[Interview] MADRID NOIR with James Castillo (director) and Lawrence Bennett (writer, producer)

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It’s one of the best virtual reality experience of 2021. MADRID NOIR premiered at Tribeca Immersive, then XR@Annecy – followed by +15 selections all year long. And an Award for Best Narrative Experience at Stereopsia! We discussed the film, and the prototype, with James Castillo (director) and Lawrence Bennett (writer, producer) from NoGhost Studio in the UK.

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