2026 AWARD WINNERS
Sphere of Light Award
Space Explorers: The ISS Experience
Episode 1 ADAPT
Juror's Choice Award
Best Children's Film
Little Eve: Stories of Planet Earth
Best Musical Feature Film
Best Narrative Film
Best Educational Film
Best Musical Short Film
The Rift
Best Artistic Feature Film
Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody for the Soul
Best Artistic Short Film
UP
Best Environmental Film
Best Science Film
REMIXED: The Unexpected Side of Science
Best Live Experience
Best Interactive Experience
The Pleasure Machine
Audience Choice
Qualia
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2026 FILM FESTIVAL
Dome Fest West 2026, taking place from April 23-26, 2026, promises to be an extraordinary gathering for immersive media enthusiasts, filmmakers, and industry leaders. This year's festival will be bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever, focusing on delivering inspiring content, groundbreaking experiences, and invaluable networking opportunities.
Whether you’re a returning attendee or joining us for the first time, the 2026 festival is set to be a remarkable celebration of innovation and creativity, where every interaction can spark new collaborations and transformative ideas.
New For 2026
FULLDOME COMMUNITY NETWORKING
The Fulldome Forward Expo 2026, taking place on April 23rd and 24th, will bring together industry professionals, artists, and enthusiasts from around the globe for an unforgettable two-day celebration of innovation and collaboration in the fulldome industry. This groundbreaking event will serve as a dynamic platform for exploring the cutting edge of immersive media.
From insightful panels to roundtable discussions, the Fulldome Forward Expo will provide unparalleled opportunities for learning, networking, and discovery. Attendees will connect with a diverse range of fulldome vendors, creators, and venue operators, fostering new partnerships and sparking creative ideas that will shape the future of immersive media. Those interested in participating in the Expo as sponsors or exhibitors should get in touch via the Sponsorship and Exhibitor interest form.
2026 FESTIVAL VENUE
FISKE PLANETARIUM
University of Colorado Boulder
2414 Regent Dr, Boulder, CO 80309
We were excited for Dome Fest West 2026 to return to our amazing hosts at the renowned Fiske Planetarium in Boulder, a location that seamlessly combines educational value with cinematic brilliance. This legendary venue, celebrated for its cutting-edge 8K digital projection, offered an extraordinary immersive viewing experience, making this year's festival exceptionally memorable.
During the festival, filmmakers displayed their innovative works in a setting tailored to enhance their creativity and ideas. The state-of-the-art technology at the Fiske Planetarium enriched each screening, expanding the frontiers of immersive cinema and inspiring all who attended.
What is
dome fest west?
Dome Fest West is a leading fulldome film festival and nonprofit organization in the United States, dedicated to advancing immersive media and fulldome cinema. We create a vibrant community where filmmakers, planetarium directors, content creators, and technology vendors connect, collaborate, and discover cutting-edge work in the fulldome medium.
As a founding member of the Best of Earth fulldome competition, Dome Fest West helps strengthen the global fulldome community, providing a platform for artists and professionals to share their craft and advance the art and science of immersive storytelling worldwide.
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Congratulations to all the winners of the Best of Earth fulldome competition in 2025! Dome Fest West was proud to be a part of this landmark event, showcasing the best fulldome media from around the world. We hope that all of you enjoyed the showcase and that it inspired you to continue creating amazing content for fulldome.
We are also excited to announce that the Best of Earth competition will be returning in 2027 on March 20, 2027. Mark your calendars now! We look forward to seeing even more incredible fulldome productions and celebrating the achievements of the winners.
“Someday, in the not too distant future you’ll be able to go to a movie and the movie will be all around you. The movie will be over your head, it will be 360 degrees around you.”
– Steven Spielberg, TIME Magazine
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For five years, Dome Fest West has championed fulldome filmmaking and immersive storytelling as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our impact extends beyond our annual festival. We host year-round Forum conversations that connect creators worldwide. Our dedicated support programs help artists develop their craft. We believe authentic storytelling in immersive environments can transform perspectives. These stories entertain, push boundaries, and inspire empathy that leads to meaningful change.