Mud Island is an incredible civic asset that we're going to bring back to life.
What is Bvo?
BVO creates immersive entertainment experiences combining an adventure-play labyrinth, fantastical stories, interactive games, community spaces, special events, food and beverage, and more.
In its simplest form it’s a playground where you can run, jump, climb, crawl, and teleport to alternate universes. It’s a choose your own adventure full of discovery and wonder. Think Doctor Who meets Indiana Jones in a Willy Wonka world of Magic, Science, and the Multiverse.
Play + Story + Game + EntertaiN
Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time, will be the follow up immersive adventure to the Baron’s Quadrant 360 a temporary installation at Off the Wall Arts which saw rave reviews in the spring of 2020.
A sound investment for great social impact.
BVO will fund primarily with local investment, partner with local creatives and organizations, build significantly with reclaimed materials, and give back through local community outreach.
BVO Workshop at Off the Walls with NBE and Dunbar Elementary
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CHRISTOPHER REYES
VISION / STORY / FILM / MUSIC / EXPERIENCE
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REUBEN BRUNSON
BUSINESS STRATEGY / DEVELOPMENT / OPERATIONS
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KATHRYN HICKS
CREATIVE / XR DESIGN / FUTURIST
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MARVIN STOCKWELL
PUBLICITY / MARKETING / BRANDING / PARTNERSHIPS
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JAMES DUKES
MUSIC PRODUCER / ORANGE MOUND TOWER / UNAPOLOGETIC
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Lauren Rae Holtermann
DESIGNER / ILLUSTRATOR / UX / RETAIL
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PRINCETON JAMES
IMMERSIVE THEATER / COMMUNITY / WRITER
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JORDAN DANELZ
FILMMAKER / STORY / XR PRODUCTION
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Tylur French
ARTIST /SCULPTOR / PRODUCTION AND FABRICATION
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Kid Maestro
PRODUCER / ARTIST / ENGINEER / UNAPOLOGETIC
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Sallie Sabbatini
EVENTS / EDUCATION / OUTREACH
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Birdcap
ARTIST / MURALS /SCULPTURE
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Christian Walker
FILM / WRITER / PRODUCTION DESIGNER
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Ari Morris
SPATIAL AUDIO / ENGINEER / SOUND DESIGNED
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Nam Le
CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIST
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GINO BARZIZZA
DIGITAL ARTIST/ ELECTRONICS WIZARD
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Hans Bauer
CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIST
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Keiji Drysdale
CREATIVE / XR ARTIST / TECHNOLOGIST
BVO LOVE
The original Baron Von Opperbean exhibit SOLD OUT in its 2-Month run with 4,000+ in attendance and was featured in the following publications:
Memphis Flyer’s September Cover Story
Smart City Memphis
The Daily Memphian article with a follow up article
WKNO-TV (the local PBS affiliate.)
Awarded Memphis Magazine’s Inside Memphis Business Innovation Awards for 2020.