General Information
Completed On: 05 Oct, 2024
Duration: 14 min 10 sec
Genres: Animation, Music Video, Virtual Reality
Language: English
Country: United States
Submitted By: Brian Goodwin
Festival Rating 6.3
"The Golden Thread" is a meditative journey of connection, potential, and belonging, set against the backdrop of Beautiful Chorus's "High Frequency Love Music," focused on the themes of love and connection.
The experience guides participants through phases of connecting to nature, embracing limitless potential, and finding comfort in belonging, inviting them to explore their integral place in the universe, supported by collective joy and love.
Each phase is a step deeper into understanding connection—to oneself, to others, and to the universe.
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DirectorsAlexandra Love
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DirectorsBrian Goodwin
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ProducersBrian Goodwin
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WritersAlexandra Love
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WritersBrian Goodwin
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VFX & AnimationBrian Goodwin
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VFX & AnimationClaudio Pavan
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PrevisualizationYolandi Meiring
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Film TypeAnimation, Music Video, Virtual Reality
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GenresMusic, Fantasy
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Runtime14 minutes 10 seconds
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Completion Date05 Oct, 2024
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Production Budget600000 USD
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Country of OriginUnited States
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Country of Filming
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Film LanguageEnglish
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Shooting Format3D 360
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Aspect Ratio
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Film ColorColor
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Student ProjectNo
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First-time FilmmakerYes
Director's Biography
Alexandra Love is a multifaceted artist blending meditation, music, and visual storytelling to craft deeply resonant experiences. As director of Beautiful Chorus, a meditative music collective, she has created healing soundscapes—including albums like Goodnight Moonchild—that offer peaceful escapes into realms of introspection and comfort. Alexandra’s live spiritual conversations further her commitment to fostering community through art.
Brian Goodwin is a visionary creator and Head of Innovation at Blacksmith VFX, a premier visual effects studio in New York. With a strong focus on VR, AI, and emerging technologies, he’s shaping the future of immersive storytelling. Founding I Want To Experience, a VR publishing platform, Brian has created a space for audiences to engage with expert narratives on a powerful, experiential level. His 15+ years in computer graphics include work as a CG artist at Oscar-winning visual effects studios on iconic projects like The Hobbit Trilogy, The BFG, Eternals, Hunger Games, and Three Body Problem on Netflix.
In The Golden Thread, Brian and Alexandra merge their unique approaches, blending VR storytelling and meditative artistry to create an immersive experience that transports audiences to serene, reflective realms of exploration and connection.
Director's Statement
“With The Golden Thread, I wanted to create an experience that feels like stepping into a cosmic mirror, where participants are invited to witness the beauty of their own inner journey. I’m fascinated by the way intuition, when truly honored, can guide us into profound harmony with ourselves and with the world around us. This experience is a call to listen deeply and follow that subtle, golden thread within us all.”