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FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Japan’s very first VR-focused international film festival, Beyond the Frame Festival , is currently underway thanks to a partnership with HTC Vive. The festival, which runs from February 12 through February 21 , will showcase VR films from artists all around the world. Beat // Image Credit: Keisuke Itoh.

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JULY 17, 2021

The Marché du Film is the business counterpart of the Cannes Film Festival and one of the largest film markets in the world. Like many festivals this year, the Cannes Marché du Film struggled to attract the usual number of attendees from all over the world to its onsite location. ” .

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AUGUST 7, 2020

Compared to the usual flicks you watch, VR films are shorter in length, yet more immersive. We’ve rustled up some of the best virtual reality films to watch in quarantine so you can enjoy a uniquely immersive experience in the comfort and safety of your home. Virtual Reality Films to Watch in Quarantine. Forgotten Kiss.

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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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OCTOBER 10, 2024

Apple today launched a new immersive short film called Submerged for free on Vision Pro, letting users explore a harrowing tale set in a WWII-era submarine. ” Apple also showed off a five-minute behind-the-scenes video of Submerged , detailing just how the film was captured in such a confined space. .

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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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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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MAY 30, 2021

Back in 2018, it was revealed that the popular VR party game Werewolves Within was being developed into a full-length feature film produced by Ubisoft Motion Pictures, the same team responsible for 2016’s Assassin’s Creed film. Image Credit: Ubisoft. Feature Image Credit: Sabrina Lantos.

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MAY 8, 2022

The technology offers storytellers the unique opportunity to immerse audiences in ways that would be impossible or considerably more expensive to replicate using conventional film techniques. That said, we’ve already seen a handful of incredible immersive films make their way to VR headsets over the past couple of years.

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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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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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MAY 16, 2021

Visitors can hunt for augmented reality creatures featured in the all-new 4D film. Everyone’s favorite chain of LEGO-themed amusement parks, LEGOLAND, has revealed plans for an upcoming 4D film experience complete with its own AR-powered scavenger hunt that will have visitors combing real-world locations in search of virtual creatures.

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AUGUST 28, 2021

It gave me the opportunity to use all of those years of experience that I had in the film industry, to do the best work of my life.”. The post ‘The Mandalorian’ Uses VR To Scout New Filming Locations appeared first on VRScout. For more information check out the original report from Variety. Feature Image Credit: Disney.

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AUGUST 26, 2020

Today it was announced that Oscar-winners Glenn Close, Jennifer Hudson, and Kate Winslet have officially joined the cast alongside Ridley, establishing what could easily be considered the most impressive all-female cast featured in a VR/AR film thus far. Space Center in Berlin and the Portland Art Museum’s Northwest Film Center. .

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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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APRIL 5, 2020

15 VR short films scheduled to debut at Tribeca Immersive will be available later this month on standalone Oculus headsets. Last month New York’s annual Tribeca Film Festival announced it would be postponing its film and interactive storytelling programs indefinitely after New York Gov. Key Collaborator: Daniil Bakalin.

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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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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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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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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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JULY 1, 2021

Explore the streets of Madrid, Spain to uncover a family mystery in this interactive VR short film. Without giving away too much of the story, Madrid Noir is a 46-minute film noir adventure that has you following an inquisitive young girl named Lola as she works to uncover a deep mystery surrounding her shadowy uncle.

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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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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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JUNE 29, 2021

In VR horror films, you are no longer passively watching a story unfold from outside of the frame. But why aren’t VR horror films mainstream yet? How VR Horror Films Can Heighten Fear. The potential of virtual reality in film is limitless. Moreover, VR films offer new opportunities for storytelling.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

Los Angeles-based production studio Soapbox Films successfully installed a new virtual backdrop on Tuesday that displays real-time 3D (RT3D) in-camera visualisations, enabling the studio to host extended reality (XR) film productions. Soapbox is inviting large-scale and independent film production to leverage the facility.

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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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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Ethan Schaftel's critically-acclaimed “Gargoyle Doyle” VR film has arrived in the Quest store.

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MAY 13, 2024

Seven years after featuring Innaratu's seminal VR work, "Carne y Arena," the Cannes Film Festival has created a new immersive Category and Award.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Last week, the British Film Institute announced that this year’s London Film Festival will be offered virtually, including a dedicated showcase for immersive media. LFF Expanded includes ten interactive works, eleven 360-degree films, and one augmented reality installation. The “Expanded Strand”.

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

A VIVE Studios production about the miracles performed by Jesus Christ was the winner of the “VR Film of the Festival” grand jury category. Coming in at just over 70 minutes, the film is divided into 10-minute chapters, each depicting one of Jesus Christ’s famous miracles from the Gospel of John.

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JULY 22, 2019

Five immersive films centered around “The 5 Elements of Nature.”. The Tribeca Film Institute is releasing five immersive 360-degree VR films selected as part of their “5 Elements of Nature” interactive program, beginning with Dreams of Jaguar’s Daughter , available now via YouTube. Supported by Tribeca Film Institute.

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MARCH 30, 2019

Thanks to enthusiastic filmmakers–both independent and established–we already have a solid collection of impressive VR films available, many of which have audiences fogging up their headsets. Below is a small selection of incredible VR films that had us emotionally exhausted by the end credits. ARDEN’S WAKE : TIDE’S FALL.

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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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JULY 24, 2024

Rapid improvements in AI video generation tools, like Runway, Kling, Luma's Dream Machine, and Hapier, are enabling more cinematic and realistic films.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

According to Pietro Gagliano, creator of Agence and Transition Forms, the “dynamic film” is as much a social experiment as it is entertainment. “I Agence premiered earlier this month at the Venice International Film Festival and is available now for download via Steam and Oculus Rift/Rift S for $2.99.

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MARCH 15, 2019

Tribeca Film Festival, NYC’s annual independent film festival held in Lower Manhattan, has announced their Tribeca Immersive programming for 2019, revealing a stellar lineup of content that delves into all possibilities of storytelling through technology. Image Credit: Tribeca Film Festival.

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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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