Sous dôme  is a festival organized by the Planetarium of the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie and its partners. It aims to showcase the variety of immersive digital arts to both experts and curious newcomers.

This 5th edition offers a variety of experiences and formats to draw a complete panorama of fulldome immersive creation. The festival will take place from April 2nd to 4th, 2026, featuring 360° projections, masterclasses and workshops, VR demonstrations, and live performances.

 

Call for 360° short films

Throughout the weekend, digital arts creations will be projected onto the Planetarium dome. Some sessions will be dedicated to works selected from the call for films. The films must be at least three minutes long and must not exceed nine minutes, including credits.

 

Categories

Films can be submitted in one of the following categories:

  • General Audience Category
  • Youth Category (ages 6 to 12)

In the event of selection, it will be compiled into sessions of approximately 35 minutes.

Special attention will be given to efforts to utilize the 360° projection of the dome, the narrative of the works, and sound spatialization.

VR works are not accepted.

For this 5th edition, the festival will feature two honorary distinctions: the Audience Award and the Jury Award.

 

Submission

Want your film screened at the "Sous dôme" Festival? Submit your application now!

 

Artists or Producers can submit their works until November 1st, 2026, at 11:59PM GMT+1.