The Mirror VR
Directed by:
Gavin Reub
Runtime:
14:00
THE MIRROR is a multidisciplinary short film for Virtual Reality that merges immersive theatre, film, and original choreography. It follows ADA, a young, anxious ballet dancer at a crucial audition, and INNA, the stoic former director of the Imperial Academy of Dance. As Ada struggles with her performance, she is drawn to the mirror, where her reflection seems filled with otherworldy energy. Inna, haunted by a similar encounter, realizes what is happening and tries to protect Ada from a tragic fate. Despite Inna’s fearful warnings, Ada is drawn to the mirror’s allure, leading to a deadly confrontation and a transformative climax.
Director:
Gavin Reub
Gavin Reub is a multidisciplinary director, producer, and dramaturg. He is the director, producer, and sound designer for the virtual reality film, THE MIRROR, produced with Elgalen Productions. He is the Artistic Director of The Seagull Project, for which he has directed at ACT Theatre, Intiman Theatre, Hugo House, Lewis and Clark College, and the Ilkhom Theatre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Gavin was the Co-Founder and Director of Creative Development for Umbrella Project, a new play accelerator. He was a founding member of the interdisciplinary group Cheat Day, which premiered their full-length concert/immersive event at Nii Modo in 2018, and performed in Seattle, NYC, and Lima-Peru. He currently teaches at Path With Art, Coyote Central, and Seattle University. He graduated from the University of Washington, is a member of artsEquity, a 2021 resident artist at Jack Straw Cultural Center, and a member of the 2014 Lincoln Center Directors Lab.
