2025KFF XR DREAMLAND 10/10-10/26

  Back in the Moment: A Journey to Hidden Depths Immersive XR experiences are often complex and multifaceted. Creators' works not only seek to engage the body and senses, but also draw inspiration from real-life observations, the reinterpretation and transformation of written texts, or explorations of the human heart. They often also require the participation of international teams. The Clouds Are Two Thousand Meters Up and The Guardians of Jade Mountain, two works rooted in Taiwanese literature and natural history, unfold across different timelines to bring us into the realms of consciousness and the depths of the forest, gradually unfurling the boundary between fiction and reality. The French-Taiwanese artist residency program Villa Formose Immersive also brings us PELAGOS, which makes use of transformations between VR avatars to plunge us into an ocean environment – one which, though perhaps unknown, remains closely connected to Taiwan. Specialists from France, Germany, and Taiwan have worked with dedication and rigor to create this original work. The XR SPOTLIGHT section showcases a range of major international works. The multi-participant, free- roaming work Titanic: Echoes from the Past takes audiences back to the scene of a major historical event, moving above and below the water as well as inside and outside the titular ship's hull. The natural spatial storytelling and scene design recreates a bygone era, summoning up the hopes and emotions of the time. Impulse: Playing with Reality focuses on subtle psychological struggles and harsh realities, applying an MR format and bringing participants step-by-step towards a greater understanding and empathy for the dignity of its characters. Meanwhile, Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom takes participants on an epic journey where they can fulfill their dreams of stepping into an anime universe. The Kaohsiung Film Festival also continues its signature programming from last year, featuring content from the XR COMPETITION, the Taiwan Content Plan XR Immersive Content Project Selection, and the XR Festival Asia × Sanrio Virtual Festival Project. Exploring themes such as growth, memory, gender, musical performance, art history and contemporary issues, participants are invited to follow these works across borders, and experience the finest immersive XR content from Taiwan and abroad!   ❐Buy tickets https://www.opentix.life/topic/1701811373644881921 ❐Kaohsiung Film Festival Official website https://www.kff.tw/film/cate/xr ❐Kaohsiung Film Festival Instagram https://www.instagram.com/khfilmfestival/