Bionic Buzz® got to cover South by Southwest® in Austin, TX. SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW® is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.
There we got to interview Cynthia Sawma and Martin Wählisch the directors / writers / producers of the VR Documentary Film Dreaming of Lebanon. “Dreaming of Lebanon” is an interactive VR documentary that provides an immersive experience into the lives of young Lebanese people and their hopes for the future.
The documentary utilizes cutting-edge volumetric video, stereoscopic 360 and 3D animation technologies that enable viewers to engage in an holographic interview with three young Lebanese from various walks of life and different places of the country to explore their realities.
Lebanon has been facing one of the most severe economic downfalls in the world since 2019. Inflation has skyrocketed, electricity is scarce, life is a constant struggle for many. But despite the hardships, there is hope for a better future.
Meet and engage with Rafik, Josephine and Batoul, three young Lebanese who stayed in the country despite the hardships. Explore their realities and listen to their stories and dreams.
Produced by the United Nations Office of the Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) and the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (UN DPPA).
Video & interview by Steve Sievers of Bionic Buzz.
Connect:
https://futuringpeace.org/
https://futuringpeace.org/project/vr-experience-dreaming-of-lebanon