The USA’s fulldome festival, Dome Fest West, took over the Fiske Planetarium in Boulder, Colorado, between 1-4 May.
Featuring discussion panels, round-tables, an expo and networking events in addition to a full programme of fulldome screenings, it offered opportunities to professionals, the professionally curious, and art-seeking audiences alike.
Awards
Awards were given to filmmakers whose work had particularly impressed this year’s jury, with the following award-winners announced at the ceremony:
- Sphere of Light Award: God, Science and Our Search for Meaning
- Best Artistic Feature Film: LIMBOPHOBIA
- Best Artistic Short Film: Eternal Habitat
- Best Musical Feature Film: Everest: Opera in the Planetarium
- Best Musical Short Film: Samosura
- Best Educational Film: Our Colorful World
- Best Science Film: Dark Biosphere: Betting on a Living Universe
- Best Environmental Film: Close Encounters: Larger Than Life Virtual Safari
- Best Children’s Film: The Stellars: Mission Green
- Best Narrative Film: What Lies Beyond the Woods
- Juror’s Choice Award: Secrets from a Forest
- Innovation Icon: STRATUM
- Best Interactive Experience: Cosmic Carousel
- Best Live Experience: The Ark 2.22.22
- Audience Choice Award: Tie between Temporal and Starry Animals
Relive the highlights
An online discussion hosted by Dome Fest West organiser Ryan Moore will explore the highlights from this year’s festival.
Register to join the session, which will be on Thursday 15th May 9a PDT / 12p EDT / 1p ART / 4p GMT / 6p CEST