In a recent interview with Audiovisual451, Lucas Figueroa, founder of Mr. Monkey, delves deeper into his upcoming project, The Streamer, a pioneering hyperfiction film where the audience determines the narrative’s direction. Set to begin filming this summer, the project was introduced during the ‘5 minutos de cine’ segment at the Málaga Film Festival.
Figueroa emphasizes that the innovation lies not just in audience participation but in bringing this interactivity to the cinema. Every seven minutes, viewers will have the opportunity to influence the storyline through a voting system, with the majority decision guiding the subsequent scenes. This interactive experience is facilitated by a patented system developed by Mr. Monkey, utilizing handheld devices or mobile applications to collect audience input in real-time, without pausing the film.
The production of The Streamer involves creating multiple narrative branches, effectively crafting several films within one. Figueroa notes that this approach requires a reimagined production process to manage resources efficiently, highlighting the project’s innovative nature.
By merging traditional cinema with interactive storytelling, The Streamer aims to offer a unique, immersive experience, redefining audience engagement and setting a new precedent in the film industry.
