SPOTLIGHT EFFECT

Abstract

A Fictional VR series displaying four interrelated characters trying to grasp control of their life events, in Israel, upon a captured soldier’s return to his awaiting homeland; Viewers experience each episode through the perspective of one character, revealing parts of the bigger story, building the narrative as they watch.

Synopsis

Spotlight Effect for VR consists four episodes, each named after one of the main characters. From an interactive menu- viewers turn on the spotlight to the episode-and thus the character of their choice. Viewers then engage each episode through one character's point of view. Each episode is up to seven minutes long and designed in a different genre, aligned with the way the character in action (and thus the viewer) experiences life. With each episode viewers reveal one story line and parts of the greater narrative taking place within the same time frame.

Outline

The plot takes place against the background of Israel at a crucial historical turning point. After 4 years in captive, Ofek returns to his awaiting homeland. Galia and Amir will never forget the dramatic nights before his return as they were fighting the final round over their crumbling relationship. For Mary it's a bit more personal, it’s the moment she decides to cross the border between reality and illusion. Who is the centre of the story? You are.

Galia / Melodrama

The Yoga teacher believes that time is the remedy to overcome Amir’s betrayal. When she bumps into Jeff, her mythological ex at the neighbourhood bar, she will decide how far she is willing to go in order to save their crumbling relationship.

Amir / Tragedy

Between his bartending job and his ill mother he can't let go of the idea that only if Galia sleeps with someone else, they can get even and bridge over this gap. He manipulates her to meet Jeff, but doesn’t take into consideration the consequences of having your loved one sleep with another.

Mary / Comedy

The successful actress deeply sinks into the pregnant character she plays on stage and decides to hold on to the fake belly in real life too. An unplanned encounter with Ofek will push her to the edge with this lie.

Ofek / Historical Fiction

After 4 year in captive, the soldier finally returns home. Family members, friends and people from all over the country gathered to celebrate the hero's return, but Ofek just wants his old life back.

Concept

4 storylines, 1 narrative. Immerse yourself as one of the four characters to experience the drama unfold through their eyes.

Interactivity

Create your unique path by dictating the screening order of the episodes.

Discover the plot and characters in a natural way through multiple vantage points.

Explore secondary stories within the same virtual space using gaze based interactivity.

Audience

18-35

Financial Backing

Production funding from Mifal Hapais

Camera equipment & Distribution from Inception VR

Milestones

Completed offline sample scene - advised to watch on gear.

Completed Script.

Currently in preproduction.