THE RIFT
The Rift is an evocative fusion of contemporary dance, cinematic imagery and immersive sound, with water as its unifying element. Set across Zimbabwe’s diverse landscapes, the film brings together multiple dancers in a shared choreography where the boundaries between natural and built environments dissolve, forming a poetic symphony of movement, texture and rhythm.
This fulldome film invites viewers into a powerful meditation on the interconnectedness of people, culture and nature. Reflecting on climate change, resource scarcity, and ecological balance, The Rift blends art and activism to inspire collective awareness and action toward preserving the fragile harmony between humanity and Earth.
Produced by 4Pi Productions
Release date: 2026
Runtime: 8:22 minutes
Format: Fulldome 2D
About the makers
4Pi are an award-winning immersive studio blending powerful emerging technologies with cross-media storytelling approaches, producing immersive experiences that reach audiences in new and engaging ways. 4Pi explores the boundaries between art, design and technology and opened CULTVR Lab in Cardiff, Europe’s first immersive cross-disciplinary space with a strong focus on digital arts, live performance and 360º cinema. 4Pi strives to make the arts more accessible and work across multiple creative and cultural disciplines (visual arts, digital arts, dance, theatre, music), with openness and inclusivity throughout.
The Rift won the Grand Prize at the NewImages Festival 2026 in Paris and “Jury Highly Recommended” at the Dome Under Festival 2026 in Melbourne.
Available Formats
- Fulldome 2D Digital 4K, 2K
- Tilted Dome 2D Digital 4K, 2K
Language Versions
- Englsh