Long long ago, and far far away...

two creative directors were searching...

They looked far and wide. But nowhere, could they find what they were looking for. And that's when they realized...

it didn't exist.

what's a girl(s) to do?

being huge fansof Star Trek…

they decidedit was up to them to…

make it so

The journey begins

so they set off on their journey to create a space...

where motion designers, animators, VFX artists, directors, designers, and filmmakers could come together to share fresh ideas and spirited conversation...

...and of course, fun after hours playtime.
Along the way

they fought off countless naysayers who said it couldn't happen...

equipped with a non-existent budget and limited sponsor support, they were determined to make the dream of a creative un-conference become a reality.

...it was their passion.
Once in a while right in the middle of ordinary life...fairytales happen

in 2007motion :: the un-conferencefor the rest of us

…was born.

Find your tribe. Love them hard.

bit by bitthe motion community


…continues to grow.

With the goal of creating a unique intimate experience

the two creative directors...

have adopted motion as their passion project – making it happen year after year… because now they realize...

it can exist.
elaine montoya and becky padillawith a little help from our friendslong time supportersMathias Omotola (Maxon)and Jayse Hansen
oh yeah! Almost forgot...

and they all lived happily ever after!

motion celebrates the art of motion design and the community of creatives who move it forward.