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December 3, 2019

“I like to think of the way I work like a theatre workshop” - Michael Beets (THE UNKNOWN PATIENT)

Every year, on November 11, the world celebrates the end of the First World War. Last year XRMust dedicated an article to its 100th anniversary, interviewing Sébastian Tixador, director of the powerf…

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November 4, 2019

“New technologies are now an integral part of the artistic practice” - Myriam Achard (Phi Centre)

“For art in all its forms”: Montreal-based Phi Centre is not new to immersive exhibitions and events. After their pop-up showcase at La Biennale di Venezia from May to October, Phi just launched thei…

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October 31, 2019

“It’s very positive to see that storytelling is first” – Sebastien Lefebvre (360 Film Festival)

Paris-based event SATIS-Screen4All (new merger between 37-years old SATIS and Screen4All Forum) is a 2-days show dedicated to creation and technological innovation in media, entertainment, and audio-…

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October 17, 2019

“We must learn from theatre to shape the story” - Valentina Paggiarin (DREAMS OF BLUE)

In 2017, one of the works selected for the VR Days Europe was DREAMS OF BLUE, directed by Valentina Paggiarin, an Italian interactive writer specialized in new media and videoludic narrative.

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October 8, 2019

“Virtual Reality can offer an inner journey” – Jan Kounen (7 LIVES, AYAHUASCA, -22.7°C)

Even with no feature film in the last ten years (COCO CHANEL AND IGOR STRAVINSKY in 2009), Jan Kounen has been busy: documentaries, books ... and this year no less than 3 works in virtual reality: no…

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September 29, 2019

“It’s why we do art, to tap into people’s emotions” - Tupac Martir (COSMOS WITHIN US)

On August 21, 3pm, the online booking to reserve your slot for VR works presented at the 2019 Venice Film Festival opened. Two hours later, the installation COSMOS WITHIN US was almost sold out and i…

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August 21, 2019

“Building a momentum for your project is key” – René Pinnell (Kaleidoscope)

This month at Venice VR will be officially launched the new version of his platform Kaleidoscope, a marketplace for immersive contents, with more features to work with artists and funding companies. …

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July 17, 2019

“Of course you want to work with great storytellers” – Dana Dansereau (National Film Board of Canada)

Dana Dansereau is an interactive producer of the National Film Board of Canada’s Digital Studio, based in Vancouver. We met at the Annecy Film Festival where GYMNASIA (produced with Felix & Paul Stud…

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June 25, 2019

“What matters is the relationship with the character” – Pete Billington (WOLVES IN THE WALLS)

It’s not only one of the most selected VR films in festivals this year (so far Tribeca, Annecy, New Images…), but WOLVES IN THE WALLS first segment was also well distributed in 2018. Now we are able …

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April 15, 2019

"Realities come together" - Grégoire Parain (Novelab)

Being as discreet as possible, the company based in Paris and Toulouse is however regularly selected in the biggest festivals of the world for their immersive experiences.

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March 6, 2019

”Experiencing the trees memories” - Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee & Adam Loften (THE ATOMIC TREE)

The Atomic Tree is a journey into the memories of one of the most revered trees in the world—a 400-year-old Japanese White Pine bonsai that witnessed—and survived—the atomic blast in Hiroshima.

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February 20, 2019

”I believe VR is a first-person medium” - Celine Tricart (THE SUN LADIES)

Celine Tricart is an acclaimed storyteller who has developed a unique and recognizable style involving highly emotional stories and strong visual artistry. Her work was showcased in numerous Academy …

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February 14, 2019

”Science as a storytelling tool” - Eliza McNitt (SPHERES)

From astronauts to astrophysicists, McNitt works alongside scientists to tell stories about the human connection to the cosmos. Her films and VR experiences have appeared at festivals including Sunda…

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February 6, 2019

”The limits are being stepped over all the time” – Jorge Tereso & Fernando Maldonado (GLOOMY EYES)

In this exquisite VR experience, it is 1983 on a cold night in Woodland City, and being a zombie is still illegal. Like all of his kind, Gloomy is hiding in the forest, away from bounty hunters.

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October 28, 2018

”History is a great subject for immersive stories” - Sebastien Tixador (11.11.18)

A few minutes before the suspension of fighting in World War on November 11, 1918, soldiers have to face a series of decisions.