OCTOBER 3-6, 2022
Explore the far reaches of the world’s horrors. Follow the collected records of a repair team sent to a remote arctic outpost and unravel what lies waiting in the ice below.
The White Vault is a horror fiction audio drama podcast that features languages and voices from around the globe. It often showcases the found footage format, accurate depictions of modern archaeology, and isolation horror, brought to life by a full cast and detailed soundscape.
The White Vault is produced by Fool & Scholar Productions, one of the top indie teams in the podcast industry. Founded by duo K. A. Statz and Travis Vengroff, Fool & Scholar Productions’ shows have garnered millions of downloads, won numerous awards, and made significant contributions to the realm of audio fiction. In addition to The White Vault, Fool & Scholar Productions has also produced Vast Horizon, Dark Dice, Liberty, and Don’t Mind.
Events Featuring The White Vault
Monday, October 3
11:00am – 12:00pm: Meet the Podcasters (Online)
The White Vault is a found footage horror fiction podcast created by K.A. Statz that features an international cast and crew, with special ties to the University of Pittsburgh. Noted for its diverse cast, immersive soundscape, and multi-lingual approach to storytelling, The White Vault has won the 2018 HEAR Now: Audio Fiction and Arts Festival, and it has been a 2019 & 2020 Webby Award Honoree for Best Original Music / Sound Design in Podcasting. Join members of The White Vault cast and crew to discuss the inspiration for and origins of the show, the lore and mythos involved in world-building, and the importance of inclusion and diversity to the show.
Registration: https://pitt.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_78W9V6cxTFi4ug_PRDNAQg
2:00pm – 3:00pm: The White Vault, Podcasting 101 (Online)
Join members of The White Vault, as well as some podcasters from the University of Pittsburgh, to discuss the technical side of podcasting. Topics will include creating immersive soundscapes, overcoming common technical pitfalls, issues of audio accessibility, and more. Please bring your own questions and issues, too. Students interested in taking part in the Horror Studies Working Group Podcasting Competition are especially encouraged to take part.
Registration: https://pitt.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NoyVzIg4QaSGNxZ4_Sc3bQ