A transmedia project documenting paranormal activity at the Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio
Garavito through interactive storytelling.
Expediente Garavito is a transmedia investigation that compiles evidence, testimonies, and audiovisual material about a series of alleged paranormal events occurring at the Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito. The narrative revolves around the legacy of the Colombian astronomer Julio Garavito and his supposed connection to these phenomena.
Through an immersive experience, the project invites the public to explore, interact, and draw their own conclusions about the reported events.
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To document, and present the paranormal phenomena reported by students and faculty, promoting discussion and community participation through a transmedia storytelling strategy.
Important
This project is intended for academic and creative purposes. The events described on the platform may contain fictional elements and should be interpreted with critical judgment.
- 🎙️ Video podcasts: Interviews and analyses with students.
- 📝 Blog: Users submitted personal stories and experiences.
- 🗺️ Interactive map: Geolocated events and occurrences.
- 📱 Social media: Short clips, discussions, and polls on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
- 🎧 Podcast: A series of episodes available on Spotify.
Note
The contributions and the code are in English . Neverthless, the content of this project (on live), the videos and the stories are in Spanish. Make sure you can read and understand this language.
Expediente Garavito goes beyond a website by building a story across multiple digital platforms. Audience members can contribute their own stories, comment theories, and engage in conversations on social media.
Inspired by productions like: Archive 81 (Netflix), Iker Jiménez Confidencial, Terrores Nocturnos, and Mausoleo de los Horrores.
- React - Vite (Frontend)
- Express (Backend - API)
- Netlify (Client Hosting)
- Render (Server Hosting & Postgre Database)
- Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter (content distribution)
- 📦 API Repository: Expediente Garavito Backend API
This is the Express.js server that powers the platform's backend, including blog submissions and user stories.
- Elián Ibarra (Developer & Designer)
- Daniel Díaz (Writer)
This project was created as a final assignment for the course TNT - Transmedia Narrative Workshop.
For the creation of the User Interfaces (UI) design, we decided to use Figma as the mockups - wireframes tool.
Watch the Design clicking here
Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.