Forest

FOREST is an interactive experimental virtual reality experience that invites the user to get lost in a hand-drawn landscape of bristlecone pine trees, sculpted organic matter, and transmuted strains of earthy-electro sounds.

Following a trail of strange plants to the center of a mushroom ring, the viewer is transported into the forest. A timed, music scored, meditative experience begins as the user glides through the virtual space by swinging their arms with touch controllers as if walking. Viewers can move freely in and out of the sculptures and explore spatialized musical elements as they are gently guided through four abstract scenes.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

photo of Kelsey Boncato
photo of Daniel Oldham

Credits

Directors:

Kelsey Boncato, Daniel Oldham

Producer:

Candace Reckinger

Music:

Daniel Oldham

Additional Credits:

Animator and Designer: Kelsey Boncato, Technical Development: Daniel Oldham, Interactive Designer: Bryan Zhang, Director of the Immersive Media Lab, School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California: Candace Reckinger, Immersive Media Lab Technician: Shaoyu Su, Featured Cellist: Yoshika Masuda 増田喜嘉, Featured Vocalist: Madison Stoddard

Contact

Public Film Contact:

FOREST
KELSEYBONCATO@GMAIL.COM

Publicity Contact:

Kelsey Boncato
kelseyboncato@gmail.com
18186797869

Primary Access
Platinum Badge
Film Badge
Secondary Access
Music Badge
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Film Festival Wristband
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Year:
2018
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Runtime:
08:00 mins