In the Current of Being
Nominees and Awards
- ★ 2025 SXSW Immersive Impact Award
- ★ 2025 Cannes Film Festival Immersive Competition
- ★ 2025 Tribeca Film Festival Immersive Official Selection
Synopsis
This haptic VR experience shares the true story of Carolyn MERCER, a survivor of electroshock conversion therapy aimed at "correcting" her gender identity. Through wearable haptic vests, sleeves, and gloves, participants physically connect to the rhythm of Carolyn’s heartbeat, the cadence of her breath, and the tremors of the procedures she endured. Her journey confronts the inhumanity of these practices and highlights the extraordinary strength it takes to live authentically.
.This program includes the use of haptic vibration devices, and contains strobe lighting effects, sudden or prolonged loud sounds. It may cause discomfort or adverse reactions in individuals with heart conditions, epilepsy, pregnancy, or sound sensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.
Team
Director
Cameron KOSTOPOULOS
Cameron KOSTOPOULOS is an award-winning immersive creator. Their debut experience, Body of Mine, received the PGA Innovation Award and won prizes at SXSW, BAFTA, Games for Change, and more. They are the Founder & CEO of Kost, a storytelling collective dedicated to helping us better understand ourselves, the world around us, and our fellow human beings.