BIIDAABAN: FIRST LIGHT
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Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square is flooded. Its infrastructure has merged with the local fauna; mature
trees grow through cracks in the sidewalks and vines cover south-facing walls. People commute via canoe and
grow vegetables on skyscraper roofs. Urban life is thriving.
Rooted in the realm of Indigenous futurism, Biidaaban:
First Light is
an interactive VR time-jump into a highly realistic—and radically different—Toronto of tomorrow. As users explore this altered city now
reclaimed by nature, they must think about their place in history and ultimately their role in the future.
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6-8 Minutes |
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EVERYONE |
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Canada |
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VR 360 |
Credits
LISA JACKSON
Creative Director and Story Creator
Anishinaabe director Lisa Jackson’s award-winning fiction and documentary films have screened widely at festivals such as Berlin, Hot Docs,
SXSW and London BFI. Her work has also aired on many networks in Canada and earned her a Genie Award (Canada’s Oscar®). Lisa’s upcoming
projects include an IMAX film and more traditional film and TV
work.
MATHEW BORRETT
3D
Artist and Environment Design
Mathew Borrett creates rich environments using digital and traditional media. His work can be seen on film and TV, and recently in virtual
reality experiences as well. Mathew’s home city of Toronto often serves as the inspiration for his work.
JAM3
Designer
and Developer
Jam3 is a design and experience agency known for smart, innovative and inspired work. They work closely with their clients to first
understand their problems and then solve them in creative ways. From their offices in Toronto, Los Angeles and Montevideo, they team up with
forward-thinking brands from around the world.
Produced by National Film Board of Canada
Creative Director and Story by Lisa Jackson ■ 3D Artist and Environment Design Mathew Borrett ■ VR Designer and Developer Jam3 ■ Soundscape Design by Fader Master Sound Studios ■ Thanksgiving Address adapted by Jeremy Green ■ Thanksgiving Address spoken by Jeremy Green, Kawennakon Bonnie Whitlow, Tehanenhrakhas Green Tehahenteh ■ “Nayendamowin Mitigwaaking” by Margaret Ann Noodin ■ Spoken by Gabe Desrosiers ■ Wendat spoken by Andrée Levesque ■ Wendat Translation Craig Kopris ■ Digging Woman Jeneen Frei Njootli ■ Digging Woman Shoot Director of Photography Vince Arvidson ■ AC/DIT Paul Dombrovskis, Gaffer Scot Proudfoot, Grip Mike Southworth ■ Set Designer Angelyne Martin ■ Assistants Set Decorator Matthew Campbell, Cam Ziegler, Brett Lennan ■ Makeup/Hair/Wardrobe Min-Jee Mowat ■ Colourist David Tomiak ■ Online Editor Ryan Mance ■ Jam3 Executive Creative Director Pablo Vio ■ Creative Director Dirk Van Ginkel ■ Associate Creative Director Vinicius Araujo ■ Executive Producer Media Ridha ■ Producer Jason Legge ■ Technical Directors Peter Altamirano ■ Production Coordinator Erin Ray ■ Motion Artists Cyrill Durigon, John Flores ■ Designer Mike Lamont ■ Technical Artists Shaun Larkin ■ Game Developers Michael Phan, Luis Guajardo Diaz, Reuben Pereira ■ Animation Juan Manuel Codó ■ National Film Board of Canada ■ Producers Dana Dansereau & Rob McLaughlin ■ Executive Producer Rob McLaughlin ■ Executive Director Loc Dao ■ Creative Technologist Vincent McCurley ■ Project Manager Camille Fillion ■ Studio Administrator Carla Jones ■ Production Coordinator Jasmine Pullukatt ■ Director of Production and Operations Janine Steele ■ Marketing Manager Tammy Peddle ■ Marketing Coordinator Stéphanie Quevillon