Spots of light

Spots of Light is an immersive VR documentary that takes viewers into the extraordinary journey of Dan Layani, who as a young soldier tragically lost his sight in combat in 1982. Despite facing this life-altering setback, Dan propelled himself forward as he pursued his education, found love, and raised four children. After 25 years of living in darkness, a miraculous opportunity presented itself for Dan to undergo an experimental surgery to bring back his sight. With his vision restored, Dan was able to behold his beloved wife and his four children, for the very first time. However, the story takes an unexpected turn.
Guided by Dan’s own heartfelt narration, Spots of Light takes the user on an introspective journey through pivotal moments in his life. These moments are depicted through family archives transformed into ethereal particle environments that envelop the user, creating a mesmerising and meditative experience into Dan’s view of his world.

The main themes in my projects up until now revolve around loss and death. This is my way of dealing with my own anxieties. I try to examine and look directly at those fears, searching for answers to my own existential questions with the help of people—the protagonists in my work. Spots of Light tries to understand how one deals with the loss of something so trivial yet so precious, like sight.

PRODUCTION 1: Kobi Mizrahi – KM PRODUCTIONS
16, Shtand St.
6437426 – Tel-Aviv, Israel
Tel. +972 525785388
kobmiz@walla.com

PRODUCTION 2: Sean Thomas Evans – HCXR / Occupied VR
510, Queen St West 2nd Floor
M5V 2B3 – Toronto, Canada
Tel. +1 6472674317
sean@occupiedvr.com
http://www.holycityvr.com

PRODUCTION 3: Adam Weingrod – AW FilmZ
Aza st., 8
6818110 – Tel-Aviv, Israel
Tel. +972 545996116
wadamski9@gmail.com
http://www.adamweingrod.com

PRESS OFFICE: Adam Weingrod
Aza, 8
6818110 – Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel. +972 545996116
wadamski9@gmail.com