RAINDANCE IMMERSIVE awards
For the eight year in a row, Raindance has been celebrating independent XR creators, game developers, virtual world builders, performers and filmmakers with the festivalβs Raindance Immersive Awards. The awards celebrate the creativity, innovation and artistry expressed in immersive storytelling, games, world building and live performances over the last year.
The 2023 selection comprised of 40 experiences, each of which competed across eight award categories, as well as the Spirit of Raindance Award which recognises outstanding achievement for an independent project. The winners were announced at two virtual awards ceremonies in VRChat in the presence of nominees and jurors from all around the world.
BEST IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
WINNER π Failed To Render Presents: The World of Laughter
HONOURABLE MENTION β¨ God is a DJ
BEST IMMERSIVE NARRATIVE
WINNER π Mormoverse: Under the Pillow
BEST IMMERSIVE GAME
WINNER π The 7th Guest VR
HONOURABLE MENTION β¨ Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye
BEST IMMERSIVE WORLD
WINNER π Magnetize
BEST IMMERSIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCE
WINNER π Equilibrium
HONOURABLE MENTION β¨ Capsule Live: Metro Pulse
BEST IMMERSIVE ART EXPERIENCE
BEST SHORT FILM OF VR
WINNER π Emergence
HONOURABLE MENTION β¨ The Painters of Virtual Reality
BEST MUSIC VIDEO OF VR
WINNER π Light and Void: EVIL
HONOURABLE MENTION β¨ Witchcraft
THE SPIRIT OF RAINDANCE AWARD
WINNER π Horse Canyon
WINNER π Iridescence
A special thank you to our Jurors:
Andy Fidel, Carol Silverman, Deirdre V. Lyons, DrMorro, Jason Moore, Kent Bye, Lakuza, M1n0t0r, MetaRick, Mycana, Stephen Butchko and Tokkio