PHORIA

07/04/2026

08/08/2025

Touching the Sky VR is now streaming on Meta Quest TV, and PHORIA are proud to have helped bring such a unique immersive adventure to life.

Directed by , the film follows elite alpinists on a daring climb and paraglide descent through the Alps and the Karakoram Himalaya, blending real world adrenaline with cinematic world building, all captured in 8K stereoscopic 360.

Partnering with Jonathan, Meta, and , PHORIA crafted the seamless transitions between live action footage and stylised CG environments, creating a dreamlike experience unlike anything seen before in VR filmmaking.

From technical workflows to visual design, we threw everything we had into amplifying the story and transforming an extraordinary expedition into something audiences can truly feel.

Touching The Sky VR is now available in the Meta Quest TV app, exclusively on Horizon OS headsets: Quest 3, Quest 3S, Quest Pro, and Quest 2.

10/07/2025

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025 – Honouring the Next Generation

This week, we join in celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025 and its powerful theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.” It marks 50 years of honouring Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience, and is a time to reflect on our shared journey and the future we’re shaping together.

This week also brings back memories of a defining moment for our team: launching Julaymba during NAIDOC Week last year. We were honoured to welcome Richard Burchill down from Queensland and to gather on Wurundjeri Country, where Uncle Colin Hunter offered a powerful Welcome to Country. The evening featured a meaningful panel conversation with Richard and Kirsty Burchill, whose reflections on culture, legacy, and storytelling continue to guide us. Kirsty (Kaybee) closed the night with a moving performance that left a lasting impact.

We're privileged to collaborate with the Burchill family, whose creativity and cultural leadership inspire us deeply. Richard’s work in storytelling has helped shape our practice as an experiential studio, while Kirsty’s artistry and voice embody the strength and vision of a new generation.

We remain committed to co-creating experiences that honour Country and deepen our connection to First Nations communities; with purpose, care, and respect. We are grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside the Burchill's and the Eastern Kuku Yalanji community, and to continue supporting the next generation of First Nations change-makers, artists, and storytellers, ensuring their voices are heard and their legacies celebrated.

19/03/2025

From our shores to yours, experience the Great Barrier Reef in 3D.

As an Australian company, we've had the privilege to explore this natural wonder over the years, collaborating with the dedicated teams at Lizard Island Research Station (Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation) and the Australian Museum. This incredible place captivates people globally, but few get to visit. That's why we wanted to make its beauty accessible to everyone.

Through our platform, Yonder, you can go on a detailed 3D tour, allowing you to learn from the experts who know the reef best. Discover its unique marine life and gain a deeper understanding of this vital ecosystem. We believe that by exploring and learning together, we can contribute to its protection.

Come join us on Yonder and see the Great Barrier Reef in a whole new way: https://hubs.li/Q03cs-Sk0

07/03/2025

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women of PHORIA who are shaping the future of immersive technology. But we also recognise that there’s still work to do—only 25% of the tech workforce identify as female (Forbes), and the gender gap persists.

We’re inspired every day by the women we work with, and we’re committed to building a more inclusive future in XR. Let’s keep pushing for change. 💜

05/03/2025

If you’ve ever dreamt of exploring the world's wonders but reality hasn't quite lined up yet, you're going to love our latest venture, Yonder.

We’re really excited for this one as it brings together so many aspects of what we’re passionate about: sharing stories and creating experiences that connect people to place and foster a deeper appreciation for the world around us.

Yonder is a WebXR platform that opens a window to the world’s iconic landmarks, ancient wonders, and cultural treasures. It’s a virtual passport for curious minds that lets you explore amazing locations in true-to-life detail, and even learn a thing or two from the people who know them best.

For launch, we’ve partnered with Australian Museum, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation, CyArk and Iconem to bring you access to 6 sites: The Great Barrier Reef (Australia), The Bagan Temple Complex (Myanmar), The Gateway of India (India), Church of Saint Sophia (Macedonia), Pyramid of Menkaure (Egypt), and a site very close to our hearts, Tranquility Falls of the Daintree Rainforest (Australia).

Read the article to hear the story behind Yonder and its potential impact: https://bit.ly/3XuSC3n

Head to Yonder to explore: https://bit.ly/3F6ywGc

DM us or visit https://bit.ly/4i4gCTd if you’d like to partner with us and include your site in this showcase of international landmarks, or for collaborative storytelling efforts around your site.

23/12/2024

We are PHORIA.

We’re driven by a simple yet profound belief: humans aren’t separate from the natural world—we’re a part of it. This perspective shapes everything we do, inspiring us to use immersive technology to create experiences that connect people with nature, culture, and each other.

Our brand-new hype reel captures the very soul of our studio—our passion, creativity, and the values that guide us. It’s a celebration of pushing boundaries, of storytelling that moves and inspires, and of our shared role as custodians of this planet.

Every experience we create is about connection. Whether we’re bringing people face-to-face with the wonders of the natural world, reimagining the way we tell stories, or sparking awe and curiosity, we aim to unite education, storytelling, and innovation to create positive change.

This reel is a tribute to what we’ve achieved so far and a glimpse of the incredible journey ahead. We can’t wait to share it with you!

20/12/2024

The beating heart of PHORIA!

Behind every experience we create, there’s this team. The people who bring PHORIA to life every single day.

They’re the dreamers, the doers, and the innovators. They inspire each other to push boundaries, challenge ideas, and make the impossible, possible. They make it a joy to come to work, to collaborate, and to grow together.

These images are just a snapshot—some highlights of the brilliant people who make PHORIA what it is. While not everyone is shown here, this is a celebration of the entire team, including those not pictured.

As we look back on 2024, we couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved together, and we can’t wait for what’s next.

📸 Swipe through to see a few of the faces behind the magic!

20/12/2024

Experimentation is in our DNA!

We believe the best ideas are born in the spatial lab and this year was no different! We stretched our creativity, testing techniques that had us asking, “What if…?” and answering, “Why not!”

Here’s a glimpse of our wild year of experimentation:
🖌 Photogrammetry: Turning real-world objects into chef’s kiss 3D meshes.
🎨 3D modelling: Crafting digital objects from scratch—because sometimes reality needs a glow-up.
🛠 3D scanning: Capturing, optimising, and perfecting real-world scans.
✨ Gaussian splats: High-fidelity rendering magic that’s as satisfying as it sounds.
💥 Shaders & VFX: Because who doesn’t love a little visual flair?
🌌 Interactive point clouds: Making data playable.
🦾 Animation rigging: Enabling characters and objects to come to life.
🕺 Hand & Body Tracking: For seamless, mixed-reality high fives.

Every project started with a question, a test, and a leap of faith—and ended with something surprising, magical, and inspiring.

Check out our 2024 spatial experiment highlights and celebrate the creativity, innovation, and technical wizardry of our team.

Here’s to staying curious and making more spatial magic in 2025!

19/12/2024

Looking back at the launch of Symbiosis: Hidden Ecosystems—our second immersive experience for the Apple Vision Pro.

This 4-minute interactive proof of concept was a significant milestone for us, pushing the boundaries of immersive storytelling while highlighting the delicate balance of our ocean’s ecosystems.

Building on insights from our first Vision Pro app REWILD, Symbiosis combines spatial video, 3D photogrammetry, and real-time AI to take you on an interactive journey through the reef. Told through the eyes of a maroon clownfish, it explores the vital connections that sustain marine life.

We’re excited for what the next year will bring as Symbiosis evolves into a full immersive production, diving deeper into marine ecosystems, from plankton’s role in climate regulation to the symbiotic relationships that keep these systems thriving.

Through Symbiosis, we hope to foster empathy for these fragile ecosystems and inspire real-world protection efforts.

Find Symbiosis available to download on the Apple Vision Pro app store.

18/12/2024

Reflecting on a career and personal highlight for the PHORIA team 💫

In July, we gathered our friends and colleagues at HQ to celebrate a moment that will always be close to our hearts—the launch of Julaymba during NAIDOC Week. This event marked the culmination of years of collaboration, passion, and deep respect for the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people.

Partnering with Richard and Kirsty Burchill to bring Julaymba to life was not only a professional achievement but also a deeply personal one for our team. We spent time on Country, and through this journey, Richard and Kirsty became family. Having Richard with us in Melbourne for the launch was incredibly special, as the production simply wouldn’t exist without his involvement.

We were deeply honoured to have Wurundjeri Elder, Uncle Colin Hunter, open the night with a moving Welcome to Country. His presence made the evening all the more meaningful. The night continued with a powerful panel discussion featuring Richard, Kirsty, and our co-founder Joseph, where they shared their invaluable experiences and stories—both about Julaymba and life itself.

To everyone who joined us—thank you. You made the night unforgettable. We are so proud and grateful to be part of sharing First Nations storytelling with the world through Julaymba.

Here’s to many more moments of connection, celebration, and storytelling.