VR Film
Zhi-Zhong Tang, Yun-Hsien Huang
Production Year_2021
Production Country_Taiwan
Running Time_17 min.
Genre_Animation
Screening Format_360 Stereo VR, 8K, Spatial Audio
Play Video
2020
2022
Produced by HTC VIVE ORIGINALS and TurnRhino Original Design Studio in 2021, The Sick Rose is the first immersive animation combining VR technology, stop-motion capture and traditional Taiwanese dough-figurine craftsmanship. Audience can get immersed in the hand-made “real scenario” and the storyline by putting on a VR headset.
SYNOPSIS
Rose had a fight with her mother. Feeling sorry for saying hurtful words, Rose is determined to apologize to her mother who is currently working at the hospital. However, as the pandemic around her escalated, the way to the hospital has become dangerous and difficult. Would Rose, a sick little girl who does not know her way, be able to reunite with her mother?
Festivals
2020
| Venice Gap – Financing Market 2020 – Virtual Reality Immersive Story Projects
2021
| Venice Virtual Reality Expanded 2021 – In Competition
| Raindance Immersive Stories 2021 – Selection
| FNC Explore 2021 – VR Projects – Panorama
| Red Sea IFF 2021 – Red Sea: Immersive
2022
| SXSW 2022 – XR Experience Spotlight
| ANIFILM 2022 – VR Competition
| Zlin Film Festival – Brainz VR Cinema program
| 2022 NewImages Festival – XR Competition
News
Variety | Taiwan Tech Giant HTC Vive Hits SXSW With VR Productions and Ideas for the Future of Entertainment
Variety | Taiwan VR Films ‘Beatday’ and ‘The Sick Rose’ to Play at SXSW
Variety | Pandemic-Themed VR Film ‘The Sick Rose’ Is a Showcase for Taiwan’s Old and New Skills
Variety | Bustling Taiwanese Film Industry Ushers in VR-Led New Wave
Variety | Taiwan VR Films ‘Beatday’ and ‘The Sick Rose’ to Play at SXSW
Variety | Pandemic-Themed VR Film ‘The Sick Rose’ Is a Showcase for Taiwan’s Old and New Skills
Variety | Bustling Taiwanese Film Industry Ushers in VR-Led New Wave
