Virtual Reality has emerged as a new artistic medium and a creative platform. From storytelling to empathy building—how can creators leverage the power of VR for social change and impact? Join us to learn from the masters in this field. For the first time in history, Virtual Reality can give us an opportunity to more efficiently and sustainably change public perception. VR is a powerful medium for empathy building, allowing the audience to feel what it’s like to walk in someone else’s shoes. Whether you’re a filmmaker, film student, media professional or an agency creative, Raindance VR masterclasses provide you with the knowledge you need to start crafting powerful experiences in virtual reality. In this masterclass we will discuss narrative story-creation in VR for social change, practicalities around shooting and distribution to maximise impact. At the end of the masterclass, you will come away with knowledge about: * How you can leverage VR for non-fiction storytelling to craft experiences that improve awareness, education, and lead to action. * From developing a concept to narrative story-creation. First Person v/s Third Person POV in narrative VR for social impact including directorial approaches. * How to prepare for challenging conditions around shooting. * Where to showcase and how to distribute your VR experience to educate and influence people and policymakers around the world. How to measure impact and success. Who should attend? This masterclass is open to anyone who has an interest in learning more about creating powerful experiences in Virtual Reality. You don’t need a prior experience with the concepts, tools or resources of VR. Just bring your enthusiasm to learn more from the best instructors in this field. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.