Celebrating 30 Years of Wordy Goodness

This short film pays tribute to all of the authors, artists, graphic designers, and creatives who’ve put their stamp on Wordfest. Film by Everett Wilson. Music by Kenna Burima.

Includes artwork and media by Bahareh Sabihi Aali, Lisa Brawn, Cory Bugden, Kenna Burima, Blake Cochlan, Tori English, Erica Guan, Julya Hajnoczky, Ryan Karr, David Kotsibie, Jason Logan, Lux Logan, Peter Moller, Ian Nicholas, Hannah Palmer, Heather Saitz, and Danae Thompson.

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