About Myth: A Frozen Tale

Released in 2019, "Myth: A Frozen Tale" is a charming VR short film directed by Jeff Gipson. Set in the Disney world of Frozen, this cinematic virtual reality experience explores an enchanting bedtime story told to a family of Arendelle, offering a glimpse of the elemental spirits of Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water.

Making / Production

"Myth: A Frozen Tale" meshes traditional hand-drawn animation with the latest in virtual reality technology, allowing for an immersive storytelling experience. A Walt Disney Animation Studios production, it takes the visual and musical spectacle of the Frozen 2 spirit characters and crafts a distinctive narrative around them.

Actors

• Aurora Simón as Narrator – Aurora's flowy voice adds a mysteriously charming aura to the Myth, drawing the viewer into the story seamlessly.
• Erin Cressida Wilson, Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson – The trio's musical score serves as the background narration, supplementing Aurora's voice-over to add depth and emotion to the narrative.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Director Jeff Gipson’s primary inspiration for putting together "Myth: A Frozen Tale" was from his childhood experiences with his sisters, when they would listen to bedtime stories together.
• This film also premiered on the Oculus Quest, a VR system, showcasing Disney's innovative approach to cinematic storytelling.

Awards

Although “Myth: A Frozen Tale” didn’t win any awards, it was widely appreciated for its pioneering effort in merging traditional animation techniques with virtual reality to create an immersive viewing experience.

Quotes

• "A bedtime story? Tonight’s story is one from long ago, of a magical forest and the mythical creatures who lived there…"
• "It was a place of magic, so ancient, so strange, and all around them, she could feel it…I think it’s time everyone in Arendelle knew it, too."

Music / Soundtrack

• The soundtrack, composed by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson, complements the enchanting visuals of "Myth: A Frozen Tale" and paves the way for a immersive cinematic VR experience.