Work / 2025–2026 / In the Wake of the Whale

Trailer · 0:40 · a flat 16:9 cut of the 360° VR piece

Student production · Apple Vision Pro · Stereo 360°

In the Wake of the Whale

A young whale calf and their mother navigate the vast, enchanting depths of the ocean, but their tranquil life is disrupted by human activity—seismic surveys, noisy ships, and environmental damage.

Director
Claire Li
Cinematography
Stanley Lin
Producer
Akaash Tumuluri

Written and directed by Claire Li and built in Unreal Engine, In the Wake of the Whale is an immersive underwater story made for Apple Vision Pro.

It was shown at both the 2025 and the 2026 Ganek Immersive Showcases.

Season
2025–2026
Format
Stereo 360° · Apple Vision Pro
Made with
Unreal Engine 5.6
Poster for In the Wake of the Whale: a whale in deep blue water

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