A new visitor record with over 3,000 visits to the Virtual Reality Pavilion!
The Virtual Reality Pavilion has definitely found its place in the programme of the Luxembourg City Film Festival. Over 3,000 visits have been counted in the last ten days at the VR Pavilion, which represents an incredible increase of 100 % more participation than in 2018.
From 7 to 17 March 2019 on the premises of the Casino - Forum d'art contemporain, festival-goers discovered a selection of the best recent creations shot in virtual reality with no fewer than 10 installations, including 2 Luxembourg co-productions: the feature film " Fan Club " (a_Bahn); and the interactive game "Playmobil® The Movie - VR Adventures" (Bidibul Productions). The VR Pavilion was organised by the Film Fund Luxembourg in partnership with Digital Luxembourg and with the collaboration and support of Phi Centre in Montreal.
This new attendance record underlines Filmfong's policy of supporting so-called new digital works. Not only is the public in attendance, but the national sector is also moving towards the production of immersive works, and successfully so. The two selections from a_Bahn (Ayahuasca and 7 Lives) to Tribeca Festival next month.
In the light of this huge success, Filmfong has decided to offer a new programme at next year's 10th The Luxembourg City Film Festival is organising an official competition with a grand prize for immersive works to be awarded by an international jury.
Filmfong will also endeavour to offer a selection of original immersive experiences and content to the general public throughout the year.
