8 Bit, the new documentary on making art out of video games by Marcin Ramocki and Justin Strawhand, world premieres at MoMA this weekend. I'll be there along with lots of other folks who are featured in this great movie. From MoMA's desc:
A combination "rockumentary," art exposé, and culture-critical investigation, 8 BIT ties together the 1980s demo scene, chip-tune music, and artists using "machinima" and modified computer games. Produced in New York City, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tokyo, the documentary brings a global perspective to the new artistic approaches of the DIY generation that grew up playing Atari, Commodore 64, and other video game consoles.Co-Directed by Justin Strawhand. With artists Cory Arcangel, BIT SHIFTER, Bodenstandig 2000, Bubblyfish, Covox, Mary Flanagan, Alex Galloway, Gameboyzz Orchestra, Glomag, HUAROTRON, JODI, Paul Johnson, John Klima, Johan Kotlinski, Nullsleep, Joe McKay, Tom Moody, Akiko Sakaizumi, Eddo Stern, TEAMTENDO, Treewave, Chiaki Watanabe, and Carlo Zanni; curator Isabelle Arvers; media critic Ed Halter; and new media curator/writer Christiane Paul. 90 min. World premiere.
Paddy Johnson of Art Fag City reviews the film, Tom Moody adds comments, and says he'll be tapping out more this week. Check out the trailer on YouTube.
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