“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)

Karen Cirillo

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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Atlas V unveils Astrea, a new key player in the XR distribution business

French immersive studio Atlas V announces the launch of a sister company dedicated to the distribution of immersive content – publishing and sales to broadcasters, LBE theaters and events. Eighteen months after acquiring the creative studio Albyon (ex-Fauns) based in

“it was all about creating and maintaining a trust and a transparency in the process between the participants and the creators” – Mads Damsbo (DARK ROOMS)

DARK ROOMS, presented recently at Venice Immersive 2025, is an embodied exploration of human psychology through the prism of sexuality, directed by Mads Damsbo, Laurits Flensted Jensen and Anne Sofie Steen Sverdrup. Three viewers are invited to explore inner spaces, each

“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

“With AI, there’s a risk of artificial feeling if you don’t step in as an artist.” – Denis Semionov (Sa1nt Denis)

Russian visual artist Denis Semionov (Sa1nt Denis) has settled in France as a result of a family history between the two countries. He combines the exploration of digital art – from NFTs to sports stadiums, from VR films to concerts

“I wanted to spotlight indie creators from virtual platforms” – Mária Rakušanová (Raindance Immersive)

The fall brings back the interactive community to the familiar faces of international festivals and events – some virtual, some (...)

Decoding XR: MEET MORTAZA, Josephine Derobe

After its premiere during the last Venice VR (Expanded) festival, Josephine Derobe’s MEET MORTAZA will continue its journey in festivals for 2021 – notably in selection at FIPADOC Smart and the next South By Southwest (SXSW). With MEET MORTAZA Joséphine