Ecosphere VR
Immerse yourself in the wildest places on earth and meet the humans protecting our most precious wildlife. Explore the great savannahs of Kenya, discover the ancient jungles of Borneo and dive into the rich coral reefs of Raja Ampat. Encounter elephants, orangutans, manta rays and some incredible humans, all in stunning cinematic Virtual Reality (VR).
ecosphere is a VR nature documentary series by PHORIA. Produced in partnership with Oculus, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Silverback Films Ltd, this groundbreaking series is narrated by Emmy Award winning actress Anna Friel.
The ecosphere team is led by award-winning international filmmakers Joseph Purdam (PHORIA), Angie Davis (Anicca
Media), Daniel Huertas (Silverback Films), Eric Cheng (Oculus) and Colin Butfield (WWF).
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ecosphere sets out to transform documentary filmmaking for good, redefining the limits of 180 capture and playback in VR. Each episode combines the world’s best in VR capture technology, natural history storytelling and conservation filmmaking. These narratives gently guide viewers to a greater understanding of the earth’s fragile biomes. The emphasis is on creating space; when human beings create space, wildlife thrives. ecosphere spotlights indigenous and community led efforts to protect the natural world, nurturing a deep empathic connection that encourages positive engagement with nature and more conscious human actions.
Over a dozen film festival nominations. 100K+ downloads and rated top 10 free apps on Oculus VR headsets.