International Immersive Experience Competition

FROM DUST

Swiss Premiere

Michel van der Aa

Netherlands

2024, 45'

Genre

MUSICAL

Recommended Age

12 years

VO. English

ST. French

DUNE X THE MAGIC FLUTE

From Dust is a lyrical ode in virtual reality, combining all the qualities of great classical music and immersion by personalizing each session using artificial intelligence.

From Dust is not recommended for individuals with severe fear of heights, claustrophobia, heart conditions, back problems, a history of seizures, epilepsy, or sensitivity to flashing lights.

Partners

Discovering opera through the vision of Dutch composer Michel Van Der Aa means participating in a revisited opera where virtual reality contributes to the creation of a total spectacle. Awarded at the last Cannes Film Festival, From Dust is performed by the German vocal ensemble Sjaella. Alongside these singers, the audience is transported through a dreamlike world of illusions, for a personal experience that pushes the boundaries of cinema, music, and immersive storytelling.

Mathieu Gayet

Commissioned by de Doelen, with support from
Creative Industries Fund NL, The Netherlands Film Fund, the Performing Arts Fund NL, doubleA Foundation, with additional support from the Holland Festival. Performance at Geneva International Film Festival, supported by SEE NL.

Creation

Michel van der Aa

Key collaborators

Roland Smeenk (Lead Developer), Rens van de Wiel (Lead Technical Artist), Quint Vrolijk (Technical Artist), Stein van de Ven (Lead 3D Artist), Glenn Wustlich (3D Artist (Characters)), Niels Weber (Developer), Madelon Kooijman (Dramaturg)

Screenplay

Michel van der Aa

Image

Joost Rietdijk (Motion Capture)

Music

Michel van der Aa

Sound

Tomas Valečka, Bart Wagemakers

Production

doubleA Foundation

With

Sjaella: Viola Blache, Marie Fenske, Franziska Eberhardt, Felicitas Erben, Helene Erben, Marie Charlotte Seidel