Songbird
Discover the lush rainforests of Kauai in Songbird. Many of Hawaii’s unique native birds are critically endangered, and for some, like the renowned ʻōʻō bird, it’s already too late. Songbird, produced by The Guardian, follows in the footsteps of the scientist Dr. Jim Jacobi, the last known person to observe the ʻōʻō bird in 1985. In this enchanting VR experience, the final song of the ʻōʻō bird echoes through a forest forever altered by its disappearance.
Songbird is a beautiful hand-painted work of art that describes the story of the ʻōʻō and the fragility of nature, and serves as a poignant reminder of the ecological challenges facing Hawaii.
Director: Lucy Greenwell
Year of production: 2018
Country of Production: UK, Denmark
Genre of the VR piece: Documentary, Interactive VR
Duration: 13 min