Film-maker Eric Darnell, whose six-minute VR film Invasion is also playing at the festival, said he believed virtual reality film-making would one day become the norm.
Steven Spielberg has warned the rise of virtual reality technology represents a potentially “dangerous” development for traditional film-makers.
Another virtual reality film, Milica Zec’s Giant, is also playing at Cannes.
The festival has dedicated a pavilion to the immersive technology, featuring screenings and discussions, as part of its Marché du Film programme.