# VR Film Festival Apps This App Allows Users to Watch Sundance Films on Their Smartphone By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundance-films References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/2016/01/sundance-vr-app/) & [sundance.org](http://www.sundance.org/newfrontier10) The Milk VR app recently added a feature that allows users to watch Sundance films on their smartphone. While the Sundance Film Festival is a highly exclusive affair, consumers can now get a glimpse of the festivities from the comfort of their own home. To celebrate the Sundance Film Festival, the Milk VR app is giving users an opportunity to watch more than a dozen VR films for free. The application was created using Immersive Media’s IM360 and the films will be accessible for several weeks. The Sundance films available range from Vrse’s 'Waves of Grace' to Reggie Watts’ 'Waves.' The idea behind the promotion is to make VR films more accessible to those outside the film industry. The promotion not only indicates the risin popularity of VR films, but the democratization of film festivals through the use of new technology. As Sundance representative Shari Frilot explains, "this is a natural extension of what we’ve been doing all along to try to give access to people outside of Park City." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rising Popularity of VR Films:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop new VR film production and distribution platforms. - **Democratization of Film Festivals:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create virtual film festival experiences accessible to a global audience. - **Accessibility of VR Films:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop VR film streaming services for mainstream consumption. ### Who This Affects Most - **VR Film Production:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Build innovative VR film production studios with advanced immersive technology. - **Film Festival Technology:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop virtual film festival platforms that enhance the viewing experience. - **VR Film Distribution:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Establish VR film distribution companies to reach wider audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Virtual Television Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-of-tv.md) - [Comprehensive Festival Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festivawl.md) - [Travel-Inspired VR Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/othersight.md) - [Immersive Virtual Reality Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersion-vr.md) - [Access-Promoting Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-now-feature.md) - [Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtadium.md) - [Efficient Photo-Enhancing Mobile Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersity-app.md) - [Film Industry Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bescene-app.md) - [VR Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flirtual.md)