THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT JOINED US IN BOULDER
The Dome Has Spoken — 2025 Award Winners Are Here!
Dome Fest West 2025 wrapped with a full dome of applause, and we’re proud to announce this year’s standout films and creators that captivated audiences and pushed the boundaries of immersive storytelling.
This year's awards honored excellence in innovation, artistry, and emotional impact across multiple categories. Scroll down to see the full list of winners along with links to each project.
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We’ll be sharing select film trailers, creator interviews, and panel recordings soon. Stay connected for post-fest content drops and year-round updates on the immersive media scene.
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2025 AWARD WINNERS
Sphere of Light Award
God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning
Juror's Choice Award
Best Children's Film
Best Musical Feature Film
Everest: Opera in the Planetarium
Best Narrative Film
Best Artistic Feature Film
LIMBOPHOBIA
Best Artistic Short Film
Eternal Habitat
Best Educational Film
Best Musical Short Film
Samósura
Best Environmental Film
Best Science Film
Dark Biosphere: Betting on a Living Universe
Best Live Experience
Best Interactive Experience
Cosmic Carousel
Innovation Icon
STRATUM
Audience Choice
Temporal and Starry Animals
2025 FILM FESTIVAL
Dome Fest West 2025, held from May 1-4, was an unforgettable experience, bringing together immersive media enthusiasts, filmmakers, and industry leaders for an extraordinary celebration of fulldome cinema. This year's festival was bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever before, delivering inspiring content, groundbreaking experiences, and invaluable connections.
As we look ahead to Dome Fest West 2026, stay tuned for more exciting announcements. Whether you're a returning visitor or planning to join us for the first time, next year's festival promises to be another unforgettable celebration of innovation and creativity.
New For 2025
Fulldome ForwarD EXPO
The Fulldome Forward Expo 2025, held on May 1st and 2nd, brought 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 served as a dynamic platform for exploring the cutting edge of immersive media.
From insightful panels to roundtable discussions, the Fulldome Forward Expo provided unparalleled opportunities for learning, networking, and discovery. Attendees connected 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.
2025 FESTIVAL VENUE
FISKE PLANETARIUM
University of Colorado Boulder
2414 Regent Dr, Boulder, CO 80309
We were thrilled to host Dome Fest West 2025 at the historic Fiske Planetarium in Boulder, a venue that perfectly blends educational and cinematic excellence. This iconic space, known for its state-of-the-art 8K digital projection, provided an unparalleled immersive viewing experience, making this year’s festival truly unforgettable.
Throughout the festival, filmmakers showcased their groundbreaking work in an environment designed to amplify their creativity and vision. The advanced technology of the Fiske Planetarium elevated every screening, pushing the boundaries of immersive cinema and leaving audiences inspired.
What is
dome fest west?
Dome Fest West is a unique film festival and nonprofit organization, dedicated to the innovative field of immersive media and fulldome films. It stands as the only such festival in the U.S., creating an exclusive platform for filmmakers, planetarium directors, and immersive media vendors to come together, network, and showcase their work.
Dome Fest West is also a founding member of the Best of Earth fulldome competition, a global event that highlights the best in fulldome media.
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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. 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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