Experience fulldome film immersion at Melbourne Planetarium this summer
The annual Dome Under Film Festival returns to the Melbourne Planetarium with a weekend of back-to-back fulldome films from Saturday 4 February to Sunday 5 February 2023.
Dome Under, the only fulldome film festival in Australia, will showcase a selection of fulldome-format films handpicked from across the globe.
Unique to planetariums, fulldome films immerse audiences in a hemispherical view that spans the entirety of the planetarium’s 16-metre domed ceiling. With a 5.1 surround sound system, the result is an all-enveloping, VR-like experience for audience members.
The full program features 25 films from 14 countries across a broad range of genres. Films have been curated into seven themed sessions – Astronomy, Mind Blowing Art, Animation, World Stories, Art Meets Science, Families and Kids Films.
Founder and Curator of the Dome Under Film Festival, Warik Lawrance said he’s excited that for the third year running Melbourne audiences will be able to experience a selection of the world’s best fulldome films.
“It’s fantastic to offer such a high-calibre program of fulldome films once again.
“We put a call out to filmmakers across the globe to submit fulldome format films that surprise, delight, confront, and thrill audiences. We’re confident that our selection will do just that!
“With seven sessions, we’ve got you covered – there's something for kids, astronomy buffs and art lovers alike”, he said.
In 2021, Dome Under joined with Jena Fulldome Festival (Jena, Germany), Fulldome UK (Plymouth, England), and Dome Fest West (Los Angeles, USA) to form the International Cooperation of Fulldome Festivals (ICFF).
On the last day of the festival the Dome Under film selection panel will present five awards for Best Astronomy Film, Best Children’s Film, Best Narrative Film, Best Art Film and Best Short Film. These films will be submitted for the international Best of Earth Awards, honouring excellence, creativity and innovation in fulldome media.
Dome Under Film Festival
When: Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 February 2023
Where: Melbourne Planetarium, 2 Booker Street, Spotswood
Tickets: Adults $20 / Concession $17 / Child $12 per session – tickets available here
For further information visit the Scienceworks website.
Interviews available with:
- Warik Lawrence, Founder of Dome Under Film Festival and Digital Production Designer at the Melbourne Planetarium
- Filmmakers on request (pending availability)
About the Melbourne Planetarium
The Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks features a 16m domed ceiling, reclining seats, a 5.1 surround sound system and a full-dome video projection system. The result is spectacular colour and movement like never before, creating a unique immersive environment and awe-inspiring experience.
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