With the advent of spatial computing age, new narrative experiences have arrived accordingly. Since the launch of VR Section in 2018 (which was upgraded to XR Section in 2023), the BJIFF XR Section has never stopped exploring new works and languages. Each year, excellent works with independent spirits and original concepts around the world are gathered at the section, and presented to the public via such an important XR screening platform of the BJIFF.

　　The BJIFF XR Section, beyond the genre divide, includes feature film, animation film, documentary, experimental short film and other genres, and encourages creators to constantly expand new audiovisual boundaries based on the existing framework by means of VR, AR, MR and other technologies. Through six years of development, XR Beijing has become a major icon in related sectors, and attracted researchers, enthusiasts, technical and artistic personnel and film-goers from all over the country. From 360-degree films to works through gesture capture and eye tracking, and from VR short films to feature films, the BJIFF XR Section has not only witnessed the development of XR headsets, technology and art, but also fully participated in global XR video communication and interaction.

　　The section in 2024 will combine creative short film showings, intelligent equipment exhibitions, dome theaters, installations and other presentation modes, aiming to further present global superior works with more open ways of screening, and offer ultimate immersive experiences with diverse interactive means. In a cross-media vision, the BJIFF XR Section absorbs AIGC as a means of content and creation, focuses on cutting-edge XR technologies and artistic explorations, and adds film & TV, animation, game, new media art and other types to the BJIFF context.

　　In addition to screening, the BJIFF XR Section will participate in ecological construction and academic discussions of related industries through theme forums, salons and market screenings, so as to provide creators, developers, researchers and enthusiasts with a broader development space and exchange place.

　　The 14th BJIFF XR Section invites you to join this journey into the future. 

　　Submissions to the XR Section shall meet the requirements as follows:

　　The duration of works is unlimited;

　　Works are presented after January 1, 2023;

　　360 VR (3dof), interactive VR (6dof), AR, MR and dome works are welcomed; For other types, please contact the head of the XR Section.

　　Support devices for works include popular 3dof and 6dof head-mounted displays, and adaptive devices include but are not limited to HTC series, Meta series, PICO series, SONY Playstation VR, Apple Vision Pro, Xreal, Rokid and other AR and MR devices.

　　For other formats or playback devices, please contact the head of the XR Section.

　　The XR Section Application Form is attached. The closing date for entries is March 15, 2024.

　　【Contact】：

　　BJIFF XR Section

　  【XR Section E-Mail】xr@bjiff.com

　　Persons in Charge:

　　Cynthia He +86-10-82296174

　　CHE Lin +86-13811638977