May 4, 2024 at 8:00 PM
$5,000 LIVE Pitch Competition
Join the $5K Fulldome Challenge at Dome Fest West 2024, sponsored by Hubblo. On May 4th, Fiske Planetarium will host a competition of emerging and established filmmakers. The winners will not only receive a grand prize but also get to screen their film on the dome within a year.
Join us for Dome Fest West 2024's $5K Fulldome Challenge, sponsored by Hubblo. On May 4th at 8:00pm MDT, Fiske Planetarium will host an extraordinary event showcasing the next wave of fulldome filmmaking talent. Prepare to be amazed as emerging and established filmmakers compete not only for the grand prize but also for the opportunity to bring their visions to the dome screen within a year.
Using Fiske Planetarium's state-of-the-art projection system, finalists will present their ideas in a few captivating minutes, engaging with a panel of distinguished judges in a format reminiscent of your favorite pitch shows. This event is a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of storytelling excellence. The full list of finalists includes:
- Cosmogenesis: The Story of Us by Rebecca Sophia Strong
- Realms Within by Treneti Brown
- Cosmonaute 360: Time to FLY by Jesús Pérez Irigoyen
- The Everything Nothing by Tiff Randol & Kelon Cen
- Hidden Temples by Nada
- The Story Teller Machine by Patrick Aguilar
- The Arcanum by Glenn Grillo
- After You by Eilythia Penati, Sade Korbieh, & Katie Luo
- Under the Kelp Forest by Allison Moore
- Nature Speaks by Simon Haiduk
Be there to support these visionary filmmakers and discover the incredible talents shaping the future of fulldome cinema. The $5K Pitch Competition is more than just a contest; it's a career launchpad for filmmakers and a sensory feast for attendees. Join us as we pave the way for new narratives in the immersive world of fulldome storytelling.
Don't miss this unforgettable night of film, feedback, and forward-thinking. Reserve your pass today and be a part of the excitement as we fill the dome with fans, filmmakers, and futurists alike. Together, let's celebrate the boundless potential of fulldome cinema and support the visionaries who are pushing the boundaries of this captivating medium.
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