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FIVARS @fivars.bsky.social · Jul 28

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J Dakota Powell @jdakotapowell.bsky.social · Jul 18

"The Delights" by Catherine Bélanger... is a 360 animation at FIVARS '25. (Tis delight!) @fivars.bsky.social

"This immersive experience invites participants into the layered reality of a soup kitchen, where the everyday and the extraordinary converge." #xr #animation

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The Delights - FIVARS

An interactive virtual reality project where the audience is invited to engage with the community of a soup kitchen in Québec.

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FIVARS @fivars.bsky.social · Jul 14

Today’s Spotlight is on “Chongqing Hyperdream,” directed by Ao Huang. The crisp visuals and colorful stereoscopic 180-degree cityscapes from the Canon EOS are incredible Check it out in the #FIVARS online theater and check out the interview!

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FIVARS 2025 Spotlight on "Chongqing Hyperdream" - FIVARS

FIVARS sits down with director Ao Huang What lead to the creation of this piece? Chongqing is my hometown and one of the most populous cities in the world. Its […]

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J Dakota Powell @jdakotapowell.bsky.social · Jul 13

Don't know who at Meta created microgestures for low-cal teleporting (hand tracking that mimics controllers), but it's brilliant. Avoids tiring out your hands and you don't have to think about it. #xr #mr #vr #unity3d

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FIVARS @fivars.bsky.social · Jul 13

oday at #FIVARS fest we talk to Marek Slipek whose process-based work has been a mainstay at the FIVARS online domes for almost half a decade.

FIVARS 2025 Spotlight on Colored Cubes

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#xr #motiongraphics #dome

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FIVARS @fivars.bsky.social · Jul 12

Let's learn about the profound origins of “OPIR*withShuShu* now playing in the #FIVARS online #Dome theater, in today's creator spotlight:

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#webxr #web3d #festivals #xr #immersive #animation

FIVARS 2025 Spotlight on "OPIR*withShuShu*" - FIVARS

We discuss the creation of dome film, OPIR*withShuShu* with creator Xenia Meierson.

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FIVARS @fivars.bsky.social · Jul 11

“Uncanny Alley: A New Day” from @ferrymanvr.bsky.social & Symbiosis/\ Dysbiosis by @nanotopia.net are both showing as part of the #FIVARS #XR #Festival this Sunday, July 13th, both eligible for People's Choice Awards, & all included in one ticket at
bit.ly/fivars2025tix

Runs through July 19th

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Aimee Reynolds @aereyn.bsky.social · Jul 10

Catching a dome show “Microverse” in the @fivars.bsky.social theater! #vr #microverse #fivars

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J Dakota Powell @jdakotapowell.bsky.social · Jul 9

"Coded Black" by Maisha West - "Immerse yourself in a highly atmospheric and provoking journey through the history of anti-blackness in the US and UK."

360 film (short) and game (long version) - beautiful and compelling work. #xr #vr #mr #FIVARS @fivars.bsky.social

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Coded Black: 360 - FIVARS

Immerse yourself in a highly atmospheric and provoking journey through the history of anti-blackness in the US and UK.

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UploadVR @uploadvr.com · Jul 8

The Invisible Hours' co-creator hopes to remaster the VR murder mystery for modern headsets after securing the rights. We interviewed Rob Yescombe to learn more:

The Invisible Hours Co-Creator Wants To Remaster The VR Murder Mystery Hit

The Invisible Hours' co-creator hopes to remaster the VR murder mystery for modern headsets after securing the rights. We interviewed Rob Yescombe to learn more.

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FIVARS @fivars.bsky.social · Jul 8

Find tickets for #FIVARS #festival online, through July 19th.

Meet the creators, join live performances, experience spherical and #dome shows from your browser or #VR headset.

bit.ly/fivars2025tix

#xr #webxr #3d

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CarlosJOchoa @carlosjochoafer.bsky.social · Jul 3

🎭 Why Indie #XR Festivals Matter: A New Medium Needs Its Own Stage

🥽 The world of #XR and immersive experiences stretches far beyond video games, 360° video, or animation.

🎬 That’s why festivals like @fivars.bsky.social are not just valuable—they’re vital.

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J Dakota Powell @jdakotapowell.bsky.social · Jun 30

"FIVARS 2025 Fest of International VR & AR Stories" has gone live online. The fest offers a stunning mix of #xr formats - just watched "Marco Polo" #360film and the graphics took my breath away. Recommend! @fivars.bsky.social #vr #mr #ar

Tickets avail here:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/fivars-202...

FIVARS 2025 Fest of International VR & AR Stories

Online Only - WebXR VR Festival - VR Headset Optional

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FIVARS @fivars.bsky.social · Jun 27

FIVARS online opens June 29th. Find tickets at bit.ly/fivars2025tix

#xr #webxr #ar #festivals #immersive

FIVARS Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories 2025

Celebrating 11 Years of Immersive Stories from Around the World

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FIVARS @fivars.bsky.social · Jun 27

The #FIVARS team at #VRTO2025 showcasing the world's best new #immersive #xr content.

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CarlosJOchoa @carlosjochoafer.bsky.social · Jun 26

#VivaldiVirtualMuseum is live at @fivars.bsky.social and
⁩ #VRToronto. ⁩#VirtualReality , Toronto 💜.

Thanks #JulieSmithson⁩ 4 sharing.

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FIVARS @fivars.bsky.social · Jun 26

FIVARS is open one more day in #Toronto- today Thursday June 26th at @ocaduniversity.bsky.social

Tix and selections:
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#xr #torontolife #festivals

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Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories

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FIVARS @fivars.bsky.social · Jun 22

The FIVARS Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories, one of the longest-running solely #immersive #tech arts festivals in the world, kicks off in-person in #Toronto this week June 25-26, then continues with a partial catalog of live, virtual dome, #360video for two weeks. #xr

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VRTO @vrto.bsky.social · Jun 21

Experience the incredible Totems of Hope #vr #ar activation coming all the way from #Italy as part of the #FIVARS @fivars.bsky.social #festival w any #VRTO pass in the exhibition hall June 25-26th this week in #Toronto!

A poster that reads Totems of Hope in gold over a white background. Laurels and a get tickets button.

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FIVARS @fivars.bsky.social · Jun 21

All the features marked 'online' at fivars.net/category/sto...

A new live one for you, is Mary Shelly Lives Here. And don't miss our four new dome shows in the webXR theater + the #360video content.

Official Selections 2025 Archives - FIVARS

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FIVARS @fivars.bsky.social · Jun 16

#FIVARS Festival 2025
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#xr #vr #documentary #domefilms #ar

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FIVARS @fivars.bsky.social · Jun 15

#FIVARS 2-Days in-person #Toronto #Canada June 25th and 26th for exclusive access to interactive experiences at @ocaduniversity.bsky.social

All tix also include 2 weeks of access to the award-winning #WebXR browser-based theater for additional content and viewing time #xr #vr
Tix / info FIVARS.net

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Jedidjah Julia Noomen @jedidjah.bsky.social · Jun 12

Very excited that my live VR experience ‘Mary Shelley Lives Here’ will be part of the @fivars.bsky.social festival! No exact dates and times available just of yet but just buy a ticket for FIVARS in any case as there are so many exciting VR experiences selected, you can’t go wrong.

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J Dakota Powell @jdakotapowell.bsky.social · Jun 14

"Celebrate excellence in XR at the 2025 FIVARS Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories, featuring the world's best new virtual, augmented, spherical video, and immersive dome experiences." @fivars.bsky.social
#xr #vr #mr #ar #360film

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FIVARS 2025 #XR #VR #AR #Festival Trailer of #Trailers

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Aimee Reynolds @aereyn.bsky.social · May 27

Calling all XR creators! June 6th is the extended final deadline for submitting your pieces to the @fivars.bsky.social FIVARS festival! Submit your creations before it's too late! filmfreeway.com/FIVARS #vr #ar #immersiveexperience #xr #virtualreality #augmentedreality #festivals #torontoevents

FIVARS - Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories

The Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories is the world's premiere dedicated hybrid immersive story arts festival, launched in 2015 an...

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