Afterimage for Tomorrow
Art
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Information
This metafiction film is set in a futuristic world, where memories can be uploaded and perpetuated, thus leading to the discussion of what in life is worth storing. Persistence of Vision; when an object in rapid motion vanishes from sight, the human brain creates a 0.1-0.4 seconds of optical illusion. How long will the images and memories we create today live in the future?
Release date
10/12/2018
Synopsis
A man wakes up in an unknown dimension of consciousness. What is it that he sees, hears and feels? Is it memory, virtual reality or terminal lucidity?
In Afterimage for Tomorrow, director Singing Chen collaborates with choreographer Shu-Yi Chou to perform the ineffable in memories. This metafiction film is set in a futuristic world, where memories can be uploaded and perpetuated, thus leading to the discussion of what in life is worth storing. Persistence of Vision; when an object in rapid motion vanishes from sight, the human brain creates a 0.1-0.4 seconds of optical illusion. How long will the images and memories we create today live in the future?
Minimum Duration (mn)
18
Thematics
DanceExperimental
Technology(ies) used
3DoFAmbisonics soundLive actionStereoscopic 3D
Production company(ies)
Kaohsiung Film Archive,The Walkers Films Ltd, Funique VR Studio
Distribution Strategy
Device(s) compatibility
HTC Vive ProOculus Quest
Number of user(s)
Single-user experience
Play area
Standing
Distribution strategy
Art museums & galleriesAt homeDigital art centersFestival, Art fairs
Main Achievements (Prize, Selection, where the project has been already distributed)
2020 Taipei Film Festival
2020 International Documentary Film Festival
2019 Geneva International Film Festival / International Immersive Works Competition
2019 Busan International Film Festival
2019 Melbourne International Film Festival
2019 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival / Official Selection
2019 Sandbox Immersive Festival / SIF Honor Exhibition
2019 NewImages Festival / Focus Taiwan
2018 Kaohsiung Film Festival / Kaohsiung VR FILM LAB
Team
First and last name(s) of the Lead artist(s)
Singing CHEN
Main cast
Shu Yi Chou (The Man)
