Emergence

2023 • Directed by

Khang Lu

Thriller

After the sudden death of her parents, Lucina Mai moves to the bustling city of New Millenia, where she meets with an online friend to discuss a tempting job offer.

After the sudden death of her parents, Lucina Mai moves to the bustling city of New Millenia, where she meets with an online friend to discuss a tempting job offer. "Emergence" is Studio Penrose’s first film as a newly-formed studio, and acts as an introduction to the cinematic universe that subsequent Studio Penrose films will take place in. This film has been nominated for the Raindance Immersive 2023 "Best Short Film of VR" award.