.: MGFest09 :: Cambridge Mass :: March 5-8

[psymbolic 0]

 

Motion Graphics Festival 2009

Cambridge Mass :: March 5-8

www.MGFest.com

 

In its 6th year, MGFest stands as the premier US event showcasing creative motion picture design. The festival presents a year-long, regionally focused program of events focusing on motion design, sound design, and interactivity by hosting: art showcases, workshops, classes, panel discussions, studio tours, theater screenings and industry mixers.

 

The Cambridge Motion Graphics Festival begins March 5th, 2009 in Harvard Square with 4 days of Workshops & Art Showcases by internationally recognized artists, including: Shepard Fairey, Nine Inch Nails, Addictive TV (Slumdog Millionaire), The Mill, Digital Kitchen, Dvein, Trollback & Co, Robert Rich, Passion Pictures, Animal Logic, David Lobser (Harvard), Peter Kirn (Create Digital Music), Eric Gunther (sosolimited), Halfadeer, superDraw, Bob Trahpek (Zia-Trance), WiiWhorld and more.

 

This 4-day festival in the fast moving field of design technology has opened it's Art & Entertainment events for only $7. Rather than charging the typical $500-$1500 conference fee, the Cambridge Motion Graphics Festival encourages participants to spend their money on new books, DVDs and software, offered at a discount rate during the events.

 

Festival Sponsors include: Create Digital Motion, Oat Creative, Maxon, Lumen Eclipse, Future Media Concepts, GenArts, Stash DVD Magazine, DigiEffects, VidVox, Boris FX, Livid Instruments, Toolfarm, The Chicago Convergence, All City Technology, Sterling Ledet, Resolume, GarageCUBE, Lift Motion Design, The Brattle Theater, Axiom Gallery, SXSW Interactive, Ableton, wondertouch & Clif Bar.

 

Silent Auction for over $18000 in software, DVDs and prizes.

 

.: MGFest Schedule + Registration :: www.MGFest.com

Edited February 27, 2009 by psymbolic

[dan_hin 0]

crazy. I got all excited then thinking that it was in Cambridge UK then I find out I need to buy a plane ticket to get there. Boo.

[Denny Tu 0]

Incidentally, the title work for MGFest was designed by Jason White and his team at Lift in Chicago. Quite a talented crew. I have some of their work posted on my blog. Like dan_hin, I'll unfortunately miss the event as I'm still in the UK.