1: CreatorCreator develops resources/content for up and coming/established virtual reality filmmakers. 2: Create a catalogue of short VR films from stops on the journey in journalistic style. 3: Experiment with the added layer of “presence” in VR and its commercial implications in experiential marketing.

In 100 days I will be able to - 1: Co-Build the platform/brand. 2: Create extensive free resources for entry level virtual reality film makers. 3: Design and co-produce an extensive content stream. 4: Develop an effective end to end workflow for VR film creation. 5: Create professional relationships for interviews, guest articles, and podcasts. 6: Most importantly, capture short VR stories in multiple countries with a custom camera rig.

This Project will consist of two contributors, myself (Tom) and my brother (Steve). Steve is based in Whistler, B.C., where he works at Sherpa's Cinema (www.sherpascinema.com), a world leading mountain film production company, while I will be working remotely.

While virtual reality is still in its infancy, it is on the verge of becoming mainstream with both consumers and developers. Major companies such as Google, Facebook, Sony, Vice, The New York Times, and countless others are developing virtual reality for the masses. This year has seen a sharp rise in VR production and development, and next year VR will begin to focus heavily on the consumer. This is the perfect opportunity to develop a resource for the next generation of film makers.

What excites me most about VR is the added element of 'presence' that isn't achievable in any other medium.

Chris Milk, Founder of Vrse.Works has likened virtual reality documentaries to the ultimate "empathy" machines in a recent Ted Talk. This layer of presence provides and entirely new way to experience people, culture, stories, compassion, and place that have the potential to foster deeper human connections to others and to the natural world.

Virtual Reality is literally the creation of a new medium for gaming, film making, news, art, and countless other medias - which has created an entirely new realm of opportunities for film making.

The rules have yet to be written, and it is a brave new creative world that I want to be an active value-adding member in.

The pictures above were sourced from Google's Creative Commons images and features the F360 Explorer.

The exciting part of VR is that very few people have experience in it. People come from a range of creative professional backgrounds.

I currently work full time at Arc Productions in Toronto as a professional feature film animator. On the side, I have developed A successful automated internet marketing business that allows me to actively choose meaningful pursuits.

I offer a unique creative skill set and perspective in teams, and am stoked to learn from other coboaters.