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Immersive Exhibition

The Asia-Pacific home for digital storytelling and immersive non-fiction.

A total of three categories of Immersive Exhibitions will be showcased this year.

Digital Storytelling 

A unique and dynamic storytelling experience using digital media to enhance the storytelling experience. These innovative and engaging stories convey powerful messages which captivate the audience and push the boundaries of traditional storytelling. 

Immersive Non-Fiction 

Transporting audiences to new and exciting worlds through virtual reality, augmented reality, 360-degree videos, interactive installations, and other immersive mediums. This provides a more visceral and emotionally impactful experience, allowing the audience to connect with the subject matter more profoundly. 

Urban Activation 

Providing the opportunity for the public to engage with their city and the storytelling process through immersive urban art installations. These interactive outdoor spaces allow the public to partake in Augement Realities (AR) projects and attend performances. 

Award Winning Projects

With 28 projects on display this year in Christchurch, during the Doc Edge 2024 Awards ceremony, the following two projects won the awards for 

* Best New Zealand Immersive Impact Project: Lane 25
* Best International Immersive Impact Project: Murals

Venues & Dates

Christchurch  |  19 – 30 June

The official opening of the Exhibition was held on 21 June, at Tūranga Library.  All exhibitions were held across Tūranga Library, Town Hall, and a pop-up Tech Hub.

Wellington  |  4 – 13 July 

Selected exhibitions were held at Te Auaha Gallery, Te Aro. 

Auckland  |  8 – 14 July 

Selected exhibitions were held at Central Library and Silo Park,  in the CBD area.

Special Events

Mon 8 July | 5.30pm – 7pm | Te Auaha, Wellington

Exhibitions on Display

Here is a list of exhibitions on display organised by sessions or projects A session is a themed event in which you will experience a collection of installations or projects.  A project is simply an individual installation. 

Most exhibitions were free to interact with, with a selected few as paid experiences.

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Community Impact

Digital Storytelling
Christchurch Collection
19-30 Jun
A tour of six stories that impact the community.

Cultural and Community Impact

Digital Storytelling
Auckland Collection
8-11 Jul
New Zealand Projects that show us some of the best digital storytelling and immersive non-fiction in the Immersive Exhibition.

Cultural Impact

Digital Storytelling
Christchurch Collection
19-30 Jun
A tour of six impactful cultural stories. 

Draw for Change: Behind the Lines

Digital Storytelling
Christchurch Collection
19-30 Jun
A film screening accompanied by a VR experience.

Draw for Change: Tree of Violence

Digital Storytelling
Christchurch Collection
19-30 Jun
A film screening accompanied by a VR experience.

Draw for Change: We Are Fire

Digital Storytelling
Christchurch Collection
19-30 Jun
A film screening accompanied by a VR experience.

Immersive Wayfinders

Digital Storytelling
Auckland Collection
12-14 Jul
Digital Artists from the exhibitions work with local poets and musicians to create an installation and performance event to celebrate Matariki.

Impact Stories

Digital Storytelling
Wellington collection
4-13 Jul
A selection of local Digital Storytelling and Immersive Non-Fiction work from the Immersive Exhibition. Join us to celebrate and experience local Well...

International Headliners

Immersive Non-Fiction
Christchurch Collection
19-30 Jun
An immersive installation of two of the most impactful projects of 2024.

International Premieres

Immersive Non-Fiction
Christchurch Collection
19-30 Jun
Seven international experiences that pushes the boundaries.

Line Rider

Digital Storytelling
Christchurch Collection
19-30 Jun
A film screening accompanied by a VR experience.

New Zealand Projects

Immersive Non-Fiction
Christchurch Collection
19-30 Jun
Seven New Zealand World Premieres.

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