Research indicates that prehistoric cave dwellers paid special attention to the acoustic properties of caves with intricate echoes, likely using them for rituals and echo location. The immersive experience of CAVES, created by director and composer Alex Raúl, art director Bats Bronsveld, and character designer Charleton Mercelina, allows audiences to hear intricate choir harmonies recorded with 3D audio techniques, providing a glimpse into the past. Additionally, "Flow" invites us to surrender to the whims of the wind, offering a fresh perspective on reality by immersing us in the dynamic process of painting with air, capturing the essence of scent, warmth, and breath.

VR availability:

Utrecht @ Bibliotheek Neude:
Friday 5 and Saturday 6 April: 10:00AM till 9:00PM
Sunday 7 April: 11:00AM till 6:00PM

Amsterdam @ What's Happening Here Gallery:
Friday 12 till Sunday 14 April: 12:00PM till 6:00PM

This program screened as part of Kaboom Animation Festival 2024

Showing in this program

CAVES

• Alex Raúl
• The Netherlands, 2023
• 8 min.

What would it sound like to be surrounded by an intimate choir, in the middle of a large cave? The virtual reality performance CAVES lets us experience it. Intricate vocal harmonies blend with the lush reverb of a virtual prehistoric cave. Find yourself immersed in a 3D listening experience, as a group of cave dwellers perform their intriguing evening ritual.

Flow

• Adriaan Lokman
• The Netherlands / France, 2022
• 15 min.

"Flow" invites us to surrender to the whims of the wind, offering a fresh perspective on reality by immersing us in the dynamic process of painting with air, capturing the essence of scent, warmth, and breath.