FIVARS is the original narrative-specific Virtual and Augmented Reality stories festival. Unlike many other festivals, it is a standalone event – not tethered to an existing film festival and completely
Month: September 2018
FIVARS 2018 Panels Announced
FIVARS 2018 isn’t just about amazing content from around the world – it is also an opportunity for wristband-holders to attend talks by the content creators – the directors, writers,
Battlescar
New York City, 1978: When Lupe, a Puerto Rican-American teen, meets fellow runaway Debbie, the Bowery’s punk scene and the Lower East Side are their playground. This coming-of-age narrative explores
FIVARS 2018 Spotlight on “William”
William is a short dramatic Virtual Reality film that immerses users in the shoes of William, a Canadian Aboriginal child, who was taken away from his home and parachuted into
FIVARS 2018 Spotlight on “Second Date” from Jennifer Lyon Bell
From award-winning erotic filmmaker Jennifer Lyon Bell, “Second Date” is a lighthearted, unscripted Virtual Reality 3D 360° portrait of two young people fumbling towards ecstasy; it is a portrait of intimacy, emotional and physical.
I’m Fine
Title: I’m Fine Director: Darius Safani Format: Augmented Reality Genre/Niche: Psychology Country: USA Running Time: 1m8s Using Augmented Reality, this piece sheds a light on the inner thoughts of those
FIVARS 2018 Spotlight on “Filamu” by Maud Clavier
After 4 years at the head of Clap & Zap – a 360° & VR content company – Maud Clavier decided to quit to focus on her artistic projects. She
A Curious Mind
Dominic Monaghan takes 360-degree viewers beyond the bounds of earth to explain the breakdown of the atmospheres that surround the globe. Title: A Curious Mind Director: David Brady Format: Virtual
Deerbrook
Two strangers show up at a family’s cottage claiming to have spent their childhood summers there, but their behaviour seems to be driven by something more sinister than nostalgia. Title:
Mel’s Wake
Mel’s Wake is a captivating, character-driven VR experience of self-discovery. In this interactive, 15-minute, cinematic VR users will experience multi-branched storytelling and seamless interactive control. Title: Mel’s Wake Director: Luisa