issue 2 fall 2026 Notes from the field: Homage to the community organizers who keep the world turning An immersive producer goes rogue and creates a grassroots network of VR viewing parties. Immersive Story Club, photo by Ember Wheeler Editor's Introduction Danielle Giroux is a former XR distribution specialist for Atlas V, an award-winning immersive production studio based in France. She has started her own consultancy focusing on creating personal connections through VR vie