Eddie and I
VR6DOFAnimation

Eddie and I

A VR adventure promoting empathy through sign language

Immersive Storytelling Workshop

Date

August 2025

Type

6 DOF Virtual Reality

Partners

Co-produced with Reynard Films and Studio Geppetto. Distributed by Unframed Collection.

Sponsors

Meta, Unity, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, CNC, FFF Bayern, Villa de Paris, Makor Film Foundation, Gesher Film Foundation

Trailer

A unique VR adventure that promotes empathy and acceptance as users help an 8-year-old deaf boy conquer his fears using sign language. 8-year-old deaf Ron fears his first camping trip. His mother comforts him with a story about 'Eddie the Camper,' a friendly forest monster. After falling asleep, he awakens in a surreal forest and meets you, as Eddie. Together, you embark on an adventure — but there's a barrier: Ron can't hear, and you don't know sign language. In this 25-minute VR journey, you'll learn to communicate and navigate the forest together.

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Awards & Selections

2026

  • Animation First — Official Selection, USA
  • SIMA Awards — Special Mention, International
  • XR Must Awards — Bronze: Best Interactivity / Best Story, International
  • Berlinale / EFM — Market Selection, Germany
  • NewImages Festival — Distribution Market, France
  • Beijing International Film Festival — Panorama Section, China
  • LICHTER Filmfest — VR Storytelling Award, Germany
  • Church of VR — Official Selection, Netherlands
  • Zlín Film Festival — Official Selection, Czech Republic

2025

  • Biennale Cinema – Venice Immersive — Official Selection, Italy
  • Kaohsiung Film Festival — XR Dreamland, Taiwan
  • VR Film Lab Kaohsiung — Lab, Taiwan
  • ART*VR — Official Selection, Czech Republic
  • Hof International Film Festival — Official Selection, Germany
  • MIA XR — Market Selection, Italy
  • Bucharest International Dance Film Festival — Official Selection, Romania
  • FrontDoc — Spazio X, Italy
  • United XR Europe / European XR Awards — Finalist, UX Design

2024

  • Unity for Humanity — Winner, International

2023

  • NewImages Festival — Development Market Prize, France
  • Tribeca Film Festival — Creators Market, USA
  • Venice Production Bridge — Gap-Financing Market, Italy
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