This year’s VR competition presents a collection of immersive experiences that push the boundaries of animation, narrative, and the role of the viewer. Each work in this selection blends innovation and emotion, inviting us to actively engage with deeply personal, fantastical, and often poignant stories. Through these experiences, the audience is not just a passive observer but an integral part of the unfolding narrative, navigating complex emotional landscapes and exploring intricate worlds.

This line-up of VR experiences offers not only artistic innovation but also profound insight into the human condition. From the deeply personal to the fantastical, these works expand our understanding of animated storytelling, creating a space for emotional and intellectual reflection in a way only immersive
technology can offer. Through their distinctive visions, these creators push the boundaries of both animation and VR, inviting audiences to explore new dimensions of empathy, identity, and existence.

Free Entry

Ito Meikyu
Boris Labbe (Sacrebleu Productions/Les Films Fauves/Parangon)
France, Luxembourg, 2024, 20’

Babi Lou / Mamie Lou / Nana Lou
Isabelle Andreani (Small Creative/Skill Lab/France tv StoryLab)
France, Luxembourg, 2024, 30’

Murmuration
Patricia Bergeron (Patricia Bergeron/Ghassan Fayad)
Canada, 2023, 19’

The Imaginary Friend
Steye Hallema (Studio Biarritz/Submarine Channel/Cassette for timescapes)
Netherlands, Belgium, 2023, 28’

The Tenement House
Wiola Sowa (Art Department Pedagogical University Krakow)
Poland, 2024, 6’

More info at www.animateka.si/2024/en/vranimateka/