O'Shaughnessy Ventures Bets on Immersive Sci-Fi with $100K Fellowship
Event summary
- O'Shaughnessy Ventures awarded a $100,000 fellowship to filmmaker Dimitri Vallein on September 24, 2026.
- Vallein will use the funding to complete 'The Day I Met You,' an immersive sci-fi short film using 4D Gaussian splatting technology.
- The film combines quantum physics themes with virtual reality and cinema formats, aiming for an international festival premiere.
- Vallein is the 23rd fellow announced in 2026 under OSV's fellowship program launched in 2023.
- Vallein previously built AR experiences for Meta's Spark AR platform and worked with brands like Netflix and Dua Lipa.
The big picture
O'Shaughnessy Ventures is doubling down on its strategy of backing creators at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and storytelling. This investment reflects a broader trend of venture capital firms diversifying into creative industries, particularly those leveraging immersive technologies. The fellowship program, with grants up to $100,000, positions OSV as a key player in nurturing innovative content creators who blend science, philosophy, and entertainment.
What we're watching
- Technology Adoption
- How quickly 4D Gaussian splatting technology will be adopted by mainstream filmmakers and audiences.
- Festival Success
- Whether 'The Day I Met You' can secure a prestigious international festival premiere within the next year.
- Creative Investment
- The pace at which O'Shaughnessy Ventures will continue to back high-tech creative projects through its fellowship program.
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