Earlier, VR News reported that Pinta Studios officially released the final poster for their VR animation "The Dream of the Elderly." The new poster offers a fresh hint about the story's direction. In the image, an old man is sitting on a massive, unopened transparent gift box, and through it, you can see numerous small, neatly packed boxes arranged in a seemingly random pattern. According to the team, this visual symbolizes the final stage after the old man "collects dreams" and "renews them."
"The Old Man Who Picks Up Dreams" follows the journey of an elderly man who collects discarded items and raises a stray puppy. He searches through a vast garbage dump for the dreams that people have thrown away. The film was nominated for the International VR/AR Story Film Festival (FIVARS) VR Competition and also screened at the Future of Storytelling (FoST) VR Theater. It was the only Chinese VR animation showcased at the 2017 Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
With its successful premiere at the 74th Venice Film Festival, "The Old Man Who Picks Up Dreams" is now available to domestic audiences on September 13. The creative team shared that the work not only conveys the value of holding onto one's dreams but also explores the meaning and legacy of dreams in today’s world.
The script for "The Dreaming Old Man" was written by director Miriam during her college years. She shared, "Everyone has the right to make life choices. When I graduated, many of my classmates abandoned their passion for animation and entered other industries. A dream may return to you unexpectedly and 'realize' itself in another way."
When asked why they chose this particular script as their first project, director Rice explained, "We wanted our first story to reflect the values of Pinta Studios. At the time, me and the other two founders, Ray and Yunmeng, were passionate about creating something meaningful that could connect with people on an emotional level."
The film does not include any dialogue or spoken lines. Producer Lei Xiaomeng explained, "We wanted to tell a story that everyone could understand. The old man's emotions are conveyed through his actions and expressions, making the experience more universal and accessible."
Unlike traditional films, VR offers a stronger sense of immersion. The creators designed a fantastical virtual world where viewers can explore freely. Lei Mengmeng said, "Visually, you can look around 360 degrees, just like in real life. For example, in 'The Old Man Who Picks Up Dreams,' you can freely look around his small hut. Audibly, the sounds are directional — you can tell the dog is running behind him. Cognitively, with VR headsets, you can move within the scene, approaching the old man's workbench and observing the story up close."
Since its nomination at the 74th Venice Film Festival, "The Old Man Who Picks Up Dreams" has attracted widespread attention. One of the most frequently asked questions is where to watch it. According to Pinta Studios’ CMO Zhai, "This release is a 360-degree video version. You can watch it through various VR apps. With the growing popularity of VR apps, you can easily search and download them from your phone’s app store. You can also find it on major video platforms that support VR content. While you don’t need professional VR glasses to watch it, using one will definitely enhance the experience."
According to VR Network, the film will be available on mainstream PC VR headsets such as HTC Vive and Oculus. Viewers will be able to experience "The Old Man Who Picks Up Dreams" in real-time, enjoying an immersive audiovisual experience with panoramic sound and visuals.
Switching Power Supply Transformer
Switching Power Supply Series Transformer,High Quality Switching Power Transformer,Small And Good Transform,High Frequency Transformer Review
Xuzhou Jiuli Electronics Co., Ltd , https://www.xzjiulielectronic.com