This SA-filmed VR sci-fi short is worth a watch

If you’ve got a dedicated VR device or Google Cardboard on hand, then you might want to take a look at this sci-fi short, filmed and produced in South Africa.

Called ATMOS, the short is produced by Rose Lovell and directed by Durban-based director Matthew Nefdt.

Filmed on the Eastern Cape’s Wild Coast, ATMOS is a tale of humanity’s desperate flight from a dying earth and allows viewers to “stand on the shores of another world, discover other life, and explore an alien environment”.

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According to the release, “Atmos transports you into the outer reaches of the galaxy to a New World, in a striking blend of local landscapes and exquisite CGI. In striking black and white, the cinematic visuals and full 3D binaural score immerses you as you walk in the shoes of the protagonists”.

Shot in 4K, the video features extensive use of CGI and VFX.

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