VR documentary ‘The Great Kimberley Wilderness’ premiering across WA Museum sites on 23 November

Journey over the edges of waterfalls, cross magical coastlines, and venture into the heart of an ancient landscape unlike anywhere else on earth as the Western Australian Museum prepares to bring the world premiere of The Great Kimberley Wilderness, to audiences across WA from Saturday, 23 November.

Narrated by Luke Hemsworth (Westworld, Thor: Love and Thunder) and produced by award-winning Australian production company White Spark Pictures, The Great Kimberley Wilderness is a 35-minute immersive Virtual Reality (VR) documentary that transports viewers to one of the most spectacular and pristine landscapes in the world.

Some of the planet’s most astounding natural phenomena await in stunning 360-degree VR. Guided by scientists and Traditional Owners, the documentary will enable audiences to get up close with saltwater crocodiles and fly over the edge of the thundering King George Falls, explore the vibrantly striped domes and majestic gorges of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park and to travel back over 350 million years to the great Devonian Reef.

The Great Kimberley Wilderness will be screening across four of the WA Museum’s public sites (WA Museum Boola Bardip, Great Southern, Geraldton and Goldfields) for a five-month season.

Written, directed and executive produced by White Spark Pictures’ founder and creative director Briege Whitehead, The Great Kimberley Wilderness is the company’s third VR film following Beyond the Milky Way and The Antarctica Experience. Under the White Spark Pictures banner, Briege has also produced 12-part natural history series Impossible Planet (Animal Planet and Discovery+) and Poisonous Liaisons, a 13-part true crime series (A&E, History Channel).

“The Kimberley is one of the most awe-inspiring, last great wilderness regions we have left in the world, and it’s been a privilege creating this film with Traditional Owners, scientists, and the wider community to showcase it. Through this immersive VR experience, audiences can explore its breathtaking landscapes, diverse natural wonders, and rich cultural history in a way never before possible. Through the power of VR storytelling my hope is that audiences experience the unique spirit and profound connection of the Kimberley, that will endure for generations to come.” said White Spark Pictures’ Founder and Creative Director, Briege Whitehead.

“Congratulations to Briege and the White Spark Pictures team for achieving new ground in the world of VR, this time showcasing our beautiful Kimberley. Screenwest is proud to support the creativity, ingenuity, and tenacity of Western Australian filmmakers and crew who produce such captivating content within our home state.” said Rikki Lea Bestall, Screenwest CEO.

The making of The Great Kimberley Wilderness was made possible by principle production funding from Screenwest and Lotterywest. Financed with support from the Western Australian Museum, National Museum of Australia, Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum, WAITOC, Kimberley Experiences, Water Corporation, Redsands Campers and Camera Electronic.

The Great Kimberley Wilderness season runs from 23 November 2024 – 28 April 2025 at WA Museum before seasons at the National Museum of Australia from December and Tamaki Paenga Auckland War Memorial Museum in April 2025.

Tickets are on sale now at visit.museum.wa.gov.au.

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