VR FILM SERIES

A small personal project that became HUGE. I helped co-found The Wayback;
a groundbreaking, free VR film series designed for people living with dementia
and their carers that recreates positive moments from the past, taking viewers
back in time to trigger memories and spark precious conversations.
It’s virtual reminiscence therapy.

230 generous kickstarter backers helped us fund the pilot film, which
features 170 volunteer extras and faithfully recreates a street party
from the 1953 Coronation. The second and third films are World Cup 1966
and 1969 Moon landing themed.

Awards, amongst others included the inaugural D&AD 'Side Hustle',
The Essex County Council Challenge Dementia 2018, and Gold at the
Art Of Creativity Awards meaning it's now in The BFI National Archives.

Case study

VR film (please watch in Google Chrome for full 360)

Here’s an interview I did for a medical journal.

Behind the scenes photography (by Andy Lockley)

CREDITS

Creative Directors | Co-founders: Dan Cole, Andy Garnett, Howard Green
Writer & Director | Co-founder: Kevin Thomas
Executive Producers | Co-founders: Emma Fasson, Trent Simpson, Philippa Thomas
Production Company: Thomas Thomas Films
VFX: MPC
VFX Executive Producer: Dafydd Upsdell
Sound: 750mph
Edit: The Quarry
Editor: Jim Robinson
Strategy: Elisa Chami-Castaldi
Website: John-Patrick Racle, Richard Hau
App Development: Perry Nightingale
Production Manager: Matt Bulaitis
DOP: Bob Pender-Hughes
Production Designer: Ashling Johnson
Costume Designer: Lorraine Kinman
Hair & Make Up Designer: Freddie Stopler
Casting Director: Belinda Norcliffe Casting
VR: M7 Virtual