CHORNOBYL: INSIDE THE NEW SAFE CONFINEMENT

A 360° Film for the EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development), Marking the 40th Anniversary of the Disaster

An immersive journey into the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, this film brings viewers inside a landscape shaped by catastrophe and resilience. Through 360-degree visuals and personal testimonies, past and present converge, revealing human stories behind the 1986 disaster and its aftermath. Moving beyond observation, the experience invites audiences to inhabit memory, reflect on environmental responsibility, and witness a space where history still unfolds.

EXPERIENCE CHORNOBYL: INSIDE THE NEW SAFE CONFINEMENT IN LONDON

Experience this story first hand at our XR showcase. Join us at NEON 194 Piccadilly (right next door to BAFTA) in London from June 23rd–25th.

  • Access: Open to all Raindance Festival pass holders.

  • Walk-ins: Everyone is welcome, with festival day passes available to purchase on the door for £25.

CREDITS

Production Company: VISUALISE
Commissioner: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Presenter / Writer: Jonathan Wells
Director of Photography / Immersive Technology Lead: Henry Stuart
Music: Sam Dinley
Sound Design: Henrik Oppermann
Post-Production / 360 Stitching: Jack Oestergaard-Churchill
On-screen Contributors: Jonathan Wells, Natalia (1986 Pripyat evacuee), Viktor (shift supervisor, New Safe Confinement)
Country of Production: United Kingdom (co-production with Ukraine)

360 film | Runtime: 7 mins | Platform: Meta Quest