Oakscape is a small team of talented people, dedicated to developing immersive cross-media concepts. Our name stands for a comprehensive view — or representation — and as such portrays the immersive dimension in which we capture human dynamics and give free rein to our holistic approach. Always looking for the most distinctive ends of the story continuum.
Our holistic approach, which stretches beyond the narrative, is paramount to balancing a specific atmosphere with respect to human dynamics. Let us illustrate this with a tangible example. Recently, we were asked to come up with an idea for a scene in Pariske Volence in which a woman, struggling with a personal loss, is standing on a sunny beach, contemplating. She was neither supposed to laugh nor cry, and yet, a close-up of her presence had to portray both the sunny warmth and her dark grief. But how could this be conveyed to the viewer if obvious emotions were to be left out? Other requirements were that the idea had to be both tangible and reproducible, which also ruled out any fantasy elaboration. The restrictions we were allowed to waive concerned the lighting, props and body movement, and that's what we went with. It challenged us to look at the bigger picture.
An idea coming about.
The idea we came up with was to position the woman in direct sunlight, holding a parasol in her left hand. The sunlight we directed in a way that the parasol's shade covered her forehead and curled just below her eyes. Still not completely satisfied, we chose a parasol with a wooden frame whose ribs protruded slightly around the edges. And this created a natural shadow that looked like partially run down eye mascara. It all came together in a frontal shot that perfectly captured the complete feeling we were after. The narrative did the rest.
Many aspects come into play when devising concepts. The key to a captivating concept is to not only think creatively, but to be able to imagine the impact of an idea. This is achieved through a process of research and simulation in which we test how certain atmospheres, sceneries and dialogues can be made to work. This exercise is often fueled by GPS and media data collected in real locations. For example, the photo below of a pre-war house in the city of Kanazawa, Japan, is one of the many photos we took to recreate the zeitgeist of Pariske Volence protagonist Ichika. Not an easy task in a country where houses are usually replaced every 30 years.
Pre-war home in the coastal city Kanazawa.
Oakscape develops creative ideas, approaches and implementable concepts that offer a deeper perspective. We do not directly provide any services to the general public. The tangible results are primarily intended as an underlying source for screenplays, third-party stories, games and related media productions such as content for AI applications (e.g. Prolog). We are not an end producer of any resulting media applications or books (with Oaklife being the exception).
Below you will find an overview of some of the concepts currently being planned or developed. Our concepts are typically works of fiction, ranging fromGeneral Audiences (G) to Parental Guidance (PG-13).
Mojave Rendez Vous, Corpeux Coeurs intro.
Proposals are side projects that have mostly been started, but are waiting for sufficient support — or needing a commission — to complete. For interest or a custom (high/low) concept, please contact us via the contact page.
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.Outsiders in their own country — stuck between two cultures, Argentine Camila and Japanese Ichika are to discover what they are really made of.
Pariske Volence tells the story of two foreign artists who aspire a role in the emerging Art Deco movement of the thirties. To save money, the young women decide to rent an apartment together near the Trinité church in Paris. There they get to engage with the haute bourgeoisie; suddenly, everything of their delight — and they once dreamed of — becomes a mere choice. But when the Great Depression starts to affect social life, things take an awry turn. Desperately they try to hold on to their dreams by placing unrealistic expectations on themselves and their new homeland. When hopes of economic recovery fail to materialize, the two women become embroiled in a class warfare. A struggle that pits them against the government's appealed patriotism.
Pointless, perhaps, is the endless captivity in the confirmation bias. Let us just be, whatever it is we are, anything but an alibi.
Any choice, no matter how seemingly noble, comes with a price. Award & Reward explores the balance between financial gain, love, and loss on a very personal level.
Only in her 30s, Gabriella Harris is on the verge of a career as a congresswoman for the State of Michigan.
At home she finds the necessary strength and support in her daughter and partner who keep her well-grounded.
When the family finally finds time to go on holiday before her inauguration, the unthinkable happens.
On its ascent from Walker Airstrip, a small cargo plane crashes into their SUV, killing her family instantly.
A following pickup truck, driven by local rap producer Wilson, arrives just in time to pull Gabriella's car from the smoldering kerosene fire and save her life.
Three months after the shocking incident, Gabriella is still struggling to come to terms with her loss and returns to the site in search of answers.
Deep down, she feels that Wilson — who remained in her mind for all this time — is somehow the key to finding a way out again.
After learning of her situation, Wilson invites Gabriella to his ranch, where he helps her rediscover the joy and strength she needs to continue her political career.
Gabriella, however, feels that she has a place with Wilson and decides to propose to him at a summit in Lansing.
But just as Gabriella believes she can turn her life around, Wilson turns her down flat.
The discovery that his rejection is connected to the accident, causes their career and relationship to take a shocking turn.
"Often, truth is not accepted until it can be commodified as market product,"
Wilson said, pointing his finger at the family photo frame in the cabinet.
"I assume, as a politician, you're familiar with the concept."
GPS: 43.77936, -86.43969 15:34:56 PM
With a slight hesitation, Gabriella shook her head, closely following Wilson on his way out.
"But don't you understand that I need to know?"
15:35:10 PM
Wilson stopped for a moment in the doorway and turned around. He had this deep look on his face, like he was now eyeing on her soul.
"God forbid... Gabriella, but you will."
GPS: 43.77923, -86.43973 15:35:20
"But, when and how?"
15:36:22 PM
"When you either refuse or fail to play along," Wilson replied while he walked on to his car. "Excuse me, but I have to leave now."
GPS: 43.77920, -86.43964 15:36:26 PM
"Is it that simple?" Gabriella yelled after him.
15:36:30 PM
"It never is, our ways will part if you do."
GPS: 43.77919, -86.43959 15:36:36 PM