Laurence Equilbey, conductor and artistic director of Insula Orchestra, an ensemble in residence at La Seine Musicale in Paris, is continuously seeking innovative ways to attract new audiences to classical music. A challenge she has pursued for several years using virtual reality, with three VR films created to support her works (Mozart 360, Beethoven 360,…
Today we meet Marion Burger and Ilan Cohen, directors of Emperor, an interactive and narrative experience that, since its première at the 80. Venice Film Festival, has traveled the world, visiting countless festivals and as many events. Emperor, with its poetic and touching black and white, in its aesthetic minimalism and surrealist tone takes the…
Philippe Cohen Solal, a French musician, composer, and producer, is a founding member of Gotan Project. An eclectic artist and technology enthusiast, he now draws inspiration from the works of Henry Darger, a major figure in Art Brut, to create his transmedia project INSIDER-OUTSIDER, which combines live performance, music, and immersive experiences. OUTSIDER and Meeting…
As Halloween approaches—a celebration we explore here in all its forms—it's worth noting that virtual reality (VR) offers an exciting new way to tell stories. Often historical, cultural, or heritage-focused, VR also allows the expression of a wide range of emotions. So, why not try some (slightly) stronger sensations?
The Scream VR Directed by Sandra…
At the crossroads of animation and digital, Boris Labbé is a hybrid artist who explores many formats and genres. Through drawing, he puts his artistic practice at the service of cinema, scenographic projects and now XR with the support of Sacrebleu Productions, a production company specializing in animated films (and successfully so!). His curiosity for…
After an initial list of 10 documentary experiences to discover in virtual reality, focus on those that offer a real immersion in history, and as many key dates to revisit. On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we look back at one of the strengths of immersive experiences: reviving memories of the past,…