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We are thrilled to announce the winners of this year FDUK 2023 awards. Thanks to our independent jury members for watching all the films during the festival and to all the creatives that submitted their work to the festival.

FDUK 2023 AWARDS

BEST NARRATIVE
FAOLADH – Declan Dowling

BEST USE OF DOME
THE VOYAGE OF ARKA KINARI – 4Pi Productions

BEST SONIC EXPERIENCE
UNDETERMINED OUTCOME – Rocco Helmchen & Johannes Krass
I DON’T UNDERSTAND – Agustina Covian & Alejandro Lucadamo

BEST ART & EXPERIMENTAL
DANCING WITH DEAD ANIMALS – Maarten Isaak De Heer

SPECIAL JURY SELECTION
EROS – Daniel Hambly

Dear Fulldomer,

We are excited to unveil the highly anticipated program for FDUK 2023!  This October, Cardiff transforms into an international hub of immersive arts, and it’s all thanks to our partnership with pioneering XR Arts Centre, CULTVR Lab. Together, we’re bringing the longest-running immersive arts festival in the UK, Fulldome UK (FDUK), to Cardiff for the first time.

Festival Programme

FDUK 2023 Event Details: 

🗓️ Date: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th of October, 2023 

🌐 Location: CULTVR Lab, Cardiff

What to Expect:

🌌 Immersive Film Screenings: Explore a curated selection of over 3o immersive films produced in 15 different countries, including UK premieres and international favourites.

🎙️ Talks and Workshops: Dive deep into the world of fulldome with a diverse lineup of speaker seminars, workshops led by industry leaders, and exclusive screenings of the FDUK 2023 shortlisted films.

🕺 Live Performances: Experience live performances, including the real-time AV dance show “Cloud Bodies,”  and DJ / VJ by United VJs and friends.

🌐 Networking and Learning: Connect with national and international immersive practitioners, artists, filmmakers, musicians, producers, and tech creatives. Share your work, skills, and experiences with the wider community.

Supported by Creative Wales, a Welsh Government agency dedicated to fostering the creative industries in Wales.

📜 Check out the full programme details here: www.fulldome.org.uk/festival-programme

Join us on October 13th and 14th at CULTVR Lab for a journey into immersive wonders that will transport you to new dimensions. 🌐

On Saturday night CULTVR Lab and Motel Nights are hosting FDUK 2023 Afterparty – PARALLAX – so that we can celebrate the way we like to do it… in a dome!

Pamoja Disco Club will be playing tunes and United VJs + friends will be in charge of visuals.

You don’t need to buy a ticket if you already have a festival pass or a Saturday day ticket.

Date: 14th October 2023
Time: 23.00pm to 2.30am

Get ready for FDUK 2023! Tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated fulldome event. From October 13th to 14th, prepare to be amazed by mind-bending visuals and captivating storytelling at www.fulldome.org.uk.

FDUK 2023 showcases cutting-edge fulldome technology, pushing the boundaries of visual arts. Experience awe-inspiring dome projections, cosmic journeys, and immersive art that surround and envelop you. This year’s festival offers a diverse lineup of fulldome shows, workshops, and discussions, exploring science, art, culture, and more.

Whether you’re a professional, enthusiast, or simply curious about fulldome, FDUK 2023 is an unforgettable gathering of visionaries and creators. Secure your spot now at www.fulldome.org.uk/fduk-2023 and embark on this extraordinary journey of sight and sound.

The UK’s premiere celebration of all things fulldome will be hosted in Wales for the first time at CULTVR Lab . FDUK 2023 will take place on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th of October and will feature the work of leading fulldome artists and producers from the UK and around the world. This event is a unique opportunity to experience the diversity of fulldome creativity and connect with immersive creatives.

FDUK 2023 will be a celebration of fulldome as an artistic medium, showcasing film screenings, talks, demos, workshops, live immersive performances, and interactive artworks. As the festival has been running since 2010, we are thrilled to welcome it to Wales for this edition. FDUK 2023 will provide a platform for immersive practitioners to share their work, skills, and experiences with the wider community. Creative and media professionals, students, and anyone interested in immersive technologies and frameless media will have the chance to network and learn from peers.

In addition to the regular two-day event, selected fulldome films will be screened on Sunday, October 15th, allowing local audiences to experience some of the best content presented during the festival.

Secure your tickets now and be part of the unforgettable FDUK2023 experience at www.fulldome.org.uk/fduk-2023.

We are accepting submissions for fulldome films, live performances and presentations.

Submissions close on July 14th 2023.

www.fulldome.org.uk/submissions

                                   

You are welcome to make more than one submission! Whether it’s multiple films, a film and a presentation about your work, or any other combination, we encourage you to showcase your talents and ideas. Please use separate forms for each submission, ensuring that you provide all the necessary details for each item.

We look forward to receiving your creative contributions!

🌍 Introducing Fulldome.org.uk : Your Gateway to the  FDUK  Festivals and beyond! 🌌

Welcome to Fulldome.org.uk, your premier online destination for the FDUK Festivals! As the official platform for the festivals, we showcase the best of fulldome productions and provide a hub for enthusiasts, artists, educators, and industry professionals within the UK and beyond!

At Fulldome.org.uk, our mission is to celebrate and promote the extraordinary world of fulldome content showcased at the FDUK Festivals. We create a community where festival-goers and fulldome enthusiasts can connect, explore, and stay engaged throughout the year.

Here’s what you can expect from Fulldome.org.uk:

📰 Festival News: Stay updated with the latest news and updates about the FDUK Festivals. Get information on upcoming events, featured productions, guest speakers, and more.

🎥 Showcasing Productions: Dive into the captivating world of fulldome content featured at the festival. Explore and experience immersive wonders of curated showcases, highlighting the best fulldome productions.

🌐 Connect with the Community: Engage with fellow fulldome enthusiasts, artists, and professionals who share your passion for immersive experiences. Foster collaborations within the vibrant fulldome community.

📚 Resources and Education: Access valuable resources, tutorials, and educational materials to deepen your understanding of fulldome production. Whether you’re an aspiring fulldome creator or an educator, we have resources to support your journey.

📢 Festival Opportunities: Discover exciting opportunities within the fulldome industry, including open calls for submissions, grants, workshops, and more. Fulldome.org.uk connects you with valuable opportunities within the UK fulldome community.

Join us on this extraordinary journey into the world of fulldome production at the FDUK Festivals. Explore Fulldome.org.uk today, stay connected, and be part of the immersive revolution in the UK and beyond!

Welcome to Fulldome.org.uk, the home of the FDUK Festivals.   Let’s celebrate the magic of fulldome together! 🚀🌠

This November, Fulldome UK returns to the Market Hall Dome in Plymouth, to present FDUK 2022.

FDUK 2022 will take place on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th of November and will feature the work of leading fulldome artists and producers from the UK and around the world. The event is a great opportunity to experience fulldome creativity in all its diversity, and to meet and learn from fellow fulldome practicioners:

• 35 fulldome film screenings – many being shown in the UK for the very first time.
• More than a dozen talks, presentations and workshops – with an afternoon dedicated to spatial audio
• Live audiovisual fulldome performances on Friday and Saturday nights.

In addition to our regular two-day event, we are partnering with Immerse Festival to offer an extended programme of screenings, presentations and live performances from Friday 4th to Sunday 13th November 2022.

With just one month to go until FDUK 2022, we proudly announce the Official Film Selection!

We received over 100 film submissions for FDUK 2022, and our panel of judges have whittled this down to just 35 of the very best. Together, these works will form the screening programme for this year’s event. The full list of films and their directors is shared below, in alphabetical order. Each of these films will all be screened at FDUK 2022 between the 4th & 5th of November. The full festival programme, featuring screenings, presentations and live performances, is nearly complete and will be published very soon. Thank you to everyone for submitting such great work to our festival. We can’t wait to show your films to the wider fulldome community!