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SHAPESHIFTER

CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT

CREATIVE DIRECTOR • NARRATIVE DESIGNER

Currently leading creative direction and narrative design for  "Shapeshifter"  an immersive experience exploring the true diversity of nature, through the story of the shapeshifting nature spirit, Púca.


Shapeshfiter interweaves Celtic folklore with the personal journey of non-binary actor Maggie Bain, and fresh scientific insight into the spectrum of gender expressions found in the natural world.
This experience inspires the audience to adopt new perspectives, revealing that we all shapeshift in unique ways, and that nature is the greatest shapeshifter of all.

 

Development process includes working with leading motion capture actor and co-creative director Maggie Bain, to develop advanced emotional expression mocap techniques for deeper audience engagement. 

 

WORK

  • Developing original story & script 

  • Overseeing asset creation & model development

  • Leading & scheduling R&D test phases in mocap studio

  • Raised funds & obtained partnerships

  • Collaborating with scientists to meet educational objectives 

YEAR

2022 - Present

FORM

 Narrative VR LBE with live motion capture.

TEAM

Co-creative Director: Maggie Bain.

Art Director:  Freyja Sewell 

Technical Director: David Gochfeld

Currently in development supported by the BFI, XR Stories, Screen Industries Growth Network, Nottingham University, Central School of Speech and Drama, and Arts Council England. 

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