2023 / 15' Dir. Floris van Laethem Sc. Floris van Laethem
Your brother Jacob has been ensconced in the world of addictive pixels and languishing souls that is Realmbreak Hotel for a while now. Can you convince him to come home – or will you get lost yourself?
Your brother Jacob has been ensconced in the world of addictive pixels and languishing souls that is Realmbreak Hotel for a while now. Can you convince him to come home – or will you get lost yourself? Put on your VR headset and step straight into this dreamy world, where you can traverse an actual set and use your microphone to communicate with your fellow characters, unfolding your own story. Behind the scenes, the characters are played live by real human actors. By responding to the nuances of your posture, the story becomes more personal, allowing you to delve deeper into the narrative. Initially, it may feel novel, but soon you find comfort, and eventually, you yearn to learn more about the world. Based on various technical and narrative aspects, this storytelling format offers a plethora of new possibilities. Too much of a challenge? Then witness someone else take it on by watching it’s first person live-recording.