An Immersive Tale That Drew Audiences Back Again & Again

For Hidden Door Festival, we created Precious — an immersive exploration of mental health that went on to be selected for Hidden Door's landmark 10th anniversary showcase, chosen as one of the festival's most beloved installations. Conceived together by Bright Side Studios, acclaimed folk artist and dollmaker Pantovola, and renowned musician and poet Alabaster De Plume, the work tells the poignant tale of Bragi, a melancholic young man whose tear-like pearls are collected by the enigmatic Precious.

Our Role
Stop-Motion Animation
Projection Mapping
Film Installation
Creative Collaboration

A man watches the immersive art installation by Bright Side Studios and Pantavola, surrounded by dynamic visuals and light.

A Five-Star Response from The Scotsman

"This animated tale of Bragi, a sad young man whose pearl-like tears are collected by a woman called Precious, drew me back several times."
— The Scotsman ★★★★★

An art installation featuring a portrait of a man with a beard and a star-shaped earring, set against a moonlit night with a full moon and clouds, surrounded by glowing trees and plants.
Bragi, the melancholy clown, floats downward with Precious in a stop-motion animated scene.
Bragi cries tears of pearls, which Precious collects in a stunning stop-motion animated scene by Bright Side Studios.

Credits

Projection Mapping & Animation
Bright Side Studios

Concept & Creative Direction
Bright Side Studios, Pantovola & Alabaster De Plume

Narrative, Folk Art & Handmade Dolls
Pantovola

Music & Poetry
Alabaster De Plume

Mental Health Collaboration
The Joshua Nolan Foundation

Photographer
Chris Scott

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