Mirage-VR

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Mirage is an interactive Virtual Reality experience of a young girl who is battling depression and anxiety. It uses a haptic vest and noise-cancelling headphones to enhance the experience.

Synopsis

Mirage is an interactive Virtual Reality experience of a young girl who is battling depression and anxiety. Set in a desert landscape, it is a metaphoric and stylized adaptation with visuals created by the artist Naima Karim and her lived experience with her daughter’s depression and anxiety. The audience embarks on an immersive journey through the young girl’s mind, using hand-tracking interactivity, spatial sound design, original music, and a haptic vest. With hand-tracking interaction, they will be encouraged to support her through her challenges. However, accepting struggles and accepting help from others is not easy for a person suffering from depression and anxiety. Mirage sheds light on the often misunderstood realities of depression and anxiety, inspiring empathy and understanding. With this interactive virtual reality experience, Naima wants to spark a conversation and encourage people to offer help and support to those struggling with depression and anxiety.

Trailer

https://youtu.be/3iEshHxCcOo?si=_bKDXWCglJ1KzA89

World Premiere

Aug 27 - Sept 6, Mirage is officially invited to the Venice Immersive Competition section at the 82nd Venice Biennale Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica.

https://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/2025/venice-immersive

Join us at “Meet the Creators Happy Hour” moderated by Liz Rozenthal and Michel Reilhac at the garden meeting area on the Venice Immersive Island on 28th August from 17:30-19:00.

Biennale Cinema 2025 | Venice Immersive