Mona unveils 3D world-building event Mona Shorts Fest

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Mona has created a metaverse and 3D world-building platform, and now it’s launching a shorts film festival on the blockchain, Mona Shorts Fest.

This festival will break new ground with the Web3 aspect, and it will take place from September 26 to September 29

Mona aims to discover emerging 3D creators and animation talent while championing established metaverse studios. The festival provides filmmakers with an opportunity to create and showcase their two-minute to five-minute digital short films within Monaverse, Mona’s virtual building canvas.

Mona Shorts Fest celebrates exceptional storytelling in genres such as sci-fi, anime, comedy, experimental, and more. The festival sets the stage for a new era of cinematic excellence, with submissions closing on September 20.

The inaugural Mona Shorts Fest boasts a lineup of independent jury members, representing seven critical voices across film, VFX, art, gaming, and culture. These multi-disciplinary, award-winning leaders will play a pivotal role in recognizing outstanding entries and shaping the future of the festival.

“We’re thrilled to have secured a phenomenal and award-winning set of jury members across adjacent fields who are genuinely interested in pushing the medium forward,” said Justin Melillo, CEO of Mona, in a statement.

Mona expects high-quality entries from a wide range of established and emerging talent, including premier artist studios, agencies, freelance content creators, animators, artists, builders, production workers, and