Submerged is the first scripted short film captured in Apple Immersive Video. Set during World War II, the action-adventure story brings viewers aboard a submarine as the vessel’s sailors struggle to survive a deadly torpedo attack. Written and directed by Academy Award winner Edward Berger, Submerged showcases the unique storytelling capabilities that are only possible with Apple Immersive Video on Vision Pro. Viewed in a 180-degree 3D 8K recording format captured with spatial audio, the user is placed right in the action and transported to places they've never been. This Shot on iPhone piece highlights the production that went into this creative and gives a glimpse into the magic behind immersive storytelling.

I co-produced the immersive film alongside Apple-direct, while acting as lead producer for the marketing rollout.

Immersive Film Director: Edward Berger

Immersive Film Director of Photography: James Friend

Immersive Film Production Company: The Sweet Shop Films LLC

Immersive Post-Production: Apple

Immersive Film Editor: Kirk Baxter (via Exile)

Immersive Film VFX: UPP

Immersive Film Sound Designer: Frank Kruse and Markus Stemler

Immersive Film ADR: krADR + Formosa Group

BTS Director: Mark Dadlani

BTS Production Company: The Incite Group

BTS Editor: Sean O’Brien

BTS Mixer: John Bolen (via Formosa Group)

BTS Sound Design: John Bolen (via Model Citizen Creative)

BTS Color: Ricky Gausis (via Trafik)

BTS Clean-Up + Finish: Claus Hanssen (via Trafik)

Accolades

• 2025 Cannes Lion: Film: New Realities & Emerging Tech - Bronze

• 2025 Cannes Lion: Film Craft: Achievement in Production - Bronze

• 2025 AICP: Production

• 2025 AICP Next: Innovation + Branded Content & Entertainment: Series/Episodic Innovation

• 2025 D&AD: Cinematography + Entertainment/Experiential + Digital Design/Digital Experiences + Film/Innovation - 4x Graphite

• 2025 D&AD: Entertainment/Scripted Long-Form + Entertainment/Use of Emerging Technology - 2x Wood

• 2025 OneShow: Craft - Art Direction + AR/VR/MR - 2x Gold

• 2025 OneShow: AR/VR/MR + Production Design - 2x Silver

• 2025 OneShow: Cinematography + Innovation in Film + Innovation in Technology - 3x Bronze

• 2025 OneShow: Best of Discipline in Experiential & Immersive

• 2025 OneShow: Innovation in Experiential & Immersive - 2x Gold

• 2025 OneShow: Craft - Use of Technology - Silver

• 2025 The One Club: Extended Reality - Gold

• 2025 The One Club: Cinematography + Innovation - 2x Silver

• 2025 The One Club: Extended Reality + Innovation - 2x Bronze

• 2025 Clio Awards: Craft & Production Design - Gold

• 2025 Andys: Craft + Reset

• 2025 Tribeca Film Festival: Games/Immersive - Official Selection

• 2025 Webby Awards: Immersive Features - Technical Achievement