DARK ROOMS
DOCUMENTARY VR EXPERIENCE
an immersive documentary VR experience
Dark Rooms is an immersive VR experience that delves into personal stories of sexuality, self-discovery, and human connection. By combining documentary storytelling with interactive virtual environments, it allows audiences to explore intimate and often untold experiences in a safe, judgment-free space. The experience is available in English, Danish, and German, and the running time is 35 minutes.
DIRECTOR
Mads Damsbo
Laurits Flensted Jensen
Anne Sofie Steen Sverdrup
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Morph Film
NowHere Media
NAXS Studio
Makropol
Bedside Productions
VOLUCAP EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Sven Bliedung von der Heide
VOLUCAP VFX SUPERVISOR
Torsten Schimmer
VOLUCAP PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/PR
Elizabete Vindule-Mince
VOLUCAP ARTIST
Philipp Hundertpfund
Sascha Schwarz
David Kutschke
VOLUCAP CAMERA OPERATOR
Arianna Ferraris
EXPLORING THE HIDDEN AND INTIMATE
In a world where sexuality often remains hidden, Dark Rooms allows audiences to step into the unspoken and intimate spaces of desire. Through immersive VR storytelling, users follow protagonists as they navigate sexual awakenings, confront societal taboos, and embrace their authentic selves. The project creates a virtual environment to explore sexual encounters and personal narratives without requiring real-world participation.
TECHNOLOGY
The production blends documentary filmmaking, video game development, performance design, and spatial narrative techniques.
For recording the protagonists, volumetric capture technology was primarily used, allowing their performances to be fully integrated into the 3D VR environment. This method creates a lifelike, embodied presence, deepening both the storytelling and the emotional impact of the experience.
Volucap’s Volumetric Capture
Volucap’s volumetric video capture records real people in full 3D, preserving their movements, expressions, and spatial presence.
With over 3000 Megapixels of processing, 65+ Megapixels per camera, and 132.48 GB/min data rates, performances are seamlessly integrated into virtual environments for true embodied presence.
Read more about the new studio set-up here.
CAST & CREATIVE TEAM
In Dark Rooms, the protagonists aren’t just part of the story—they help shape it. By sharing their personal experiences and insights, they guide the narrative and bring authenticity to the journey.
The cast and creative team of the project are based across Berlin (Germany), Copenhagen (Denmark), and Taipei City (Taiwan), bringing a truly international perspective to the journey.
WORLDS PREMIERE AT VENICE IMMERSIVE
Dark Rooms will celebrate its world premiere at Venice Immersive – 82nd Venice International Film Festival.
