Celebrating the Innovation and Magnificence of Fulldome Immersive Media
The Best of Earth Awards, a prestigious coalition of fulldome film festivals, has unveiled its nominees for 2025. These awards highlight the most innovative, inspiring, and visually stunning fulldome films submitted to the leading festivals around the globe. From breathtaking journeys through space to thought-provoking explorations of Earth’s wonders and challenges, the nominees exemplify the creativity and technological advancements that define fulldome storytelling.
A Global Partnership for Excellence
The Best of Earth Awards is more than a celebration of individual films—it is a testament to the power of collaboration. Representing six renowned fulldome festivals from across the world, the coalition unites voices from diverse regions and cultures, bringing global attention to this unique medium.
The participating festivals include:
FullDome Festival (Jena, Germany)
Dome Fest West (Los Angeles, USA)
FulldomeUK Festival (Plymouth, United Kingdom)
Dome Under Festival (Melbourne, Australia)
SAT Fest (Montréal, Canada)
Fulldome Festival Brno (Brno, Czechia)
Through this partnership, the Best of Earth Awards celebrates the role of fulldome films in inspiring curiosity, fostering education, and delivering unforgettable entertainment.
The 2025 Nominees: A Showcase of Innovation
This year’s nominees represent the very best work submitted to fulldome festivals worldwide. Here is the complete list of films being honoured for their creativity and impact:
AI Think Therefore AI Am
Antarctic Uruguay
Asteroid Quest
Bad Trip
Black Holes: Unknown Horizons
Cloud Bodies
Cou 175586 Little Warrior
Dancing With Dead Animals
Dark Biosphere: Betting For A Living Universe
Elabe
Entanglement
Entrez dans la danse
EROS
Exo-Cortex 3.0
Faoladh
I Don't Understand
I Saw the Future
I Spread
I Want To Leave This Earth Behind
Impossible Space
LIMBOTOPIA
Little Major Tom: Into the Unknown
Local Dystopias in the Global Utopia
Metaract
MMX: Martian Moons eXploration
Once Upon… My Story!
One Sky
Protist Rhapsody
Recoding Entropia
Recombination: The Fulldome Journey
Secrets from a Forest
Smart Swarm
Sounds of the Ocean: A Mindful Underwater Journey
Spark: The Universe in Us
Temporal
The Earth Above: A Deep Time View of Australia's Epic History
The Great Solar System Adventure
The Grey Cloth
The Last Dream of Cosmorama
The Voyage of Arka Kinari
Total Eclipse: Chasers of the Lost Sleep
Undetermined Outcome
Uyuni: Volcanic Twilight & Milky Way
Visual Eyes Presents ‘Alone’
XYZZY
The Impact of Recognition
For creators, a nomination for the Best of Earth Awards is a mark of excellence and a stepping stone to wider recognition. The awards amplify the voices of fulldome filmmakers, connecting them with new audiences and opportunities for distribution.
More than accolades, the awards underscore the transformative power of fulldome media as a tool for education, inspiration, and entertainment.
Why Fulldome Media Stands Out
Fulldome is an extraordinary storytelling medium, seamlessly blending art and technology. Unlike traditional formats, fulldome immerses audiences in 360° visual environments, often enhanced by spatial soundscapes that create a truly transformative experience.
With its capacity to inspire wonder, challenge perspectives, and spark dialogue, fulldome media is uniquely positioned to engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Looking Forward: Join the Celebration
The Best of Earth Awards culminate in a much-anticipated live streamed event taking place March 25th live from CultVR where the winners will be revealed. The event is a must-watch for anyone passionate about the future of immersive media. Need some reasons why you should plan to tune in?
Celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of the fulldome community.
Witness cutting-edge films that push the boundaries of storytelling and technology.
Be inspired by the creative visionaries shaping the future of immersive cinema.
Stay tuned for live stream updates and mark your calendar for March 25th to join this global celebration of fulldome storytelling.
A Tribute to Creativity
The Best of Earth Awards highlight the limitless potential of fulldome media to inspire, educate, and entertain. The 2025 nominees are a testament to the creativity, passion, and technological prowess of fulldome filmmakers worldwide.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, planetarium director, or immersive media enthusiast, the Best of Earth Awards offer a glimpse into the future of storytelling. Together, let’s celebrate the innovation and magnificence of fulldome.
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