LATE DEADLINE DECEMBER 4, 2026
Submit Your Film to Dome Fest West 2027
Dome Fest West 2027 is officially open for submissions.
As the only festival dedicated entirely to fulldome and immersive cinema, we're looking for feature films, short films, live dome experiences, and interactive fulldome work that push the boundaries of what storytelling in the dome can be.
There's still time to enter. The Late Deadline is December 4, 2026, and the Final Deadline is January 8, 2027. Whether you're a first-time creator or a returning filmmaker, this is your chance to share your work with planetarium leaders, technologists, and fellow artists from around the world.
Submissions are accepted through FilmFreeway; full category details, deadlines, and entry fees are on our Submissions page.
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Join leading companies in the fulldome community as a sponsor of Dome Fest West 2027. Our sponsorship packages feature targeted exposure to 150-250 industry professionals from 15+ countries, including venue directors, content creators, educators, and technology decision-makers.
2027 FILM FESTIVAL
Dome Fest West 2027, taking place from April 21-25, 2027, 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 2027 festival is set to be a remarkable celebration of innovation and creativity, where every interaction can spark new collaborations and transformative ideas.
New For 2027
FULLDOME COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
The Fulldome Forward Expo runs April 21-23, 2027 at the Boulder Marriott. It's three days of panels, workshops and an exhibitor floor, with industry professionals, artists and venue operators coming in from around the world.
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 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
2027 FESTIVAL VENUE
FISKE PLANETARIUM
University of Colorado Boulder
2414 Regent Dr, Boulder, CO 80309
Dome Fest West 2027 returns to our hosts at Fiske Planetarium on the CU Boulder campus. Fiske projects in 8K, and every film in the festival screens under its dome, the way it was made to be seen.
For filmmakers, that means seeing their work at full resolution with an audience of dome professionals in the seats. For everyone else, it means two days of juried fulldome cinema in one room.
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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Dome Fest West is one of six partner festivals behind the Best of Earth Awards, presented by the International Coalition of Fulldome Festivals (ICoFF). Each festival nominates films from its own program, and the coalition honors the year's best fulldome work.
The Best of Earth Awards 2027 take place March 20, 2027 in Brno.
“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.