(Hi)Story of a Painting: The Light in the Shadow

Synopsis

A latest episode of VR Series (Hi)Story of a Painting: the Light in the Shadow, narrated by Cerys Matthews, explores the extraordinary story of one of today’s most celebrated Baroque artists: Artemisia Gentileschi. We follow her journey as she navigates a world where women have virtually no rights, and becomes one of Europe’s most celebrated and in-demand painters of her time. Artemisia painted herself into posterity within her own lifetime – this story is about how she rose up against the odds and continues to capture our imaginations today.

Director

Biography

Gaëlle is an award winning immersive and film Writer, Director based in London. She is a Sundance, SXSW, Venice Production Bridge, Series Mania, Story Futures Academy and LSFF alum. Her short films include Awakening (starring Tracy Wiles, WINNER Best Drama at New York Shorts Film Festival 2015), The Feast (starring Katie Leung, WINNER Best Production Design at Underwire Film Festival 2018) and Mechanical Souls (starring Janet Hsieh, George Young and Patty Lee, WINNER Best VR Stereography at the EMEA Lumière Awards 2019). In 2020, Gaëlle Creative Directed the Mechanical Souls Graphic Novel adaptation in English, French and Mandarin. Gaëlle was a 2020 Directors UK Inspire Mentee, a 2021 BAFTA Crew member and 2022 Berlinale Talent. In 2020, she co-created the VR series, (Hi)story of a Painting (HOAP), which received phase 1 and 2 funding from Arts Council England and Digital Catapult through the competitive Creative XR programme and in 2021 received further support from Innovate UK. Episode 1, « What’s the Point ? » of the HOAP series received its world premiere at SXSW 2021 and was nominated for a Crystal Owl Award. Episode 2, « The Light in the Shadow » received its world premiere at SXSW 2022 and was awarded the Special Jury Recognition for Immersive Storytelling. In 2021, she was awarded “Most Promising Creator” by Eurofest XR at Stereopsia. Gaëlle trained as a writer at the NFTS, from which she holds a certificate, and as a writer, director at the London Film School, from which she holds an MA in Filmmaking. She also holds a BA in Art History and Spanish Literature from Skidmore College. Bilingual in French and English, Gaëlle works in both languages and is always up for a new challenge, travelling internationally for her projects.

Filmography

Filmography: "History of a Painting - What's the Point?"; "Mechanical Souls"; "The Feast"

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Gaëlle Mourre

Biography

Quentin Darras is an award winning Animator and Director. A former child actor, decided to move beyond the camera to become an Animator and Director. He has been working in the 2D and 3D animation industry for over 10 years on movies, commercials and games and has worked as lead animator on international commercial campaigns for clients such as Nintendo and Creative Directing Blast’s 2018 ad campaign. Quentin has worked on immersive commercial projects for Honda and Octonauts, and in 2020, he co-created the VR animated series (Hi)Story of a Painting. The first episode premiered at SXSW 2021 and the second episode is also in official selection at SXSW 2022.

Filmography

"History of a Painting - What's the Point?"; "Lightbulb"; "Obsolete 2.0"

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Quentin Darras

Credits

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A Fat Red Bird and Monkey Frame Production Artemisia Gentileschi.
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Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria. 1615-1617. The National Gallery, London
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Narration : Cerys Matthews
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Creator : QuentinDarras and Gaëlle Mourre
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Writer : Gaëlle Mourre
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Director : Quentin Darras and Gaëlle Mourre
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Animator : Quentin Darras
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Producer : Charlotte Mikkelborg, Gaëlle Mourre
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