John Waters: Pope of Trash
Client: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Studio: Bluecadet
Role: Lead Developer
Technology: Three.js, 8th Wall
Year: 2023
To accompany the Academy Museum’s retrospective on John Waters’ cult filmography, we created a face-swapping AR experience that lets fans step into the kitschy shoes of five iconic characters, plus Waters himself. The experience supports both AR face filters and a non-AR mode where users can explore detailed 3D character busts as digital mannequins, and allows capturing and sharing selfie photos and videos. As lead developer, I owned the implementation and delivery of the app, collaborating closely with the design team.