Photo Credit: Arilena Ara by Andis Rado / CC by 4.0
V-Nova Studios introduces ‘Weightless,’ an immersive experience and collaboration between Diane Warren and X-Factor alum Arilena Ara.
V-Nova Studios introduces Weightless, the first-ever music experience created with the revolutionary V-Nova PresenZ format. The release expands on traditional platform distribution, into new and exciting 6DoF (Six Degrees of Freedom) immersive opportunities for the first time. Weightless features a collaboration between Grammy and Emmy-winning songwriter Diane Warren and Albanian X-Factor winner Arilena Ara.
The immersive experience in V-Nova PresenZ was shown for the first time at the ITTV International Forum & TechInEntertainment in Los Angeles and will be available exclusively on SteamVR through the ImmersiX app.
Launching Weightless marks a new chapter for XR music, enabling fans to interact with a lifelike digital double of Arilena Ara in a dynamic, space-themed visual journey that allows fans to step into a cinematic music experience. The song, coming soon in this new medium to SteamVR and ImmersiX with traditional music channels to follow, also features Sharkarma, an upcoming shark-themed cinematic 6DoF production by V-Nova Studios.
“Weightless marks the beginning of a new era in music and XR entertainment. Fans don’t just watch — they’re part of the scene, creating an unparalleled connection to the music,” said Gianluca Meardi, General Manager of V-Nova Studios. “We’re excited to launch this song as a new medium on ImmersiX; it is a stepping stone toward future innovations, offering an immersive experience that pushes the boundaries of what is possible.”
Diane Warren, a musical icon whose career spans decades, has written nine #1 hits and 33 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001, and received the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award from the organization in June 2024. She has received 15 Academy Award nominations, as well as being a Grammy winner, Emmy winner, a two-time Golden Globe winner, and an Honorary Oscar recipient.
Arilena Ara is an award-winning Albanian singer known for her powerful vocals. She won The X-Factor Albania, represented Albania in Eurovision 2020, and achieved international success with hits like “Nentori.” She has performed on the most prestigious stages and held hundreds of concerts around the world with an audience of millions of people.
The Lumiere Award-winning V-Nova PresenZ blends cinematic visuals with 6DoF XR immersion, allowing users to move within the scene as though physically present. This breakthrough format is set to transform entertainment by combining Hollywood-quality visuals with dynamic movement, in an immersive experience without motion sickness.
As the XR market grows, with gaming revenues already exceeding $7 billion annually, V-Nova breaks through the technical barriers in music and cinema, offering viewers the comfort and photorealism previously unobtainable in immersive media.
ImmersiX serves as a showcase for the V-Nova PresenZ format, distributing original productions and third-party projects that highlight the potential of cinematic 6DoF experiences. Weightless will be available exclusively on SteamVR through the ImmersiX app for two months, before expanding to other platforms.