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The Ultimate Guide to MVFW23 in Decentraland

by paradoxig 25th March 2023

March 28-31 brings four fabulous days of fashion shows, parties, shopping, panel talks, and amazing experiences to Decentraland—plan your MVFW itinerary with the Ultimate Guide.

What to Expect from MVFW23
This year, the heart of MVFW in Decentraland is the newly constructed Neo Plaza, designed to showcase Neo Designers, the next generation of fashion designers, in line with the theme of this year’s MVFW—‘Future Heritage’. In addition to Neo Plaza, events and places of interest can also be found in the Luxury District, the new Organic Origins, Dragon City, and other areas throughout Genesis City. But this year, that’s not all! MVFW23 will be taking place across Web3 with equally exciting events held in the OVR and Spatial metaverses. You can discover more about their MVFW activities on Decentraland’s Event Page and at the open metaverse navigation engine Lighthouse.

Along with fashion shows and exhibits of glamorous clothes, at MVFW there’s more than just art you can wear. The designers & creators of Decentraland have been hard at work preparing amazingly immersive experiences and beautiful structures that are a sight to behold. The combination of your chic outfits with those spectacular backdrops will make for some very sharable snapshots! And the experiences and mini-games to be discovered are enticing enough to make you forget all about that next fashion show…let’s just say that if you see a giant Coach Tabby bag floating in the air, you’re going to want to clear

Getting Around

If you’re totally new to Decentraland, jump to our FAQ section to learn how to get started.

For the best in-world experience with better graphics & a faster, more stable connection, use the Decentraland Desktop app instead of accessing via browser. Download Decentraland for Desktop on PC or Mac. During MVFW, the default starting location in Decentraland will be the center of Neo Plaza, the Welcome Area. You should see a large map of Neo Plaza, to the right of which will be a big white button that can instantly transport you to the Main Runway in the Luxury District.

The easiest way to jump around to different locations will be to open the MVFW in-world interface, via the top of the 3 pink boxes in the top left corner of your screen. Once you open the interface, you’ll be able to scroll through upcoming events by clicking on the arrows to the left and right of the interface. Most importantly, you’ll be able to access maps of Neo Plaza and the Luxury District with which you can easily teleport to different MVFW locations with just a click.
To stay on top of Events and Places of Interest, we recommend this guide & the DCL MVFW Event Page.

Fashion Show Schedule

Four days of thrills, celebrations, and fashion! Performances and fashion shows from various designers. Exclusive Wearables from a number of designers will be given away as well.

Parties

GAIAN Official Opening Party

March 28 | 12:00am-11:59pm UTC | (-90,-4)

Join GAIAN for an unforgettable party powered by Limewire, as we celebrate the opening night of MVFW23. GAIAN, the Wearables startup behind the world’s first energy-generating sneaker, will be hosting the event.

Experience sets from some of the hottest web3 and music heavyweights, including Spottie Wifi, Allan Kingdom, Lil Bitcoin, Escape Plan, Billyracxx, and Georgia Sinclair. Limewire will screen a brand-new music video from Soulja Boy. Spottie Wifi will perform his upcoming album. BAYC DJ duo Escape Plan will spin their new record with Dillon Francis. Billyracxx will bring on a genre-bending performance, fresh off his Rolling Loud set.

LowPolyModels Party

March 28 | 9pm UTC | (72, -24)

Join in for an exciting celebration of 4 years of design in the metaverse, hosted by Low Poly Models! Experience music from independent Spanish DJs, see the launch of their exclusive TechWear Wearable collection, and explore their updated DCL headquarters. But that’s not all – expect fun surprises! Don’t be shy and come be a part of this unique event that combines fashion, music, and technology.

MANGO Opening Party

March 28 | 6pm UTC | (-120, 5)

Join Mango for their opening party and discover Capsule, their new Spring/Summer ‘23 events collection for women. The series of limited-edition pieces has been designed focusing on the formal events season typical of spring and stands out for the quality of its materials and finishes, as well as for the exclusivity of its garments. Come to the party and get a free T-shirt commemorating their second year at MVFW!

Buxom Plumpverse Afterparty

March 28 | 6pm UTC | (149,91)

You’ve heard the hype. This year’s hottest Metaverse Fashion Week after party is in the PlumpVerse — all the babes will be there. Go from catwalk to plump talk at the party pool, where you’ll spin beach balls to learn what’s in BUXOM’s iconic plumpers and collect the party favor everyone’s talking about: a VIP POAP and a chance to earn a code for a three-piece High Spirits™ bundle for a serious steal!

Slip into your sexiest fashionista look, hit the Plump Shot™ Bar and show off your moves on the dance floor, but remember: a maxed-out pout is always in style. Stop by, party on and plump it up after Fashion Week, babe.

Decentral Games x DCLBabydolls Opening Night Gala

March 28 | 10pm UTC | (-78,78)

Join for an unforgettable night of music & entertainment—and a chance to win legendary MVFW Wearables. DG and DCL Babydolls will also hook you up with a free MVFW Wearable for the event. Come see the newly decorated Chateau Satoshi Ballroom, hang out with the community, claim a POAP, and listen to music by DJ Henny at a modern deco and synthwave themed gala.

Vroomway Daily Parties

Daily | Times Below | (-75,2)

4 days of fashion week afterparties at Neo Fashion Plaza! Different music every night, free Wearables, and a good time guaranteed.

DIESEL x HAPE

March 29 | 9pm UTC | (-91,-13)

Join the DIESEL and HAPE communities in celebrating Metaverse Fashion Week at D-CAVE’s space in Decentraland. This interactive virtual party will feature multiple Wearable NFT airdrops for all guests adding a unique twist to the already innovative fashion and technology gathering. Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere, as DIESEL brings the fashion world to the forefront of the digital realm. Don’t miss out and be part of this cutting-edge virtual event.

Gavin Magnus x Faith Tribe Afterparty

March 29 | 9pm UTC | (-101,-19)

Faith Tribe and Faith Connexion return to MVFW once again, bringing huge talents to the stage. This year, Gavin Magnus will take over the Runway, transforming it into a music stage with exclusive skins of the singer. Come decked out in your most stylish Wearables and have fun into the night!

TRU Band Room

March 29 | 10pm UTC | (27, -118)

Come celebrate MVFW with the DCL community! Mr. Swe will bring his SWEdnesday vibes to keep everyone dancing at TRU. TRU Band Room is the premier music venue in Decentraland for new and emerging musicians. Since October 2021, the Band Room has hosted more than 350 shows, across multiple genres, including rock, hip hop, jazz, electronic, R&B, pop, and dance.

Knights of Antrom

March 29 | 12am | (144, -7)

Dance the night away to the electrifying beats of DJ CJ TRAX, who will be spinning the hottest tracks from his latest collection and some classic favorites on an awe-inspiring 3D digital stage. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the Knights of Antrom game in Decentraland, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Dress code: Virtual Couture Chic

BVERSE Party with DRESSX & Diverge

March 29 | 1am UTC | (-30,-108)

BVERSE invites you to their MVFW’23 party, featuring partners DRESSX and Diverge, and resident DJ, the talented MetaDJ Official.

The Fabricant X SuperMIND – MVFW Closing Party

March 31 | 5pm UTC | (-140,8)

Join The Fabricant and SuperMIND at Meta Tokyo to have some fun with amazing music!

Roland Lifestyle x Random Ravers Closing Afterparty

March 31 | 7pm UTC | (87,9)

Join Roland Lifestyle, Wearable creators, at the Raverse to celebrate the end of MVFW. Meet fellow fashion enthusiasts and enjoy The UNTZ King DJ set.

DKNY.3 MVFW23 Closing Party

March 31 | 9:30pm UTC | (-105,-17)

Come celebrate the official end of Metaverse Fashion Week with DKNY.3 featuring music from DJ Sarah Main, hosted by Official MVFW Supermodel Tangpoko and the DCLBabydolls!

Panel Talks and Tutorials

March 28

9am UTC | Vogue Singapore: Love in the Metaverse: A New Age of Connectivity
12:30pm UTC | Dragon City: Fashion Opera: Aesthetics In The Metaverse
To be followed by the Opera itself✨

1pm UTC | Threedium: Luxury on the Blockchain: Authenticating Goods in the Metaverse
4pm UTC | Digital Fashion Week: Interview with Ready Player Me

March 29

1pm UTC | Threedium: Fashion, Technology and the Metaverse: Exploring Web3 Opportunities
3pm UTC | The Fabricant: Becoming a Digital Designer
5pm UTC | Sea Foam Gardens: Wearable Tutorial
6pm UTC | NUNC: The New Look: Fashion & AI Revolution

March 30

5am UTC | Uniqly.io & PunksClub: Open Debates about the Intersection of fashion, NFTs, and Web3 Technology
9am UTC | Vogue Singapore: A New World: Fashion in the Metaverse
11am UTC | Threedium: Building Community in the Metaverse
1pm UTC | Threedium: The Technology Leading the Metaverse Innovation at MVFW
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Other Events:

The First Fashion Opera In The Metaverse

March 28| 12:30am UTC | (97,-85)

Alastair White’s new fashion opera, #CAPITAL, will be one of the most innovative events to open MVFW23. The event will begin with an approximately 40 minute panel discussion on the concept of Fashion Operas after which the opera itself will be shown. The work will be performed within the “House of Synergos,” designed by Sybarite architects. Taking place in Dragon City, the piece features the digital fashion of Winter Olympics brand CHENPENG. It is performed by Kelly Poukens and danced by Zara Sands with sound production by Pieter Franssen. The opera is supported by TONG, who are running a series of events within the venue including a showcase of Victor Wong’s digital fashion and panel discussion with CHENPENG.

CAPITAL is a tale of dematerialization and symbolism: from the first time someone exchanged a token for an object, or a symbol—a word—for a being in the world—all the way through gold bars and bank notes, or the virtual reality of art—to Web3, avatars and Dragon City itself. It is the story of becoming something else—where everything is always possible. Fashion-opera is a new discipline proposed by Alastair White and Gemma A. Williams. It has been described as “a whole exciting new genre of art” (BBC RADIO 3) “groundbreaking” (Classical Music Magazine), “perfect” (Vogue Italia) and “genuinely original” (TEMPO). The methodology behind these, concerns a reimagining of the relationship between garment and music.

Alo Yoga Sessions

Daily | 1pm-1:15pm UTC | (-101,-19)

Alo will be hosting Morning Mindfulness Sessions every day of Metaverse Fashion Week 23 in the Main Runway area of the Luxury District! Begin each day of fast-paced fashion with a moment of clarity through a variety of different energizing morning sessions. All attendees can follow along using 3 free yoga Emotes Alo is gifting – the Triangle, Warrior, and Lotus poses.

March 28 | Mediation

March 29 | Yoga

March 30 | Breathwork

March 31 | Reiki

Tours of Neo Plaza

Daily | 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm UTC | (-83,1)

Join AwedJob for a guided tour of the brand new Neo Plaza! See all the coolest locations & the latest fashion, learn about the creators, and play games along the way. Tours begin every hour between 9am and 2pm UTC at -83,1 in Hera Realm.

Grand Opening of Buenos Aires’ Colón Theatre

March 28 | 8am UTC | (24,81)

The world-renowned Colón Theatre will present its virtual version during MVFW in Decentraland’s Museum District in collaboration with the Government of the City of Buenos Aires! The virtual version of the Colón Theatre shows some of the most recognized spaces of the theater, such as the main stage, the golden room and other iconic points.

Hanna Paradoxigen, [25/03/2023 22:58]
With the first broadcast of a show from the Colón Theatre in the metaverse, an official opening gala will take place on March 28, which will include the launch of official Wearables, one of which is a replica of the Princess of Turandot dress from the opera Turandot, set in China.

The Traveler Parka

March 30 | 12am-12pm UTC | (-61,45)

Espacio Creador is the door of Latin American artists to the Metaverse. They present a co-creation for #MVFW2023: Discover Sakoasko’s character “The Traveler” through its iconic Parka that opens up his identity and the challenges he faces. Kaftan’s fashion vision and experience makes the piece come to life. We reach ´crisis´ as a human state and we dive into the phases and emotions in it.

For more information visit Decentraland website.

25th March 2023 0 comment

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‘WITNESS’ ART EXHIBIT

by paradoxig 25th March 2023

WACO THEATER CENTER ANNOUNCES ‘WITNESS’ ART EXHIBIT

WITNESS Featuring Black Women Image Makers Opens April 1 at WACO Theater Center in Los Angeles

WACO (Where Art Can Occur) Theater Center co-founders and artistic directors Richard and Tina Knowles Lawson today announced “WITNESS”—an art exhibit featuring the work of Black women and femme-identifying image makers in partnership with GOOD MIRRORS and Black Women Photographers. The art exhibit opens Saturday, April 1 at 6:00 PM and runs through May 27.

“This exhibition acknowledges and celebrates what Black women make possible for all of us through their art, imagination and creativity,” says founder and curator Genel Ambrose of GOOD MIRRORS. “We’re thrilled to partner with WACO Theater Center to uplift the work of Black women image makers.”

WITNESS features works from fourteen LA-based Black femme-identifying artists who project their vision of the world, society, community, and themselves through their art. The exhibit explores the intersectional vantage point of the Black woman artist—inviting the viewer to bear witness to what they may not otherwise see on their own.

Artists featured in the exhibit include Alexis Hunley, Amber J. Phillips, Amber Evangelista, April Bey, Cara Elise Taylor, Dana Davenport, Dee Williams, Deun Ivory, Elise Peterson, House of Aama, Liam Woods, Sade Ndya, Sophia Nahli Allison, and Stephanie Mei-Ling.

“WITNESS is making room for Black women and artists to be seen and features amazing work. We want our community to support these artists and see the world through their eyes,” says Curator and Artistic Director Tina Knowles Lawson.

During the eight-week exhibit, WACO and GOOD MIRRORS will host a number of special events including artist talks and community workshops. Exhibition visitors are invited to share and record personal stories of their own through an interactive installation titled, TRUTH, a digital storytelling platform that seeks to combat algorithmic bias and impact the data (and metadata) that informs how Black women and girls are depicted online and within society at large. The exhibition is supported in part by Pivotal Ventures, a Melinda French Gates company, which is on a mission to accelerate social progress in the U.S. by removing barriers that hold people back.

“We’re witnessing history unfold in real-time with the rise of Black Women Photographers and Black femme visual artists taking up space boldly in their respective fields. This exhibition is a love letter to the past, present, and future of Black women artists, showing us their world through their powerful gaze. The intentionality behind each selected artist and art shown here will attest to that. I’m grateful – and the world will soon be grateful – to witness.” – Polly Irungu, founder of Black Women Photographers

TICKETS

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Reservations are required and information is available at: wacotheatercenter.com

GALLERY HOURS

The gallery is open Friday-Sunday from 12:00-6:00 pm and by appointment during the week. Email for scheduling: info@waoctheatercenter.com

ABOUT WACO THEATER CENTER

WACO Theater Center is a performing and visual arts organization dedicated to the empowerment of Los Angeles artists, young people and stories of the African diaspora.

Founded in 2016, WACO opened its doors to the public in 2017. Located in the heart of North Hollywood’s Arts District, the state-of-the-art complex includes a 99-seat theater, an art gallery space and is the home of Richard Lawson Studios. Over its five year history, WACO has invested in more than 700 artists and 1000 young people in Los Angeles and beyond. WACO’s mentorship program Tina’s Angels and Richard’s Warriors, exposes inner-city youth to the world of the arts and opportunities beyond their zip code. Each year participants are provided computers, attend workshops like etiquette class, and field trips to create first time experiences. WACO is committed to providing a creative center where art can occur and give artists and youth a place to grow their talent and celebrate their artistry.

Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | WACO TV

ABOUT GOOD MIRRORS

GOOD MIRRORS is a cultural institution committed to accurately reflecting Black women and girls as whole and dignified beings. We are a collective of storytellers, community-builders, memory workers, futurists and intersectional feminists catalyzing positive systemic change. Through our multidisciplinary studio, we collaborate with like-minded partners to co-create content and social impact initiatives that effectively, credibly, and consistently amplify the voices of Black women and girls at scale. Learn more at goodmirrors.institute

ABOUT BLACK WOMEN PHOTOGRAPHERS

Established in July 2020 by Polly Irungu, Black Women Photographers (BWP) is a global community, directory, and hub of over 1,200 Black women and non-binary identifying photographers, spanning over 50 countries and 35+ U.S. states. Black Women Photographers is a home for Black women to receive proper recognition, and most importantly, get hired. Learn more here.

25th March 2023 0 comment

Inspiration of the week

Yiou Wang and Meichun Cai – Mixanthropy

by paradoxig 25th March 2023

Mixanthropy is an imaginary shapeshifting journey about the body in transition, visual, and behavioral. The term, mixanthropy, encapsulates a deity’s potential to glide between versatile body forms. Explored through media art incorporating motion capture, retargeting, metamorphosis, and machine learning, it is a future bio-mythology with the idea of animal-human shapeshifting while in motion.

Transitioning between animal and human states, we create animal-human hybridity through body transformations based on anatomical isomorphism with mimetic skin textures echoing different environments with dataset of AI-generated latent space walk. The hybrid mixanthrope morphs into other bodies with mocap retargeted on human and nonhuman bodies. We synchronize motion, as an externalization of the intrinsic psyche, with 3D body deformation and metamorphoses into humanoids, chimeras, and otherworldly beings.

The mixanthrope encompasses multiple identities. It is not one object, one organism, but a mechanism of a mind that cannot be categorized but only rests in fluidity. As an observer, we see them change in time. But every metamorphic figure is an identity of the mind itself, manifested differently in different time periods. The mixanthrope incessantly reuptakes and renews different properties and exhibits different figures as shades of the mind.

Read about the whole project: https://mixanthropy.com/

Mixantropy was part of SXSW 2023 selection. Read more about SXSW 2023 Art Program.

Yiou Wang is an experimental multimedia artist and game/interaction designer whose works explore nonhuman agency, mind-body relations, myth, and the environment through game, video, extended realities, BCI, painting, and immersive interactive installation. With backgrounds in social science and architecture, Yiou constructs picture-worlds in the convergence of the ancient mythology and future science fiction as dual but nonbinary modes of worldbuilding. Yiou’s research-based projects mediates artistic and technological interrogation on transhumanism and the production of biomythical cosmologies – organismal, machinic, and environmental. Yiou’s works have appeared in art festivals and galleries in the U.S, Canada, and China including SXSW. Visit artist website for more works: https://yiouwang.org/

25th March 2023 0 comment

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NVIDIA launches partnership and aims for Generative AI

by paradoxig 25th March 2023

Adobe to Build Models for Next-Generation Creative Workflows; Getty Images, Morningstar, Quantiphi, Shutterstock Using NVIDIA AI Foundations Cloud Services to Customize Models for AI-Powered Applications

To accelerate enterprise adoption of generative AI, NVIDIA today announced a set of cloud services that enable businesses to build, refine and operate custom large language models and generative AI models that are trained with their own proprietary data and created for their unique domain-specific tasks.

Getty Images, Morningstar, Quantiphi and Shutterstock are among the companies that will be creating and using AI models, applications and services being built with the new NVIDIA AI Foundations services that span language, images, video and 3D.

Enterprises can use the NVIDIA NeMo™ language service and the NVIDIA Picasso image, video and 3D service to build proprietary, domain-specific, generative AI applications for intelligent chat and customer support, professional content creation, digital simulation and more. Separately, NVIDIA today also announced new models for the NVIDIA BioNeMo™ cloud service for biology.

“Generative AI is driving the fast adoption of AI and reinventing countless industries,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “NVIDIA AI Foundations let enterprises customize foundation models with their own data to generate humanity’s most valuable resources — intelligence and creativity.”

Helping Enterprises Build Customized Generative AI Applications

The NeMo and Picasso services run on NVIDIA DGX™ Cloud, which is accessible via a browser. Developers can use the models offered on each service through simple application programming interfaces (APIs). Once models are ready for deployment, enterprises can run inference workloads at scale using the NVIDIA AI Foundations cloud services.

Each cloud service includes six elements: pretrained models, frameworks for data processing, vector databases and personalization, optimized inference engines, APIs, and support from NVIDIA experts to help enterprises tune models for their custom use cases.

NeMo Service Lets Enterprises Quickly Customize Foundation Language Models
The NeMo cloud service enables developers to make large language models (LLMs) more relevant for businesses by defining areas of focus, adding domain-specific knowledge and teaching functional skills.

Models of varying sizes — from 8 billion to 530 billion parameters — available on the service are regularly updated with additional training data, giving enterprises broad options for building applications that align with business requirements for speed, accuracy and task complexity.

Using information retrieval capabilities included in the NeMo service, customers will be able to augment LLMs with their real-time proprietary data. This allows enterprises to customize models to power accurate generative AI applications for market intelligence, enterprise search, chatbots and customer service, and more.

Morningstar, a leading provider of independent investment insights, is working with NeMo to research advanced intelligence services.

“Large language models offer us the ability to collect insightful data from highly complex structured and unstructured content at a larger scale while prioritizing data quality and speed,” said Shariq Ahmad, head of Data Collection Technology at Morningstar. “Our quality framework includes a human-in-the-loop process that feeds into model retuning to ensure that we produce increasingly high-quality content. Morningstar is using NeMo in its Data Collection research and development on how LLMs can scan and summarize information from sources such as financial documents to quickly extract market intelligence.”

Quantiphi, an AI-first digital engineering company and one of NVIDIA’s service delivery partners, is working with NeMo to build a modular generative AI solution. The offering, called baioniq, will enable enterprises to build customized LLMs that are equipped with up-to-date information to boost productivity for knowledge workers.

NVIDIA Picasso Service Speeds Simulation and Creative Design Across Image, Video and 3D
NVIDIA Picasso is a cloud service for building and deploying generative AI-powered image, video and 3D applications with advanced text-to-image, text-to-video and text-to-3D capabilities to supercharge productivity for creativity, design and digital simulation through simple cloud APIs.

Software makers, service providers and enterprises can use Picasso to train NVIDIA Edify foundation models on their proprietary data to build applications that use natural text prompts to quickly create and customize visual content for hundreds of use cases, including product design, digital twins, storytelling and character creation.

To build custom applications, businesses can also start with Picasso’s set of Edify models that are pretrained with fully licensed data. Additionally, they can use Picasso to optimize and run their own generative AI models.

Industry Leaders Team With NVIDIA to Advance Productivity for Creative Professionals

Leading visual content companies are collaborating with NVIDIA to build custom models with the Picasso services to advance productivity for creative professionals.

NVIDIA and Adobe announced they will expand their longstanding research and development partnership to create the next generation of generative AI models. They will co-develop the models with a focus on transparency and Content Credentials, powered by Adobe’s Content Authenticity Initiative. To accelerate the workflows of the world’s leading creators and marketers, some of these models will be jointly developed and brought to market through Adobe Creative Cloud flagship products like Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects, as well as through NVIDIA Picasso.

NVIDIA and Getty Images, a global visual-content creator and marketplace, are collaborating to train responsible generative text-to-image and text-to-video foundation models. The models will allow the creation of images and video using simple text prompts and will be trained on Getty Images’ fully licensed assets. Getty Images will provide royalties to artists on any revenues generated from the models.

NVIDIA and Shutterstock, a global creative platform for brands and media companies, are collaborating to train a generative text-to-3D foundation model using the NVIDIA Picasso service to simplify the creation of detailed 3D models and reduce the time required to build 3D models from days to minutes. Fully licensed Shutterstock assets and metadata will be used for training, and Shutterstock will compensate artists via its Contributor Fund. Once the model is ready for deployment, Shutterstock plans to offer it on its platform to help simplify the creation of 3D assets for creative production, as well as to accelerate the development of industrial digital twins and 3D virtual world composition in NVIDIA Omniverse.

About NVIDIA
Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry. More information at https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/

Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, statements as to: the benefits, impact, performance, features and availability of our products, collaborations, partnerships and technologies, including NVIDIA AI Foundations cloud services, NVIDIA NeMo, NVIDIA Picasso, NVIDIA BioNeMo, NVIDIA DGX Cloud, NVIDIA Edify foundation models and NVIDIA Omniverse; generative AI rapidly transforming industries and the online world; co-developing generative AI models with a focus on content attribution and provenance, powered by Adobe’s Content Authenticity Initiative; and developing responsible generative text-to-image and text-to-video foundation models with Getty Images are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: global economic conditions; our reliance on third parties to manufacture, assemble, package and test our products; the impact of technological development and competition; development of new products and technologies or enhancements to our existing product and technologies; market acceptance of our products or our partners’ products; design, manufacturing or software defects; changes in consumer preferences or demands; changes in industry standards and interfaces; unexpected loss of performance of our products or technologies when integrated into systems; as well as other factors detailed from time to time in the most recent reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on the company’s website and are available from NVIDIA without charge. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

Source: NVIDIA NewsRoom

25th March 2023 0 comment

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VR Experience This Is Not a Ceremony-on Meta Quest TV

by paradoxig 23rd March 2023

Ahnahktsipiitaa’s Cinematic VR Experience This Is Not a Ceremony, which made its world premiere at Sundance 2022, is now available on Meta Quest TV:

To mark this occasion, the National Film Board of Canada released a new 3-min BTS video, in which Ahnahktsipiitaa explains why he made the film in virtual reality, rather than in a traditional documentary format.

”This is Not a Ceremony” is an intriguing and captivating VR experience – having its World Premiere at Sundance – that wonderfully mixes documentary type of testimony with symbols, humor, poetry and metaphoric visual-imaginary elements.

Presented in stunning cinematic VR, the narrative unfolds all around us, on a dream-like plane of existence. Panoramas flow and merge, stories come to life and dance before our eyes, and community protocols confront our notions of personal responsibility. Here, we are asked to witness some of the darker sides of living life in Canada while Indigenous.

This unforgettable experience will stay with you long after it’s over. THIS IS NOT A CEREMONY calls on all who’ve watched to take action, to share what they have seen and heard, to learn from these tragedies and never forget—so that they will never happen again.

VIEW ONLINE

You can watch / share the video here:

TECHVANGART talked with the director and writer AHNAHKTSIPIITAA (COLIN VAN LOON) about the symbols and Myth, challenges encountered, his choice for VR, in general about documentaries, and his motivations to make the movie.

THIS IS NOT A CEREMONY was produced by Dana Dansereau at the National Film Board of Canada’s Digital Studio.

Writer and Director: Ahnahktsipiitaa (Colin Van Loon)
Producer: Dana Dansereau
Executive Producer: Robert McLaughlin
Produced in partnership with: imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival

23rd March 2023 0 comment

Futurist WorkoScope

Designing between Earth and Space

by paradoxig 23rd March 2023

Nonfiction Design turns science fiction into reality for a better future with the goal to innovate in multidisciplinary teams, use constantly novel technology. And the innovations are mostly related to Space.

Space offers opportunities for all industries, and 50 years from now every industry will have a foot in space, and 100 years from now, humans will travel in space – for tourism for example. And as everything has to fit humans’ needs- not everybody will want to go through 10 years of training. But, also, because a lot of innovation for space, can be afterwards brought back to Earth.

Phnam Bagley designs the future of everything, on and off planet Earth. She is a French industrial designer, futurist and aerospace architect creating cutting-edge hardware and experiences in Wearables, Healthcare and Wellness, Education, Robotics, Transportation, and Aerospace. She specializes in turning groundbreaking technologies into attainable, intuitive, and beautiful products and experiences that help humans become the best versions of themselves.
Her work is exclusively focused on projects that support the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and create a positive impact on humanity, the environment and innovation
Phnam works with a variety of companies, from startups to Fortune 500 and government agencies, covering 4 continents. Clients include NASA, Intel, Facebook, Atari, Philips, Alpine, Mistletoe, Halo Neuroscience, and more.

Mardis Bagley has designed award-winning products and experiences in the fields of Transformational Technology, Consumer Electronics, Wearables, Medical, Neuroscience, Lifestyle products, and many more.
He has designed for Nike, Facebook, Logitech, Dell, Intel, Chevron, Jiffy Lube, Corning, Symantec, and many smaller innovation-driven companies. Mardis has 15 patents to his name and has garnered hundreds of millions of dollars in sales and venture capital funding for his clients.
Mardis is a Co-Founder and Creative Director at Nonfiction, a San Francisco-based creative agency. Together with his partner and wife, Phnam Bagley, he engages clients that align with the studio’s vision; to turn science fiction into reality for a better future. This ethos aligns cutting-edge innovation with behavior change and manufacturing to produce products with impact.

They believe the best way to spread good design in the world is by sharing good practices, demystifying design and being upfront about what it takes to do it right. They founded Nonfiction with the vision of designing a better future in all industries, connecting their network and extensive knowledge of technology, science, manufacturing, sustainability and futurism for the benefit of 21st century global flourishing. We invite you to watch, learn, debate, comment with your own experiences and start an honest conversation about design and its evolution. We invite non-designers to the table and discuss with us what could be improved in their organization and inspire group creativity.

‍At SXSW 2023, Nonfiction Design presented some of their Product Innovations and how they relate to both Space and Earth. Some that we found most intriguing were:

Orbital University

The Orbital University was a project done with the ISS, US National Laboratory, and World Design Organization. And the idea was to create twin labs, in microgravity and on the surface of the earth. As universities have labs in biotech, robotics, and physics it would be great to know what happens when all of these same experiments happen in microgravity?

What is the difference between the two?

One of the things that we’ve discovered so far is that chemotherapy in mice is more effective in microgravity that is on the surface of the earth. So, we can start dreaming about Dream Space University.

Health in Space: Swallowable Robots?

Astronauts’ health in space are constantly monitored: blood, urine samples, body temperature, heart rate, etc. This is because microgravity and isolation from space can be dangerous for the body. Monitoring all that is a lot of work, and if something goes really wrong, there is no emergency doctor, no surgery.

So, the question is: how to give good health care to people who are not next to doctors?

One answer is telemedicine. A robot in the shape of a pill, that can be easily swallowed, and can look inside the body and offer health information to a remote doctor.

Currently the prototype has 12 millimeters in diameter, which makes it swallowable and has a video camera and propellers to orient around through the stomach and your gastrointestinal system to give live feedback about the body from anywhere in the world. And the cost has dropped drastically, so even rural communities, underserved communities can take advantage of this powerful tool.

And in working with indie addicts, we created a video to tell the origin story and kind of where this idea came from. And we’d like to share that with you today.

Workout in Space: Learn 40% faster?

Living in microgravity, in isolation, in a stressful environment exposed to radiation, astronauts tend to lose bone mass or experience muscle atrophy. On average, astronauts stay in space approximately 6 months, so there are a lot of changes happening in the body, and they have to do work-outs two hours each day.

The product Halo Sport by Halo neuroscience helps to learn new athletic skills 40% faster.

The ingredient is that it applies a very small amount of electricity to the motor cortex and that allows it to put the brain in a state of flow where it can actually learn new behavior faster.

The neuro stimulators were positioned into a band that goes over the head, so when people put it on, it aligns perfectly with the motor cortex and as such the brain is stimulated in a very gentle, but powerful way to improve performance.

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Food in Space: Barbeque anyone?

Food in space is quite limited – ready-to-eat food, freeze, dehydrated, rehydrated.

But, when the Canadian Space Agency along with NASA and the Methuselah Foundation, put on a challenge to the world: how could you reimagine food for deep space travel?, Nonfiction Design had some ideas.

They created a concept for a culinary kitchen, where they redesign food in space with low water usage to grow fresh greens.

The first thing astronauts asked for when they get off the often the long term space travel is they asked for a salad. Algae would be highly nutritious if science can grow it in space, and they started creating an algae bio-reactor we created a prototype and we created algae balls.

Anyone up to a barbeque in Space? Even if NASA does not like fire in space, there can be laser-grilled meat or even vegetables.

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Sleep in Space: Silk band that teaches your brain to sleep

Sleeping in space can be challenging, astronauts don’t have the comfort of gravity that pushes people in the comfortable bed, but they attach themselves to a sleeping bag, arms float around, there’s not much privacy.

And as the International Space Station rotates around the Earth every 90 minutes, that means that there are 16 sunrises and sunsets a day, every day. This is why many astronauts experience a lot of sleep problems.

Together with a company called Stem Science, a branch that came out of Berkeley University, they try to solve the problem.

Neuroscientists and psychologists discovered a way to teach your brain how to fall asleep. There’s a very specific pattern of brain waves that appear just before sleep and specific patterns can be taught to your brain by using your gentle electrical stimulation on the forehead. It needs to be worn for only 15 minutes, and after that the brain knows what to do for the rest of the night.

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Visibility in Space with AR?

One thing that is going to be important in deep space is visibility: how we are going to make sure that astronauts see and hurt themselves. As such Nonfiction helped develop a technology for that, that can be used also on Earth, specifically for firefighters workers.

Together with Quake tech, a device was developed that fits inside of an oxygen mask of a first responder that has a camera built into it that does thermal mapping, edge detection and it displays all this information on a AR screen that the firefighter looks through.

Moreover, the information is sent back to the team waiting at the side of the firetruck, and there can be a view that they’ve got a whole view of what the building might look like, and then disseminate to other first-responders.

Human headphones: Technology as an extension of the human body?

The idea came after noticing the astronauts helmet and telecommunication devices, which look like they were not updated for 40-50.

Astronaut Anne McClain wears a leather cap for astronauts with telecommunication devices. And then the question came: What if we redefine the future of how we design things that touch the body, wearables, communication systems?

What if all of these products were a natural extension of the human body? As such, the team came up with a much better device: human headphones without a band. They have a new way of attaching them to the ear and the whole interaction with the sound system is very natural – turning up the volume, you just slide your finger on the surface outside using capacitive touch technology. If you want the next song you just go forward. In addition, it translates into 11 languages.

The geometry that fits each person was difficult to be done, the team worked on about 700 prototypes. Moreover, different disciplines had to be aligned such as: mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, acoustic engineers, etc in order to create this superior product that has never been seen before. But, now, even with the astronaut helmet, people can have access to beautiful sound.

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Nonfiction’s creative directors Phnam Bagley and Mardis Bagley are educators and practicing designers. They are on a mission to show the world the value of design as something that goes way beyond aesthetics.

Phnam and Mardis hosts , a video series that demystifies design and the future of everything named Future Future

”’The voice we use for the Future Future video series is spoken in layman’s terms, because we believe designers can’t build a better world by themselves. Transparent communication, open-mindedness, and a collaborative spirit are essential to advance our field and nourish our imagination.”

”We want to inspire young people, students and dreamers to join the design community with their ideas of a better future. We encourage both the development of crazy ideas and the discipline that comes with turning these ideas into reality. Design is an incredibly unique and fun career”.

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23rd March 2023 0 comment

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AR Art: Creative Garden Kyoto

by paradoxig 17th March 2023

We are delighted to announce the groundbreaking Digital Art Exhibition powered by STYLY Augmented Reality Technologies

The Japanese city of Kyoto, renowned for its traditional architecture and culture, is expanding the way we encounter art by embracing AR technologies in the new collaborative exhibition Creative Garden Kyoto.

Debuting in March 2023, Creative Garden Kyoto offers an experience of AR artworks that fuse with the scenery and buildings of various notable locations in Kyoto Prefecture, including the Kyoto International Manga Museum, Wacoal Study Hall Kyoto and the Kyoto Tower

A talented group of artists bring together an exploration of digital form, inspecting how we encounter and interact with our cities in today’s fast paced digitized world. The artists are experimental, and exceed expectations of how we can interact with large-scale sculpture and public art. Each artwork situates digital objects in the physical space of the viewer, enabling new possibilities in our experiences of digital art.

This exhibition is a collaboration between the Kyoto University of the Arts, Kyoto Seika University, Kyoto International Manga Museum, Hotel Anteroom Kyoto, Amanohashidate General Business Co., and Wacoal Study Hall Kyoto.

Creative Garden Kyoto is sponsored and organized by the Kyoto Prefecture Government as an implementation of support for the creative content industry, which aims to create new opportunities for the utilization of XR (AR, VR, MR). This new industry focus demonstrates the Japanese Government embracing a functional digital layer activated by STYLY XR, and used for a variety of smart city applications and entertainment experiences.

Creative Garden Kyoto is powered by STYLY Global
STYLY’s unique and powerful XR platform enables a fluid mixed reality experience where visitors can arrive in specific geo-locations, open the STYLY App, and interact with each AR artwork. STYLY is a globally renowned leader in XR and Smart City solutions, initiating our future of integrated new media and technology.

More info about Exhibition Location:
Hotel Anteroom Kyoto https://www.uds-hotels.com/anteroom/kyoto/
Wacoal Study Hall Kyoto https://www.wacoal.jp/studyhall/
Kyoto Tower intersection https://www.wacoal.jp/studyhall/
Kyoto International Manga Museum https://kyotomm.jp/
Amanohashidate View Land https://www.viewland.jp/
Umekoji Park http://www.kyoto-ga.jp/umekouji/index.html

Featured Artists: Masamitsu Okada (OMD), Achabox (Ske6), Ryo Takegawa from Xorium, Kozyndan + Yoko Higashino, Sijia Luo + TOCHKA and a student collaboration between the Universities and the International Manga Museum

Masamitsu Okada (OMD) okada masamitsu (OMD)

Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1987. Lives in Kyoto. Graduated from Kyoto University of Art and Design in 2010. Since graduating, he has been working as a graphic designer and artist under the name OMD. In parallel with client work, he creates ZINE, a work with the theme of figures, letters, and compositions. Since 2018, he has been developing graphics / artwork using 3DCG. In November 2021, he participated in WAVE TOKYO 11 at 3331 Arts Chiyoda, and in December he held his first solo exhibition “New Form” at OIL by Bijutsuteho Gallery in Shibuya PARCO. Winner of the “UNKNOWN ASIA 2021” Grand Prix, Jury Prize, etc. Full-time lecturer at the Department of Information Design, Kyoto University of the Arts.
Creative portret : https://www.instagram.com/okada_masamitsu/

Achabokusu (SKE6)/Achabox (SKE6)

Game developer, illustrator and pixel artist. Graduated from Kyoto Seika University, Faculty of Design, Illustration Course. After working as a music video director and illustrator, he joined the BitSummit staff and was struck by the wonderfulness of indie games and decided to throw himself into it as a game creator. While belonging to the game developer room6 Inc., he developed and operated “Dama Diary” and was futured three times at the Apple Store. Won the grand prize at the 2022 Original Game Contest Shueisha GAME BBQ. Currently, the indie game development team “Acrobatic Chilimenjaco” is working diligently on the new game “Schrödinger’s Call” with the support of Shueisha. Twitter ID @achabox
Creative portret : https://achabox.tumblr.com/

KOZYNDAN + YOKO HIGASHINO

KOZYNDAN
Started working as an illustrator unit in Los Angeles, California in 2001. It is characterized by an irrational and absurd social satire style. Provided illustrations for the card game Magic the Gathering. Collaborated with major apparel companies such as Puma, Patagonia, and Converse, and provided artwork for Sony, Toyota, etc. in the United States. He has exhibited in cities around the world, including the United States, Japan, Europe, and Australia.
Creator Website Shoko https://www.kozyndanart.com/

YOKO HIGASHINO Lives and works in Kyoto. ANTIBODIES Collective choreographer and dancer. Since the late 90s, he has presented his works in various forms from the performing arts to the music scene. As a collection of genreless artists, they freely stage productions from theaters and festivals in Japan and overseas, to public areas and the entire island. He has received many awards such as the Toyota Award and Dancore. President of the All Japan Dance Track Association.
Creator Website http://www.antibo.org/

Ryo Takegawa from xorium

Artist and designer based in Kyoto. After graduating from the Department of Product Design at Kyoto Seika University, he has been active as an engineering design unit “xorium” since 2017, creating works based on “comfortable coexistence with digital in real space”. Major awards include the Good Design Award, the IF design Award, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications INNO-vation Program Generation Award [Corporate Special Award].

Creator Portret: https://xorium.jp/

羅絲佳 + Tochka / Sijia Luo + TOCHKA

Sijia Luo (羅絲佳)was born in China and currently resides in Japan. She is a time-based artist, animation director, and filmmaker. And sometimes she makes music and sound design for her own and other short films. She graduated from the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute in China in 2015. In 2020, she received master’s degree from the Department of Animation at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Film and New Media. By getting inspiration from other art forms, she develops her films through experiments and seeks liberation from visual language. She occasionally enjoys making music for her own films.
Graduated from the Department of Animation, Graduate School of Film and New Media, Tokyo University of the Arts in 2020. His short films have been selected at many overseas film festivals in China, the United States, Europe, and other countries. Major group exhibitions include “RAM PRACTICE 2021-Exhibition” (Yokohama / 2021) and “Phenakistoscope – Stroll The Line Series” MoCA Pavilion (Shanghai / 2019).
Creative Portret: https://www.sijia-luo.com/about
Tochka
Creative duo by Takeshi Nagata and Kazue Monno. His representative work is a technique called “shiny pika” that draws animation by time-lapse photography and long-exposure photography using a penlight, and workshops have been held in 13 countries around the world. He has won numerous awards at domestic and international film festivals. Excellence Award at the 2018th Japan Media Arts Festival. In 2020, he received the Kyoto City Art Newcomer Award.
Creative Portret: https://sites.google.com/tochka.nl/index

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Student CreatorsKyoto

University of the Arts / Kyoto Seika University

Kyoto University of the Arts School Corporation Uryuyama Gakuen has Kyoto University of the Arts, Licensed Nursery School of Children’s Arts, Kyoto College of Art and Design, Kyoto University of the Arts High School, and Kyoto Bunka Japanese School. At the Department of Character Design, Kyoto University of the Arts, students can study game design and visual design of games. Pursuing the essence of play, the curriculum is developed to apply digital games, analog games, gamification, serious games, and XR design.

Kyoto Seika University
is a comprehensive university of expression located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City. The five faculties of the Faculty of Intercultural Studies, the Faculty of Media Expression, the Faculty of Art, the Faculty of Design, and the Faculty of Manga nurture people who change the world through expression. The fact that the first manga faculty was established in Japan is famous overseas. The Institute of Manga Culture has been established in the Manga Museum, and master’s and doctoral students related to manga are also trained on campus. This time, students of the Character Design Course of the Faculty of Manga and master’s students of the Graduate School of Manga will be involved.

ConceptKyoto/ Rakugaki Street
Every day, students create a lot of work for assignments, but the light of day is limited. Therefore, it is about 3 km from Kyoto Station to the Manga Museum. In between, 100 owned characters are evenly spaced. Since they become one every 30 meters, if you touch one work, you can see the next work 30 meters away, and after following all the steps, you will arrive at the Manga Museum.

About STYLY Global
STYLY is a VR/AR/MR creative platform for artists to express themselves. STYLY is a platform used to create conceptual spaces, installations and galleries that visualise imagination freely without any constraints. With STYLY Studio, XR spaces can be created using only a web browser, and it is compatible with both Windows and Mac, as well as other computer environments. With STYLY Gallery + App, all XR content can be experienced for free by the public.
STYLY Official Site: https://styly.cc/
STYLY GALLERY: https://gallery.styly.cc/

STYLY App Mobile:
Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.psychicvrlab.stylymr
App Store | https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id1477168256?mt=8

About Psychic Lab VR

The studio behind STYLY, a cloud service as a creative platform in this XR era to build and distribute XR spaces with just a browser. We promote the conversion of art, fashion and lifestyle interfaces to XR aiming to create XR spaces for all creatives.
https://psychic-vr-lab.com/

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17th March 2023 0 comment

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Ars Electronica: Open Call(State of the ART(ist) 2023)

by paradoxig 15th March 2023

Austrian Foreign Ministry and Ars Electronica launch Open Call for State of the ART(ist) 2023
(Vienna/Linz, March 15, 2023) The second edition of the Open Call is aimed at artists around the globe whose creative freedom is threatened.

Projects can be submitted from now until April 28.
The most important facts at a glance:

Initiated in 2022 by the Austrian Foreign Ministry and Ars Electronica
2023 further developed
Virtual art gallery and physical exhibition at the Ars Electronica Festival 2023

State of the ART(ist) was launched jointly by Ars Electronica and the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2022 – as a reaction to the Russian war of aggression on Ukraine and as a
living solidarity with and support for artists in Ukraine who, due to political or social circumstances, are unable or barely able to visibly pursue their work. In 2023, the initiative is now broadened.

“State of the ART(ist)” focuses on artists who face threats to their existence. These threats may come in the form of repression or political persecution by unjust regimes or democratically legitimized governments. They may also face danger due to open hostilities, loss of livelihood from environmental disasters or natural catastrophes, and precarious living conditions due to exploitation.

“State of the ART(ist)” includes an Open Call as well as a presentation of the winning projects at the Ars Electronica Festival in September 2023. The project is a collaboration between Ars Electronica and the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
State of the ART(ist) 2023
This year, State of the ART(ist) addresses artists worldwide who are working under existential uncertainties and risks. As diverse as the global threat scenarios are -repression, lack of freedom of expression, political persecution and acts of war,
exploitation, climate crisis and natural disasters – they all impose precarious and dangerous living and working situations on artists.
Furthermore, they limit their critical power of reflection and prevent them from playing their role in society. State of the ART(ist) wants to set an example and give threatened artists financial support, but above all visibility and a space to act for their work.
“We experience that our way of life, our model of life based on individual freedom, democracy and fundamental rights under the rule of law is seen by some as a threat, even as an aggressive act. This creates disillusionment and uncertainty. Especially in a situation where so much seems to be called into question, art and culture have a special task.
Art is both an encouragement and a challenger. With State of the ART(ist) we support the call for freedom of artists around the world of suppressed art,” says Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg.

Festival exhibition and virtual art gallery
Submissions are invited for works, actions, projects and collaborative activities at the intersection of art and human rights.
A jury will review all submissions and select 10 projects: 3,000 euros in prize money will be paid for each of the two main prizes, and 750 euros for each of a further eight Honorary Mentions. All 10 projects will be presented in an exhibition at the Ars Electronica Festival in September 2023 and in a virtual art gallery.
This gallery is intended not only as an invitation to explore, but also as an inclusive place of expression and exchange for all those artists whose situation does not allow them to express themselves freely.

In addition, there will be lectures and discussion panels on “State of the ART(ist)” via festival stream.
“State of the ART(ist) is a format with special significance. Together with the Austrian Foreign Ministry, we can give artists in adverse and often existentially threatening political, social or economic living conditions an opportunity to lend expression and international impact to their art.
State of the ART(ist) thus follows one of the maxims that Ars Electronica has been committed to since its inception: To make art at the interface with society as broadly public as possible, i.e. to make it visible and tangible,” says Gerfried Stocker, CoCEO and Artistic Director of Ars Electronica.

Art and culture projects can be submitted online at https://ars.electronica.art/stateoftheartist/en/ from now until including April 28, 2023.

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15th March 2023 0 comment

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SXSW2023 Film Festival Award Winners

by paradoxig 15th March 2023

The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals announced the 2023 Jury and Special Award winners of the 30th SXSW Film & TV Festival.

All 2023 film categories will be eligible for category-specific Audience Awards that will be certified by the accounting firm of Maxwell Locke & Ritter. Audience Award Voting will conclude on Sunday, March 19. Winners will be announced via sxsw.com that week.

“What an extraordinary week of film and TV premieres here at SXSW, and there is more to come through Saturday,” said Claudette Godfrey, VP, Flm & TV. “Our theaters have been brimming with enthusiastic audiences celebrating the exceptional and diverse work in our lineup, and we’re so excited to celebrate this year’s jury and special award winners!

Our hearts are also bursting with joy for DANIELS who first brought their work to SXSW 11 years ago and won our Music Video Competition. It’s indescribable that we were also able to celebrate last year’s Opening Night Film Everything Everywhere All at Once and their seven Academy Awards. We know that another SXSW filmmaker in the Paramount Theater tonight will go on to fulfill their own creative dreams and achieve success beyond what they can imagine now!”

The Awards follow the 2022 Opening Night Film Everything Everywhere All At Once winning seven Oscar Awards on Sunday, including Best Picture.
Feature films receiving Jury Awards were selected from the Narrative Feature and Documentary Feature Competition categories.
SXSW also announced all other juried sections, including Shorts, Design and XR Experience Awards. Special Awards announced included: Louis Black “Lone Star” Award, Adobe Editing Award, Adam Yauch Hörnblowér Award, Hope Award, Thunderbird Rising Award, ZEISS Cinematography Award, and new this year in honor of Janet Pierson, Director Emeritus, the Janet Pierson Champion Award.

The 2023 SXSW Film Festival Juries consisted of:

Narrative Feature Competition: Helena Andrews-Dyer, The Washington Post; Tomris Laffy, film writer and critic; Richard Lawson, Vanity Fair documentary Feature Competition: Mae Abdulbaki, Movie Reviews Editor, Screen Rant; Joel Anderson, Slate; Allegra Frank, The Daily Beast Louis Black “Lone Star”: David Fear, Rolling Stone; Mimi Swartz, Texas Monthly; Eric Webb, Austin American-Statesman

Narrative Shorts Program: Greta Talia Fuentes, VP of Film Production and Development, MACRO; Jamal Watson, Senior VP of Development and Production, Monkeypaw; Ash Hoyle, Sundance Film Festival
Documentary Shorts: Hayley Nenadal, Festival Director, EarthX Film; Greg Rhem, writer, director, producer and creative consultant, MTV Documentary Films; Ina Pira, Vimeo

Animated Shorts: Justine Baillargeon, Cannes Film Festival Market; Danny Madden, filmmaker, ORNANA; Steph Swope, co-founder, studio partner, and producer, Minnow Mountain;

Midnight Shorts: Laura Moss, filmmaker; Pip Ngo, SVP of Sales and Acquisitions, XYZ Films; Arbi Pedrossian, VP of Development, 20th Digital Studio;

Music Videos: Michelle An, Executive VP and Head of Visual Content, Interscope Records; Luiza Baffa, AKQA Sao Paulo; Owen Brown, director and creative director, CTRL5

Texas Shorts: Amy Miskovsky, Festival Director, Hill Country Film Festival; Angie Reza Tures, Executive Director, Femme Frontera; Iliana Sosa, filmmaker

TV Pilot Competition: Jen Chaney, Vulture, New York Magazine; Stacey Rice, casting director; Caleb Ward, VP of Acquisitions and Development, Highland Film Group

Excellence in Poster Design: Tony Industry; Phoebe Joynt, artist, designer, muralist; Kevin Tong, freelance graphic designer

XR Experience Jury: Jessica Brillhart; Amy Dotson, Director, Center for an Untold Tomorrow; Charlie Fink, Forbes

The 2023 Film & TV program includes 110 features including 75 World Premieres, 3 International Premieres, 9 North American Premieres, 6 U.S. Premieres, 16 Texas Premieres + 63 Short films, 20 Music Videos, 12 TV Premieres, 3 TV Spotlight, 7 Independent TV Pilots, and 35 XR Experience projects.

SXSW will continue running the online Shift72 Screening Library through March 19, 2023.

The SXSW 2023 Film & TV Festival Awards:

Feature Film Grand Jury Awards

NARRATIVE FEATURE COMPETITION Presented by Panavision
Winner: Raging Grace /Director/Screenwriter: Paris Zarcilla, Producer: Chi Thai
“Raging Grace’s heady blend of horror, history, and midnight humor announces the arrival of an exciting new filmmaking talent in writer-director Paris Zarcilla.

The story of a Filipina house cleaner and her young daughter confronting Britain’s racial and class divides, Raging Grace is both frank and elusive, a film that subverts expectations on its way to a stirring conclusion. In cleverly employing genre tropes to explore vast socio political matters, Zarcilla has crafted a resonant, urgent work about labor, legacy, and diaspora.”

Special Jury Award for Performance: Courtney Eaton

“Courtney Eaton’s fearless portrayal of Riley, a young woman struggling to manage her addictions, ensured that Parachute succeeded as a nuanced take on what holds us back and what lets us fly. The actress is at points hopeful and devastated, quiet and vicious, delivering a remarkable performance.”

Special Jury Award for Cinematography: Eric Branco, Story Ave

“Through an exacting lens both intimate and powerful, DP Eric Branco helps define the vibrant visual language of Story Ave, honoring a slice of New York City with the warmth and specificity that it deserves. His richly layered, studiously cinematic compositions and fluency with the streets of NYC both deepen and enrich the viewing experience. We are thrilled to award Eric Branco with a SXSW Special Jury Recognition for Cinematography.”

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE COMPETITION Presented by ACE91
Winner: Angel Applicant/ Director/Screenwriter: Ken August Meyer, Producers: Ken A. Meyer, Jason Roark
“Written, directed, edited, and narrated by Kenneth August Meyer, Angel Applicant is a revelation. It is a film that lives dual lives: a gripping, autobiographical story about illness and an incisive work of art history

Angel Applicant illustrates both Meyer’s and artist Paul Klee’s experiences with scleroderma in intimate, thoughtful, highly considered detail—engrossingly so for a viewer unfamiliar with either the creators or the disease. The result is a yearslong undertaking that is stunning, powerful, and unforgettable.”

Special Jury Award for Innovation in Storytelling: Another Body
Directors: Sophie Compton, Reuben Hamlyn, Producers: Elizabeth Woodward, Sophie Compton, Reuben Hamlyn, Screenwriters: Sophie Compton, Reuben Hamlyn, Isabel Freeman

“Another Body is a powerful film that is timely, unsettling, and innovative in its storytelling. The use of deep fake technology is on the rise, and directors Sophie Compton and Reuben Hamlyn cleverly and thoughtfully employ it — by deep faking the subjects of the film to protect their identities — to simultaneously convey what it’s capable of as well as its dangers. This creative and powerful technique underscores the film’s message, and will leave you feeling shock and awe.”

XR EXPERIENCE COMPETITION

Winner: Consensus Gentium
Director/Screenwriter: Karen Palmer, Producers: Tom Millen, Thalia Mavros, Jackson Lapsley Scott, Tuyet Huynh

The XR Experience Jury award goes to an experience that shows how technologies meant for connection can also be used to disconnect and divide. Ultimately, the choice to accept or fight it is ours – and it’s just a tap away.

Special Jury Award: Body of Mine
Director/Producer/Screenwriter: Cameron Kostopoulos

Our jury special award goes to a beautifully crafted virtual reality experience that shows how VR can provide a safe space for understanding, reflection, and connection when a safe space in the real world is hard to find.

SHORT FILM GRAND JURY AWARDS Presented by IMDbPro

NARRATIVE SHORT COMPETITION
Winner: It Turns Blue
Director/Screenwriter: Shadi Karamroudi, Producers: Shadi Karamroudi, Mehran Noori, Mina Dreki, Theodora Valentis

“For its impeccable performances, its provocative complexity, and its deeply moving story, the jury recognizes It Turns Blue as the Jury Award winner. This film’s impact was both immediately forceful and relentlessly lasting. By not shying away from the complexities of human life and its darkest reaches, this film is both challenging, transportative, and effective.”

Special Jury Award: Flores del Otro Patio
Director: Jorge Cadena, Screenwriters: Jorge Cadena, Li Aparicio Candama, Producers: Yan Decoppet, Gabriela Bussmann

“For its radical vision, its amplification of an activist story through its visual language, and for its rich and tender performances, the jury recognizes Flores del Otro Patio as the Special Jury Award winner. This bold and distinctive approach to nonlinear narrative, queer intimacy, and indigenous power is an emotionally resonant and politically salient achievement.”

DOCUMENTARY SHORT COMPETITION

Winner: Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó (Grandma & Grandma)
Director: Sean Wang, Producers: Sean Wang, Sam Davis

“Through Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó (Grandma & Grandma), director Sean Wang has captured the intimacy, history, and warmth of two youthful spirits. It’s sort of a respite from the World’s madness. And much like one of those delicious and familiar home-cooked meals, this film fills you up, and makes your soul smile. It’s a call-your-Grandma kind of film!”

Special Jury Award: Suddenly TV
Director/Producer: Roopa Gogineni

“Roopa Gogineni’s Suddenly TV took us into the heart of Sudan’s youth-led movement where creativity finds a way to flourish as a form of resistance. Gogineni’s embedded filmmaking offers an intimate perspective on the relationship between power and storytelling and what happens when the people start to tell their own story.”

MIDNIGHT SHORTS

Winner: The Flute
Director: Nick Roney, Screenwriters: Nick Roney, Ed Leer, Producers: Brendan Garrett, Ryland Burns

“A perfect midnight blend of humor, horror and gross-out special effects, The Flute serenaded us with an orchestra of male toxicity and reminded us how not cool it is to keep naked pictures of your ex. Nick Roney’s playful camera work, razor-sharp aesthetic and mastery of tone leave us in rapt anticipation of what sights he has to show us next.”

Special Jury Award: Pennies from Heaven
Director: Sandy Honig, Screenwriters: Sandy Honig, Annabel Meschke, Sabina Meschke, Producer: Jake Honig

“Their joyful commitment to their roles as the defiantly stupid sisters Cher and Jacobson-Schmidt kept us glued to the screen. As co-writers of the film (along with director Sandy Honig), they treated us to a uniquely demented world we hope will be expanded into a twinematic universe.”

ANIMATED SHORTS

Winner: The Debutante
Director/Screenwriter: Elizabeth Hobbs, Producer: Abigail Addison

“In a unique and unapologetic blast of mixed media animation, this bold, bizarre fairy tale is at once hilarious and casually brutal. It affects deeply with a gestural approach to image and sound, and the layered artistry begs for multiple viewings.”

Special Jury Award for Animation Directing: Tom CJ Brown, Christopher at Sea

“This film plays like an artfully executed diary entry. In dreamy and dark ways, it beautifully depicts longing in an unexpected setting for romance. It’s intensely intimate, masterfully designed cinema.”

MUSIC VIDEOS

Winner: Amanda Sum – ‘Different Than Before’
Director/Screenwriter: Mayumi Yoshida

“We were particularly moved by this story of an Asian father’s journey to action when faced with racist hecklers in front of his family. The video creates a brilliant stop Asian hate narrative that accomplishes the near impossible feat of evoking not just tears, but laughter – all in just a few minutes. It’s a rare music video imbued with the power to make viewers smile and weep while learning about racism in America.”

Special Jury Award: Residente – ‘This is Not America ft. Ibeyi’
Director: Grégory Ohrel

“Our special jury winner is a striking, visceral and timely representation of the struggles people face in Latin America today. It’s a piece worthy of attention from US audiences, as well as Latin. We also felt it incorporates some of the most symbolically rich – and creative – shots we’ve seen recently in music videos.”

TEXAS SHORTS

Winner: Breaking Silence
Directors: Amy Bench, Annie Silverstein, Producers: Monique Walton, Amy Bench

“Centered around the relationship between a formerly incarcerated daughter and her deaf father, Breaking Silence is a beautiful snapshot and thought provoking documentary that provides a glimpse into a story we don’t often see. Through this duo’s experience facing the lack of services available to the deaf incarcerated community, the father begins a journey of creating new pathways for advocacy. This intimate and personal look at a father’s desire to bring about positive change sheds light on the many challenges the deaf and incarcerated face.”

Special Jury Award: When You Left Me On That Boulevard
Director/Screenwriter: Kayla Abuda Galang, Producers: Alifya Ali, Kayla Abuda Galang, David Oconer, Udoy Rahim, Samantha Skinner

“Hilarious, whimsical, and fantastical, Kayla Abuda Galang’s When You Left Me On That Boulevard offers a new take on a coming of age story centered around a community we rarely get to see on screen. Much like a home video, the audience is invited for a chaotic but intimate look at what goes on behind the scenes of a seemingly typical family gathering. The performances stood out as authentic and rooted in genuine familial interrelationships.”

A big thanks to IMDbPro, the essential resource for entertainment industry professionals, for being the presenting sponsor of short films across six competitive sections. The membership-based IMDbPro service empowers entertainment professionals with information and tools designed to help them achieve success throughout their career and is a service of IMDb, the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows and celebrities.

TV PILOT COMPETITION
Winner: Grown
Showrunner/Director/Screenwriter: Jocko Sims, Producers: Jocko Sims, Christopher Santiago, Chaz Hazlitt, Andrew Zolot

“The jury honors Grown, a coming-of-age story told with heart and visually realized with polish and verve. Focused on a teenage boy attempting to move forward after losing his father, Grown features an ensemble cast of actors authentically inhabiting their roles, an elegant directing style, and a capacity to surprise in ways that are believable even when they blindside the audience. While Grown’s protagonist Rogelio may still be trying to figure out exactly who he is, this pilot has a self-assured, firm sense of identity from minute one.”

Special Jury Award for Outstanding Performance: Josh Fadem, Harbor Island

“This surreal immersion into life on a barely inhabited island simply would not work if Josh Fadem hadn’t delivered such an anchored, memorable performance. As a comedian who spends his days and nights speaking stand-up into a tape recorder, Fadem brings a sense of humanity to this wonderfully odd setting, as well as a flair for selling both Steven Wright-esque non-sequiturs and bad dad jokes. Harbour Island conceptually grabs your attention. Fadem keeps you watching.”

POSTER DESIGN COMPETITION
Winner: Eyestring
Designer: Javier Devitt

“The mashed up image and the title for context strikes curiosity and begs the viewer to see Eyestring. The use of negative space made this poster stand out from a mile away. It also had the ability to evoke such strong emotions and an emotional response from the viewer from its graphic composition to the powerful photo. It was the most visually striking poster.”

Special Jury Award: Riders on the Storm
Designer: Casey Moore
Directors: Jason Motlagh, Mark Oltmanns

“Riders on the Storm” was another really great and well-designed poster. We were attracted to the bright green and red contrast of the poster design. The color palette for this poster was striking and very powerful.”

SXSW Special Awards

Janet Pierson Champion Award presented by Indiewire
To honor Janet Pierson, Director Emeritus of the SXSW Film & TV Festival after 15 years of leadership, a prize was created in 2023 called the Janet Pierson Champion Award. As part of IndieWire’s dedication to elevating Film & TV creators, IndieWire is proud to present the Janet Pierson Champion Award rewarding innovation and excellence in the art of storytelling to TBD.

Janet Pierson Champion Award
Winner: Lizzie Shapiro
Lizzie Shapiro is a producer based in Brooklyn, NY. She most recently produced Story Ave and Parachute in the 2023 SXSW Film & TV Festival. Previous credits include then feature films Shiva Baby (SXSW, TIFF) and Mickey and the Bear (SXSW, Cannes) that both premiered to critical acclaim and were distributed by Utopia Films. She has also produced several short films that have premiered at film festivals worldwide. Lizzie has participated in the Film Independent Producer’s Lab and IFP Week: No Borders. She is a founding member of the film collective Thick Media.

Louis Black “Lone Star” Award
To honor SXSW co-founder/director Louis Black, a jury prize was created in 2011 called the Louis Black “Lone Star” Award, presented to a feature film world premiering at SXSW that was shot primarily in Texas or directed by a current resident of Texas. (Opt-in Award)

Louis Black “Lone Star” Award
Winner: The Lady Bird Diaries
Director: Dawn Porter, Producers: Kim Reynolds, Dawn Porter

“The Lady Bird Diaries celebrates an iconic Texan and exalts her Texanhood. Dawn Porter uses only archival treasures to craft a film of visual magnetism and narrative momentum — a real feat. And yet, her film is no hagiography. Through Porter’s savvy direction, viewers are encouraged to sit with the fascinating contradictions of Lady Bird’s politics, passions and place in time. Documentary examinations of the Johnson era are thick on the ground, but the first lady’s intimate confessions open up a rare bloom.”

Special Jury Award: The Herricanes
Director: Olivia Kuan, Producers: James Lee Hernandez, Brian Lazarte, Lisa France, James Short, Olivia Kuan, Justin Baldoni, Andrew Calof

“The Herricanes tackles a range of topics with passion, heart and verve, much like its subjects, who were members of the Houston team that was part of the first all female football tackle league in the US in the 1970s.”

Thunderbird Rising Award presented by Thunderbird Pictures
Born from a fusion of LA’s leading-edge artistry and Austin’s independent spirit, Thunderbird Pictures is a full-service Production and Distribution company committed to supporting the filmmaker’s vision from concept through creative marketing and transparent profit participation. The Thunderbird Rising Award is presented to new directors whose original storytelling both inspires and delights.

Thunderbird Rising Award Winner: Paris Zarcilla, Raging Grace

“Thunderbird Pictures celebrates a first-time feature director who demonstrated a level of excellence in all aspects of cinematic storytelling. This juxtaposition of thrilling suspense and evocative social commentary on the modern immigrant struggle was both unique and profound. The Thunderbird Rising Award Goes To Director Paris Zarcilla for his film Raging Grace.”

Thunderbird Rising Special Award: Brittany Snow, Parachute

Thunderbird Pictures acknowledges a first-time feature director and stellar ensemble cast for their brave exploration of a pressing modern issue. This lucid look at the heartbreak of body dysmorphia and its destructive impact on intimacy and connection was poignant and essential. The Thunderbird Rising Special Award Goes To Director Brittany Snow for her film Parachute.

The Hope Award presented by ACE91
ACE91 is honored to sponsor the Documentary Feature Competition category and the Hope Award. We celebrate these extraordinary films and the talented, compassionate, and diverse filmmakers who made them. Together we amplify the impact of their storytelling. The 2023 Hope Award is presented to a feature documentary that has inspired us to act for the betterment of our communities and the world.

The Hope Award Winner: Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Director: Davis Guggenheim, Producers: Davis Guggenheim, Annetta Marion, Jonathan King, Will Cohen

“This very intimate exploration of a beloved artist and his incredible journey from young struggling actor to movie star and then to essential leader of a movement to cure Parkinson’s Disease, gave us tremendous hope that there can be a cure for the disease, if not in this lifetime, then in the lifetime of Michael’s children. While the documentary took us deeply into Michael’s life story and exposed his inner thinking, Director Davis Guggenheim made us feel we were with Michael on the journey, not voyeurs watching him. The film was wonderfully crafted through exceptional editing and a creative and unique use of Michael’s body of narrative work. It was hugely inspirational, providing hope against all odds, and reminding us that no matter what hand we are dealt, we each have a part to play in the world. In the face of great success and then in the face of his own mortality, Michael’s perseverance, and incredible bravery, along with the support of his loving family, all deftly shared in the film, was moving and profound.”

The Hope Special Award: Confessions of a Good Samaritan
Director: Penny Lane, Producer: Gabriel Sedgwick

“Director and protagonist Penny Lane’s brave personal exploration of her experience as she donates a kidney to an anonymous person, is an incredibly raw and powerful portrayal of a rarely talked about but vital subject matter. From the initial decision to donate, to the emotional and physical ups and downs of her experience as she realizes her naïveté, to the successful outcome of her operation and donation, Penny’s openness in front of and behind-the-camera, and the style of her filmmaking gave us a powerful window into the various stages of her process and thinking. We went along with her for the ride and at the same time came away with an excellent and important awareness of the history of organ transplantation and the vital need to address this growing challenge. The film helps us realize that ordinary citizens can make a transformative life and death difference in other people’s lives. It was a powerful eye opener to the possibilities of live donor organ transplantation and how it can save lives.”

Adam Yauch Hörnblowér Award
In honor of a filmmaker whose work strives to be wholly its own, without regard for norms or desire to conform. The Adam Yauch Hörnblowér Award is presented to a filmmaker from our Visions screening category.

Adam Yauch Hörnblowér Award
Presented to: Chronicles of a Wandering Saint
Director/Screenwriter: Tomas Gomez Bustillo, Producers: Gewan Brown, Amanda Freedman

ZEISS Cinematography Award
ZEISS Cine Lenses is honored to be returning this year to support the SXSW film community in the Cinematography category. We believe that by supporting the art within the frame, ZEISS helps filmmakers realize their creative vision.

ZEISS Cinematography Award
Winner: Fancy Dance
Cinematographer: Carolina Costa, AMC

“We are honored to present this year’s ZEISS Cinematography Award to Carolina Costa, AMC for her breathtaking work on Fancy Dance. The film creates an intense tone throughout as we are plunged into the gripping narrative of a young woman fighting to celebrate her culture while searching for a mother who may be lost to her forever. Carolina Costa, as Director of Photography for this film, masterfully creates a visual landscape for this emotional story to unfold with beautiful, naturalistic lighting and artful composition. Fancy Dance is a supreme example of cinematography that compliments and elevates the storytelling of a film.

SXSW is proud to be an official qualifying festival for the Academy Awards® Short Film competition. Winners of our Best Animated, Best Narrative and Best Documentary Short Film categories become eligible for Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards (Oscars). Any British Short Film or British Short Animation that screens at SXSW is eligible for BAFTA nomination. Films are also eligible for the Independent Spirit Awards, more information on eligibility here.

About SXSW Film & TV Festival
Now in its 30th year, SXSW Film & TV Festival brings together creatives of all stripes over nine days to experience a diverse lineup and access to the SXSW Music and Comedy Festivals plus SXSW Conference sessions with visionaries from all corners of the entertainment, media, and technology industries.

About SXSW
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film screenings, exhibitions, professional development and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. SXSW 2023 will take place March 10 – 19, 2023. For more information, please visit sxsw.com. To register for the event, please visit sxsw.com/attend.

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