The Folkestone Elephant
Synopsis
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
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Craig Gell, Astrid Goldsmith
- Producer
- Charlie Phillips
- Director of Photography
- Sapphire Goss, Clare Unsworth, Matt Rowe
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Supported by BFI NETWORK
I Am Charlie Ltd
Charlie PhillipsChannel Business Services Ingles Manor
Castle Hill Avenue
Folkestone
CT20 2RD
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