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Buried in the Rock

Synopsis

This XR piece brings us into to the world of Tim and Pam Fogg, rope access specialists and speleologists who see exploring caves akin to an archaeological dig that reveals geological and climate history. Set in Northern Ireland, this is a portrait of what drives two passionate individuals to discover new caves despite the dangers, darkness and the unknown that lays ahead. While following their descent, the entire cave system is revealed in stunning miniature detail capturing otherworldly formations and sounds. Plunged into darkness, experience the bottom of the cave in true scale and hear from Tim and Pam how vital it is to preserve these environments in the age of the Anthropocene.
Official Selection SXSW Film Festival 2024 - XR Experience Spotlight - North American premiere

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Details

Year: 2024
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 12 min
Format: XR
Director: Shehani Fernando, Matthew Shaw, William Trossell
Producer: Manuela Mesrie
Executive Producer: Matthew Shaw, William Trossell
Sound: Axel Drioli; Sound Designer: Pascal Wyse
Composer: Pascal Wyse
Principal cast: Featuring: Tim Fogg, Pam Fogg
Technical Lead: Jacques Pillet
Creative Technologist: Max Celar

Genre

Experimental

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

ScanLab Projects

Unit 7, 5 Durham Yard
London
E2 6QF

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