SAT

FEST

2026:

Call

for

short

immersive

films

From the outset, the SAT Fest has focused on experimentation, innovation, collaboration and artistic creativity. In this spirit, we are seeking short films that demonstrate both an interest in and a mastery of the immersive medium, while offering audiences a rich and original collective experience.

Certain categories, such as educational, scientific, corporate and youth films, are not the primary focus of this call for submissions. However, such works may still be considered by our jury if they align with the festival’s artistic vision.

Please note that the jury will base its selection on the received files. Therefore, we strongly recommend submitting only complete and finalized projects.

Registrations for SAT Fest 2026 will be open from July 8 to October 22 2025. 

• Digital fulldome
• Downloadable screener: 2048 x 2048 @ 30 FPS minimum
• Selected projects will have to provide the festival a 4096×4096 image sequence @ 30 or 60 FPS. Please prepare this in advance.
• Audio: Multichannel audio is recommended (5.1 or above)

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• Submissions to SAT Fest are free.
• Only short films (less than 11 minutes) can enter the competition for SAT Fest, and be considered for an award.
• Only complete, downloadable submissions (media, film, synopsis and full credits) will be considered.
• Films must be submitted through the Film Freeway platform, either with one of the options proposed on the website (Vimeo, Youtube, upload up to 10GB), or by adding a direct download link in your application (please avoid WeTransfer). We won’t accept any submissions by email.
• You can submit multiple projects, each in a different application. However, only one project can be selected per applicant.
• Your film must have been produced after March 1st, 2024. 
• The jury will base its selection on the received files. Therefore, it is strongly suggested not to submit incomplete projects.

By submitting your film to SAT Fest 2026:

• You authorize the organizers to screen the film within the framework of the event, as well as to use the submitted elements (images, screenshots, music) for the purpose of promoting the festival.
• You certify that you have the authorization to submit this film, and that its screening as part of the festival has been agreed upon by all third parties involved in its creation.
• You certify that the work submitted to SAT Fest does not infringe any copyright or intellectual property rules of any third party. If your work involves AI generated content, be sure to clearly include the source of the data used in your project.

Society for Arts and Technology [SAT]

Founded in 1996, the Society for Arts and Technology [SAT] is a non-profit organization dedicated to digital culture. With its triple mission as a center for the arts, training and research, the SAT is a gathering space for diverse talent, curiosity, and knowledge. It is recognized internationally for its active, leading role in developing technologies for immersive creation, mixed realities and telepresence. Its transdisciplinary nature and hybrid mission make it a unique organization in Montreal and beyond.

Satosphere

As the first immersive theater dedicated to artistic creation and visualization activities, the Satosphere forms a spherical projection screen where artists explore new conceptual and sensory territories. With its 13 meters high dome, its 8 video projectors and its 157 loudspeakers, the Satosphere places the public at the heart of the audiovisual experience.