OPTRONICA ON SCREEN

Curated from a Worldwide open call for work, which brought in hundreds of submissions from more than 30 countries, Optronica On Screen showcases the many aspects of the Optronica genre, and how the long traditional of visual-music has expanded to include the wide range of styles and practices which contemporary audiovisual artists, animators, experimental film-makers and collaborative multimedia groups are now exploring...                                                                                                          FULL PROGRAMME LISTING >>>

BIG IN JAPAN

Japan has one of the most flourishing VJ and multi-media communities in the World, and after the success of last year’s sold out event, Optronica presents another Big in Japan session with a screening programme featuring work by Hideaki Motoki, Kloma, +Cruz and Enlightenment. Plus the live performance by multi-media artist RYOICHI KUROKAWA who will be presenting the UK premiere of his Audio CrossMedia concert.                                                                                                                           FULL PROGRAMME LISTING >>>

VIDEO IN DEMAND

Music videos are an increasingly important creative format. With today’s web video use, DVDs and lower production costs, a new breed of witty, more experimental videos are now being created outside the mainstream.  Images are becoming much more an extension to the music, as opposed to an overt marketing vehicle for artists.  New music promos and rarely seen cutting-edge work feature in this special Optronica slot curated by Cinefeel.                                                                                           FULL PROGRAMME LISTING >>>

‘UMFELD’  by SPEEDY J & SCOTT PAGANO

UK Premiere of feature-length audiovisual collaboration between Dutch musician Jochem Paap (aka DJ Speedy J) and leading American visuals artist Scott Pagano. Created in Hi-Def and with audio meticulously composed to optimise the 'surround' experience, 'Umfeld' is a journey through a set of shifting audiovisual spatial environments.  Optronica welcomes both Jochem Paap and Scott Pagano to introduce the screening followed by an audience Q&A.                                                               MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST...