Marelle Communications unveiled the summer program ofOASIS immersion, the new permanent venue for immersive experiences at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. During a press conference in the presence of the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, and many artists and artisans who collaborated on the project, exclusive segments of the exhibition Inspirations were presented.
For the past fifteen months, Marelle Communications closely participates in the development ofOASIS immersion, whether through strategic support, the development of the communication plan, public relations offensives and social media management.
"We are extremely proud of the ecosystem of creative collaborators that gravitates around the project. Among these, we were able to count on the support of Marelle CommunicationsTheir experience in the cultural and tourism sectors greatly helped us navigate the challenges of the pandemic's impact on our project. As we now launch our summer edition, we are very grateful for the key role played by the team at Hopscotch to establish the place of OASIS immersion in the Montreal landscape,” says Denys Lavigne, co-founder and co-creative director at OASIS immersion.
New things to discover
New in, OASIS immersion offers among other things an immersive experience inspired by the magnificent documentary The Pacific Odyssey and the book Footprint, designed by director and cinematographer Guillaume Beaudoin. The result of an innovative collaboration with TV5 and Jean-François Ethier, from the production company B-612, this experience also features singer-songwriter Dominique Fils-Aimé and composer Manuel Chantre. From the Marquesas Islands to Fiji, Bora Bora and Tahiti, the images captured by the filmmaker will take visitors on a journey through majestic landscapes, while reflecting on the importance of preserving the sea as a source of life and inspiration. Sharks and the seabed parade before visitors' eyes in real size, making the experience even more realistic and immersive.
Societal reflection and movement
Other additions: young director and YouTuber Émile Roy is back with a refreshing new reflection on hope and resilience. The creative workshop Vallée Duhamel, recipient of numerous local and international awards, also joins OASIS immersion by offering a striking experience inspired by hygge, with enveloping music by composer Jean-Phi Goncalves.
Quebec know-how in the spotlight
The virtuoso Alexandra Stréliski still holds the bill for three immersive tableaux inspired by her music and her career; these are supported by pieces from the excellent album Inscape. Inspirations also relies on the contribution of many renowned artists, whether for voiceovers, music, writing texts or direction. Actress Sylvie Moreau, director Dominic Champagne, the music group Choses Sauvages, comedian Léa Stréliski and director Stefan Verna are among the many collaborators.
After water, space. We are dream dust »: this is a highlight of the reflections of Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques, who brings to life for visitors the highlights of his space mission. Drawing on his experience, he transports us into the cosmos and shares with us what motivated him throughout his journey to space.
Inspirations : the podcast
To complement the exhibition, a series of podcasts has been produced by Coyote Audio and tells the exceptional journey of the exhibition's main headliners and influencers in our society. Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques, pianist Alexandra Stréliski, YouTuber Emile Roy, architect Pierre Thibault, businesswoman Fabienne Colas, director Guillaume Beaudoin and the co-founders ofOASIS immersion all confided in host Grégory Charles. These episodes are available on the website www.oasis.im as well as on major podcasting platforms.
An experienced team
In addition to the recent appointments of Johnny Ranger (ex-Cirque du Soleil, Moment Factory) as co-creative director and Julie Castonguay (ex-Cirque du Soleil) as producer of immersive content and experiences, the team ofOASIS immersion also includes Rémus Blais as technical director, along with Darius Rabby, Jean-Pascal Dumoulin-Comeau and the Écorécréo Group. The exhibition Inspirations also benefited from the contribution of several collaborators such as Dpt., Eltoro Studio, Halo Création, Uberko, Jesse Freeston, David-Étienne Durivage, Yoktown's, Yanneek, Mark O Fearghail, Nils Fluck, Anita Bombita, Dominic Saint-Amant, Marelle Communications, Studio Baillat, Minimal, Coyote Audio, Thaila Kampo, Numérart, AGO Communications and the publishing group la courte échelle.
Inspirations is showing until the end of summer, after which a new immersive experience will take over the venue OASIS immersion
Article published in the Grenier aux nouvelles, June 22, 2021
