Realm, a virtual reality facility, is quite transparent about the erotic nature of its services: Wall to wall, it is lined with tempting previews of sexy, ready-made experiences. But Realm also offers something more. With the help of data-mining technology, clientele can create virtual facsimiles of real-life places and people. This hyper-personalization is what attracts Cecily, a young woman grappling with a disorienting world and an intense fixation.
Caitlin Duffy, Ros, Darian Rolle
Maggie Brennan is an animator, cartoonist, and musician. She grew up on Long Island and lives in Queens. Her animated shorts have been screened in competition by numerous festivals such as SXSW, SIFF, RiverRun, and Palm Springs ShortsFest. As a cartoonist, she has been published by several outlets including The New Yorker, The Fader, and Inverse. She has also created animation and illustration work for a variety of commercial and corporate clients.