immersive story club
VR Film & Embodied Discussion
With a selection of films that have shown at Cannes, Venice, SXSW, Tribeca, and other international film fests around the world - immersive story club is an ongoing, developing project asking WHY VR?
Program:
Intros
Taking turns watching the VR film, alternating between discussion prompts
Tea and cookies available throughout
Pair reflections
Group reflections & open floor for suggestions
For some in SF, VR might be dead, but for others in different parts of the world, there's interesting sparks of light. This is a tool with potential.. as dystopian as utopian. Let's talk about it and teach eachother what we know!
Atmosphere:
Casual & social
VR equipment is clunky but curious
Safe space to share ideas
Welcome space for speculation and collaboration
VENUE: THE DOG PATCH HUB
The Dogpatch Hub is an inclusive and accessible third space where visitors gather, learn, grow, and collaborate. Suggested donation for the venue is $10, venmo available on site. No one turned away for lack of funds.
About Virtual Reality
Participants are responsible for their own safety and personal wellbeing. By attending, you agree that VR can be disorienting and if it bothers you that you should take off the headset at any time. Tea and cookies on site to help with feelings of disorientation!