Dome Fest West Film Festival

Dome Fest West Film Festival
Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 9:00am
Fiske Planetarium
2414 Regent Drive

Schedule of Events:

11:00 AM: Niyah and the Multiverse

In a vibrant city filled with questions about space and identity, a curious girl embarks on a fantastical journey through the multiverse with the help of a magical mask, ultimately confronting her future self and the profound mysteries of existence.

2:00 PM: Everest: Opera in the Planetarium

In a breathtaking journey through the brutal 1996 Mount Everest expedition, climbers grapple with survival as their pasts and emotional ties are revealed through an immersive blend of opera and stunning visuals projected across a planetarium's vast dome.

11:00 AM: KIRA

In a future where a mega-corporation controls water, two brave individuals risk everything to uncover the truth with the help of a mysterious ally.

4:30 PM: Eternal Habitat

In a mesmerizing exploration of the profound connection between humans and their living spaces, a groundbreaking film invites viewers to reflect on the dynamic interplay of time and space that shapes our fleeting moments of existence.

11:00 AM: The Universe Through All The Senses

Embark on a sensory journey through the cosmos, where the wonders of diverse planets, charming comets, and dark matter come alive, allowing you to truly experience the universe beyond mere words and images.

4:30 PM: METALLWALD³

In a groundbreaking exploration of form, space, and perception, this immersive dome projection invites audiences to challenge their understanding of reality through a mesmerizing interplay of light and sound inspired by the principles of Cubism.

9:00 AM: Starry Animals: Mountain, Sea and River Constellations in Colombian Skies

In a mesmerizing journey through Colombia’s mangroves, rivers, and misty mountains, celestial cartographers unveil the luminous constellations of endangered animals, reminding us of the delicate bond between life on earth and the stars above.

9:00 AM: Kitz The Cat's Secret Of The Space Station

In a distant future where humanity has vanished, three intelligent cats embark on a thrilling mission to investigate mysterious signals from a ghostly space station, encountering a lonely A.I. longing for adventure and connection in the cosmos.

4:30 PM: STRATUM

Embark on an abstract visual journey through the enigmatic layers of ancient geologies, where digital scans of remote landscapes challenge human perception against the backdrop of a mesmerizing soundtrack by Azu Tiwaline.

4:30 PM: The Eshaton: Guardians of the Multiverse

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the realms of the guardians of the multiverse, where a digital artist's visionary creations blend technology and art in an immersive experience designed to save our planet from impending destruction.

9:00 AM: Subaru Sisters

Seven sisters from Greek mythology unite to defy the hunter Orion, transforming the night sky and rewriting their destinies in a cosmic battle for immortality and empowerment.

4:30 PM: Allies Of Ascension

In a world where rare individuals inspire profound personal transformation, this immersive film explores the powerful connections that elevate us to become better versions of ourselves.

4:30 PM: Shift

Embark on a transformative journey through a dome projection that visually encapsulates the evolution of a media artist, exploring the vital milestones of creativity from discovery to harmony.

4:30 PM: Break to Build

Interwoven layers of dance, music, and stunning dome visuals create a poignant exploration of longing and belonging in the modern world.

4:30 PM: Microverse

Embark on a mesmerizing cosmic journey that unveils the intricate beauty of microscopic structures, transforming the planetarium into a stunning canvas that bridges the minuscule and the vast.

4:30 PM: Second Nature

In a mesmerizing digital landscape where nature's beauty intertwines with technology, this innovative work invites viewers to reflect on the future of coexistence between the natural world and the digital age.

4:30 PM: Entropy - Track 1: "Blue Deep"

In just four minutes, an immersive audiovisual experience invites viewers to confront the overwhelming insignificance of humanity against the vast, relentless cosmos, merging stunning visuals with original music to provoke deep reflection on our place in the universe.

4:30 PM: Queen of the Mountains

A visually stunning exploration of the Gulf's landscapes and diverse voices, inspired by a poignant poem that weaves together the beauty of sand and sea.

Each Day

Cosmic Carousel

Embark on an interactive journey through the cosmos, where you can create celestial bodies from gas and dust while exploring the breathtaking phenomena that occur when stars collide, merge, and evolve in the vastness of space.