Eddie and I
Nominees and Awards
- ★ 2025 NewImages Festival XR Development Market
- ★ 2025 Venice Film Festival Immersive Competition
Synopsis
How do you face the unknown? 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. Despite her efforts, Ron’s fear lingers. 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 join Ron, learn to communicate, and navigate the forest together.
Team
Director
Maya SHEKEL
Maya SHEKEL is an XR creator and the founder of Moosh Studio in Tel Aviv. She teaches at Reichman University and Tel Aviv University, focusing on impact-driven storytelling in interactive media. Her VR project, Eddie and I, fosters empathy through sign language and has been recognized at the Tribeca Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, and NewImages Festival.