From October 30 to November 8, ECAL Bachelor Media & Interaction Design will be present at the GIFF Festival 2026.
The largest space in Switzerland dedicated to immersive arts, GIFF is Geneva’s oldest film festival and one of Europe’s leading events. A crossroads of genres and disciplines, it is a place of experimentation and exchange. Each year, for ten days, it presents films, series, interactive installations, and virtual reality works to around 50,000 visitors.
For its 32st edition, the Bachelor Media & Interaction Design will be present at the GIFF Swiss Interactive Sessions (GIFF pro) with:
She Kept Playing
by Shana Meinecke
While women make up half of all gamers in Europe, they account for only 7% of participants in esports competitions. The VR project "She Kept Playing" explores the causes of this disparity. Although esports is a relatively young sector, gender stereotypes and misogyny remain. By listening to short stories based on testimonials from professional female gamers, participants directly discover the systemic obstacles these women face. Carried by influential players like Kayane and Loupiote, they serve as powerful role models for the next generation, empowering female gamers to carve out a place in the field without having to worry about gender bias.
Memory Pieces
by Arthur Effront
and Anais Polo
Memory Pieces is an immersive virtual reality experience set in a world in ruins. Fragments of memories and ancient streets intertwine, forming a fictional and abstract universe in constant flux. Here, destruction becomes creation: each collapse gives rise to new forms, revealing an unexpected and vibrant world.
From 30 Octobre to 8 November, 2026
Geneva, Switzerland
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