July 30th, 2021
"We must stand for the independence of creation in virtual reality" - Michel Reilhac (Venice VR Expanded)
The Virtual Reality section of the Venice Film Festival (La Mostra, included in the more global art event called the Biennale) returns in September 2021. A pioneer of the genre among A-festivals, Venice VR will be expanded again this year for Covid reasons, with a few events on site but a developed presence online and in 14 satellite locations around the world (list to be found below).
August 30th, 2021
“We want Taiwan to be at the technological and creative forefront of the XR industry” - Celeste Ting, Aurélien Dirler (TAICCA)
The Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) which supports immersive artists and producers will present an impressive collection of 7 works in the next Venice VR line-up. As the festival will go to an Expanded edition again, with an international network of satellite venues, it is the confirmation of a strong and renewed presence for the Taiwanese XR industry - and a success for its international co-production strategy.
August 13th, 2021
"The inherent power of VR is to change our perspective on a story" - Nim Shapira, Roi Lev (BYSTANDING: THE FEINGOLD SYNDROME)
Premiering at Tribeca last month, BYSTANDING: THE FEINGOLD SYNDROME is a hybrid docufiction immersive experience. Part testimonial, part expressive animations, part sociological study, BYSTANDING uses immersive storytelling to confront the viewer with the ultimate question: what would you do if you were there? We asked creators Nim Shapira (director) and Roi Lev (creative producer).
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A visual installation and VR experience, Inside Goliath is an intimate and visually compelling narrative of one man’s experience of living with schizophrenia and psychosis.
On the morning of his birthday, Marco discovers the cake Polo has lovingly made and left for him on the kitchen table. He also notices that every object in the kitchen has been battened down with tape and twine as if to safeguard against an oncoming storm. What begins as a beautiful morning for the young couple takes a surreal turn when their world literally falls apart around them.
October 15th 2021
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