We empower, support, and educate emerging artists of all ages as active participants in shaping our culture, and engage communities to rethink the way we view film, art and technology. Motion Media Arts Center is a 501c(3) non-profit independent film, art, and technology center that supports every aspect of production from creation to presentation. Founded in 2002 with the merging of two award-win
ning arts & film institutions (Austin Cinemaker Co-op & Center for Young Cinema) MMAC has been globally recognized for its innovative media arts programming for nearly two decades. Our goal is to empower, support, and educate emerging artists of all ages as active participants in shaping our culture, and engage communities to rethink the way we view film, art and technology. We seek to reduce inequality in all of its forms, and create opportunities & community through breaking borders and barriers within film & creative media. Our programs include—
Austin School of Film— a year-round educational program providing classes and workshops in art, film, and creative technology for all ages taught & developed by our staff & faculty of industry filmmakers and independent artists. PPST...we also founded & operate Cinemaker Space— Austin’s first and only non-profit MAKE/WORK co-working + venue hybrid, designed as an alternative to traditional co-working spaces for artists, media makers, and all creatives alike. We provide alternative ways to work, learn, create, and consume the arts in the digital era.
