RPM in Motion
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RPM in Motion is the Boston edition of Revolutions Per Minute, an artist-run festival founded in 2013 and relocated to Boston in 2018. It is notable for championing experimental moving-image work and for presenting screenings and performances across major Boston venues as part of a broader experimental arts circuit. The festival showcases independent animation, digital media art, music videos, title sequences, audiovisual performance, and other short-form experimental work, with an emphasis on poetic, personal, and hybrid forms. Its significance lies in its role as one of Boston’s key platforms for avant-garde film and media art, connecting local audiences with filmmakers and artists from the U.S. and abroad.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
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