Located in the Alpes-Maritimes in the south of France, the International Dark Sky Reserve Alpes Azur Mercantour is a one-of-a-kind place.

The dark night is preserved not only to allow people to witness some of the most breathtaking skies in Europe but also to protect an exceptional nocturnal biodiversity. Bats, fireflies and other night owls share the spotlight with the spectacular starry nights of the reserve in this immersive short film by award-winning director and cinematographer Sébastien Gauthier.

With immersive 360° cinematography at its finest and entirely shot in live action, this short film showcases the Alpes Azur Mercantour International Dark Sky Reserve, located in the south of France.

In addition to highlighting the region's natural beauty and its local community, the film reveals an exceptional richness of nocturnal biodiversity.

Filmed in 6K, Rec.2020, 14/12 bit, the production is ready for the most advanced LED and video dome theaters.

We developed several custom setups and innovative production techniques to capture certain shots-some of which have never been seen before in a dome.