Notes on Blindness: Into Darkness is a virtual reality (VR) project based on John Hull's sensory and psychological experience of blindness.
In 1983, after decades of steady deterioration, John Hull became totally blind. He began documenting his experiences on audiocassette. These original diary recordings form the basis of this interactive and immersive non-fiction experience.
It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival alongside the feature film of the same name, before touring festivals worldwide, winning the Tribeca Storyscapes award, the Sheffield Doc/Fest Alternate Realities award and a Peabody Award.
Available on Google Play, Oculus Quest, Gear VR, Arte.TV
Creative Directors: Arnaud Colinart, Amaury La Burthe, Peter Middleton and James Spinney
Produced by Ex Nihilo, Arte France in co-production with Archer’s Mark. Executive Producer, Novelab Audiogaming. Supported by TFI New Media Fund and Ford Foundation – JustFilms, CNC and Région Midi-Pyrénées.