ANIDOX VR

ANIDOX:VR Awards 2021 ANIDOX present the 3rd ANIDOX:VR Awards & Exhibition – A programme uniquely addressing factual and visual storytelling in emerging media/VR. Awards include a cash prize and a residency grant for development of new works. The ANIDOX:VR Awards are showcased at NB Gallery (Sankt Mathias Gade 14, 8800 Viborg) as part of the 9th Viborg Animation Festival 21 Sept. – 3 Oct. 2021 Viborg, Denmark. Events include a seminar (30.09.21 13:00-15:00) with talks, panel discussions and special screenings. The exhibition is free and open for the public 01-03.10.21 10:00-18:00 Submissions are open from 20.04.21 until 20.07.21 – Only through the online submission form – https://filmfreeway.com/anidoxvr ANIDOX:VR Awards is hosted by Viborg Animation Festival, and supported by Viborg Municipality, The Danish Film Institute and Vision Denmark. Sponsored by HTC VIVE and NB Gallery. For any questions regarding the ANIDOX:VR Awards, please contact Michelle Kranot , ANIDOX Producer by email: anidoxlab@gmail.com See our webpage for updates: https://anidox.com/events/anidoxvr/ GENERAL GUIDELINES • The ANIDOX:VR Awards competition is open to all original works, immersive and/or interactive VR experiences which can be justified as an animated documentary. • Submissions are opened to all works completed 2020 -2021. • A jury made up of a number of international industry professionals from the fields of XR, cinema and the arts will evaluate the experiences that have been selected. • The jury will award prizes recognizing the best immersive and/or interactive works in the competition, for their contribution to innovative storytelling and production. • The devices that may be used to watch the experience: HTC Vive, Oculus (Rift or Quest), or Playstation VR. Only playable builds are accepted. BACKGROUND Viborg Animation Festival, as well as the ANIDOX:VR Award is produced and organized by The Animation Workshop / VIA University College, Denmark. The Animation Workshop is well known as one of the world’s leading centers for animation training and development within the areas of education, culture, communication and business. ANIDOX is a platform focused on animated documentary projects: We bring together documentary creatives, directors, producers and animation professionals as well as artists working in cross media, hybrid forms and new technologies; with a focus on collaborative process, matchmaking, reaching audiences and new frameworks. Leading masterclasses, a residency programme, professional training and a production and development scheme; ANIDOX is run by acclaimed practitioners in the field and continues to evolve and advance the genre of documentary animation.