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Conference presentation
Date presented 12/31/2023
This presentation explored how artificial intelligence influences media coverage and democratic processes during the 2024 U.S. presidential elections. It analyzed AI tools used in newsrooms and political campaigns, highlighting both the opportunities for enhanced media ecology and the risks of misinformation and algorithmic bias on democratic discourse.
Conference presentation
Date presented 11/07/2023
5th International Congress and 7th Ibero-American Meeting of Audiovisual Narratives, Antenor Orrego Private University, Trujillo, Peru
This presentation, delivered at the 5th International Congress and 7th Ibero-American Meeting of Audiovisual Narratives at Antenor Orrego Private University in Trujillo, Peru (November 2023), discussed cultural AI biases and the challenges of generating universal narratives while authentically representing Latin American cultures in AI-driven media production. A video recording and mind map of the presentation are available, with Spanish audio and automatic English subtitles.
Conference presentation
El cine sin encuadre: Propuesta de Escala de Implicación Narrativa en realidad virtual
Date presented 12/31/2019
Anuario Electrónico de Estudios en Comunicación Social "Disertaciones", Rosario, Argentina
This presentation, delivered in 2020, introduced a "Scale of Narrative Involvement" (Escala de Implicación Narrativa) for virtual reality experiences, proposing a framework for measuring narrative engagement in VR cinema. Presented at the Anuario Electrónico de Estudios en Comunicación Social "Disertaciones" in Rosario, Argentina, it examined the concept of unframed cinema and its implications for immersive storytelling.
Conference presentation
Capitalizing on network-based synchronous activities
Date presented 09/14/2018
This presentation, delivered at the Quality Matters Mountain Regional Conference: Elevating Quality in Denver (2018), discussed strategies for leveraging network-based synchronous activities to enhance online learning. Bonilla explored how real-time collaboration and digital networking can foster student engagement and improve learning outcomes in online courses, offering practical recommendations for educators and instructional designers.
Conference presentation
La construcción y edición de cine narrativo a través de programación
Date presented 07/11/2018
1° Congresso Internacional Media Ecology and Image Studies – Desafios para as narrativas imagéticas, Lisbon, Portugal
This presentation at the 1° Congresso Internacional Media Ecology and Image Studies – Desafios para as narrativas imagéticas (Lisbon, Portugal, 2018) explores how narrative cinema can be built and edited through programming. Bonilla discussed algorithmic editing techniques and coding practices that enable modular and interactive storytelling in film, bridging the worlds of digital cinema and software development.
Conference presentation
Taller Internacional de Producción: Nuevas Narrativas y Nuevas Tecnologías
Date presented 07/10/2018
This international production workshop, held at the Universidad de Cuenca in Ecuador in 2018, focused on "nuevas narrativas" and "nuevas tecnologías." Bonilla led an intensive program exploring emerging storytelling techniques, interactive media, and creative technologies. The workshop encouraged participants to experiment with non‑linear narratives, network‑based production, and innovative tools for audience engagement in digital cinema and multimedia arts.
Conference presentation
Date presented 12/31/2016
This presentation, delivered at the VI Festival de la Orquídea in Cuenca, Ecuador (2017), discussed the evolution from hyperlinked cinema to soft cinema and explored the future of film and television. It examined how new narrative windows and interactive storytelling techniques are reshaping audiovisual media.
Conference presentation
Date presented 12/31/2015
This presentation at the Festival Internacional Audiovisual of Universidad de La Sabana in Cundinamarca, Colombia (2016) explored interactive cinema and its potential for non-linear storytelling. Bonilla discussed the design and production of interactive narratives and examined audience engagement in immersive audiovisual media, highlighting innovative techniques for combining film and digital interactivity.
Conference presentation
Translating new media theories into practical advice
Date presented 11/21/2012
American Medical Writers Association Conference, Sacramento, CA
This presentation, delivered at the American Medical Writers Association meeting in Sacramento, California in 2012, translated theoretical frameworks of new media into practical advice for medical writers and communication professionals. Bonilla discussed how interactive media, digital tools, and communication technologies can be applied to improve clarity, engagement, and audience understanding in health and scientific communication, bridging the gap between new media theory and professional practice.
Conference presentation
Date presented 06/14/2012
Revista Digital Universitaria (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico
This presentation, delivered as part of the article and video production "El nuevo prestidigitador" at the Revista Digital Universitaria of the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico in 2012, explored the interplay between new media and magic-themed narrative. Bonilla showcased the process of creating interactive digital content, blending audiovisual production with digital design, and discussed strategies for engaging audiences through storytelling and innovation.