Select materials relating to the inaugural Supernova Digital Animation Festival, presented in 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The festival is the first of its kind anywhere in the world to employ outdoor LED screens in a broad capacity to deliver an array of motion-based content to the public. Supernova is also the only festival in the world to focus exclusively on Digital Animation and Motion-art as an exciting, rapidly evolving field in both animation and art. One of the most exciting developments in the course of my career, as well as history in the making.
The inaugural edition of SUPERNOVA Outdoor Digital Animation and Art Festival took place the weekend of September 23rd/24th in the Denver Theatre District in Denver, Colorado. The festival brings together works by leading artists from across the world for a celebration of today’s most contemporary digital animation and art, all presented free to the public on large-scale LED screens located in the very heart of Denver‘s downtown core. With over 10 hours of continuous programming on three screens, a competition section with significant cash awards, and an all-day education forum featuring three renowned international artists, and a closing multi-media performance by Thug Entrancer and Milton Croissant III, Supernova presented an experience like no other. This video offers a brief glimpse of the whole fantastic experience. Thanks to all the artists who participated in this year’s festival, to the sponsors who made the festival possible, to the staff and volunteers who brought it all to life, to the public who came out and participated and to the Denver Theatre District for hosting this singular cultural opportunity and supporting the infrastructure leading up to the festival over the last five years. This video was produced and directed by Dana Forsberg and a small staff of camera operators and volunteers. Music for the video was generously provided by Ryan McRyhew of Thug Entrancer. ++++++++++++++++++ SUPERNOVA is presented by Denver Digerati with support from Denver Arts And Venues Next Stage NOW!, the Denver Theatre District and exclusive education sponsor CU Denver. SUPERNOVA is also supported in part by Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, cultivating arts & leaders for a vibrant community. Additional support is provided by the Biennial of the Americas, Orange Barrel Media and WeedenLaw. Use of the L.E.D. screens for SUPERNOVA is made possible by Branded Cities.
It's almost time for the first ever digital animation only festival to be presented exclusively on outdoor LED screens in the core of a major metropolitan city. SUPERNOVA is a singular celebration of digital animation being created by artists from around the world today. Visit supernovadenver.com for full details, and follow us for daily updates on Denver Digerati's Facebook page. SUPERNOVA is presented by Denver Digerati with support from Denver Arts And Venues Next Stage NOW, the Denver Theatre District and our exclusive education sponsor CU Denver. SUPERNOVA is funded in part by The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, cultivating arts & leaders for a vibrant community. Additional support provided by the Biennial of the Americas, Orange Barrel Media and WeedenLaw. SUPERNOVA is the future of public art. Festival Teaser created by Milton Melvin Croissant III, the one and only
