BATTLESCAR

BATTLESCAR

Fiction

Information

Battlescar - a three-part animated VR film series of 30 minutes, where you dive into the grungy punk world of two teenage runaways: Lupe, voiced by Rosario Dawson, a Puerto-Rican American 16-year-old, and Debbie, a badass with a mysterious past. Lupe needs a home, Debbie wants someone who “gets her,” and together they will form a punk band and take on the city.
International title
Battlescar
Synopsis
BATTLESCAR follows the life of 16-year-old Lupe, a Puerto Rican-American teenager living in late 1970’s New York City. Lupe’s handwritten journal guides us through her experiences as she meets Debbie, another runaway kid living in the city. Carried by two strong female characters, the story exudes the energy of New York punk-rock - fast and harsh, loaded with anti-authoritarian ideology and political messages, expressing a young rebellion characterized by the main characters independent and determined attitudes. BattleScar is a coming of age drama that explores the theme of identity through the use of animation and immersive
URL
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qBDRXNA6kEJT9DLHK7WfVTWbOHIYubHm/view?usp=sharing
Thematics
Action / AdventureDramaFictionKidsFeminism
Technology(ies) used
6DoF

Distribution Strategy

Device(s) compatibility
Oculus Quest 2Oculus Rift S
Number of user(s)
Single-user experience
Play area
IndoorStanding
Distribution strategy
Art museums & galleriesFestival, Art fairs
Target audience(s)
Jeune Adulte et Adulte
Main Achievements (Prize, Selection, where the project has been already distributed)
"2018 Venice Film Festival - Official Selection Sundance Film Festival - Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival- Official Selection Geneva International Film Festival - Grand Jury Prize Fiveart Montréal Festival du Nouveau Cinéma - Innovation Award KLIK Awards - Best Animated VR Kaohsiung Film Festival Best Narrative Vr FIVARS Grand Jury Prize 2019 Raindance Film Festival Best Animated experience 2020 Siggraph Anifilm Festival (VR Film Winner in the International Competition) Annecy, Jury special distinction"

Team

First and last name(s) of the Lead artist(s)
Lead Artist : Martin Allais & Nico Casavecchia
First and last name(s) of producer(s)
Producers : Arnaud Colinart , Andrew Geller, René Pinnell,
Main cast
"Cast : Rosario Dawson (English version), Jehnny Beth (French version), Lo Rivera (german version)
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