“Immersion”

2018

"Immersion" is a 3D sci-fi short film inspired by the current technological advancements and breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Environments, Cognitive Science, and Neurobiology. The film weaves an allegorical narrative on virtual reality and consciousness, exploring the synergy between these diverse scientific fields.

At the heart of the story lies a software interface agent that undergoes a process of "synchronization" with its biological operator, as part of a groundbreaking experiment in Neuromorphic Engineering. This experiment aims to investigate the potential for coupling biological and digital information.

However, the experiment fails to achieve the desired interconnection time, leaving both the biological agent and the interface agent in a state of complete withdrawal. Simultaneously, "deviations" emerge, blurring the lines between error and evolution.

The film remains under development, so "Immersion" presents a condensed version of the main narrative, showcasing fragments of the film's immersive world.

Film Info:

The film "Immersion" is inspired by my theoretical research "A Study in Sensory Perception in the Context of Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence", which I prepared as part of my Master of Arts thesis in Digital Arts at the Athens School of Fine Arts.

The writing of the theory, the script, and the research and preparation work for the film, including 3D modeling, 3D animation, visual rendering, sound design, and editing, took about 28 months (2015-2018). All environments and characters were modeled from scratch. The total animation time, based on the script, has been estimated at 14-15 minutes, but the final feasible completion time was 5'33'', including credits.