Nova '78 is a compelling documentary by Aaron Brookner and Rodrigo Areias, showcasing rare footage from the 1978 Nova Convention in New York City, which celebrated William S. Burroughs' return to the U.S. The film features influential artists and captures vibrant moments of 1970s counterculture and creative freedom, originally shot by Howard Brookner.
The 2026 Tallahassee Film Festival will celebrate filmmakers and artists with the TFM 850 Film Competition Awards and a premiere by guest filmmaker Michael Curtis Johnson. The event culminates in the Tallahassee Film Festival Awards, including the Director's Choice and Florida Filmmaker Awards, followed by a red carpet celebration.
Following Negativland's performance, Van Orhari, a media theorist and sound artist, will discuss the interplay between medium and message in culture jamming. She will explore modern communication hijacking, strategies to disrupt cultural narratives, and the role of theoretically informed technical solutions in addressing uncontrollable phenomena in today's media landscape.
