Submission Requirements

• Films should be submitted in a fulldome video format.
  
  
• Films may be narrative, documentary, experimental or abstract, and may be animated, live action, or a combination of both.
  
  
• Films may be created by a single APS student or as a collaborative effort by a group of APS students.
  
  
• Film length should be between 30 seconds and 6 minutes.
  
  
• All content should be family appropriate – screenings will be open to the general public.
  
  
• All films must be submitted by January 24, 2025, to be considered for the public screening weekend.

Resources for Creating Full Dome Films

• Students can create Full Dome videos by using a circular fisheye lens that attaches to a cell phone or by using digital cameras.
  
  
• Learn 'how to' by reviewing the
  
   Dome Fest 2025 Technical Details 
  
  
• View sample Full Dome Films (on the FOAP YouTube Channel):
  
  Snow Study  https://youtu.be/jkpjY-DVWfs
  
  Babel (by Kelley Bell) ttps://youtu.be/J_E_YFHl4U8
  
  
• Contact us for questions or technical help at domefest@friendsoftheplanetarium.org
  
  
• Reserve a digital camera kit from FOAP for creating your fiull dome video. Email us for details.