DIMENSION3 Festival, the first European festival of 3D films

Geared towards a broader public, the 2008 Festival will offer a richer programme of films than the previous year.

The Festival will feature topical screenings, an opening night, an afternoon dedicated to young viewers, a midnight screening...

The Espace des Arts of Chalon will be at the heart of an unprecedented and exciting event!

Au programme

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Opening night  Monday 2 June 8pm

	Dragon Ride Dynamic 3D film shown at the Vulcania theme park in France Directed by François Garnier Length: 4 min Produced by AmaK/Vulcania Geological alert in the French region of Auvergne: the fault crossing Vulcania is unusually active… Theories run wild on the subject, but thankfully a passage allows to go into the depths of the fault line…
	U2 3D Concert film Directed by Catherine Owens and Mark Pellington Length: 85 min Produced by 3ality Distributed by National Geographic U2’s worldwide “Vertigo tour” in three dimensions Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton…) www.u23dmovie.com

Preview night  Tuesday 3 June 8pm

	3D Sun Documentary Directed by Melissa Butts and Barry Kimm Length: 2 min Produced by Melissa Butts For the first time in history, see the sun and the atmosphere’s structure in three dimensions, from outside the Earth’s orbit (images shot during NASA’s mission STEREO)… www.3dsunfilm.com
	Journey to the Center of the Earth Feature film Directed by Eric Brevig Length: 2 min 20 s Produced by Walden Media, New Line Cinema Distributed by Metropolitan FilmExport During an expedition in Iceland, a storm leaves a scientist and his nephew blocked in a cave. The only safe path they see leads to the centre of the Earth… Release date: 07/16/2008
	Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus 3D Musical Length: 1 hr 14 min Produced by Walt Disney Studios Concert given by pop star Miley Cirus, daughter of country music legend Billy Ray Cirus, famous for her role the TV series Hannah Montana. Release date: 06/11/2008

Thrill night  Tuesday 3 June 10pm

	Kaelou Cartoon Directed by Remi Chapotot Length: 3 min 30 s Produced by Qualia/Co Cube Distributed by Cube Mister Cat, a cruel and shifty feline, enjoys ruining the games of friendly frog Kaelou and her two fiends. Kaelou’s wonderful world suddenly becomes a ludicrous and excessive place…
	Glam’s Directed by Philippe Gérard Running time 3 min 30 s Produced by 3DLIZED Three young women travel through enchanting sceneries. Teaser clip to promote 3D filming.
	Scar 3-D Horror film Directed by Jed Weintrob Length: 90 min Original version / Forbidden for under-16’s Produced by Norman Twain, Courtney Potts, Jamie Gordon Distributed by Norman Twain Joan returns to her home town for her niece’s graduation. She must once again face the serial killer who had kidnapped and tortured her 16 years earlier… Theatrical release: late 2008

Young viewers’ afternoon   Wednesday 4 June 2.30 pm

	Moving Still Animated short Directed by Santiago Caicedo de Roux Length: 2 min 22 s – Produced by ENSAD/CAICEDO/Amak – Distributed by Studio Amak The routine of daily habits, the monotony of a neverending commute… We often wonder whether it is possible to stray from this path… www.santisan.free.fr
	Meet the Robinsons – Animated feature film Directed by Stephen J. Anderson Length: 1 hr 42 min Produced by Walt Disney Studios Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures France Young and brilliant inventor Lewis meets a mysterious character, Wibur Robinson. Together they go after the sinister Bowler Hat Guy and unveil the Robinson family’s incredible secret using Wibur’s time machine…

Documentary/Entertainment evening  Wednesday  4 June 8pm

	Dinosaurs 3D Documentary Directed by Marc Fafard Length: 20 min Produced by Carl Samson Distributed by nWaves pictures Explore the fantastic world of dinosaurs, under the guidance of famous Argentine paleontologist Rodolfo Coria… www.dinosaurs3dmovie.com
	Blue Magic Documentary Directed by Jean Jacques Mantello Length: 12 min Executive producer: François Mantello Distributed by nWave pictures All the underwater world’s beauty in 3D: an amazing diving experience, from Australia’s great coral reef to the Bahamas. www.oceanwonderland.com
	Toyota Tacoma 3D Promotional film Directed by James Stewart Length: 8 min Produced by James Stewart – TPM Agency (Toronto, Canada ). 3D Production: Steve Schklair One of the first live-action films in HD 3D, produced for the launch of four-wheel drive Toyota Tacoma in Nagoya, Japan.
	3D Sun Documentary Directed by Melissa Butts and Barry Kimm Length: 20 min Produced by Melissa Butts For the first time in history, see the sun and the atmosphere’s structure in three dimensions, from outside the Earth’s orbit (images shot during NASA’s mission STEREO)… www.3dsunfilm.com
	Aoraki Mount Cook : The Guardian Directed by Mike Single Length: 12 min Produced by Taylormade Medias Ltd – Executive production: Cow Prod/Animation Research Limited An exploration of Mount Cook and its valley, at the heart of the New-Zealand southern Alps. With aerial shots by Alfie Speights (The Lord of the Rings, King Kong, Vertical Limit…) and a budget close to a million euros, this film is among New Zealand’s hottest releases in early 2008…

Morning event for school groups    Thursday 5 June 10am

	Okavango Documentary Directed by Ben Stassen Length: 40 min Produced and Distributed by nWave Pictures Explore an exuberant Africa through a 3D safari. This film invites you to one of the world’s most beautiful wildlife reserves: the Okavango delta… www.nwave.com/africanadv
	3D Sun Documentary Directed by Melissa Butts and Barry Kimm Length: 20 min Produced by Melissa Butts >>See the evening of Wednesday, 4 June
	Dinosaures 3D Canadian documentary Directed by Marc Fafard Length: 20 min Produced by Carl Samson Distributed by nWaves pictures >>See the evening of Wednesday, 4 June

Interactive experience  Thursday, 5 June 6.30pm

KHEOPS Révélé An interactive experience in 3D by Dassault Systèmes, presented by French architect Jean Pierre Houdin From an original theory by Jean-Pierre Houdin Created and produced by Mehdi Tayoubi – Length: 2 hrs Discover and explore the building site of the great pyramid of Khufu, 4,500 years ago! See the labourers, architects and craftsmen. How was this majestic pyramid built? Jean-Pierre Houdin will present his theory throughout this authentic scientific inquiry… www.3ds.com/khufu