Deadline: July 31, 2018
Apply now for the Electric South New Dimensions Lab 2018. Now in its 3rd year, the New Dimensions Lab brings together diverse African artists to learn Virtual Reality (VR) storytelling from leading industry mentors. The Lab takes place over the course of a week at a private retreat where artists engage in discussions and workshops, and develop their creative projects. Six applicants will be selected to participate.
Past mentors have included Jessica Brillhart (Google, Vrai Pictures), Jim Chuchu (The Nest Collective), Darren Emerson (VR City), Selly Raby Kane, Katy Morrison (VRTOV), Oscar Raby (VRTOV), and Ainsley Sutherland.
Cost
- Travel, accommodation and cost of meals is fully covered for participants.
Eligibility
Applicants must be
- Citizens or permanent residents of an African country;
- Currently living on the African continent;
- Accomplished in an artistic field;
- Any creative discipline is welcome. Past applicants have experience in: documentary and fiction film, theatre, performance & visual arts, fashion, photography, writing, design, creative technology and game development;
- Projects ideas must:
- Be non-fiction stories. Creative interpretation of documentaries are welcome;
- Use immersive technologies, such as Virtual Reality (VR) or Augmented Reality (AR). This could include 360 film, interactive worlds, animation, hybrid forms, and beyond.
Application
For more information, visit Electric South New Dimensions Lab.
