We've seen the future of indie filmmaking the last few weeks with the theatrical runs of OBSESSION (2025) and BACKROOMS (2026).

Let me argue that sometime in the future, we'll see a Sandbox VR or immersive experience film have that kind of launch. In this Cannes episode, I talk with senior vice president of content for Sandbox VR about what the future looks like for VR + immersive experience films.

Given how many locations they already have, I'm confident Sandbox -- and Michael Hampden -- will be a part of it.

In this episode, Michael and I talk about:

what is Sandbox VR and his role at the company;
how did he know he can not only play these games but write + direct them;
what is the Curators Network and his participation in this year's event;
his thoughts on the Immersive Experience films at Cannes and how it compares to Sandbox VR;
the media landscape's coverage (or lack thereof) of these films;
what unexpected things did he learn as part of the Curators Network;
directors transitioning to Sandbox VR and what that experience is like;
what's next for Sandbox VR.

Link:

Curators Network at Cannes

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