Spellbound Vows
An Interlink Spatial Production
Generated Concept Art: Wedding Scene
Format: Immersive (VR) video
Genre: Fantasy/Steampunk, set in the world of Shotguns and Sorcery
Synopsis: On the day of her wedding to a humble commoner, a high elf bride is mysteriously transmuted into a log the moment she says her vows. Now, detectives are exploring the groom's memories on that fateful day, looking for clues that lead to the spellcaster.
Interlink Spatial is producing a short immersive experience through MAVERiC Studio’s Comic-Con event under UC San Diego.
Characters / Role Descriptions
Eric / Groom: No actor necessary, production is filmed from Eric’s POV
Nym / Bride : Open Role
Physical Characteristics: Female, 20s
Personality: Reserved, Calm, Regal
Description: A high elf who falls victim to a rogue spellcaster’s transmutation spell.
Helen / Maid of Honor : This role has been cast
Physical Characteristics: Female, 20s
Personality: Bubbly, Ditzy, Expressive
Description: A high elf with a flair for dramatic worry. Her anxious nitpicking playfully contrasts with Nym’s calm, grounded nature.
Ron / Uncle Ron : This role has been cast
Physical Characteristics: Male, 30s
Personality: Unruly, Brash, Bawdy
Description: Eric’s wizard uncle, a notoriously unruly individual who is never seen without a drink.
Kindroth / Father of the bride : Open Role
Physical Characteristics: Male, 40+
Personality: Stern, Protective, Traditional
Description: Nym’s esteemed father, who is distrustful of humans.
Cleric John/Joanne : This role has been cast
Physical Characteristics: Male/Female, 40+
Personality: Reserved, Haughty, Austere
Description: The officiating cleric of the wedding. Subtle moments hint at deeply held convictions simmering beneath the surface.
Generated Concept Art: Characters
Production Details
Shooting Dates :
Shoot dates are flexible and will be coordinated around cast availability. The main shoot date will be between June 26th to June 28th, depending on cast availability.
Shooting Location : Balboa Park Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Time Commitment : One shoot, three hours
Costumes : Talent with existing costumes for their desired roles are encouraged to apply, though Interlink will make efforts to provide costume resources when needed.
Spreckles Organ Pavilion
Additional Information
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MAVERiC Studio is UC San Diego’s production-based studio for immersive storytelling and innovation. Learn more about it Here.
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Immersive video (or VR video) captures scenes stereoscopically—separately for each eye—across a 180-degree field of view, enabling an immersive experience when viewed on a compatible headset.
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Spellbound Vows is a small, self-funded production. There are no requirements to participate besides having a passion for experimental fictional storytelling.
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Reach out to Ryan at ryanpeng@interlinkspatial.com to learn more or get in touch.
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Ryan Peng
FOUNDER / PROJECT LEAD
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Rei Ishikawa
CREATIVE DIRECTOR / VIDEOGRAPHER
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Beatrice Basso
ACTRESS / LECTURER, UC San Diego
Spellbound Vows
Spellbound Vows
Interested in a role? Apply below and we’ll be in touch!