💂Fab times because we hear London calling! Our 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙗𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 has been included in the official selection of SXSW London and we couldn’t be more excited! 💂
Between 1-6 June you can check out our VR project that lets you experience the world through the perspective of a lesbian. While this artistic ode to love and sexual preference doesn’t shy away from tackling serious issues as well, such as the discrimination and abuse that lesbians still face today, you can expect an uplifting experience full of joy, humour and a touch of glitter! 🌈
Lesbian Simulator is a project by Iris van der Meule @irisvdmeule
A Studio Biarritz production in coproduction with Podium Biarritz @podiumbiarritznl , Art et Essai @artetessai_ and Cassette for Timescapes @timescapesfilms
✨SXSW London is a major new cross-arts festival happening in the UK this summer. The festival builds on a peerless legacy created over almost four decades in Austin, Texas. SXSW London will encompass films, series, XR, visual arts, music and tech, and will serve as a global gathering for smart, enthusiastic, influential audiences that drive conversation for months to come.
@sxswlondon
#sxsw #lesbiansimulator #queerart
✨ If you’re visiting The Art Department 2026 do make sure to check out 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙗𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧!
We are very excited to have been included in this year’s edition of The Art Department that also marks the 20 Years Anniversary of Playgrounds.
In a way we are bringing the project back to where things started, six years ago, with Iris’s selection in the Playgrounds Next Talent Program and Hub.
@next.playgrounds
It really feels like a full circle moment! ❤️
The Art Department 2026
📆 April 16-17, 2026
📍 Klokgebouw, Eindhoven
@tad.playgrounds@weareplaygrounds
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𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙗𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 is an interactive virtual reality artwork and video game which will prompt users to experience the world from the perspective of a lesbian. While this artistic ode to love and sexual preference doesn’t shy away from tackling serious issues as well, such as the discrimination and abuse that lesbians still face today, you can expect an uplifting experience full of joy, humour and a touch of glitter!
Inspired by the personal experiences of Iris van der Meule and those close to her, 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙗𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 aims to create awareness in a playful manner.
A project by Iris van der Meule @irisvdmeule
A Studio Biarritz production in coproduction with Podium Biarritz @podiumbiarritznl , Art et Essai @artetessai_ and Cassette for timescapes @cassettefortimescapes
🎥 by @orkavisual
✨ CONFIRMED FOR #TAD 2026: LESBIAN SIMULATOR BY IRIS VAN DER MEULE ✨
Step inside Lesbian Simulator, an interactive VR artwork by Iris van der Meule. Blending game mechanics with immersive storytelling, the work lets users experience some of the key aspects in the existence of a queer girl such as: coming-out to various people, making new friends, going on a date but also the first time feeling discriminated or even verbally abused.
Inspired by the personal experiences of Iris van der Meule and those close to her, ‘Lesbian Simulator’ aims to create awareness in a playful manner.
Iris van der Meule is a queer digital artist and director based in Amsterdam. Iris researches immersive storytelling and creates VR experiences, animation films, illustrations and other interactive curiosities. In her work she discusses socially relevant theme’s, like discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community, climate change, mental health and gender inequality.
Iris van der Meule was part of @next.playgrounds between 2019-2020. Lesbian Simulator (previously called Gay Simulator) was initially developed as part of the Next Talent and Hub program between 2019-2021. The project was further developed also through the talent program Filmforward Vrijplaats.
The Art Department
📅 16+17 April 2026
📍 Het Klokgebouw | Eindhoven
🎟️ in bio!
🏆 Whoop whoop! More happy news from 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙗𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧!
At @filmgatemiami our project got distinguished with a Special Mention for the Social Impact Award. Big Thank You to jury members Anastasia Victor and Julie Walsh.
So very proud! 🎉
𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙗𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 is project by Iris van der Meule @irisvdmeule
A Studio Biarritz production in coproduction with Podium Biarritz @podiumbiarritznl , Art et Essai @artetessai_ and Cassette for timescapes @cassettefortimescapes
🎉 Fantastic news! This year 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙗𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 will be included in the WorldPride activities between 4-8 August in Amsterdam, partly thanks to a collaboration with the Empowerment Fund of the Pride Amsterdam Foundation. @pride.amsterdam
The fund offers financial support to projects that contribute to the emancipation and inclusivity of the community. The Empowerment Fund was set up to ensure that everyone within the LGBTQIA+ community has a voice and can contribute to Pride Amsterdam. It specifically focuses on initiatives that otherwise would not be able to take place. This further emphasizes and stimulates diversity within Pride.” as suggested by your guidelines. #empowermentfund #worldpride #prideamsterdam #loveislove #bewhoyouare 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙗𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 is a project by Iris van der Meule @irisvdmeule
A Studio Biarritz production in coproduction with Podium Biarritz @podiumbiarritznl , Art et Essai @artetessai_ and Cassette for Timescapes @cassettefortimescapes
⏳ 3 days to still check out 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙗𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 during FilmGate Interactive 12 🌴
After the amazing experience at SXSW 2026 we are thrilled to be able to bring our project in more places in the United States.
Are you in Miami and giving our project a try? Share with us your experience and tag us in your stories/posts/reels 🙏❤️
Thank you @filmgatemiami for the inclusion in your program and to DutchCultureUSA for making our presence possible!
FilmGate Interactive 12
📆 March 18–22, 2026
📍 Miami and Miami Beach, Florida.
@filmgatemiami
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A project by Iris van der Meule @irisvdmeule
A Studio Biarritz production in coproduction with Podium Biarritz @podiumbiarritznl , Art et Essai @artetessai_ and Cassette for timescapes @cassettefortimescapes This program is supported by DutchCultureUSA, a program of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United States.
@dutchcultureusa
#vr #interactive
✨ @sxsw ✨ opens tomorrow and we couldn’t be more excited to be here in Austin! Spreading the love with Lesbian Simulator, written and directed by the wonderful @irisvdmeule .
A @studiobiarritz project in coproduction with @cassettefortimescapes , @artetessai_ & @podiumbiarritznl .
📆 14 March - Press Day�📆 15–17 March - Open to the public�📍 Fairmont Austin
#sxsw2026
✨ We have made it to SXSW! What a dream!
So excited to have the wonderful Austin audience discover in the following days our projects 𝙇𝙖𝙘𝙪𝙣𝙖 and 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙗𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 selected for SXSW XR Experience Spotlight.
Thank you Blake Kammerdiener for this opportunity.
@jblakeneyk
This program is supported by DutchCultureUSA, a program of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United States.
@dutchcultureusa
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Lacuna is a hybrid documentary following the story of Sonja who lost her parents during WWII. Created by @maartjewegdam & @wzzzt . Produced by @studiobiarritznl@podiumbiarritznl and Copper views.
Lesbian Simulator is an interactive virtual reality artwork and video game which will prompt users to experience the world from the perspective of a lesbian girl. Created by @irisvdmeule . A Studio Biarritz production
in coproduction with Podium Biarritz @podiumbiarritznl , Art et Essai @artetessai_ and Cassette for timescapes @cassettefortimescapes@cinematicredpr
#SXSW2026 #XR
🌈 Experience Lesbian Simulator at InScience Film Festival 🏳️🌈
Ahead of SXSW 2026 in Austin, Lesbian Simulator makes a quick stop in Nijmegen. Come experience this weekend our VR installation that lets you discover the world in new ways.
While this artistic ode to love and sexual preference doesn’t shy away from tackling serios issues as well, such as the discrimination and abuse that lesbians still face today, you can expect an uplifting experience full of joy, pink and a touch of glitter!
📆 5-8 March
📍 @insciencefilmfestival Nijmegen
🎟️ via link in bio
Lesbian Simulator is Studio Biarritz production
in coproduction with Podium Biarritz @podiumbiarritznl , Art et Essai @artetessai_ and Cassette for timescapes @cassettefortimescapes .
Created by @irisvdmeule
Pick your first lesbian girl crush!!❤️🔥 Who will it be? Your high school English teacher? Your teen best friend with whom you have a peculiar friendship? Or that pop star you’ve been obsessing over for years?
In Lesbian Simulator you get one of these classic lesbian first girl crushes assigned to you by choosing a random tarot card! Swipe to see them all ➡️
𝗜𝗻𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 💫
The Beyond programme of InScience Film Festival 2026
Film is just the beginning. InScience Beyond brings together everything that goes beyond the cinema screen: VR and 360° experiences, immersive audiovisual installations, expanded cinema and live performances.
Step into shared virtual dancefloors, unsettling scientific imaginaries, intimate VR stories, and collective audiovisual rituals. Beyond invites you to experience science and art not just as ideas, but as something you feel. It fits with the theme of this year: The Things We Do For Love. 💘
📅 3–8 March 2026
📍 LUX Nijmegen and surrounded locations
Discover the full InScience Beyond programme via the link in bio or insciencefilmfestival.nl
#inscience #insciencefestival #insciencebeyond #beyond #LUXnijmegen #nijmegen
