Genre
Synopsis
Genre: Documentary-Based XR Immersive Narrative, Gameplay, multi-player
In ATTENTION MOVE: THIS IS AMERICA you don’t just observe history—you become a part of it. Step into the shoes of those living in a Black working-class Philadelphia neighborhood in the hours leading up to one of the most tragic and shocking events in American history: the government-sanctioned bombing of a residential community on Mother's Day 1985.
Through three gripping perspectives—an impassioned revolutionary group, a resilient working-class family, and the Philadelphia Police Department—you will experience the build-up to the devastating decision that would forever scar a community.
Each perspective unveils the mounting tension and impossible choices made in the hours leading up to the bombing.
Throughout the experience, you are fully integrated into each group, recognized, and embraced as one of their own. Your presence directly influences how you engage with their world, fostering profound emotional connections with each perspective. As tension, fear, and conviction mount, your immersion intensifies, leading to a powerful crescendo.
Bio
Liz Hinlein is a DGA director, creative director, and visual artist known for her work in film, commercials, and immersive media. Her debut narrative feature, "Other People's Children" premiered at the Director's Guild of America and received acclaim from Variety. The film, which received the Panavision New Filmmakers Grant, is available on Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime.
Liz's short films have been featured at festivals like the Berlin Film Festival, The Slamdance Film Festival, and The Hamptons Film Festival. In the immersive space, her documentary VR experience, "Attention MOVE: this is AMERICA" is currently supported by the Venice Biennale. Her work in VR/AR has gained recognition from clients such as the NFL, Walmart, Accenture, and Byton Auto, winning Best Commercial/Branded Content at CES for the Accenture project.
As a director for commercials, branding videos, and music videos, Liz has collaborated with brands and artists including Castrol Oil, Dove, Revlon, A&E, and Mary J. Blige. In television she has been selected for the DGA Directors Mentorship Program, The Sony Diverse Directors Program, and the Viacom Diversity Initiative. Liz's creative endeavors extend to photography and creative direction for artists like Britney Spears, Quincy Jones, and Incubus.
A graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts with an MFA in Cinematography from The American Film Institute, Liz served as the Creative Director of Film and Cinematography at the New York Film Academy.
Awards History
Vence Biennale 2023 - Official Selection Venice Production Bridge
Venice Gap Financing Market 2023 - Official Selection
Credits
Casting Director - Anissa Williams
Music Supervisor - Paul Smith (DJ Spooky)
Subject - Mike Africa Jr.
Writer - Richard Kent Evans
