BREAK THE SILENCE
Unveiling the Silent Victim of the War
As the fourth year of the full-scale invasion progresses, a troubling reality emerges: the world risks becoming numb to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Facts and numbers, once stark reminders of the human cost, now struggle to elicit the necessary response. In this context, how can we effectively draw attention to the ravaged environment? How can we make the world truly hear the silent victim of this horrific tragedy?
At SaveDnipro NGO, we understood the urgent need for a transformative approach and collaborated with the immersive communications developer Mriya Productions. We believe that Virtual Reality provides an unparalleled opportunity to bridge this emotional chasm. By placing the viewer directly within the experience of a protagonist at the center of events, our 360 film generates the profound emotional intensity required to truly understand the environmental catastrophe unfolding in Ukraine.
This powerful film was first presented to the international community at the climate conference COP29 under the UN’s auspices, in partnership with the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine.
EXPERIENCE BREAK THE SILENCE IN LONDON
Don't miss this crucial 360 film at our Raindance Immersive Showcase, hosted at VUE Piccadilly in London from June 19th to 22nd. Entry is free for festival pass holders.
BREAK THE SILENCE SCREENING IN VRCHAT & LIVE Q&A WITH THE CREATORS
Join us for the screening of this powerful 360 film in VRChat, followed by a live Q&A with the visionary creators. Due to high demand, tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Join us in VRChat across different time zones:
Europe:
Saturday, June 7th, 8pm-9pm BST (UK) / 9pm-10pm CET / 10pm-11pm EET
North America:
Saturday, June 7th, 3pm-4pm ET / 2pm-3pm CT / 1pm-2pm MT / 12pm-1pm PT
You'll need a Quest 3 / 3s / 2 / Pro, or a VR-ready PC and one of the following compatible headsets: Valve Index, Meta Quest 3 / 3s / 2 / Pro + Link, HTC Vive, or Bigscreen Beyond.
Get Ready: Once you've secured your ticket, please download VRChat and create your account well in advance. To enter the event in VRChat, be sure to follow the specific joining instructions detailed on the registration page.
CREDITS
Creators: Artem Ivanenko and Maksym Dudko (Mriya Production)
Producer: Olena Romaniukova (SaveDnipro)
Presented by Save Dnipro, UAnimals and International Renaissance Foundation, created by Mriya Production.
Supported by CEO Club Ukraine, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine with invaluable support of The Defenders of Ukraine.
A special thanks to Agog for their invaluable work in developing the 360 video player and giving us the opportunity to host the 360 film screening in VRChat.
360 film | Runtime: 7 mins | Platform: Meta Quest | Special virtual screening in VRChat: 60 mins
Award Nomination: Best Narrative for Impact