The Circle of Light Moscow international festival is an annual event at which lighting designers and specialists in audiovisual art from various countries reinvent the architectural scene of Moscow by using video mapping. The buildings that symbolize Russia – among them are: the Bolshoi Theatre, the Moscow Manege, the Moscow State University, VDNKh, and others – transform into canvases for large colorful video projections. The admission to all festival venues is free.
The Art Vision video mapping contest runs under the aegis of the Circle of Light festival. It is divided into three nominations:
- Classic Architectural Mapping
ART VISION (Classic Architectural Projection Mapping Competition)is an International contest of 2D or 3D mapping projections on a facade of buildings playing up its geometry and architecture. This year the Venue for ART VISION Classic Competition will be the facade of Bolshoi Theater. Russian and International students, creative teams, design studios, etc may enter the Competition.
Selection and Assessment Criteria:
- Imagination & Originality
- Execution & Technique
- Music Choice
- Audience Reaction
For further information about how to apply you can click to the bottom "Further official information" below.
- Modern Video Mapping
ART VISION MODERN (Contemporary Art Projection Mapping Competition) is an International contest of 2D or 3D mapping projections on a facade of buildings playing up its geometry and architecture. This year the Venue of ART VISION Modern will be the facade of Manege on the Red Square. Russian and International students, creative teams, design studios, etc may enter the Competition.
Selection and Assessment Criteria:
- Imagination & Originality
- Execution & usage of the contemporary instruments and techniques in works (e.g. VVVV, TouchDesigner, Quartz Composer etc.)
- Music Choice
- Audience Reaction
For further information about how to apply you can click to the bottom "Further official information" below.
- VJing.
ART VISION VJING (VJs Competition) is an International contest of VJs playing 10 minute VJ sets using the prepared video content and accompanied by a live DJ set. This year the Venue of ART VISION VJing will be Izvestiya Hall. Russian and International students, creative teams, design studios, etc may enter the Competition.
Selection and Assessment Criteria:
- Imagination & Originality
- Execution & Technique
- Music Choice
- Audience Reaction
For further information about how to apply you can click to the bottom "Further official information" below.
There is an educational program that takes place during the festival. It includes lectures and workshops with the world class lighting designers. Educational activities are open for visitors, but the pre-registration is needed.
For further information about registration please click the bottom "Further official information" below.
The Circle of Light festival has won:
- The Guinness world record for the largest projected image (2015);
- The Innovations Time award for the Eventful Project of the Year nomination (2015);
- The Event of the Year award for the City Festival of the Year (2015);
- The Moscow Times Awards for the Cultural Event of the Year (2014);
- Best of Russia/Best.ru award for the Best Cultural Event of the Year (2014);
- Guiding Light Award for the Best Event (2014);
- Brand No. 1 in Russia in the Festival category (2013, 2014);
- Brand of the Year/EFFIE in the Entertainment Industry category (2011, 2012).
The organizer of the Circle of Light festival is the Department for Multicultural Policy, Interregional Cooperation and Tourism of Moscow.
The coordinator of the festival is LBL Communication Group.
For more information press "Further official information" below.