From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Inner Hero with VR | Victoria Bousis | TEDxKlonatzidika
Before the age of 30, Viktoria began her career as a prosecutor at the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, driven by a vision to deliver justice. Later, she established herself as a producer in the media industry. She presented noteworthy films at Venice, TIFF, and Sundance. She kept up with technological advancements and embraced VR (Virtual Reality) and the gaming industry as a means to connect with future generations.In 2018, Viktoria completed her master’s degree in Media, Technology, and Innovation at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), focusing on film, gaming, and neuroscience. *Stay Alive, My Son* (“SAMS”) is her directorial debut, which was officially selected for the Cannes development showcase in 2020, with Chapter One premiering in Venice, Berlin, Sweden, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thessaloniki.With FilmGate in 2022, she won several awards, including “Best VR Experience of 2022,” Best Director, and Best Actor. This year, her SAMS project also received the prestigious Innovation Award from the Producers Guild. In 2022, she was honored as a “Pioneering Woman” in Virtual Production by the Hollywood Production Association.Viktoria didn’t stop there—she went on to found UME, a gaming and technology company based on VR/AR and the Unreal Game Engine technology. Most recently, she released an exclusive PoAP during Paris Fashion Week for DUNDAS, aiming to build a community through Web 3.0 around the collection and ethos of the iconic fashion brand, in collaboration with DRESSX, UNIQUE NETWORK, and POLKADOT!
Victoria, a career prosecutor in her 20s, fought for justice with the Attorney General of Illinois. Transitioning to producing, her films showcased at Venice, TIFF, and Sundance, transcending barriers. In 2018, she earned a Master’s from MIT, merging cinema, gaming, and neuroscience. Her debut, "Stay Alive, My Son" ("SAMS"), wowed Cannes in 2020, winning Best VR Experience globally. Recognized by the Hollywood Production Association in 2022, she founded UME, redefining storytelling with the Unreal Game Engine. UME's collaboration with DUNDAS at Paris Fashion Week signifies their vision for immersive experiences. Victoria's journey epitomizes dedication to justice and innovation, shaping the future of storytelling. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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