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The community nominates. Motionographer curates the final jury.
what moved us?
They won The Grand.
Motionographer does not belong to me. It does not belong to any one person. It belongs to the industry.
Love cannot balance a budget. But it can remind you why something is worth rebuilding.
This is not the grand finale. It is the opening frame of what comes next.
She has never simply released music. She has released visual worlds.
Visual spectacle is not powerful because it is flawless. It is powerful because someone had to risk something to make it.
The body, for Madonna, has always been a site of argument.
Maybe spirituality, at its most useful, is not the promise that suffering will disappear. Maybe it is the practice of not abandoning ourselves when suffering arrives.
Motionographer has opened entries for The Motion Awards X, its tenth awards edition and part of the platform's 20th-anniversary celebration. In a one-time exception, work released during both 2025 and 2026 is eligible, while all entries submitted through September 30, 2026 receive an automatic free bonus submission. The program also reopens jury nominations, introduces the community-voted Pulse award, and establishes The Grand Award as its highest distinction.
This Motionographer profile traces Martín Schurmann’s path from discovering motion design as a student in Buenos Aires to co-founding Váscolo in 2006 and ultimately renaming the evolving studio VAS. It examines the studio’s resilience through economic disruption, early remote workflows, broadcast and commercial work, and self-initiated films including The Fall and Sushi Crush.
Motionographer founder and owner Carlos El Asmar reflects on the platform's 20-year role in documenting, convening, and advocating for the motion-design industry. The article acknowledges the financial and personal strain of sustaining the platform, particularly during the pandemic, while announcing a year-long weekly anniversary program shaped with greater community participation.
Carlos El Asmar reflects on Madonna’s enduring visual language following the Tribeca premiere of Confessions II, a continuous film directed by TORSO’s David Toro and Solomon Chase. The article frames Madonna as a major motion-design auteur whose music videos, concert interludes, choreography, costumes, editing, and screen imagery have created influential total visual worlds for more than four decades.
Motionographer’s coverage of the 2026 Tribeca Festival highlights the convergence of film, animation, music, games, and brand storytelling. The article previews upcoming in-depth pieces on Madonna’s 'Confessions II' directed by TORSO, Whoopi Goldberg’s animation program, and creative conversations featuring Paul Rudd, Seth Meyers, and David Droga. It positions Tribeca as a reflection of the evolving motion design and visual storytelling landscape.
Motionographer announces June as The Motion Awards Month, celebrating the tenth edition of The Motion Awards. The article highlights the program’s decade-long mission to honor excellence in motion design and introduces new recognitions such as The Grand Award, The Pulse, and The Honorary Pick. It invites the global motion design community to participate and reflect on the evolution of the craft.
The Motionographer article profiles Turkish filmmaker Serhan Yorganci and his solo creation of the fully CG animated feature 'Square Heads'. Written, animated, lit, and edited almost entirely by Yorganci, the film was produced during the pandemic and later distributed on Apple TV and other platforms. The piece explores his journey from production manager to self-taught 3D filmmaker, emphasizing perseverance, learning, and creative independence.
Written by Motionographer founder Carlos El Asmar, this reflective essay explores the importance of cultivating an inner life for creative professionals, particularly within the motion design industry. It argues that constant productivity and digital exposure have eroded the quiet spaces necessary for reflection, balance, and mental health. El Asmar calls for a renewed focus on spirituality, presence, and self-awareness as essential tools for sustaining creativity and humanity.
Motionographer premieres 'The Chase,' the opening titles for Digital Design Days 2026, created by London-based Fluent Studio under creative director Remy Williams. The film explores the tension between fear and opportunity in the age of AI through a metaphorical chase between predator and prey. The piece features nearly 100 names from the global digital design community and reflects on mindset and transformation in creative practice.
The article, written by executive coach Marie Reig Florensa for Motionographer, explores the intersection of emotional intelligence and business strategy through the lens of heart-based leadership. It argues that leading from the heart fosters creativity, collaboration, and long-term profitability, challenging traditional notions of leadership as purely rational or hierarchical. Featuring insights from Carlos El Asmar and other experts, the piece positions empathy and vulnerability as essential strengths for modern creative leaders.
The Motionographer article, written by Carlos El Asmar, profiles Pep Salazar and the enduring philosophy behind OFFF Barcelona, a 26-year-old creative festival that has evolved into a global meeting point for motion designers and artists. Through an in-depth conversation, Salazar reflects on the festival’s history, challenges, and its role as a peaceful, human-centered space for creative exchange. The piece positions OFFF not just as an event but as a mindset that values openness, risk, and community.
Motionographer announces The Motion Awards X, marking the tenth anniversary of the awards program dedicated to motion design. Founder Carlos El Asmar reflects on the journey and introduces a redesigned website, community juror nominations, and two new distinctions: The Pulse and The Grand Jury Award. The initiative aims to expand recognition and deepen engagement within the motion design community.
Motionographer’s article announces MOUVO 2026, the eleventh edition of the Prague-based motion design festival organized by Oficina. The 2026 theme, 'Space', explores physical and digital environments through talks and performances at the Prague Planetarium and CAMP. The lineup includes artists and studios such as Julius Horsthuis, Kurzgesagt, Lucas Gutierrez, and Andstudio, reflecting the festival’s focus on interdisciplinary and immersive motion design.
Believe.tv created the OFF! Scratch campaign, which reframes mosquito-bite scratching as a final, more rewarding scratch. The work promotes stopping excessive scratching, which the article notes can lead to skin infections.
Motionographer reports that Flaming Justice, a team of award-winning MTV veterans, has launched 'The Flame'—a series of free political music videos for 2026 campaigns. The project merges illustration, animation, and digital storytelling to inspire civic engagement and community collaboration. The initiative emphasizes independent creativity and aims to unite audiences through art and activism.