The Doghouse is a virtual reality short film experience that puts participants around a table for a virtual reality dinner. Using an Oculus Rift headset, people get to experience the film from one family member's perspective.
The plot of the film is that a new girlfriend is brought home to meet the family over dinner. But rather than getting the full story through one viewing, the full story is only apparent as each perspective has been experienced. This is because viewers only hear the inner monologue of the person they are taking the spot of at the table.
The Doghouse's producer Mads Damsbo describes that in this way of storytelling: "As you experience the film from each of these characters' perspectives, you get 1/5 of the truth. You see a subjective reality."
Virtual Dinner Parties
The Doghouse Puts People Around the Table for an Awkward Family Dinner
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Short Films - Opportunity for creating immersive storytelling experiences through virtual reality technology.
2. Multi-perspective Storytelling - Opportunity to engage audiences by providing different viewpoints and narratives within a single story.
3. Subjective Reality Experiences - Opportunity to explore the concept of multiple realities and subjective perspectives in immersive media.
Industry Implications
1. Film and Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity to create immersive and interactive storytelling experiences through virtual reality.
2. Technology - Opportunity to develop and enhance virtual reality headsets and devices for more immersive experiences.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Opportunity to utilize virtual reality storytelling as a unique and engaging way to promote brands and products.