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“I didn’t want to people to just enjoy the visuals. I wanted them to be more connected to the story” – Négar Motevalymeidanshah (LESS THAN 5 GRAMS OF SAFFRON)
Read more: “I didn’t want to people to just enjoy the visuals. I wanted them to be more connected to the story” – Négar Motevalymeidanshah (LESS THAN 5 GRAMS OF SAFFRON)LESS THAN 5 GRAMS OF SAFFRON is a beautifully animated 360 film that explores the immigrant experience and the memories that people carry with them – of the journey and of home. The piece, told through the eyes of a young woman whose story is unlocked by the smell of cooking with saffron, won a…
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LA MAGIE OPÉRA, Staging prestige and institutional VR production
Read more: LA MAGIE OPÉRA, Staging prestige and institutional VR productionCo-produced by BackLight, the Paris Opera, and VIVE Arts, LA MAGIE OPÉRA continues the trajectory of a French studio that has successfully turned virtual reality into a collective and immersive spectacle. Presented at the Palais Garnier as part of the program celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Palais Garnier, and selected for Venice Immersive 2025…
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Judi Alston – Building empathy through immersive storytelling
Read more: Judi Alston – Building empathy through immersive storytellingAcross the last three decades, Judi Alston has stood as a bridge between traditional documentary filmmaking and new immersive practices. As the founder of One to One Development Trust and co-creative lead at Dreaming Methods, her work has consistently focused on how stories can empower communities, bring visibility to overlooked lives, and experiment with technology…
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“I want to create works where the body becomes a source of doubt, perception a game of vertigo, and fear a subject for reflection”—Adelin Schweitzer (THE SUTHERLAND TEST)
Read more: “I want to create works where the body becomes a source of doubt, perception a game of vertigo, and fear a subject for reflection”—Adelin Schweitzer (THE SUTHERLAND TEST)For more than twenty years, Adelin Schweitzer has been carving out a unique niche in the world of immersive and performing arts. Founder of the Deletere Laboratories in Marseille (see our previous interview), he strives to divert technology from its expected uses and transform it into a critical and poetic space. His most recent work,…
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“Create an experience, not a film” – Jonathan Griffith (TOUCHING THE SKY)
Read more: “Create an experience, not a film” – Jonathan Griffith (TOUCHING THE SKY)Based in Chamonix, Jonathan Griffith is one of the most renowned photographers and filmmakers in the world of mountaineering. An experienced climber and regular contributor to Meta and Red Bull, he has been pushing the boundaries of immersive filmmaking for several years with films such as EVEREST VR, THE SOLOIST VR, and the recent TOUCHING…
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Humanity Has a New Home: Felix & Paul Studios’ INTERSTELLAR ARC is now open at AREA15
Read more: Humanity Has a New Home: Felix & Paul Studios’ INTERSTELLAR ARC is now open at AREA15INTERSTELLAR ARC, the awe-inspiring new immersive experience from the Emmy Award-winning creators at Felix & Paul Studios, is now open exclusively at AREA15 in Las Vegas. Guests are invited to embark on a captivating emotional journey, set centuries in the future and light-years from Earth. In the 23rd century, humanity is emerging from centuries of…
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At DOK: a deep dive into Leipzig’s DOK Neuland and DOK Exchange programmes
Read more: At DOK: a deep dive into Leipzig’s DOK Neuland and DOK Exchange programmesThe DOK Neuland XR exhibition and DOK Exchange conference, taking place as part of DOK Leipzig (27 October – 2 November), explore the realities and future of XR. DOK Neuland, curated by Dana Melaver, is a public showcase of XR projects, performances and workshops and DOK Exchange XR, curated and coordinated by Weronika M. Lewandowska,…
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“If you want to create empathy, it doesn’t matter what kind of medium, there’s craft in telling the story” – Steye Hallema (ANCESTORS)
Read more: “If you want to create empathy, it doesn’t matter what kind of medium, there’s craft in telling the story” – Steye Hallema (ANCESTORS)ANCESTORS is a unique participatory journey six generations into the future, exploring how today’s choices shape tomorrow’s world. In a large-group experience, the piece uses AI and guides you by your smartphone to connect with others around you. Directed by Steye Hallema (THE IMAGINARY FRIEND) for the Smartphone Orchestra, it premiered at IDFA 2024 and…
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“Festivals matter more than ever, as places where work is promoted, ideas circulate, and different viewpoints are expressed” – Anaïs Emery (GIFF 2025)
Read more: “Festivals matter more than ever, as places where work is promoted, ideas circulate, and different viewpoints are expressed” – Anaïs Emery (GIFF 2025)Opening on October 31, the 31st GIFF (Geneva International Film Festival) presents an immersive section full of new pieces to discover (and re-discover!) and a market that directly engages with the field’s challenges and potential. Cover: Future Botanica (Polymorf) A deep dive into Dutch immersive production, a new collaboration with music at its core, XR…
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