In this candid and expansive conversation, Elliott Chaffer reflects on his journey as a creative leader, the philosophies that shape his work, and what drew him to join the team at VERSUS. From surf metaphors to systems thinking, Chaffer explores the intersection of technology, mentorship, and intuition, reminding us that creativity is as much about generosity and presence as it is about vision and craft.
From childhood, almost every creative has been told they’re chasing an impossible dream. Now, we’re fighting to keep that dream alive in the face of something no one fully understands: AI. For Gen Z artists like me, it’s not just a tool, it’s a looming threat, a question mark hanging over everything we’ve worked for. We’re told to adapt or get left behind, but at what cost?
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As The Motion Awards™ launches its final submission stage, we reflect on a global journey that’s spanned thousands of entries, countless stories, and one unwavering mission: to celebrate the craft of Motion Design. Watch the 60-second recap, and join us before August 25 for your chance to be part of what comes next.
For Being Queer in… Music we hear from UK musician Dylan Holloway. Dylan discusses how his experience as a trans guy led him into a life in music, why being labeled as “gay” was easier for people to understand, and how lockdown changed everything.
Over the last twenty years, my work, my sexuality, and my heritage have intertwined to inform my creativity and drive me on my mission to help serve the communities I am a part of. But it wasn’t always like that…
Reconstructing a historical past on screen is no easy task. Making moving images feel increasingly authentic, whether in film or television, requires a careful orchestration of multiple creative disciplines.
For our series Being Queer in… we’ve hand-selected some incredible people to tell their stories and give us candid accounts of the queer experience in the creative industries. Being Queer in… is inspiring, raw, and dripping with authenticity.
“MOUVO has always aimed to be a small, intimate event, not a large and impersonal gathering. We’ve focused on creating a friendly, personal environment where everyone feels welcome, finds something meaningful, leaves inspired, and returns has always been part of our big dream for MOUVO. We believe it has come true.”
