Project Detail

The Folkestone Elephant

The Folkestone Elephant

Synopsis

An interactive project and AR tour of archive relating to the town of Folkestone’s first chalk hill figure, the legendary Folkestone Elephant. Revealing ancient artefacts, folk costumes, rare archive film, and Augmented Reality magick.
The AR app guides visitors on a walk through the beautiful local countryside neat Folkestone. Using geo-located video clips and sound, the expedition takes them from Newington to Summerhouse Hill, for a chance to summon the elephant.

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
XR / Immersive
Format
16mm; Digital; Animation
Director
Craig Gell, Astrid Goldsmith
Producer
Charlie Phillips
Director of Photography
Sapphire Goss, Clare Unsworth, Matt Rowe

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

I Am Charlie Ltd

Charlie Phillips
Channel Business Services Ingles Manor
Castle Hill Avenue
Folkestone
CT20 2RD

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