Our Patreon for VRAL is a space specifically designed for enthusiasts, critics, artists and scholars interested in avant-garde machinima, offering more than 350 hundred curated posts that dive deep into this art form. For a modest monthly contribution starting at just $3.5, patrons unlock access to a rich repository of exclusive content that spans insightful articles, thought-provoking essays, and videos. This subscription not only enriches your understanding and appreciation of avant-garde machinima but also plays a pivotal role in sustaining our endeavors, particularly the VRAL online platform, now in its fifth season.
At the heart of our project is a commitment to supporting the talented artists, filmmakers and practitioners we collaborate with. Every contribution we receive is directly reinvested into the project, ensuring that these creators are fairly compensated for their work and that the initiative remains viable for the long haul. Your support is invaluable to us, and we extend our deepest thanks for your continued belief in our mission. There is no such thing as 'free labor' when it comes to art making.
Below is just a glimpse of the diverse and rich content our patrons have exclusive access to, highlighting the breadth and depth of avant-garde machinima and its evolving landscape.
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Here's a selection of recent contributions:
- Video: Social Distances (Charlotte Cherici, Luccas Azémar, 2020)
- Video essay: Modding Contemporary Art: Janne Schimmel
- Video essay: Modding History: Peter Nelson, Andrew Luk, and Alexis Mailles vs. Aram Bartholl
- Video: Fernando Pereira Gomes' Discover Chiliad
- Video: Fernando Pereira Gome's The Other's Predicament
- Article: A Closer Look at Fernando Pereira Gomes' Light Study
