Aventura · 2025
There Exists
Is a VR narrative experience set in 1790s New South Wales, exploring the fraught encounter between English settlers and the Dharug people. Through the intertwined stories of an English indentured servant and Indigenous characters, the game delves into themes of displacement, survival, and cultural collision. Developed with First Nations and UK collaborators, it combines archival research, oral histories, and expert insights to reconstruct a marginalized past. Players navigate quiet moments of connection and brutal ruptures of conflict, offering a nuanced perspective on colonial history. Backed by the BFI Film Fund, StoryFutures Academy, and South Australian Film Corporation, the project prioritizes emotional depth over mere facts. It challenges traditional narratives, emphasizing human experiences amid historical upheaval. By blending immersive VR with rigorous research, *There Exists* invites reflection on memory, loss, and resilience. This project bridges past and present, urging players to confront the complexities of shared histories. It stands as a vital, empathetic retelling of a pivotal era. The.