.
Invitation to an exclusive once-a-year VIP event providing access to XR donors, corporate leaders, and leading USC faculty and administration.
First access to workshops and seminars on cutting-edge immersive media production practices.
Access to promotional footage showcasing your product’s use in project production.
Tier 3
$100,000
Per Year
All Tier 1 & Tier 2 benefits, plus:
Access to direct R&D support from the Ganek studio — full access to the research, development, and consulting services of USC faculty, staff, and students working at the cutting edge of immersive technology.
Direct project collaboration catered to the highest-priority needs of your organization — incorporating your technology into a specific production where it can be deployed in a mature immersive media context.
Collaborating Schools & Departments