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In partnership with Meta, co-creators Julie Cavaliere and Michaela Ternasky-Holland bring to life Reimagined, a virtual reality (VR) animation series marking the next step in vivid immersive storytelling.

This female-led, directed, and produced anthology series will take the audience into a new kind of storybook by showcasing lesser-known fables, mythology, and folklore in a gender-inclusive experience.

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Written and Directed By: Melissa Joyner
Co-Directed By: Michaela Ternasky-Holland & Julie Cavaliere

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Synopsis

To blend in and survive, Young Thang’s guardians urge her to wear a second skin to transform her appearance. After the pressure to conform pushes Young Thang to the brink, she unknowingly puts her beloved guardians and The Community in peril.

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3.2.1. ... 1.2.3. ... Water JuJu, Spider, She

congregate with and learn more about the inspiration, culture, and characters creating the Young Thang Community.

Sketch, Sincerity, and every Shard in-between

from concept art to full animation, peek ’neath the stars safekeeping and watch Young Thang Artist’ craft their work.

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balloon through Young Thangs sharp, prickly, world of allegory, collage, and beauty.

Volume III Director

Melissa Joyner

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Melissa Joyners’ writing and directorial debut, Reimagined Volume III: Young Thang, also known as The Young Thang with two Skins; or, she was not really ugly, but beautiful, as she was born with two skins fable is keen storytelling that blends thoughtful narrative, emotional depth, and strong visual prowess.

She is a director, writer, actor, vocalist, and professor with an authentic approach. She honed her craft under esteemed mentors, including the iconic Dr. Maya Angelou. Melissa's dedication earned an MFA from The Actors Studio, solidifying a foundation for her multifaceted career.

Collaborators

Art Director Zoe Roellin
Music BySimon TaufiQue
Lead Animator, Storyboard Artist, Environment Artist Zoe Roellin
Assistant Art DirectorTyler Friedel
Production DesignerSamia Khalaf
AnimatorAlissar Kobeissi, Lucas Smarker, Eric Giessmann, Jp Brower, Nick Ladd
VFX ArtistNick Diaz
Environment ArtistFelix Stief
Poster & Title ArtistRea Goldson
Concept ArtistMawhyah Milton
Sound Design and Mix Frank Lubsey
Production Coordinator & Asst. Voice Over EditorJesse Mechanic
Young ThangJulyza Commodore
Spider ParentDebra Wilson
Professor BeetleNicola Delgado
Water JujuJohn Eric Bentley
Young Insects/CommunityJackie Alexander, Rebecca Lee Lerman, Chris Paul Morales

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Directed By: Michaela Ternasky-Holland
Written By: Michaela Ternasky-Holland & Eleanor Thibeaux

Synopsis

In the wake of their all-powerful father's demise, four sibling deities must confront their underlying grief in order to save the earth and each other from a peril caused by their own anger.

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From concept art to full animation, discover how Mahal’s artists crafted the most awe-inspiring scenes in the experience.

Soar between realms and encounter all-powerful deities from Philippine mythology, as you explore the world of Mahal.

Watch over the village featured in Mahal. As you observe its inhabitants from a god-like perspective, you will also learn more about traditional Philippine culture.

Collaborators

Art Director & Lead Quill ArtistLucas Smarker
Music ByTeresa Barrozo
MayariDaphne Nitsuga
ApolakiLoreto Delgado III
CatalonanEileen Descallar
TalaLee Sy
HananAnne Yatco
Lead Animator & Storyboard ArtistLucas Smarker
Character Modeler, Animator, & OptimizationTyler Friedel
AnimatorSamia Khalaf
Title Design & Environment ArtistRuxandra Popescu
Concept ArtistLucia Lee, Ridong (Max) Xiao, James Ng
Production CoordinatorJesse Mechanic
Sound Design and MixCassidy Swanson

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Written & Directed By: Julie Cavaliere

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Synopsis

After losing her best friend/broom, a precocious young witch is guided by her familiar spirit through the depths of the dark migration where she must learn about fear and how to harness it in order to protect her village from the wrath of the evil Teemencaag.

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Welcome to our meet and greet with the cast of Nyssa! Come inside to learn a little more about the characters from our story

From concept art to full animation, take a look at how we brought the Uada Forest and our ghosts (back to) life.

Step right up to tour the world of Nyssa from previously unseen perspectives. Please note that our tour is BYOB- bring your own broom!.

Collaborators

Art Director & Lead Quill ArtistDan Franke
Music BySimon TaufiQue
NyssaAlex Cazares
MarmeeSalli Saffioti
BlueRoger Jackson
Producer and Technical DirectorPeter Ariet
Lead Animator & LayoutDan Franke
Animator & OptimizationNick Ladd
Character AnimatorLucas Smarker
GeneralistTyler Friedel
AnimatorNick Diaz
Lead EnvironmentFelix Stief
EnvironmentRuxandra Popescu
Title Design & EnvironmentFunilab
Concept ArtistClaire Eyheramendy
Sound Design and MixMatthew Hauser Twelve Eight Sound

Meet the Creators

JULIE CAVALIERE

Julie Cavaliere is an award winning writer, actor, director, and producer based in New York City. She began her career working for Scott Rudin productions, and later served as head of development for the boutique production company, M.E.G.A.Films. Julie's work has been featured by Funny or Die, CollegeHumor, Elizabeth Banks' WhoHaHa, and has been in competition at several festivals including the Cannes Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival and Slamdance.  

 

MICHAELA TERNASKY-HOLLAND

Michaela Ternasky-Holland is an Emmy and Webby award-winning XR/metaverse storyteller. Recently named as one of the 100 Original Voices of XR, she creates non-fiction and socially impactful stories by using immersive and interactive technology. She focuses on the impact of the projects to move beyond the project itself. Her work has been featured by TIME, Forbes, The Guardian, Cannes Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, and The New York Public Library.

 

 Meet the Partners

 
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Very Cavaliere Productions is a full service independent production company founded by Julie Cavaliere in 2019 after spending years honing her skills in various aspects of the entertainment industry.

From film and television to scripted podcasts and VR, Very Cavaliere is dedicated to collaborating with forward-thinking industry leaders in order to develop complex stories centered around the human experience from unique, often overlooked points of view. 

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The Meta Quest team at Reality Labs lets people defy distance—connecting with each other and the world—through world-class VR hardware and software. The Meta Quest content team pursues the creation of best-in-class games, narrative experiences, and new VR use-cases like fitness, productivity, and travel. 

Meta Quest joins other teams at Reality Labs dedicated to cutting-edge research, computer vision, haptics, social interaction, and more. Reality Labs is committed to driving the state of the art forward through relentless innovation.

 

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