AR Storybook: Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens narrated by Neil Gaiman to premiere in competition at the Venice Immersive section of the Venice International Film Festival on the studio’s new AR storytelling platform. Cinematic VR Film: Space Explorers : Blue Marble - Orbit 1, filmed in the vacuum of space, one of only 10 projects selected for “Best of Venice Immersive.”
MONTREAL, Canada - August 15, 2023 - Felix & Paul Studios, the industry-leading and Emmy-Award winning creator of immersive entertainment experiences, is proud to announce a double recognition at the Venice Immersive section of the 2023 Venice International Film Festival. The studio celebrates its 10th anniversary by being selected for "Best of Immersive" with the cinematic VR film Space Explorers: Blue Marble - Orbit 1 and premiering in competition Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens as an augmented reality (AR) storybook on a new immersive storytelling platform.
“We strongly believe that immersive storytelling connects to audiences in a deeper way. The dual selection of Space Explorers: Blue Marble - Orbit 1 (Best Of Venice Immersive) and our AR storybook Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens (Official Competition) - two projects that get to the heart and soul of audiences in completely different ways - is a testament to the ever-expanding creative possibilities of immersive storytelling, and to the scope of our journey as creators over the past decade,” Félix Lajeunesse, Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder of Felix & Paul Studios. “Félix Lajeunesse, Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder of Felix & Paul Studios.
Félix Lajeunesse, Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder of Felix & Paul Studios.
In Competition: Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens on a Next-Generation AR Storytelling Platform.
Felix & Paul Studios will premiere in competition a reimagining of the fairytale, Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens, as an AR storybook on its pioneering immersive storytelling platform, which paves the way for a profound, tactile connection between users and digital content.
This adaptation of Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens, narrated by award-winning author Neil Gaiman, seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world. In the tale, a courageous young girl sets out on an adventure to save her seven brothers from a curse that turned them into ravens.
The platform offers an intuitive and immersive experience that can use a book as the primary device for interaction, allowing readers to maintain the familiar mechanics of turning pages while immersing themselves in an original and captivating experience.
This next-generation technology introduces an unparalleled level of engagement and interactivity, unlocking enormous potential for the studio’s creators to unleash a new form of creative storytelling.
Best of Venice Immersive: Space Explorers : Blue Marble - Orbit 1
Space Explorers : Blue Marble - Orbit 1, the first in a trilogy, is one of 10 projects chosen by the Venice Immersive selection committee as "Best of Immersive."
Shot in cinematic VR from the zenith of the International Space Station’s robotic arm using a specially designed and engineered space camera, Space Explorers : Blue Marble - Orbit 1 captures the Overview Effect that only a few astronauts have experienced: the visceral sense of unity that comes from watching the Earth as a whole generates from above. With a full 360° open perspective, the film offers inspiring, unobstructed vistas of planet Earth.
The Space Explorers : Blue Marble trilogy was created with the support of NASA and the commitment of the astronaut crew aboard the International Space Station to provide an experience that is both powerful and meditative and offers a perspective few have ever seen. The two other episodes in the series are planned for release in the coming weeks.
Now available to experience in a fully-immersive virtual reality (VR) on Meta Quest and Quest 2 headsets for free.
"As we look back on our 10-year journey, we feel both humbled and deeply grateful for the dual recognition at the Venice International Film Festival. Premiering in competition our AR storybook, Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens, and the selection of Space Explorers: Blue Marble - Orbit 1, in the 'Best of Venice Immersive' category, underscore our dedication to innovative immersive storytelling. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Venice International Film Festival and to everyone who has supported our vision. The future is bright, and we're filled with excitement as we continue exploring new frontiers and pushing creative boundaries."
Paul Raphaël, Chief Innovation Officer and Co-Founder of Felix & Paul Studios.