Virtual reality in Watsonville
Immersive films for a better future
By: Juliano Calil
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We’re happy to be kicking off a new series of VR interactive workshops this week, starting in Watsonville, CA!
Immersive storytelling can help communities explore climate challenges, resilience, and conservation in new ways. Grateful to our partners for making this possible, and looking forward to bringing this work to more communities across the region and beyond. This isn't just any workshop: it's your chance to step into the world of immersive storytelling!
FREE EVENT
📅 Friday, June 13th, 5–7pm
📍 Watsonville Film Festival
HQ 25 E Beach St, Suite 5 – across from the plaza
Special thanks to Watsonville Film Festival; Consuelo Alba-Speyer; Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County; MariaElena De La Garza, and many others!
Interested in collaborating or hosting an event like this?
We’d love to connect.
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