Space Explorers: THE INFINITE: a space odyssey that has won over 350,000 visitors since its launch in 2021
Since its world premiere in Montreal, Space Explorers: THE INFINITE has undoubtedly been the most acclaimed experience in PHI Studio's portfolio. This piece kicked off the year in San Francisco and has been back in Montreal since last May, while another version of the experience opened its doors in Vancouver a few weeks ago. This production is the work of a joint venture between PHI and Felix & Paul Studios.
Space Explorers: THE INFINITE was also awarded two distinctions: the bronze prize in the “Most Innovative” category at the International Design Communications Awards in Singapore and the “Immersive HUB Montréal 2023”.
Next year promises to be just as busy. After closing in Montreal on January 7, 2024, the experience will head to Denver, Florida and back to Houston.
CARNE y ARENA: Alejandro G. Iñárritu's immersive experience
Since its Canadian premiere in Montreal in 2021, this experience, which explores the human condition of migrants and refugees, has stopped at several locations in the United States and Europe. This artwork was presented alongside Space Explorers: THE INFINITE in San Francisco earlier this year, other locations will be announced for next year.
Traveling While Black: an exploration of the history of restrictive travel for African-Americans and the creation of safe spaces
The first virtual reality work by Roger Ross Williams, the first African-American director to win an Academy Award®, Traveling While Black, produced by Felix & Paul Studios, was filmed in several cities in Pennsylvania: Bethlehem, Shippensburg, Pittsburgh and Lancaster.
ÉCHO and Composition: in Asia
ÉCHO, a film directed by Édouard Lock and produced by PHI Studio, was part of the programming at the International Festival of Film on Art during its visit to Asia for the One Day in Quebec Festival in Seoul. ÉCHO is still on view as part of the New Media Pioneers exhibition at Place des Arts until December 30.
As for Composition, the first work produced as part of Vincent Morisset's (Studio AATOAA) residency with PHI, was presented at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea.
A sixth edition for the Luxembourg City Film Festival
For the sixth year running, the Film Fund Luxembourg, in partnership with PHI, has organized its virtual reality pavilion at neimënster, an emblematic and historic site in the City of Luxembourg, devoted to prestigious award-winning works from the world of XR. PHI has been producing and curating the pavilion since the inaugural event.
80th edition of the Venice Film Festival: tribute to Jean-Marc Vallée
On the occasion of the 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival, where Quebec was in the spotlight this year, PHI announced a preview of Mixtape, an exhibition that will explore the work of the late filmmaker. To commemorate the career of the multi-talented Quebec producer, PHI wishes to celebrate his work with the help of several collaborators. This project will be an opportunity to delve into Vallée’s creative journey, but above all to map his monumental work.
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Photo credits: Space Explorers: THE INFINITE (PHI), CARNE y ARENA (Emmanuel Lubezki), Jean-Marc Vallée (Judy Servay), ÉCHO (Édouard Lock), Composition (Vivien Gaumand), Traveling While Black (image taken from the VR work)
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