
About Dome Fest West
What is Dome Fest West?
As Dome Fest West, we're a nonprofit in Los Angeles dedicated to our annual film festival celebrating Fulldome films and immersive media. Our goal is to push the boundaries of immersive experiences worldwide. We focus on showcasing exceptional content, pioneering technology, and innovative solutions in immersive media. Our festival is a platform for creativity and progress, inspiring and uniting artists, technologists, and industry leaders in shaping the future of immersive experiences. We're passionate about elevating this art form and sharing it with the world.
Our Vision
Our vision is to expand the passionate community of immersive media enthusiasts while driving the evolution of fulldome content, venues and technologies. We aim to engage and inspire new generations of content creators and audiences with the unique transformative power of immersive experiences.
Our Mission
The mission of Dome Fest West is to advance and elevate immersive experiences globally by showcasing excellent content, innovative technology, and new industry solutions for creating and delivering immersive media. We work to support and educate immersive artists, storytellers, worldbuilders and technologists; build bridges with entrepreneurs, investors and allied organizations; and promote immersive media to attract new generations of audiences, enthusiasts and makers.
Our Goals
Dome Fest West looks to help introduce Immersive Cinematic Content (ICC) further into the greater media landscape, popularizing the medium while championing content creators and technologies from around the Immersive Dome and Fulldome world.
Meet the DFW Board

Board Member
Ryan Moore
Ryan Moore is the founder of Dome Fest West and CEO of Experience 360°, a Burbank-based Virtual Experience Design Studio established in 2015. He pioneered in the VR industry with Speed Kills VR, an immersive feature film starring John Travolta. In 2019, Ryan collaborated with Maranatha Hay, a 5-time Emmy winner, to produce another groundbreaking project, the fulldome documentary feature Indirect Actions. His extensive film production experience spans experimental branded content for major brands like Disney and Toyota, TV commercials for Pepsi and Tropicana, music festival coverage for Fuse Media, and Reality TV shows like Bachelor/Bachelorette.

Board Member
Kate McCallum
Kate McCallum is an award-winning multimedia producer, writer, and strategist specializing in IP development and new media technology. With 20 years of experience at Universal and Paramount Studios, she's a TV Academy and Producers Guild of America member. Kate founded Bridge Arts Media, LLC, and has worked on projects like VR experiences for the Fetzer Institute and James Hood's Mesmerica. She holds an MA in Consciousness Studies and is a global speaker on media trends.

Board Member
Ed Lantz
Ed Lantz, an entrepreneur and immersive experience designer, transitioned from aerospace engineering in 1990 to revolutionize planetariums into immersive visualization environments. He designed notable dome theaters globally, including in Egypt, Mexico City, and the UK. His company, Vortex Immersion Media, creates immersive experiences for major brands and audiences worldwide and is developing a network of immersive venues. His show, "James Hood’s Mesmerica," has been featured in over 30 digital domes in North America. Holding a Master's in Electrical Engineering and a background in comparative religions, Lantz is an ordained Interfaith Minister and co-founded IMERSA, an association for immersive media.

Board Member
Eric Hanson
Eric Hanson is a faculty member at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts and the CEO of Blueplanet VR. He specializes in design, architecture, photography, and feature film visual effects. Eric is renowned for his work in creating volumetric VR content focused on landscapes, natural history, and cultural heritage. His visual effects contributions are notable in films such as "The Day After Tomorrow," "Cast Away," "Fantasia 2000," and "The Fifth Element."

Board Member
Jenni Ogden
Jenni Ogden is a trailblazer in immersive media, blending creative production with cutting-edge technologies to craft experiences that inspire and engage. As the founder of Eye Q Productions, she pioneered projection design, fulldome storytelling, and XR formats. Later, as co-founder of 4D Fun, she advanced volumetric capture and virtual live performances, culminating in the blockchain-based music multiverse, Scenez, released on Meta.
Jenni’s leadership includes serving as Vice President of the Producers Guild of America and New Media Chair, where she championed the PGA Innovation Award for immersive storytelling. She is also a member of the TV Academy Emerging Media Peer Group and the TEA.
Her passion for impactful storytelling drives projects like Metamorphosis, an immersive climate initiative bridging digital and physical worlds. Jenni’s expertise uniquely positions her to shape the future of fulldome and planetarium experiences through innovative narratives and emerging platforms.

Board Member
Marc Rosenthal
Marc Rosenthal is an accomplished producer and designer known for his work in theatrical productions, live events, and theme park attractions. With expertise in lighting design, digital projection, and multi-screen productions, Marc has a track record of success in both local and international projects. Notable achievements include producing the first Western-designed, Chinese-built theatrical show and creating innovative light-up band uniforms for Super Bowl XLI. His proven expertise in large-scale projection and creative problem-solving make him an invaluable addition to the Dome Fest West board.

Board Member
Dan Tell
Dan Tell is an immersive technology systems engineer, media producer, science visualizer, and live presenter. With decades of experience in planetariums and interactive exhibits, Dan’s passion is empowering dynamic live storytelling through flexible and dependable technology systems. He has provided systems engineering and visualization expertise for multiple award-winning planetarium shows, along with technology consulting support for groundbreaking immersive theatrical experiences. As founder of Tau Immersive,
Dan works with planetariums and venues around the world to unlock their potential through technology.Dan was president of the Great Lakes Planetarium Association, Content Development Lead and President for March for Science - San Francisco, a juror for FullDome Festival Jena, and served on multiple committees for the International Planetarium Society. Dan was keynote speaker for the Planetarium Centennial in 2023, and continues to advocate for the power of planetariums to better our world.

Board Member
Phil Streather
Phil Streather is an award-winning giant screen filmmaker and founder of Principal Large Format, with three decades of experience in immersive, stereo 3D, and giant screen production. He conceived and produced the IMAX hit Bugs!, inducted into the IMAX Hall of Fame in 2018 and grossed over $50 million worldwide. His work on films including Flight of the Butterflies 3D, Tiny Giants 3D, and Arctic 3D: Our Frozen Planet reflects both creative excellence and deep technical expertise in next-generation capture systems.
Phil is currently developing several Giant Screen 3D films, including The Bumblebee Queen, focused on wild pollinators. A sought-after advisor in the IMAX space, Phil consults other producers and is currently contracted to the BBC. He is a former board member of the Giant Screen Cinema Association and a full voting BAFTA member.
Financial Transparency & Governance
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Dome Fest West is committed to transparency and accountability to our donors, sponsors, and community. Below you can view our governing documents and financial disclosures, including our IRS Form 990 filings, our tax-exempt determination letter, and our bylaws.
