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# Award-Nominated VR Films
Google's Virtual Reality 'Pearl' Video May Win an Academy Award

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-02-09 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-video
References: [digitalbuzzblog](http://www.digitalbuzzblog.com/watch-googles-oscar-nomination-vr-story-pearl/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqCH4DNQBUA)

The 'Pearl' video is one of the 360-degree [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-glasses) Spotlight Stories that has been shared to [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubco-2x2) and what makes it particularly noteworthy is that it is an Oscar-nominated [virtual reality film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersion-vr).

Over the course of the five-minute video, viewers are told the story of a young girl and her father entirely from the interior of a hatchback vehicle. As Google describes: "It’s a story about the gifts we hand down and their power to carry love."

While the Pearl video can be watched on YouTube in its entirety without any virtual reality equipment—and the viewpoints changed by clicking and dragging the video screen—the incredible example of storytelling is best experienced in the interactive, immersive 360-degree environment where one can choose the perspectives of the story they want to see.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 17% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Oscar-nominated Virtual Reality Films:** Creating high-quality virtual reality films that are Oscar-worthy opens up opportunities for storytelling and immersive experiences in the VR industry.
- **360-degree Interactive Storytelling:** The rise of 360-degree storytelling provides a new way for content creators to engage audiences and craft unique narrative experiences.
- **Virtual Reality Enhancements for Youtube Videos:** Exploring the integration of virtual reality technology with YouTube videos enables a more immersive and interactive viewing experience for users.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Film and Entertainment Industry:** Incorporating virtual reality into film production offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to create captivating and immersive cinematic experiences.
- **Virtual Reality Technology:** Advancements in virtual reality technology present an opportunity to revolutionize storytelling and content creation across various industries.
- **Online Video Streaming Platforms:** Integration of virtual reality features into online video streaming platforms like YouTube opens up new possibilities for engaging and interactive multimedia experiences.

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