FIVARS - Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories
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FIVARS (Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories) is a Toronto-area festival founded in 2015 and dedicated to immersive storytelling in virtual reality, augmented reality, and related extended-reality formats. It is notable for spotlighting narrative-driven XR works, including interactive installations, live VR performances, WebXR projects, and spatial audio experiences, and is widely regarded as a leading festival for this emerging form of cinema.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
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