The Raven: Meet the Makers
57th New York Film Festival
September 27 - October 13, 2019
This talk will pull back the curtain on this unique piece of theater and explore the creative process that brought together filmmakers, theater practitioners, game designers, and more to reimagine Poe’s world through a modern lens.
Update: This free talk has been cancelled.
Edgar Allan Poe requests your presence for an intimate gathering: his own wake. Premiering as part of NYFF Convergence, this interactive show invites audiences to immerse themselves in the mystery of Poe’s life and death. It’s an experience that blends groundbreaking theater with cutting edge augmented reality technology. This talk, featuring the creative team behind The Raven, will pull back the curtain on this unique piece of theater and explore the creative process that brought together filmmakers, theater practitioners, game designers, and more to reimagine Poe’s world through a modern lens. Featuring Lance Weiler, Ava Lee Scott, Nick Fortungo, Nick Childs, and Joel Beckerman.
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