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Samsung XR and EarthX Debut Environmentally-focused 360 Short Films

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Samsung has partnered with EarthX to debut a dozen immersive short films on the Samsung XR video platform from environmentally-focused filmmakers. This week the platform is adding new section of environmentally-focused 360 short films in partnership with EarthXR, the interactive arm of EarthX, an environmental non-profit. Valen’s Reef.

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WWF Partners With Oculus On VR Nature Documentary Series Shot In Cinematic 5.7k

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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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The 2020 Sundance Film Festival Is Absolutely Stacked With Experimental Immersive Media

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Over the past several years, the legendary Sundance Film Festival has transformed from a high-profile celebration of independent film into a haven for bleeding-edge multimedia projects. These locations will serve as the home bases for an eclectic catalog of carefully curated film, art, and technology. NEW FRONTIER SHORTS.

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Tribeca Film Festival’s Virtual Arcade Steps Up VR Game For 2018

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One of the largest independent film festivals in the world, the annual Tribeca Film Festival is responsible for delivering some of the most impactful and most-talked-about creative projects to NYC audiences. The post Tribeca Film Festival’s Virtual Arcade Steps Up VR Game For 2018 appeared first on VRScout.

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VR Film Studio Felix & Paul Release ‘Nomads’ 360 Documentary.

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VR Film Studio Felix & Paul Release ‘Nomads’ 360 Documentary Series Studio co-founders Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël packed their 360 camera out to Mongolia, Kenya, and the seas surrounding Borneo to capture some of the planet’s last remaining nomadic tribes.

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Virry VR Is PSVR’s First Paid-For 360 Video

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Filmed in Lewa Downs, a UNESCO heritage site in Northern Kenya, the video offers the chance to meet elephants, rhinos, Grevy’s zebras and leopards among others. This month, though, the platform gets its first premium 360 app. Footage was shot over the course of four weeks.

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This VR Game Doubles As A Clean Water Educational Tool

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Non-profit organization Water is Life, known for creative campaigns including Hashtag Killer and Kenya Bucket List, has taken activism VR to new heights with brand new game, Hidden Dangers. Shot on location in Thailand, the film follows a young girl named Wanjai who lives near the Khao Laem River.

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