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FIVARS 2023

September 15, 2023 @ 1:00 pm10:00 pm

TORONTO, ON — As the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) captivates the city, another cinematic marvel takes center stage. The Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories (FIVARS) returns with a groundbreaking 2023 program featuring new immersive works from over 21 countries, including stereoscopic spherical video, live VR performances, stop-motion augmented reality, and paranormal AI-powered installations.

Event Details:

In-Person Event: September 15-19, 2023

Online Extension: Until October 3, 2023

Venue: Studio idFK, 190 McCaul St., Toronto, ON, M5T 1W5

Tickets: Available via Eventbrite for specific 2-hour blocks. Medical-grade sterilization by Cleanbox for headsets provided.

In-Person Viewing:

Discover storytelling’s future in Toronto’s Queen St. W arts district—no tech skills needed for exclusive, equipment-based experiences.

Online Experience:

Can’t attend in person? Our Web3D theater brings the festival global through Oct 3rd, featuring 3D 6K videos with spatial audio and VR support.

Admission Details

  • Booking: Click for booking
  • Ticket Info: Tickets are sold in two hour blocks.  $85 includes in-person event and access to online festival  $45 for online festival only.
  • More Info: Tickets are sold in two-hour blocks of viewing time which means there are no lineups or crowds and you get to customize your experience by choosing exactly what pieces you want to see.  Our experienced docents will set everything up for you and make your viewing time comfortable and easy. Beverages and light refreshments will be available for sale. Your in-person ticket also includes your online ticket where you will have access to view all the 360 films in our online theater through October 3rd.  There will be a schedule of online events including talks with the creators. Films can be viewed in your browser  or VR headset from home.