The Rift

In a breathtaking fusion of contemporary dance and immersive sound, this fulldome experience invites viewers to explore the delicate interplay between humanity, culture, and nature against the stunning backdrop of Zimbabwe's landscapes, all while igniting a powerful call to action on climate change and ecological balance.

Produced by

4Pi Productions, Matamba Film Labs

Directed by

Janire Najera, Matt Wright

Project Description

The Rift is a pulsating fusion of contemporary dance, cinematic imagery and immersive sound, with water as its unifying element. Set across Zimbabwe’s diverse landscapes, the film brings together multiple dancers in a shared choreography where the boundaries between natural and built environments dissolve, forming a poetic symphony of movement, texture and rhythm.

This fulldome film invites viewers into a powerful meditation on the interconnectedness of people, culture and nature. Reflecting on climate change, resource scarcity, and ecological balance, The Rift blends art and activism to inspire collective awareness and action toward preserving the fragile harmony between humanity and the Earth.

About the Director

Janire Najera and Matt Wright are the directors of the award-winning immersive studio 4Pi Productions, specialised in blending emerging technologies with cross-media storytelling approaches.

4Pi develop their own creative projects and platforms, including The Dance Dome which has visited more than 30 cities across the world and CULTVR Lab, Europe’s first immersive cross-disciplinary space with a strong focus on digital arts, live performance and 360º cinema.

4Pi have a track record producing fulldome films and live immersive AV performances.

2024/23: Arka Kinari Artivism at Sea
2021/22 Black Mantis in collaboration with musician Deri Roberts
2020/21 Juniper - with Slowly Rolling Camera
2018/19 Liminality and Liminality Live- with Filastine & Nova