Do you have an immersive experience to share with the world? Apply to the XR Competition.

Whether you're an independent creator, a student or part of a larger studio, we welcome bold and original immersive works that push the boundaries of storytelling and artistic creation.

Student project or self-produced? Select Individual Talent in the application form to benefit from a reduced submission fee.

Formats accepted: VR, AR, Mixed Reality, narrative video games, hybrid performances and other immersive experiences.

Works completed in 2026 or 2027 are eligible. No premiere status is required.

If selected, you'll receive:

• Presentation of your work as part of the official XR Competition at NewImages Festival 2027.
• Eligibility for the Grand Prize (€6,000) and the Impact Award (€3,000).
• Two complimentary festival accreditations.
• International visibility among audiences, professionals, curators and cultural institutions.
• Networking opportunities throughout the Industry Days.

Your submission fee supports:

• The review and evaluation of your application.
• The work of our international selection committee.
• A fair, transparent and independent selection process.
• The activities of NewImages, an independent non-profit organisation supporting immersive creation throughout the year.

Do you create immersive dome experiences? Apply to the Fulldome Competition.

Whether you're an independent creator, a student or part of a larger studio, we're looking for outstanding native fulldome works that showcase the diversity and creativity of the medium.

Student project or self-produced work ? Select Individual Talent in the application form to benefit from a reduced submission fee.

Format accepted: native fulldome (360° projection).

Works completed after 2023 are eligible. No premiere status is required.

If selected, you'll receive:

• Presentation of your work as part of the official Fulldome Competition at NewImages Festival 2027.
• Eligibility for the Dome Award (€3,000).
• Two complimentary festival accreditations.
• International visibility among audiences, professionals and cultural institutions.

Your submission fee supports:

• The review and evaluation of your application.
• The work of our international selection committee.
• A fair, transparent and independent selection process.
• The activities of NewImages, an independent non-profit organisation supporting immersive creation throughout the year.

Do you have a virtual world or a social VR experience to share? Apply to the Virtual Worlds Competition.

From social platforms to independent online worlds, we're looking for artistic, narrative and experimental experiences that explore new ways of creating, performing and connecting in virtual spaces.

Formats accepted: social VR platforms (VRChat, Roblox, Fortnite Creative, etc.), independent worlds, multiplayer art spaces, interactive installations in virtual environments.

No premiere status is required.

If selected, you'll receive:

• Presentation of your work as part of the official Virtual Worlds Competition at NewImages Festival 2027.
• Eligibility for the Virtual Worlds Award (€3,000).
• Two complimentary festival accreditations.
• International visibility among audiences, professionals and cultural institutions.
• Networking opportunities throughout the Industry Days.

Developing your next immersive project? Apply to the XR Development Market.

The XR Development Market brings together a curated selection of immersive projects in development and connects them with leading international decision makers through tailored one-to-one meetings.

Whether you're looking for co-producers, distributors, cultural venues, investors or funding opportunities, the XR Development Market is designed to help your project move forward.

If selected, you'll receive:

• Four days of curated one-to-one meetings.
• Tailored matchmaking with international decision makers.
• Opportunities to meet producers, distributors, cultural institutions, exhibitors and funding bodies.
• Access to conferences, workshops and networking events throughout the Industry Days.
• Eligibility for the XR Development Market Best Project Award (€1,000).
• Two complimentary festival accreditations.

Your submission fee supports:

• The review and evaluation of your project.
• The expertise of our international selection committee.
• A fair, transparent and independent selection process.
• The activities of NewImages, an independent non-profit organisation supporting immersive creation throughout the year.

Looking for new opportunities to showcase your immersive artwork? Apply to the Immersive Art Fair.

The Immersive Art Fair is a curated B2B showcase dedicated to completed immersive works ready for distribution. Present your project in a dedicated demo space and meet international curators, museums, galleries, cultural venues and distributors throughout the Industry Days.

Formats accepted: VR, AR, Mixed Reality, immersive installations, performances, games and other immersive experiences.

Projects completed within the last five years and ready for distribution in 2027 are eligible.

If selected, you'll receive:

• A dedicated showcase space during the Industry Days.
• One complimentary Creator Pass.
• Curated one-to-one meetings with international decision makers.
• International visibility among professionals and cultural institutions.
• Networking opportunities throughout the Industry Days.

Good to know

• An application fee is required to submit your project.
• If selected, participants rent a showcase space within the Immersive Art Fair (details available in the Regulations).

Develop a technology or service for the immersive industry? Join the XR Partners programme.

The XR Partners programme connects innovative companies, technology providers and entrepreneurs with the international immersive ecosystem. Meet artists, producers, curators, museums, venues and distributors looking for new creative tools and solutions.

If selected, you'll receive:

• One complimentary XR Partner Pass.
• Curated one-to-one meetings with artists and international decision makers.
• Visibility within the official XR Partners programme.
• Opportunities to present your technology or service to the NewImages professional community.
• Networking opportunities throughout the Industry Days.

Your submission fee supports:

• The review and evaluation of your application.
• The work of our selection committee.
• A fair, transparent and independent selection process.
• The activities of NewImages, an independent non-profit organisation supporting immersive creation throughout the year.