23rd Verzió Festival 16–25/11 2026.

She Kept Playing

She Kept Playing

Poster
She Kept Playing poster
Created by

Shana Meinecke

Switzerland | 2025 | 15 min | English
Full Synopsis

While women make up half of all gamers in Europe, they account for less than 10% 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.

Format
Interactive virtual reality
In Cinemas Only
Shana Meinecke
Creator
Shana Meinecke

Shana Meinecke, a former teacher, is a media designer with a multidisciplinary approach. Her work centers on immersive technologies and video games, with a particular interest in virtual reality. Specializing in UE, she draws on video game conventions to create hybrid experiences with rich narratives. Through a reflective and sometimes educational approach, she invites the audience to rethink our relationship with the world.