A studio that develops, finances and produces.
Award-winning fulldome and immersive films seen by millions across 64+ countries.
A studio that develops, finances and produces its own films
For twenty years we've written, funded and produced immersive fulldome features in-house — and co-produced with partners who share the ambition. The same craft that powers our live shows shapes every frame on the dome.
Edutainment that reaches millions
Millions of viewers have watched a Softmachine film under a dome. Explore our fulldome catalogue
Screened in planetariums worldwide
License a film through Reef Distribution
Every title is available to planetariums and science centres through our distribution partner, Reef — pick the model that fits your venue.
Time-limited rentals
Book a film for a fixed window — perfect for a season or a special programme.
Permanent screening rights
Own the screening licence outright for unlimited shows in your dome.
4K streaming
Stream mastered 4K fulldome files directly, no physical media.
Preview a fulldome show before you license it
Step into a browser or Quest preview before you choose a title and screening model for your planetarium or science centre. See how the image fills the room, then plan the right presentation.
Preview a show in the domeFilms & licensing — common questions
Formats, screening, co-production and how licensing works.
How do we license one of your films?
Licensing is handled by our distribution partner, Reef Distribution GmbH. We offer time-limited rentals, permanent screening rights, and 4K streaming — get in touch and we’ll route you to the right scheme.
What formats and resolutions do you produce in?
We produce fulldome content in 4K, 8K and up to 14K, mono or stereo, for tilted or full-overhead domes and for both projection and LED systems. Depending on the story we shoot live-action, build in CGI, or render in real time (Unreal Engine, vvvv, TouchDesigner) — often a mix within one film.
Can a film screen in planetariums worldwide?
Yes. Most fulldome theatres share a standard hemispheric format, so a film produced once can screen across venues worldwide with minimal adaptation. That’s the basis of the licensing we handle through Reef Distribution — produce once, screen in many places.
Can a fulldome film be adapted for VR?
In most cases, yes. Fulldome and VR both use 360° / hemispherical imagery, so a dome master can usually be adapted for headsets or web-based 360° with some work on resolution and interaction — extending one production to audiences beyond the dome.
Do you make both artistic films and branded or educational content?
Yes. We produce award-winning artistic fulldome films and clear, on-message corporate and educational content — to the same standard, and inside corporate deadlines and approval processes when that’s what the project needs.
Can you co-produce, or handle complex scientific topics?
Both are core to what we do. We develop, finance and co-produce fulldome features with partners, and we specialise in turning science, technology and research into stories an audience can follow — climate, space, medicine and more.
The same craft powers our live shows
The techniques we invent for a fulldome film go on to shape live events and installations — and vice versa. Explore the other half of the studio.
License a film or co-produce with us
Tell us about your venue or your project and we'll map the path — licensing, co-production or a bespoke commission. We reply within two working days.
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