Spots of Light
An immersive VR documentary about a soldier who lost his sight in combat – and regained it 25 years later.
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Spots of Light is an immersive VR documentary that takes viewers into the extraordinary journey of Dan Layani, who as a young soldier tragically lost his sight in combat in 1982. Despite facing this life-altering setback, Dan propelled himself forward as he pursued his education, found love, and raised four children. After 25 years of living in darkness, a miraculous opportunity presented for Dan to undergo experimental surgery to regain his sight.
Gallery
Video
Funders & co-producers
- Canada Media Fund (CMF)
- Makor Foundation
- National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
- Co-ProducerOccupiedVR
- Co-ProducerKM Productions
Awards & festival selections
- Prix Smart – FIPA Doc2021
- Annecy Film Festival – Official Selection2024
- Canadian Screen Awards – Official Selection2024
- Computer Animation Festival (SIGGRAPH) – Official Selection2024
- FIPADOC Festival – Official Selection2024
- FIVARS Festival – Official Selection2024
- Venice Film Festival / Venice Immersive – Official Selection2023
Technology
- Immersive Storytelling
- Narrative design tuned for first-person presence and spatial pacing.
- Volumetric Capture
- Filming performers as full 3D holograms viewable from any angle inside VR.
Team
Adam Weingrod
Director
Kobi Mizrahi
Producer
Sean Thomas Evans
Producer
Nimrod Shanit
Producer & VR Supervisor
Oury Atlan
Creative Director
Jumana Saad
Unity Developer
