SUPERNOVA DIGITAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL
7th Dimension 2022
Supernova 7th Dimension aims to elevate artists that are changing the world and those who fashion their unique position in a multi-faceted society. The number 7 acquired complex significance throughout history with ties to early science, esoteric practices, and numerology. In its symbolic representation, the number 7 has been influential across the ages, influencing artists from the Medieval period to Surrealists in the early 20th century, and even film, which is acknowledged as the “7th Art.” Supernova is presented by Denver Digerati, a nonprofit organization with a global reach that believes in the freedom to create without restrictions. Learn more at denverdigerati.org
Supernova’s dynamic presentation of digital animation and motion art is delivered through a robust infrastructure of public LED screens, an online platform that allows global participation, as well as distinguished partnerships with organizations that seek to support the development of this wide-ranging, wildly expanding artform.
Participating artists and animators have the opportunity to compete for Supernova’s cash-prize awards, a pool totaling approximately $5,000 including an exclusive annual artist residency offered within the focal competition program. Additional competition categories include Director’s Choice, Student Showcase, Everything Abstract Sonic and Abstract Experimental. Exclusive forums outside of the main program categories include Night Lights Denver, Supernova Silent Screen and the annual Solo Artist Spotlight.
Supernova’s main emphasis is on short-form animation and motion-artworks, however; the forum also considers long-form projects, including feature length films that promote distinguished advances in the medium. Supernova does not limit submissions to any specific genre, but is most interested in artists exploring experimental practices and innovative creators that are pushing the boundaries of the medium in new and exciting ways. Students are encouraged to submit their work for our annual Student Shorts competition. All works must be suitable for public presentation, though artists working with mature themes may be considered for Overdrive,a rousing adults-only program of refined raunchiness that occasionally materializes within the festival’s purview.
Supernova offers additional forums for artists to showcase their work:
Our annual Silent Screen outdoor exhibition, presented on public LED screens, carries a separate Call to Action available through our website, curated by environmental activist, Beatie Wolfe.
Review the full spectrum of Supernoa’s 2021 programming at https://denverdigerati.org/supernova-regeneration-archive
Supernova receives financial support from Bonfils Stanton Foundation, the Denver Theatre District, Colorado Creative Industries and other select entities each year.
Keep informed about updates to the festival on Instagram @denverdigerati or become a member and receive our email newsletter through denverdigerati.org
Artists and animators selected for Supernova competition programs have the opportunity to compete for cash-prize awards, a pool totaling approximately $5,000 including our annual artist residency, offered within the focal competition program.
Focal Competition Jurors: Yaloo, John Butler and Frank Wang Yefeng
Everything Abstract Sonic Competition Juror: Milton Melvin Croissant III
Everything Abstract Experimental Competition Juror: Wednesday Kim
Student Short Competition Jurors: Cherish Marquez, Barry Whittaker and Livy Snyder
Director's Choice Curators: Ivar Zeile and Sharifa Moore
SUPERNOVA typically awards cash prizes in the following categories:
Supernova Focal Competition
Director's Choice
Student Showcase
Everything Abstract Sonic
Everything Abstract Experimental
Previous festival award recipients are not eligible for awards two years in a row, but may still submit content for Superonova's curated programs.
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SUPERNOVA 2021 AWARD WINNERS
Focal Competition Awards
Grand Prize: Louis Crevier / Sometimes I think about things, and sometimes I get sad
Artist Residency Award: Eunseo Kim / Megalomania
2nd Prize: Johannes Duncker / Soft Rains
3rd Prize: Taokan Xu / Audenie
Honorable Mention: Linyou Xie / We will love you
Honorable Mention: John Butler & Lina Theodorou / J.I.
Director's Choice Awards
Brian Cowe / Ahead
Dane Cree / Dragon
Honorable Mention: Kendra Fleischman / Daisy Chain
Honorable Mention: Jenelle V. Davenport / Chrysalis Mama
Student Shorts Awards
Grand Prize: Tsz Wing Ho / Hand
Honorable Mention: Gobelins Student Group / Coffin
Honorable Mention: Haomin Peng / BUT (bud)
Honorable Mention: Yoon Hei Cho / Parked
Everything Abstract Experimental Awards
Grand Prize: Faiyaz Jafri / Gently (and Chainsaw)
Honorable Mention: Snow Yunzue Fu / Avalanche
Honorable Mention: Benjamin Ridgway / Formless Form
Everything Abstract Sonic Awards
Grand Prize: Esteban Azuela / Drop to Hell
Honorable Mention: Sacha Beeley / Craziest Things
Honorable Mention: Martina Scarpelli / A Little Too Much
Learn about our full awards history on our website at: https://denverdigerati.org/awards-history