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  • "A new framework for how we understand history and who gets to be remembered as its heroes"

    — Tom May, Creative Boom

Brought to you by the Executive Producers of All Quiet on the Western Front and The Pirate Queen, Trailblazer is a groundbreaking VR experience directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Eloise Singer and starring Daisy Ridley (Star Wars). 

This immersive narrative brings to life the extraordinary true story of Bertha Benz, a trailblazing pioneer who defied societal norms and embarked on the world’s first road trip in 1888, forever changing history. 

Releasing on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3, coming soon.

  • Coming Soon

  • Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3

  • Director: Eloise Singer

    Principal Cast: Daisy Ridley

    Screenwriters: Eloise Singer, Jedidjah Noomen

    Supporting Cast: David Brückner & Moritz Bleibtreu

    Production Company: Singer Studios, distributing on Meta.

    Executive Producers: Eloise Singer (The Pirate Queen), Dave Ranyard, Lesley Paterson (All Quiet On The Western Front) & Daisy Ridley.

  • Trailblazer: The Untold Story of Mrs Benz premiered at Venice Film Festival (2022), SXSW (2023) Sheffield Doc Fest (2023) and was nominated for The Three Lions Award.

  • “Singer combines escape room puzzle mechanics with environmental storytelling with exquisite attention.”

    — Kent Bye, Voices of VR

Trailblazer brings to life the remarkable true story of Bertha Benz, a pioneer who defied societal expectations and risked everything to showcase her husband Karl Benz's revolutionary invention—the world’s first motorcar.

In 1888 Germany, Bertha’s daring 120-kilometre journey not only proved the Motorwagen’s potential but also forever changed the course of history.

Voiced by Daisy Ridley, this immersive VR experience invites you to step into Bertha’s world—where courage fuels progress and determination reshapes the future.

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  • “Directed by Eloise Singer, the VR piece empowers participants as they explore the workshop, history and life of a woman who changed the course of the world.”

    — David Graver, Cool Hunting

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