GAWD v. The People
Synopsis
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
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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
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Nilor Studio
Mark H. Geary16 Great Queen Street
London
WC2B 5DG
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