Face to Face
About
Working with set design, 360° video technology, 3D printing, and innovative storytelling, FACE TO FACE was a 37-foot long and 13-foot wide physical installation that allowed the audience an intimate look at human resilience in spite of a devastating gun injury. The experiences placed the user into carefully constructed physical spaces, a crafted facial prosthetic VR headset, and a visceral VR film, presenting guests with unique choices that climax into a powerful takeaway.
Inspiration for FACE TO FACE:
A shotgun blast took away Michelle’s eyes, nose, and upper palate, leaving her permanently blind and unable to smell. This inspiring woman wears a bandana around her home and a specially made facial prosthesis when she goes out and about.
Michelle is raising two daughters as a single mother. We wanted the audience to become a guest in Michelle’s home as an intimate and human way to learn about her story.
Project Recognition:
Face to Face was chosen from a record number of highest quality entries to be awarded the Sheffield Doc/Fest Alternate Realities Commission and the Sheffield Doc/Fest: Virtual Reality Award
To be considered, projects had to be immersive or interactive documentaries, push the boundaries of what is technically possible within factual storytelling, and demonstrate a strong commitment to innovation in the realm of non-fiction.
