ARPost

APRIL 28, 2021

In the world of film, VR has become a powerful tool for tackling pressing social issues. Unlike traditional films, which set a safe distance between you and the story, VR puts viewers right in the middle of it. You’ll feel empathy—not just sorrow—for the real lives represented in the film. Why Virtual Reality?

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JUNE 10, 2021

Nowhere Media’s breath-taking volumetric VR film makes its world debut at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. This was the inspiration behind Kusunda , a voice-driven VR film centered around the indigenous community of Kusunda located in the landlocked country of Nepal in South Asia. Feature Image Credit: Nowhere Media.

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ARPost

MARCH 7, 2022

The platform recently made good on that endeavor in a major way, hosting the “first-ever metaverse film screening.”. The premiere of the documentary film GameStop: Rise of the Players took place in a custom Spatial room on March 1 and included a screening of the film, a director Q&A, selfie opportunities and, of course, an NFT giveaway.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

This year has seen a number of VR awards and VR film festivals go online, most recently AIXR’s VR Awards and the London Film Festival. Upsides are that these platforms have allowed film festivals and awards shows to continue to take place when they might otherwise have been canceled due to coronavirus precautions.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Venice Film Festival is back with yet another selection of genre-defying VR projects from some of the most exciting creators in the field. Of course, it wouldn’t be the Venice Film Festival without the parties. The post The 2021 Venice Film Festival Invades ‘VRChat’ appeared first on VRScout.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

This past Thursday was Disney Plus Day, an annual event designed to promote new films and television series coming to popular streaming services. There was also the reveal of Remembering , an AR-powered short film starring and produced by Oscar-winner and Marvel superhero Brie Larson. “Where do ideas come from?

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VRScout

MARCH 8, 2023

In honor of International Women’s Day, the Emmy Award-Winning Felix & Paul Studios has released Women In Spaceflight , a new VR film celebrating the many accomplishments of female spacefarers. Feature Image Credit: Felix & Paul Studios The post A New VR Film For Quest Honors Women Astronauts appeared first on VRScout.

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VRScout

JANUARY 5, 2021

Symphony , a new VR film featuring the music of Beethoven, Bernstein, and Mahler, premiered recently in Madrid after roughly four years in development. However, the film quickly turns from an inaudible exposé to a musical extravaganza, beginning with Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Image Credit: MÁXIMO GARCIA/LA CAIXA FOUNDATION.

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VRScout

MAY 7, 2021

In honor of National Space Day, Oculus will be streaming a 24-hour loop of developer Felix & Paul’s groundbreaking VR film, Space Explorers: The ISS Experience. We had a chance to check out Episode Two of the revolutionary series, ADVANCE, during the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. Image Credit: Felix & Paul Studios.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This includes immersive entertainment studio Felix & Paul, whose groundbreaking VR film series Space Explorers: An ISS Experience took home a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Program. The post VR Film ‘Space Explorers’ Just Won A Primetime Emmy appeared first on VRScout.

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VRScout

JUNE 22, 2021

While the pandemic still rages on across the globe, the XR industry can count a clear win thanks to the dedicated team behind this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. . Given the unique challenges the Tribeca Film Festival team navigated by choosing to attempt a hybrid event, a series of industry partnerships emerged. Back to normal?

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ARPost

MAY 17, 2022

The Cannes Film Festival , one of the world’s most prestigious film fests, is coming to the Fortnite metaverse. an official media partner of the festival, offers a cinema experience like no other for gamers and film enthusiasts. An Immersive Film Fest Experience in the Fortnite Metaverse.

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ARPost

JANUARY 31, 2022

The company has announced a day-long film festival to take place on Saturday, February 5, from anywhere with internet. Introducing the BRCvr Film Festival. The BRCvr Film Festival is “a first of its kind.” The BRCvr Film Festival is “a first of its kind.” The Films and Schedule. Larry, A Burning Man Story. “We

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Felix & Paul Studios is responsible for some of the most visually-stunning 360-degree films available on VR headsets, and Supersonic Flight is no exception. The post Immersive VR Film Takes You On A Supersonic Jet Ride appeared first on VRScout. If you are able to stomach the ride, however, you’re in for a serious treat.

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VRScout

APRIL 21, 2023

According to Felix & Paul, the 360-degree film features stunning footage shot outside the International Space Station. Feature Image Credit: Felix & Paul Studios The post Celebrate Earth Day With An Out-Of-This-World VR Film appeared first on VRScout. For more information visit felixandpaul.com.

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VRScout

JUNE 18, 2022

The post AR Technology Invades The Legendary Cannes Film Festival appeared first on VRScout. Check out their website for information on the festival and their partnership with Niantic. Hit the following links for more information on Niantic and 8th Wall. Image Credit: Niantic x Cannes.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Human Within is a sci-fi interactive VR film coming to Quest in January that explores how AI affects humanity. Departing from standard VR films, which are usually pretty ‘one-and-done’, the upcoming interactive experience promises to give you the choice in how the story progresses and ends.

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Road to VR

APRIL 21, 2023

Felix & Paul, the studio known for its pioneering work in creating cinematic immersive films, is set to release the first installment in a new VR trilogy shot from the International Space Station (ISS), which is slated to offer stunning views of Earth from low orbit.

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Road to VR

JULY 19, 2024

Image courtesy Apple Additionally, Apple will release an immersive experience featuring The Weeknd, the first scripted short film Submerged by Edward Berger, and exclusive sports content like behind-the-scenes access to the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend.

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VRScout

JANUARY 26, 2021

This Thursday marks the start of the 2021 Sundance International Film Festival , a seven-day celebration of independent filmmaking, emerging storytellers, and new media projects. Some rooms (Film Party) allow those with a webcam to stream video directly to their avatar, replacing the static image they selected before with a talking head.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Sundance Film Festival’s New Frontier showcase was conducted virtually this year in response to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. ” In total, the 2021 Sundance Film Festival attracted over 600,000 views ; that’s 2.7x Sundance Institute shares some impressive numbers regarding this year’s virtual showcase.

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VRScout

JULY 7, 2021

The legendary film festival goes virtual to deliver a series of live talks featuring some of the biggest names in the XR industry. Along with these incredible works of art, Cannes XR – Marché du Film is also hosting its own series of industry-focused panels featuring some of the biggest names in the world of VR.

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VRScout

JULY 27, 2021

Arriving in Cannes for the film festival is a remarkable experience. But I wasn’t here to see Adam Driver standing on some steps, strobe-lit by paparazzi, or Matt Damon explaining that the production of his recent film was “a journey”. The French, as you may or may not know, do festivals very well. I was here for XR.

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VRScout

JUNE 9, 2021

The legendary film festival makes a triumphant return to NYC with in-person and at-home entertainment. This includes the return of live in-person events, such as the infamous Tribeca Film Festival. “Kinfolk” / Image Credit: Tribeca Film Festival. “Kusunda” / Image Credit: Tribeca Film Festival.

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VRScout

JULY 11, 2022

The feature-length film was shot entirely in VR and follows the journey of five individuals. The 90-minute film was shot entirely in VR; at no point do we learn the real-world identities of its subjects. The film presents an immersive journey through the world and different VRChat communities. We’re going to be on @HBO ! ‘We

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VRScout

APRIL 26, 2021

Developer Respawn Entertainment made history during last night’s 2021 Academy Awards after a short film included as part of its VR WWII shooter Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond took home the award for Best Documentary (Short Subject). By all accounts, this marks the first time a video game developer has won an Academy Award.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Meta announced it’s partnering with Lightstorm Vision , James Cameron’s 3D film studio, to produce spatial content across multiple genres, including live events and full-length entertainment.

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VRScout

JANUARY 20, 2022

Today marks the start of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, kicking off nine days of incredible films premieres, conversations, and immersive experiences. Film Party – A dedicated social space where attendees can chat with Sundance creators about their respective projects using proximity audio and video chat.

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VRScout

JUNE 8, 2022

There’s something special about seeing a film or live show at an independent arthouse theater. Perhaps it’s because these specialized venues choose to show independently produced films made on limited budgets or provide a live theater space for directors, actors, and playwrights to perform without judgment.

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VRScout

MARCH 15, 2021

The Museum of Other Realities —a VR multiplayer art platform for PC VR headsets—will be opening its doors to the public 100% free-of-charge as part of a limited-time partnership with Kaleidoscope and Digital Catapult aimed at bringing British VR experiences and immersive films to the next-generation art gallery.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Catch first-run theatrical releases like Ryan Reynold’s new film Free Guy in VR on Oculus Quest headsets. Facebook this week announced the arrival of Vudu from Fandango on Oculus Quest headsets, allowing you to enjoy over 200,000 films and television shows from the comfort of your own VR screening room. Image Credit: Fandango.

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VRScout

JULY 8, 2021

It’s not often you come across an interactive short film as emotionally powerful as Madrid Noir. The 46-minute film noir-inspired adventure tells the story of Lola, an over-curious young girl on a mission to uncover the mysterious activities of her own uncle in Madrid, Spain. Image Credit: VRScout. Feature Image Credit: VRScout.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

We were really looking forward to the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by award-winning filmmaker/artist Erick Oh ( PIG: The Dam Keeper Poems ), Namoo can best be described as a one-of-a-kind narrative poem told through the lens of an animated VR film. Is it a painting or is it a narrative short film or what?

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VRScout

JANUARY 18, 2023

Eli Roth, director of iconic horror films such as Hostel and Cabin Fever , is returning to VR with a new horror experience. According to Meta, the combination 180 and 360-degree film is around 30 minutes long and will be available on Quest 2 and Quest Pro headsets via Meta Quest TV and Horizon Worlds , Meta’s own social VR metaverse.

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AR Insider

MAY 14, 2024

To celebrate the film release of Sing 2, Universal Pictures looked to TikTok to create an interactive campaign utilizing AR effects. What were results and, best practices, and strategic takeaways? This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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VRScout

AUGUST 3, 2022

Ahead of the release of his feature film, NOPE , director Jordan Peele and his film studio Monkeypaw Productions partnered with Meta to launch two unique Horizon Worlds locations inspired directly by his unique lineup of comedy-horror films. vrscout Someone built Topgolf in the metavarse #fyp #fyp? #vr vr #horizonworlds #golf ?

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JUNE 4, 2020

Produced in partnership with Facebook’s Oculus, the World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF), and Silverback Films, ecosphere takes viewers on a cinematic journey throughout an eclectic selection of at-risk ecosystems while hilighting the various conservation efforts being lead by local communities.

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