BELFAST XR FESTIVAL 2022
BELFAST XR FESTIVAL
BELFAST XR FESTIVAL
PROGRAMME
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Midnight Story
At a desolate station, an old lady watches lonely travellers as she waits for the last coach. Unexpectedly, pigeons create a connection between them all. Narrated by BAFTA winner Miriam Margolyes and directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Antonin Niclass.
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Adult Children
This story captures the lockdown experiences of a single woman, her busy friend and her isolated mother, unfolding through phone calls. Though simple in narrative, it bends time and space, reflecting the varied experiences of lockdown. Digital traces of everyday life merge, creating a theatrical world that highlights the fragility of our social and physical connections. Co-created by award winning Ella Hickson, Sacha Wares and ScanLAB Projects.
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Alone Together
Alone Together an interactive augmented reality experience, draws from the idea of a family rental agency, offering spontaneous, interactive narratives where audiences can step into a role. Using voice recognition, AI, and holograms, it blends technology with theatrical storytelling. Brief yet emotional, it's innovative, familiar, and accessible in ways traditional culture often isn’t.
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Genesis
"Genesis" condenses 4.7 billion years of evolution into a 24-hour journey, revealing Earth's dramatic history of chaos, rebirth, and catastrophe. This breathtaking film offers a fresh perspective on our planet's evolution, showcasing real but mysterious landscapes and creatures that seem almost unreal—like science fiction come to life.
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Deep Dive
Lost on the wild side of a river, where fears and hopes blend with reality, Magda, a young woman, is fighting for her child and facing the most painful loss of her life. Deep Dive creates a sensual and emotional world to tell a wandering tale of two people and the shared trauma yet to be faced.
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Rhythmanalysis+
Experience the soundscape of Sherkin Island, West Cork, through local interviews and ambient sounds that create a virtual visual installation. Walk into a salty breeze and witness birds altering their migration due to climate change.
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Total Immersion
Pat, after losing all her memories due to a PTSD-like experience during lockdown, returns to her PhD studies, exploring immersive technology. Just before the secretive launch, she's hailed as a genius—until her work is revealed.
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A Constant Reminder
Discover the real life of award-winning Northern Irish musician Robyn G. Shiels in this intimate portrait—a feast for the eyes, ears, and soul that will leave you wanting more.
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Mental Abuse Matters
How can virtual reality convey the complex, turbulent emotions of mental abuse? This film aims to capture the visceral experience of an abusive relationship, hoping to raise awareness and prevent further abuse.
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Visiting James Simon
In 1915 Berlin, art collector James Simon gives a private tour of his collection. A philanthropist who supported the poor and donated to museums, his name was erased by the Nazis but has recently been restored, highlighting how art reflects the collector's personality.