MY DROWNING ISLAND.
Genre: Immersive VR-Film with Ambisonic Sound
Duration: Approximately 7 minutes
Setting: The South Pacific Island of Kiribati, both above and below the water surface
Synopsis: "My Drowning Island" is an immersive VR film that transports viewers to the world of the South Pacific Island of Kiribati. As they put on their VR headsets, they are instantly transported to the lowest-lying place on Earth, where the smallest rise in sea levels poses a significant threat.
The film follows the former president of Kiribati, Anote Tong, a globally recognized leader in the battle against climate change and ocean conservation. Tong becomes the viewers' guide and takes them on a deeply personal and emotional journey through his homeland.
Through the use of cutting-edge VR technology, viewers experience the beauty of Kiribati's landscapes, the crystal-clear waters, and the vibrant marine life. They witness the daily lives of the resilient Kiribati people, who live in harmony with nature and face the imminent threat of their island disappearing beneath the waves due to climate change.
The film concludes with a call to action, urging viewers to consider the fate of Kiribati as a reflection of the fate of the world. Through this immersive VR experience, "My Drowning Island" aims to inspire empathy, understanding, and a sense of urgency in the face of the global climate crisis.
The experience MIST OVER BEIJING was used in workshops at the prestigious Tsinghua University in Beijing. They rank as #1 in computer science in the World. It was their department of lifelong learning that presented them.
This is the view of a person wearing the VR headset looking around in the experience.
Presentation at COP-23
BiosphereVR was presented at Charlottenborg Art Museum and at various film festivals in the US end Europe.