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83rd Venice International Film Festival: Immersive Projects Selection
La Biennale di Venezia
Official selection and physical exhibition on the dedicated Venice Immersive Island, unparalleled global prestige, networking, intense media exposure, and eligibility for the Venice Immersive Grand Prize, Special Jury Prize, and Achievement Prize.
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Official selection and physical exhibition on the dedicated Venice Immersive Island, unparalleled global prestige, networking, intense media exposure, and eligibility for the Venice Immersive Grand Prize, Special Jury Prize, and Achievement Prize.
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Strictly open to immersive projects of any length and format, including VR, AR, MR, 360-video, and virtual worlds. Works must be recently produced, fully completed after September 6, 2025, and must be submitted as exclusive World Premieres.
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