Detroit, MI - August 27th , 2023- 

NOVA24 | Photo + Film Festival, in partnership with Design Core’s Detroit’s Month of Design, announces “The Prelude” at The Congregation, September 1-30. Curated by NOVA24 co-founders Mara Magyarosi-Laytner and Raymar, seven local photographers and filmmakers will be featured in an indoor experimental filmmaking space and outdoor photography exhibition. The opening reception on Friday, September 8th from 6-9pm will offer the opportunity to meet with the artists as well as discuss NOVA24 with the festival co-founders. The artist talk on Tuesday, September 19th from 6-8pm will provide more insight on the creation of the featured work from the voices of the artists.

The line up of participating photographers and filmmakers:

1. Lo Braden - Photography

2. Mara Magyarosi-Laytner - Photography

3. Christian Najjar - Photography

4. Raymar - Film

5. Tryst Red - Film

6. Miles N. Reuben - Film

7. Ian. J Solomon - Photography

“The Prelude” sets the stage as a launching point for NOVA24 | Photo + Film Festival, coming to the Detroit area in July 2024. Curator and festival co-founder Mara Magyarosi-Laytner states, “It’s incredibly important for there to be a platform for innovative and experimental work in photography and film in Detroit. NOVA24 | Photo + Film Festival will be the catalyst to promote the best that our industry has to offer next July. Raymar and I are so grateful for the opportunity to create this exhibition as a part of Detroit Month of Design to show the beginnings of what NOVA24 is about!” 

Visitors to “The Prelude” will be able to explore the photography work in large scale prints on the outside of The Congregation throughout the patio, street, and alley areas. The downstairs meeting space will be transformed into experimental film installations and a featured film screening.

About NOVA24 | Photo + Film Festival

NOVA24 | Photo + Film Festival was created in 2023 by Mara Magyarosi-Laytner and Raymar to create a platform to connect Detroit photographers and filmmakers with the world. There are over 100+ lens based festivals in cities internationally and it’s time for Detroit to take the stage!

The annual festival, starting in July 2024, was established to connect the innovators of Detroit’s lens based industry by creating opportunities for exhibitions, film screenings, artist talks, workshops, and more throughout the Detroit metropolitan region in a range of indoor and outdoor experiences. 

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