Immersive - deep-ocean documentary

Immersive takes viewers on a journey guided by oceanographer Thibaut Barreyre to the hydrothermal vents of the deep ocean, revealing mysterious life that thrives there. These vent systems are the result of volcanic and seismic activity, as well as Earth’s natural heat-loss processes. However, these fragile ecosystems are at risk from deep-sea mining. With a focus on discovery and conservation, the film invites viewers to reflect on the unseen world beneath the surface and the urgent need to protect it.

Immersive is a hybrid scientific animation-documentary
made with support by:

Momentum UiB (funding grant),
Centre for Deep Sea Research - University of Bergen (UiB),
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI),
Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI),
Ocean Exploration Trust (OET),
The U.S. National Science Foundation
IS Blue

Post-production
TVC Soho / Gramercy Park Studios - Soho, London

Rohan Thomas – Director, Producer, Editor, Cinematographer
Thibaut Barreyre - Oceanographer, Producer, Cinematographer
Sally Quade - Producer

Written and researched by
Rohan Thomas & Thibaut Barreyre

Reuben Sutherland - Animation
Zazie Hayhurst - Narration

Composer:
Lachlan Anderson

Music:
Serafina Steer
Dan Hayhurst
Andrew Pekler

Sound Design:

Nicola Itro
John Morgan + Audio Mix
Robin Freeman

Nick Wakeling - Colourist

Valeria Zonzo - Researcher
Andreas Storebø - Drone footage
Steven McInerney - Single-celled protozoa footage
Michaela Krejčová - Hand drawn titles
Donald Nicholson-Smith - Camus translation
Yvonne Volcan - French subtitles
Daniel J. Fornari - additional filming EPR

Beyond Index Films - 2025