September 23, 2013
by Jack Drury | Sep 23, 2013 | Judges, MFF 2013 |
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The MFF is so proud to have such an esteemed panel of powerhouse Judges this year. They are all hard-core motorcyclists, and deeply ‘in the mix’ of contemporary global motorcycle culture. They are also all over the globe!
Of course, getting the crew together in one city for 4 days at the same time was almost as daunting a task as planning a first year film festival. But, we’re thrilled to say Stacie B. London is getting here and in style! to Join Paul d’Orleans (The Vintagent), and JP (The Selvedge Yard), by way of a little help from two of our great friends, Valerie Figarella of Motorgrrl, and Chris Miles of Jupiter’s Motorcycles.
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Val got Stacie on a plane to bring Triple Nickel 555 to the East Coast to hang out with NY’s Motorgrrls!
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and Chris will be getting her on a Beemer (her ride of choice), in this case specifically a BMW F800ST when she lands!
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There was no way we could do the MFF without her in NY and we’d be damned if she was here without wheels. It is because of our wonderful NYC Motorcycle community and the outpouring of support from our sponsors, that this festival is possible. thanks a million guys and gals, and we’ll see you at the flicks!
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Why BMW for Stacie? Well, It’s sort of a way of Life…Both classic and modern.
September 18, 2013
by Jack Drury | Sep 18, 2013 | Merch, MFF 2013 |
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We’re big fans of Adam Nickel’s artwork and are absolutely thrilled that we were able to get him on board for the first annual MFF. He and his art really are a perfect fit. Adam took a few minutes to tell us a bit about himself and his art. Here’s what he had to say:
MFF how did you decide on the particular image for the poster?
AN I thought rather than creating an image that just shows someone on a motorcycle, it made sense to create artwork that combines the themes of film and motorcycles. Just showing someone on a motorcycle wouldn’t really be special or unique to this project, and could look as though it was just pulled from some already pre existing artwork or photo stock. As an illustrator you can bring a very tailored approach to each project, and I like to make sure I do that with everything that I am asked to work on.
MFF how would you describe your style?
AN My style is very simplistic, I like to simplify aspects where I can and keep the color palette pretty limited. Many of the projects I am involved with, especially within the motorcycle scene, are for screen printing. So keeping a limited color palette works well for that.
MFF what has influenced your art?
AN I’m very influenced by mid century illustration, this shows especially in my non motorcycle editorial illustration. It was a time of a lot of experimentation in both illustration and animation, and I’m just really drawn to much of the work that has come out of that period.
MFF do you have a personal connection to motorcycles, as they feature prominently in your art?
AN I have had an interest in motorcycles and drawing them as far back as high school, and I have a custom 1955 Triumph Thunderbird that is sort of a mix between a chopper and a drag bike.
MFF anything else you’d like to add about yourself?
AN I love motorcycles and I love watching them on screen, Ive watched On Any Sunday, The Born Losers and The Worlds Fastest Indian along with many others more times than I can count. So I really wish I could make it along to the festival. Why does Australia have to be so far away?
Check out his artwork on his website ADAMNICKEL.COM
And save up a few pennies to buy limited edition, hand silk screened posters of this years poster at the festival!
See you at the flicks!
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