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NodeFest is the premier motion design event that connects the best designers, animators, and digital professionals
from Australia & New Zealand, to showcase their work, share industry insights and forge meaningful connections.
See where it all happens
Inspiration Initiated
Jack
Prenc
Motion Design Director / KOJO /
Melbourne
Lisa
Meinesz
3D Artist / Freelance /
Sydney
Alex
Grigg
Director / Freelance /
Adelaide
Jackie
Nguyen
Illustrator + Designer / Freelance /
Melbourne
Simon
Bronson
Motion Designer / Freelance /
Melbourne
Vincent
Schwenk
3D Artist / Freelance /
Munich
Maz &
Dan
Managing Director & Executive Creative Director / WEAVE /
Melbourne
Sophie
Taylor
Head Of Production / NantStudios Virtual Production /
Melbourne
Registration
Opening Titles & Welcome
Jack Prenc
Motion in Sport
Marijana Simunovic & Daniel Cookson
Brands made to Weave
Morning Break
Lisa Meinesz
Digital Modeling and Fabrication
Special Mini Presentation from Nadim Malvat, Head of Motion Graphics at XERO
Simon Bronson
The Pragmatic Freelancer
Lunch Break
NodeFest Ident Awards
Vincent Schwenk
How to have fun
Jackie Nguyen
A Background in Design
Afternoon Break
Sophie Taylor
Building Dynamic and Diverse Teams for Virtual Production
Alex Grigg
Bad decisions and other reliable ways to make stuff.
Closing Remarks
Afterparty @ Riverland
Keynotes
- 8 x Speakers
- Node Ident Awards
- Stream & VOD
- Giveaways
$179 Members
$239 Full Price
After Party
- Unrivalled Industry Bash
- Connect with Animation Peers
- Libations & Luxe Nibbles
- Riverside Revelry on the Yarra
$104 Members
$139 Full Price
All Access
- Keynotes
- Afterparty
- Stream & VOD
- Giveaways
$254 Members
$339 Full Price
Stream
- Live Keynote Stream
- Video On-Demand replay
- Worldwide Access
$39 Members
$49 Full Price
Students*
- Education Discount
- 100 Seats Available
- Max 2 tickets per student
30% off
Full Price
INSTRUCTIONS
Create a 15-30 second animation featuring this years theme and the Node Logo
COMPETITION
June 1 - October 31st
STARTER KIT
ELIGIBILITY
Open to Australian & New Zealand residents only
AWARD CATEGORIES
Best 3D / Best 2D / Best Comedy / Best FX / Best Design / Best Sound / Best Student
THEME
Flora and/or Fauna - can be one or both
From Australia or New Zealand - nowhere else.
Node Logo - do something interesting with it.
Over $8000 in Prizes!
- 🏆 2 x Plugin Packs from AE Scripts & Plugins Valued at $1500 AUD
- 🏆 1 x Three Course Bundle from Ben Marriott Valued at $1450 AUD
- 🏆 1 x Six month license to Notch Builder Valued at $1150 AUD
- 🏆 1 x Self Paced course from School of Motion Valued at $1125 AUD
- 🏆 1 x Annual Subscription to Greyscalegorilla Plus Valued at $690 AUD
- 🏆 1 x Double Pass to NodeFest 2025 Valued at $680 AUD
- 🏆 1 x Store Voucher for helloluxx Valued at $250 AUD
THE CAPITOL THEATRE
113 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
RMIT's The Capitol Theatre, an iconic venue in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, is the perfect home for NodeFest.
Renowned for its stunning architecture and state-of-the-art facilities, it offers a dynamic environment that fosters
innovation and creativity, set amidst the convenience and excitement of Melbourne's lively urban atmosphere.
RIVERLAND BAR
Federation Wharf Vaults 1-9, Melbourne VIC 3000
Riverland Bar at Federation Wharf in Melbourne, Australia, is the destination for the infamous NodeFest Afterparty.
Situated by the banks of the Yarra River, this vibrant venue offers a perfect summertime setting for unrivalled networking.
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, stunning waterfront views, and a three-hour bar tab with deluxe canapés
as you unwind and celebrate with fellow attendees.
Founder & Curator
Platinum
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