Contraband is a VR cinema service for Meta Quest headsets that screens independent and AI-made films at scheduled times with real audiences present. It addresses the decline of traditional cinema by restoring the shared experience and ritualistic timing of in-person screenings, while offering distribution for films that lack access to conventional theater chains.
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Contraband has built a VR cinema platform for Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets that screens independent films, AI-made features, and documentaries at set times with real audiences. Viewers book tickets, log in at screening time, and vote after each film to influence future selections.
Why it matters
Traditional cinema attendance has declined because of cost, distance, and theater screens being dominated by major releases. Contraband restores the shared ritual of cinema—synchronized timing, communal sound, and no bad seats—while solving distribution for films that have nowhere else to reach audiences.
What to watch
The first 100 sign-ups receive early access to test screenings and a permanent vote on upcoming films. No credit card is required; the platform will contact users when the first screening is confirmed.
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