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    EMPIRE AT SEA

    EMPIRE AT SEA

    Peter Flaherty
    QuestLBE
    ArtNarrative

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    Winner of the Venice Immersive Achievement Prize at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. Peter Flaherty's USA production combines installation and mixed reality.

    22 minReleased: 2026 Venice Immersive 2026 — Achievement PrizeLast updated: March 30, 2026
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