The Motion Awards 2025 nominees are here, representing the boldest, most innovative work in Motion Design today.
From the journalistic force of The New York Times to the cinematic scale of Territory’s Dune: Part Two, and the technical brilliance of NOMINT’s “In Hot Water,” this year’s selections offers a window into the creative heartbeat of our industry.
A look back at the work that shaped us, as we prepare to welcome a new class of nominees later this week.
In an era obsessed with automation, Versus turned the spotlight back on people. “We Are Versus” is both film and book, transforming hundreds of anonymous messages into a collective anthem for creativity. A love letter to the community that built them, and a reminder that in the end, we are all Versus.
Motion Plus Design celebrates its 10th anniversary on November 8, 2025, returning to Le Grand Rex, Paris with a world-class lineup honoring the art of title design. From Emmy-winning directors like Karin Fong, Patrick Clair, and Michelle Dougherty, to creative innovators like Leilanni Todd, Felix Soletic, and David Tomaszewski, this milestone edition unites the visionaries shaping the future of Motion Design.
The celebration continues into the night with the AI Evening, a special event exploring the intersection of creativity and artificial intelligence.
A leader of the heart: Are you one of them? #3
A series of compact, heart-charged articles where executive coach Marie Reig Florensa – together with Carlos El Asmar – explore what it means to “lead from the heart.”
Ten years ago, Kook Ewo set out to give Motion Design the stage it deserved. What began as a small gathering in Paris has become a global movement connecting artists, students, and studios across continents. As Motion Plus Design celebrates its 10th anniversary at the Grand Rex, Kook reflects on a decade of growth, accessibility, and the belief that Motion Design is more than craft, it’s culture.
A leader of the heart: Are you one of them? #2
A series of compact, heart-charged articles where executive coach Marie Reig Florensa – together with Carlos El Asmar – explore what it means to “lead from the heart.”
In the creative world, tight deadlines are the norm, but nothing complicates things more than being asked to start work on a major project without a signed purchase order. Jump in too soon, and you risk losing billable hours if the project disappears. Wait too long, and you risk missing the deadline altogether.
Doubt is not a weakness-it’s a way to avoid dogmatism.
In this deeply reflective piece, Hasmik Mkhchyan explores how doubt-not confidence-is the real engine of creative freedom. Drawing on the philosophies of Milton Glaser, Socrates, Borges, and Keats, she reveals how questioning our assumptions leads not only to artistic breakthroughs, but to more open, dynamic ways of seeing the world.
