Project Detail

Riot

Synopsis

An emotionally responsive, live action film, (with 3D immersive sound), which uses the player’s facial expressions to progress through a branching narrative and get through a riot alive.
Inspired by real events, 'Riot' represents the global sense of unrest.

Details

Year
2017
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
6 mins
Format
immersive live site installation
Director
Karen Palmer
Producer
Tom Millen
Executive Producer
Mark Atkin
Editor
Karen Palmer
Director of Photography
Anthony Gurner
Sound
Stefan Kazassoglou
Composer
Colin Emmanuel

Production Status

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