VR 5: Competition Collection

45 minutes

Create your own menu and immerse yourself in up to 5 VR experiences.

VR 5: Competition Collection

Galleries are the best, whether they host art or fancy bling bling. But we "one-upped" it! Step into our VR Gallery and immerse yourself in up to 5 unique VR experiences. Book a 45-minute time slot and choose how much time your spend on each adventure: share a tiny planet with two unlikely roommates, witness the rise of a mighty female pirate, embark on a cinematic adventure that revolves around a magic beak, discover a story of self-discovery inspired by Brazilian Carnival or pay an intriguing visit to a rental tenement. The choice is yours!

This program screened as part of Kaboom Animation Festival 2025

Showing in this program

Finally Me

Finally Me

  • Marcio Sal
  • Brazil, 2023
  • 17 min.

From an unnoticed brothel in Rio de Janeiro, emerges a poetic tale of coming out of Mr. Saul, an aging musician burdened with a lifetime of rejection and shame. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant spirit of Carnival, he rides a transformative journey of self-acceptance through the power of music. In this profound story, the boundaries between spectator and character blur, as the audience becomes

Madame Pirate: Code of Conduct

Madame Pirate: Code of Conduct

  • Morgan Ommer / Dan-Chi Huang
  • Taiwan / France, 2024
  • 16 min.

In the midst of a battle between Qing Dynasty Imperial forces and a fleet of 70,000 Red Flag pirates, a timid young interpreter is taken captive and in her struggle for survival discovers that neither side is what she expected. “Madame Pirate: Code of Conduct" is a 6DOF single user VR experience, blending live action 4D Views Volumetric Capture with 2D, and 3D animation comic strip format, takes you back to the 19th century witnessing the code of conduct of pirate Zheng Yi Sao.

Oto’s Planet

Oto’s Planet

  • Gwenael François
  • Luxembourg / Canada / France, 2024
  • 28 min.

This interactive VR tale follows the quiet lives of Oto and Skippy on their tiny planet, disrupted by Exo, a cosmonaut whose spaceship crashes there. Oto enjoys his simple life by chilling in a hammock and eating pink fruits from his unique tree. Helped by the user, Oto tries to grab a fruit but accidentally causes a shockwave that attracts Exo's ship which crashes on the planet. Exo emerges, plants a flag, and starts exploring the planet without any regard for Oto. Their cohabitation proves difficult, with communication barriers and Exo's territorial behavior. Exo splits the planet and builds a wall, claiming the tree. Oto ingeniously finds ways to get fruit from the tree, irritating Exo. Their conflicts escalate until a meteor shower hits the planet, leading to unforeseen consequences for both characters. The story explores themes of cohabitation, conflict, and eventual reconciliation as Oto and Exo navigate their new shared existence.

Pepitos: The Beak Saga

Pepitos: The Beak Saga

  • Ruxandra Popescu
  • United Kingdom, 2023
  • 13 min.

“PEPITOS: The Beak Saga” is an immersive storybook native to VR that delves into the timeless themes of love and friendship, with a unique twist. The story follows Pepitos who is confronted with a difficult decision when two strangers arrive on his planet to claim his magical beak for themselves. The core message emphasises the importance of collaboration and acceptance in a world where choices are shaped by personal life experiences. Innovative cinematography techniques and vibrant visual effects breathe life into the narrative, inviting viewers into a world of fantasy where every frame bursts with colour. This narrative driven experience challenges how stories are delivered, aiming to seamlessly transition TV animation into the realm of 6-DoF virtual reality.

The Tenement House

The Tenement House

  • Wiola Sowa
  • Poland, 2024
  • 6 min.

The story about a rental tenement, which the narrator watches from the windows of her apartment. In the following sequences we wander with her through the apartments of the tenement she observes, which are an interpretation of the state of mind of the residents and the way they communicate with the world. And still...
On the first floor there is an apartment where no one lives.