VR Film 'Glimpse' Premieres in Venice with Score by Julianna Barwick
Glimpse, the short VR film by Benjamin Cleary and Michael O’Connor, has premiered at the 78th La Biennale di Venezia as part of the Venice VR Expanded program. The immersive film stars the voices of Taron Egerton and Lucy Boynton and features an original score by Julianna Barwick. The film is produced by Mr Kite (Lee Harris), Albyon, and Electric Skies, and is a joint production from the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France.
The film follows a heartbroken panda named Herbie (Egerton), following a break up with his girlfriend Rice (Boynton). Julianna’s ethereal, dreamy score features throughout as the viewer explores Herbie’s memories through his art. Julianna’s music can also be heard in the trailer below.
Full Synopsis:
Glimpse is a highly emotive, visual feast set in the imaginative mind of a heartbroken panda named Herbie, who has recently broken up with his girlfriend Rice. Herbie is an illustrator and through his art we delve back through the memories of his relationship from the heart-breaking end to the beautiful beginning. A dreamlike voyage through his mind, his heart, and his illustrations. Glimpse combines compelling storytelling, world class animation and VFX and cutting-edge technology through Unreal Engine to create a unique, immersive, and emotional experience.
Herbie is voiced by Taron Egerton. In 2019, Egerton played Elton John in Rocketman, covering the musician’s rise from pianist studying in London to global superstar. Taron’s performance won him plaudits from audiences and critics alike, along with a Golden Globe award and a BAFTA nomination.
Rice is voiced by Lucy Boynton, a rising talent whose affable poise and enigmatic performances are making an indelible mark across the entertainment industry. Most recently she has starred in hit Netflix series, The Politician, and has been named as one of IMDB’s 10 Breakout Stars. Lucy Boynton marked her breakthrough as the female lead in John Carney’s Golden Globe nominated, musical-dramedy Sing Street.
Glimpse at La Biennale: https://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/2021/lineup/venice-vr-expanded/glimpse
The film can be viewed using the following devices: HTC Vive/Vive Pro/Pro 2 Oculus Rift/Rift S/Quest w/link
