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Ride FX: from Omaha Beach to M. C. Escher, the immersive workshop in Brittany
Read more: Ride FX: from Omaha Beach to M. C. Escher, the immersive workshop in BrittanyOriginally, Ride FX was supposed to produce films for amusement parks—hence the name, inspired by Futuroscope-style rides. Covid struck in the year the company was founded, major contracts fell through, and the studio had to reinvent itself at lightning speed. The door that opened was cinema: in just a few years, Ride FX became one…
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“Music to create perspective within the arts”- Serge Vuille (LOCUS SOLUS – GIFF x ENSEMBLE CONTRECHAMPS)
Read more: “Music to create perspective within the arts”- Serge Vuille (LOCUS SOLUS – GIFF x ENSEMBLE CONTRECHAMPS)This year, the GIFF (Geneva International Film Festival) teamed up for the first time with the contemporary music ensemble Contrechamps to present an ambitious immersive concert experience. The result was three original works created specifically for VR and live performance, that were brought to life during GIFF 2025. We caught up with Contrechamps artistic director…
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“This experience is a metaphor for how care can heal society” – Melodie Mousset (EMPATHY CREATURES)
Read more: “This experience is a metaphor for how care can heal society” – Melodie Mousset (EMPATHY CREATURES)We recently had the opportunity to reconnect with Melodie Mousset and dive back into EMPATHY CREATURES, a work reflecting on the importance of care in both personal and collective wellbeing, first presented at Venice Immersive 2025. At GIFF 2025, we experienced a more advanced version of the piece, which will continue to grow with new…
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Nocturne Immersion: Villa Albertine explores new forms of stage writing in New York
Read more: Nocturne Immersion: Villa Albertine explores new forms of stage writing in New YorkHeld on November 6 in New York, Nocturne Immersion (link) marked a new step in Villa Albertine‘s strategy to support immersive creation and transatlantic ties between France and the United States. Designed with Dark Euphoria, the program was part of Novembre Numérique, a global initiative by the Institut français dedicated to digital cultures. Between professional…
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Decoding XR: Leo Metcalf, and Michael Golembewski (THE TIME BEFORE)
Read more: Decoding XR: Leo Metcalf, and Michael Golembewski (THE TIME BEFORE)First seen at the latest Venice Immersive, THE TIME BEFORE by filmmaker and animator Leo Metcalf is a deeply moving story told from a child’s perspective. Combining poetic storytelling with carefully crafted interactive design, the work explores memory, consciousness, and the fragility of perception through a hybrid of 2D animation, 360° video, and real-time interaction.…
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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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