Spots of Light
Adam Weingrod
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 itself for Dan to undergo an experimental surgery to bring back his sight. With his vision restored, Dan was able to behold his beloved wife and his four children, for the very first time. However, the story takes an unexpected turn.
Guided by Dan’s own heartfelt narration, Spots of Light takes the user on an introspective journey through pivotal moments in his life. These moments are depicted through family archives transformed into ethereal particle environments that envelop the user, creating a mesmerizing and meditative experience into Dan’s view of his world.
Read about the film’s participation in the Venice Biennale, 2023: VARIETY, IndieWire, SCREENDAILY.
Directors: Adam Weingrod
Script: Adam Weingrod
Research: Adam Weingrod
Producers: Kobi Mizrahi, Sean Thomas Evans
Production company: KM Productions, HCXR / Occupied VR
Editing: Adam Weingrod
Filming: Oury Atlan (Art director and lead designer) | Jumana Saad (Lead developer)
Soundtrack: Yuval Bar-on, Jonathan Falikman
Music : Adam Weingrod
14 minutes | Israel, Canada | 2023 | English
- Canada Media Fund |
- National Film Board of Canada
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