Lichtung
<p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong><i>lichtung</i></strong> is a 12-minute VR experience about light, perception, and quiet discovery.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >You find yourself in a dark forest only equipped with a flashlight in your hand. What you choose to illuminate slowly comes to life: drifting pollen, floating mushroom creatures, subtle movements in the trees. The forest reveals itself through your curiosity.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4407100/extras/3838343925b52d0a7d8124b0743b64c6.poster.avif?t=1784724876" width=780 height=438 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4407100/extras/3838343925b52d0a7d8124b0743b64c6.webm?t=1784724876" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4407100/extras/3838343925b52d0a7d8124b0743b64c6.mp4?t=1784724876" type="video/mp4"></video></span></p><p class="bb_paragraph" >The world combines hand-drawn 2D animated creatures with a spatial 3D forest environment. The black-and-white forest gradually transforms as you explore. An evolving spatial soundscape accompanies your journey, growing richer as the world awakens around you.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4407100/extras/0b71faf78cf8b16369b4b879687b127c.poster.avif?t=1784724876" width=780 height=438 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4407100/extras/0b71faf78cf8b16369b4b879687b127c.webm?t=1784724876" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/4407100/extras/0b71faf78cf8b16369b4b879687b127c.mp4?t=1784724876" type="video/mp4"></video></span></p><h2 class="bb_tag" >Features</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Approximately 12-minute atmospheric VR experience</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Intuitive one-button interaction: No tutorials or text</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Hand-drawn 2D animated creatures embedded in a 3D forest</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Distinct black-and-white visual style focused on light and shadow</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Evolving spatial sound design that responds to your exploration</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Accessible for players of all ages and VR experience levels </p></li></ul><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><h2 class="bb_tag" ><i>A Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg production</i></h2><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Game Director: Aria Wolf</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Assistant Director & Level Design: Janina Zlotos</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Game Designer & Programmer: Sam Matsa</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Technical Director: Jakob Bock</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Producer: Cyril Fischer & Christoph Mohr</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Art Director: Maksym Gontov</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Animation: Vadim Ivanov & Maksym Gontov</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Additional Animation: Sofi Shapir & Nike Weber</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Audio Direction: Tristan Steinmetz</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Music: Clemens David Krauß & Constantin Rinke (Samples unterm Sofa)</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Sound Design: Tristan Steinmetz & Armin Biemel & Dominic Häberer</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, home to the Animationsinstitut and the postgraduate programme Atelier Ludwigsburg-Paris, is one of the world's leading film and media universities. On its unique campus, which also houses the neighbouring Academy of Performing Arts, its approximately 500 students receive a broad, interdisciplinary, practice-oriented and industry-relevant education from over 300 experts from the film and media industries. Programmes range from film and animation to interactive media, including games, installations and digital experiences.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><i>© Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg GmbH 2026</i></p>