Field of View Festival To Showcase 360 Videos In Igloo Studio; Submissions Due Sept. 15
The Institute for Applied Creativity is seeking 360 video submissions for its inaugural Field of View: 360 Video Festival. Selections will be displayed in the Igloo Studio and within a virtual environment. Submissions are free and due by Sept. 15.
Artists, creatives and technologists can present immersive storytelling through 360-degree video technology, said Dr. Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo, director of the institute. Works will be displayed in the Igloo Studio in the Langford Architecture Center, Building C, Nov. 25-27 and Dec. 2-7.
Sponsored by the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts and Igloo Vision, Field of View is the first video festival held in the Igloo Studio. The goal, Seo said, is to showcase the studio by featuring innovative, collaborative works from various disciplines.
“This will not only foster interdisciplinary collaboration, but also position Texas A&M University as a leader in immersive media within the academic community,” Seo said. “We hope to establish the festival as a prestigious platform that brings international level 360-degree films to the university and Bryan-College Station.”
Participants 18 years and older can submit 360-degree videos in narrative, documentary, experimental, screendance, and education and research categories. A committee will select one finalist for best in each category and best student work; winners will receive $500. Finalists will be notified Oct. 16.
Committee members are looking for submissions that push the boundaries of 360-degree video technology, and explore the immersive power of the medium to deliver compelling stories, Seo said. Viewers will also experience the videos within a virtual environment via virtual reality headsets.
Seo said this event will help to bridge the gap between technology and artistry, as participants will be part of the future of immersive storytelling. Seo hopes the festival “sparks a wave of creativity and innovation” to inspire artists and students who want to learn and share their work on an international stage.
“This opportunity will be a powerful catalyst for inspiring and encouraging students to explore alternative formats for storytelling,” she said. “By exposing them to the cutting-edge potential of 360-degree video technology — an increasingly popular medium in international festivals and conferences — this festival will not only broaden their creative horizons but also prepare them to participate in and contribute to global discussions on immersive media.”
Submissions previously screened online or in other film festivals may be accepted. To submit a 360 video by Sept. 15, visit the submission guidelines. For more information, email artfestival@tamu.edu.
Top photo by Laura McKenzie, Texas A&M Division of Marketing and Communications.
