In our latest podcast Barry Render interviews Simon Philips, former President at Marvel, former Executive Vice President at Disney, and current President at Falcon's Beyond, a global entertainment powerhouse and visionary leader in storytelling sitting at the intersection of content, technology and experiences.  Barry and Simon discuss The latest announcement about the new Dragon Ball theme park as part of Qiddiya as well as other operations at Falcon's Beyond.

OM Podcast #21 (6/10/24) - Operations at Falcon's Beyond

This conversation explores how projects such as Stefan Schemat's "Wasser" are redefining our interaction with the city, merging narrative, technology, and physical environment.

Projet Wasser

Otto Plesner, creative director and founder of RenaiXance, is known for pushing the boundaries of storytelling through music, technology, and immersive experiences. His latest project, The Art of Memory, is an ambitious and deeply personal work designed to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease through a unique blend of sound, scent, visuals, and digital art.

🔹 A Story Rooted in Personal Experience
This project began with a single moment of connection. When Otto’s grandmother was in the late stages of Alzheimer’s, he wrote a song for her and played it at her care home. For a fleeting moment, the music triggered something deep within her—she recognised him, her memories resurfaced, and she connected with her family again. That experience left a lasting impact and inspired him to create something bigger—a project that uses art to rekindle lost memories and emotions.

🔹 The Experience – A Journey Through Sound & Memory
At its core, The Art of Memory tells the emotional story of a couple: their first meeting, falling in love, and ultimately, the painful experience of losing memories to Alzheimer’s. This journey will be brought to life through:

🎵 Music & Sound Design – A powerful soundtrack and immersive soundscapes designed to evoke emotions and spark memory recall.
🎨 Visual & Digital Art – Stunning digital projections that mirror the fading and distortion of memories.
👃 Scent & Multi-Sensory Elements – Familiar scents tied to significant moments, engaging memory on a deeper level.
🧠 Brainwave Data Integration – Real EEG and fMRI scan data from Alzheimer’s patients and healthy individuals will be woven into the experience, visualising how memories form and fade in the brain.

🔹 Where & How?
Otto is working to bring The Art of Memory to life in London or the United States, where Alzheimer’s affects millions of people. With the script, set design, and digital collaborations already in development, he’s now seeking sponsors, partners, and a venue to fully realise this vision.

🔹 Why This Matters
Alzheimer’s is more than memory loss—it’s a deeply emotional journey for both patients and caregivers. This project isn’t just about raising awareness; it’s about creating a visceral, emotional experience that helps people understand and connect with those affected by the disease.

🔹 How You Can Be Involved
The Art of Memory is a project that thrives on collaboration. If this resonates with you, there are many ways to support and get involved:
✔️ Share this project to spread awareness.
✔️ Reach out if you’re interested in sponsorship, partnerships, or hosting the experience.

Otto on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/otto-plesner/
RenaiXance website: https://www.renaixance.eu/

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