Cosmos Within Us

Live performance

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Cosmos Within Us is a daring storytelling experiment blurring the boundaries between VR and performance. Through a combination of state of the art technologies, immersive soundscapes, scent, and touch, the piece explores the intricate connection between memory and the senses. Alzheimer’s does not discriminate. This piece was created to deliver a sense of hope and understanding to anyone affected by this very common and devastating disease. With advancements in VR, we strive to remember the forgotten. Cosmos Within Us has achieved recognition with a Spirit of Raindance award and a nomination for the Producers Guild of America’s Innovation award. Since its premiere in 2019 at Venice Film Festival, the production has grown in size and has an audience capacity of 150 people.

Release date

8/1/2019

Synopsis

The story draws us inside the mind of Aiken, a 60-year-old man desperately trying to hold on to his childhood memories. Aiken suffers from Alzheimer’s, and his struggle is one against a dwindling mind, against time, against final loss. As Aiken wanders through the spaces of his past, they shape-shift as if in a state of constant re- construction inside his fragmented brain. He re-lives time spent during summer holidays with his beloved little sister, Lily, and meaningful family moments - but those fond memories feel tainted. There is something at the very back of his consciousness, concealed in oblivion, waiting to be re-lived and re-felt. This is the one memory he’s trying to forget...

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URL

https://satorestudio.com/portfolio_page/cosmos-within-us/

Thematics

Culture and artsDanceFictionMusic

Technology(ies) used

3D animation6DoFBinaural soundInteractivityMotion captureMultisensory (heat, wind, scent…)PerformanceReal time engine

Production company(ies)

Satore Studio, a_Bahn, Satore Tech

Distribution Strategy

Device(s) compatibility

HTC Vive

Number of user(s)

Multi-user experienceSingle-user experience

Play area

IndoorRoom ScaleSeated (360° chair)Standing

Distribution strategy

Art museums & galleriesFestival, Art fairsPerforming art centers (dance, music)Theaters

Main Achievements (Prize, Selection, where the project has been already distributed)

Spirit of Raindance award. VR Days Halo Award. Lumen Prize for Art and Technology - Global South Award Producers Guild of America’s Innovation award Nomination.

Team

First and last name(s) of the Lead artist(s)

Original Story: Tupac Martir Director: Tupac Martir Screenplay: Benjamin Farry Director of Photography/Creative Technologist: Sergio Ochoa Production Design: Sergio Settanni Composer and Sound Technician: Steven Weston

First and last name(s) of producer(s)

Rubin Shah, Marion Guth, Carolina Vallejo, Lilian Hess, François Le Gall, Ewelina Dziedzic.

Main cast

Sound Technician: Hugh Fielding 3D Audio Production: MagicBeans / Jon Olive, Gareth Llewlyn Aiken VO: Gregory Cox Live Keys: Steven Weston Live Cello: Alexandra Finlaison Live Violin: Klara Schumann Live Trumpet: TBC Shadow Dancer 1: Miia Makila Shadow Dancer 2: Ciara Lynch

Satore StudioSatore Studio is an international, multi-disciplinary creative studio with offices in London, Cardiff, Lisbon and New York. Founded in 2011 by Artist Tupac Martir. At Satore, we combine design and technology to bring bold and beautiful concepts to life, delivering truly memorable experiences to diverse audiences worldwide. We work in unison across three divisions; events, architectural lighting and technology, which allows us to deliver everything from runway shows and stages, to buildings, sets and virtual experiences. We have specialist teams with comprehensive knowledge which has led to collaborations with some of the biggest names in fashion, culture and brand experience. As a company, Satore has its roots in lighting and design — including work for concerts, fashion, theatre, opera, and exhibitions. Working in live events has taught us to react quickly and adapt to the moving requirements of the industry. With our knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques in real time rendering with CGI and game engines, and our history and experience in live entertainment, we can work as the bridge uniting both industries. This means we have a distinctive offering that is unmatched by anyone else in the world. Not only can the subtle intersection of these divisions create magical experiences, the knowledge transfer and experience across divisions of Satore provides an unparalleled competitive edge.

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