Project Detail

GAWD v. The People

An Immersive Theatre / XR image of a courtroom with large television amongst a wraparound screen with scenes of humanity

Synopsis

In GAWD V. THE PEOPLE, the audience is part of the court, it’s an AI-led tribunal where humanity is on trial for the right to remain on Earth.
Volunteer audience members become witnesses aided by agentic legal aids as we defend our continued existence against Nonhumans testifying against human impact. Surrounding projection environments and evolving courtroom visuals transform the space to reflect the trial as evidence accumulates. Presided over by a darkly humorous Judge, GAWD, each performance culminates with an improvised verdict on humanity's survival and what the conditional terms will be.
Official Selection Cannes Film Festival 2026 - Immersive Competition - World premiere

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
XR / Immersive
Running time
30 min
Format
Immersive Theatre / XR
Director
Yamil Rodriguez, Ivan Alejandro Diaz Cardenas, Stephen Henderson
Producer
Oriana Neidecker, Emma Rose Hamilton, Kim Alpert, Mark H. Geary
Executive Producer
Lucas Moskun
Other Lead Creative(s)
Sebastian Monroy
Technical Artist
Nils Johannesson

Production Status

Production Company

Nilor Studio

Mark H. Geary
16 Great Queen Street
London
WC2B 5DG

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