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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 26, 2019

5 Original VR Works by HTC VIVE selected in and out of Competition at Venice VR 2019

Global virtual reality innovation leader, HTC VIVE, has broken the record by entering the 76th Venice International Film Festival with five originals VR work. VR film 5x1 -- O, 5x1 -- Only the mounta…

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July 23, 2019

“Feel the narrative in your skin” – May Abdalla & Barry Gene Murphy (GOLIATH)

I was lucky enough to be there and listen to the teams of directors and producers sharing their ideas and stories. One of them, in particular, resonated in me for its compelling and meaningful conten…

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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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July 12, 2019

To follow: a Twitter list of XR influencers

Social networks and private groups are used to share news and events. Not the fear of missing something, but certainly the idea of a real community behind virtual worlds: this is not a fantasy. In ou…

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July 4, 2019

ShorTS – International Short Films Festival – is making VR a collective experience

And, while we are all waiting for the VeniceVR of the Venice Film Festival, we can enjoy other beautiful events that are working hard on bringing virtual reality to a wider audience.

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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 25, 2019

“We place storytelling at the forefront” - Loren Hammonds (Tribeca Immersive)

The Tribeca Film Festival is amongst the first entertainment event every year, and it’s still growing attention with a fearless line-up of talents and projects. This year’s Immersive selection seems …

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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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January 21, 2019

”Exploring a technological format that could affect the content” - Gaelle Mourre (MECHANICAL SOULS)

The doors of virtual universes open again at New Frontier, the immersive section of the Sundance 2019’s festival. This year the regulars of the event in Park City will discover 2 sections dedicated t…

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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.