Keep It Weird (KIWI FEST)

KIWI FEST × RE-AK
November 21, 2026 • Film competition • 15 headsets total

We need 15 brains.
This is not a joke.

HeadsetsChecking headsets…

Volunteer my brain

For this year’s KIWI FEST competition, we’ve decided that “what the fuck did I just watch?” is no longer a sufficiently scientific approach.

We want data.

Through our partnership with RE-AK, 15 volunteers will wear biometric headsets during the films. The goal: explore what happens inside your head while our programming does what it does best.

01 / Method

A truly scientific approach

Cognitive indicators. Neural dynamics. Biometric signals.

Yes, these are words we now use in KIWI FEST announcements.

RE-AK’s technology collects biometric signals to estimate indicators such as engagement, cognitive load and emotional responses.

In other words: you watch the films, and the equipment collects material for a conversation that is far too serious for what you just witnessed.

For years, we’ve claimed our films do something to your brain. This time, we’re bringing equipment.

Fig. 1: RE-AK headset rendering (product image)
3D rendering of the RE-AK biometric headset: adjustable band with sensors and a red central module.

Decorative illustration, not a measurement.

02 / Protocol

How does it work?

  1. Put your brain forward. Fill out the form below to express your interest.
  2. We follow up. Our team will contact you to confirm your participation and provide the practical details.
  3. Watch the films wearing a headset. During the November 21 competition, you wear the RE-AK equipment and let your brain respond to the programming.

No scientific expertise required. You do, however, need to bring your own brain.

03 / Coordinates

Date
November 21, 2026
Competition
Doors 7:00 PM, screening 8:00 PM
Venue
Studio PJE / Productions Jeun'Est, 4560 rue Adam, Montréal

04 / Recruitment

Your brain interests us.

Checking headsets…

We have 15 headsets in total. Register your interest and our team will follow up. Your participation will be confirmed separately.

This form registers your interest. The details of the experience and biometric data collection will be explained before you participate.

Partner

An experience presented with RE-AK

RE-AK Technologies logo

This experience is created in partnership with RE-AK, a specialist in technologies for analyzing emotional and cognitive responses.

For KIWI FEST, we’re putting that expertise to work on films that already raise plenty of questions.