Organized by
International Festival of Science Visualization
What is IFSV?
Following its preliminary event in 2009, IFSV was launched in Japan in 2010 as a festival for science films and visualizations. Our aim is to contribute to foster a culture of science appreciation through the promotion and development of visual expressions.
IFSV's recent focus goes to the exploration of the possibility of fulldome/immersive media.
Among various activities and events, IFSV's annual DomeFest has been gaining worldwide attention as a momentous event, attracting wide variety of people, from world's leading creators to novices or fulldome fans.
The 9th IFSV Overview
- Events
- [Workshop] -Sep.1, 2018
- [Dome Fest] -Feb.17to19, 2019
- Venue
- Galaxcity -Adachi-ku, TOKYO
- Target
- Anyone with interest in science films or fulldome videos
- Organized by
- Organizing Committee for the International Festival of Science Visualization
- Galaxcity (Adachi-ku, Tokyo)
- Supported by
- National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
- Japan Planetarium Association(JPA)
Partners
Organizing Committee
- Chair:
- Isshi TABE (LIBRA Corporation)
- Executive Secretary:
- Satomi HATANO (Asterisk/NAOJ)
- Committee Members:
- Akira HIRAI
- Akira MIURA (ISAS)
- Chika SATO (GOTO INC)
- Hiromichi GAN (Hiratsuka City Museum)
- Kiyomi KISHIMA (GOTO INC)
- Masaru HIROHASHI (Starlight Studio LLC)
- Mayumi SANO
- Mitami TAKANO (AstroArts Inc.)
- Naoki NARISAWA(Konica Minolta Planetarium Co., Ltd.)
- Naoko HINODE (Konica Minolta Planetarium Co., Ltd.)
- Sayuri OKADA (Galaxcity)
- Takumi INOUE (Yamanashi Prefectural Science Center)
- Tetsuya TOYODA (AstroArts Inc.)
- Tomoki UNO (GALAXCITY)
- Toshiyuki TAKAHEI (ORIHALCON Technologies, Inc.)
- Yoshitsugu KOBAYASHI (Zakkadan)
The 7th IFSV will provide an opportunity for welcoming creators, preparing the ground for cutting-edge works, as well as promote collaboration with digital planetarium systems, cooperation with related organization (such as IPS), and advance the community of science visualization as a whole.
Isshi TABE（LIBRA Corporation) -Committee Chair
This year's IFSV will be conducted based on the experience and achievements we have accumulated in the past 7 festivals.
We look forward to your continued support and encouragement.
Hiromichi GAN(Hiratsuka City Museum ) -Former Committee Chair
I sincerely hope that more people will get interests in science films and fulldome movies.
Satomi HATANO(Asterisk/NAOJ) -Executive Secretary/Webmaster
I got involved since its launch, so this year’s fest will be my 8th IFSV (including pre-event) as a staff member. I hope you have great experience with fulldome movies and science films.
Akira HIRAI (Konica Minolta Planetarium Co., Ltd.)
There should be infinite potential in fulldome movies, or so-called "immersive media". I am excited to see a new frontier in immersive experience.
Takumi INOUE(Yamanashi Prefectural Science Center)
The 9th IFSV will be my first time to join the DomeFest. I am looking forward to doing my best!
Sayuri OKADA(Galaxcity)
I hope many people come join us & enjoy fulldome films.
Naoki NARISAWA(Konica Minolta Planetarium Co., Ltd.)
I will do my best to contribute to the prosperity of fulldome media and science visualization.
Naoko HINODE (Konica Minolta Planetarium Co., Ltd.)
A dome theater is just like a treasure box to me! Looking forward to sharing a lot of special fulldome experience with you all.
Mayumi SANO
I've been engaged in the IFSV since its launch, with hope for sharing the delight of fulldome media with wider audience.
Masaru HIRONASHI
Dome Fest
Not sure what to Get Involved in?
- -If you are interested in fulldome in any way...
>> Get a 3-day Ticket (4,000JPY) to attend Dome Fest. - -If you want to report your study/research on fulldome-related topics, or introduce your techniques/products
>> Apply for PRESENTATIONS - -If you are a creator/director of a fulldome short film...
>> Apply for SHORT FILM CONTEST - -If you are a creator/director of a fulldome feature film...
>> Appy for FEATURE FILM SCREENINGS - -If you wish to demonstrate your products, or promote your works, technologies, etc....
>> Apply for BOOTH DISPLAY - -If you would like to get connected, or just simply hang out. with fun people in fulldome indstry
>> Get a BANQUET Ticket(5,000JPY), and have fun eating, drinking, and sharing your ideas.
JOIN the 9th IFSV Dome Fest!
NOTE:The fulldome movie format for screening has been updated; Now we accept equirectangular format movies!
See the Format Specification sheet for details.
Other common questions may be answered in Frequently Asked Questions for Presenters
Short Film Contest
We call for fulldome short films (approx. 5min). Both science films and non-science films are welcomed.
Guidelines [SHORT-FILM CONTEST]
Deadline: Jan 5, 2019
Note that your application will be invalid if your data has not been received by Jan 15.
Feature Film Screenings
High quality fulldome films with science visualization, experimental techniques, or latest production technologies, will be screened.
Guidelines [FEATURE FILM SCREENINGS]
Deadline: Nov. 30, 2018
Approx. 10 films are planned to be shown. Selected works will be decided by the Program Selection Committee of IFSV in case of exceeding entries.
Along with the entry through the web form, you must also submit a preview movie (full-length) of the submitted work by Nov 30, 2018. Your application will be invalid if your preview data has not been received by this date.
Entry Fee :20,000JPY
Presentation
We invite presentations on fulldome movie production. Presenters may show trailers or other relevant movies(fulldome/flat) in their presentations
Guidelines [PRESENTATIONS]
Deadline: Jan.5, 2019
The presenters may be selected through preliminary review in the case of exceeding entries.
Booth Display
You can exhibit or demonstrate your fulldome-related products, and make a special appeal to Dome Fest visitors.
[1 long-table /booth]
Guidelines [BOOTH DISPLAY]
Application Period: Dec 1, 2018 - Jan.5, 2019
or till the venue capacity is reached.
First comes, first served basis
Entry Fee :10,000JPY/booth
Programs
Sunday, Feb17 - Tuesday, Feb 19, 2019
| [DAY1] Sun., Feb. 17 | |
|---|---|
| 17:00-20:55 | Opening Ceremony, Dome Events, Feature Film Screenings |
| [DAY2] Mon., Feb. 18 | |
| 9:15-18:40 | Short-Film Contest, Presentations, Feature Film Screenings |
| 19:00-21:00 | Banquet |
| [DAY3] Tue., Feb.19 | |
| 9:30-17:35 | Presentations, Feature Film Screenings, Closing Ceremony |
See
Time Table for the DomeFest2019(as of Feb.12, 2019)
for detailed schedule.
Venue
Google Map
- For visitors from distant regions & abroad
- You can find useful information about accommodation and tourism in the area around the venue atAdachi Sightseeing Net(by Adachi-ward Tourism Association)
Admission
Anyone with interest in fulldome/immersive media is welcomed
| Seats: | max. 150 |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee: | 4,000JPY |
| Banquet: | 5,000JPY |
Buy your tickets from online ticketing site.
Payment by Credit Card or Convenience Store Payment required
Your RECEIPT can be obtained on your own from the ticketing site. Seethis page for details.