Meet the Filmmakers: The Great Kimberley Wilderness
Dates
Saturday 31 May | 3pm - 5pm
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before screening commences.
Note: Parking at Victoria Quay can be very busy on weekends. Consider alternate transport options to ensure you arrive early.
Screening and talk (with Q&A)
Standard | $30
Concession | $27.50
Junior (ages 8-15) | $27.50
Membership
Friend Members receive 15% off ticket pricing for this event.
Site access information
WA Maritime Museum is mostly accessible, excluding tours aboard the HMAS Ovens. Call 1300 134 081 for assistance. More about accessibility and amenities >
Lighting will be lowered for the screening to enhance the virtual reality cinema experience.
Join us for a special screening of The Great Kimberley Wilderness and hear directly from the filmmakers who captured Australia’s untamed landscape in breathtaking VR.
First, immerse yourself in the Kimberley’s coastlines, canyons, waterfalls, dramatic landscapes, and ancient ecosystems, all brought to life in stunning 3D, 360° 8K detail.
Then, get an insider’s look as the filmmakers take you behind the scenes, sharing what it takes to create compelling documentaries that transport audiences to breathtaking landscapes few have explored, and many can only dream of.
Gain insight into the creative challenges and technical feats involved, from navigating rugged terrain to crafting the artistic vision that shaped this immersive VR experience.
This unique experience is sure to inspire travellers, nature lovers, and film enthusiasts alike, offering a rare glimpse into the art of documentary filmmaking.
Important information
Before booking, please read the VR Health and Safety Document. Virtual Reality is recommended for 8+ years.
This event is wheelchair accessible.
50% visual – The Great Kimberley Wilderness has both sound and visual components but sight isn’t essential to meaningfully engage with the work.
50% sound – The Great Kimberley Wilderness includes dialogue and has background music and sounds.
If audience members are unable to wear a VR headset, there is a movie screen at the front of the room that will project the film in a traditional 2D cinema format so you can still enjoy the film experience.
The dialogue in The Great Kimberley Wilderness requires an understanding of the English language, but the visuals and sounds can be experienced without the language comprehension.
The VR headset is designed to accommodate most prescription glasses. Take care to wear the VR headset in a manner in which the VR headset lenses to not rub or impact your prescription lenses.
If you have any questions about access at WA Maritime Museum, please get in touch with us either via reception@museum.wa.gov.au or on 1300 134 081.
You can contact WA Maritime Museum through the National Relay Service:
- TTY users phone 133 677
- Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727
Alternatively, use the National Relay Service website.
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