ART DIRECTION (NAM) Max Siedentopf is a multi-disciplinary conceptual artist and Emmy-award winning director working across video, photography, sculpture, creative direction and everything in-between.
DESIGN & ADVERTISING (SWE) A creative agency of misfit geniuses conquering the world through fine lookin’ design and real emotions.
ILLUSTRATION (UK) Kelly Anna is a creative powerhouse, drawing inspiration from every corner of her life.
FILM (BRA) Mah Ferraz is a multi-award-winning film editor and the co-founder of Church Edit, based in Los Angeles and New York.
EDITORIAL DESIGN (GER) Munich-based Daily Dialogue is a creative studio dedicated to content-focused design and creative direction.
DESIGN (GEO) Holy Motors is a holistic design agency on a mission to build sacred brands from 0.
GRAPHIC DESIGN (BEL) Stephanie Specht is an independent graphic designer, bringing unique creative visions to life.
OPEN CALL This is your chance to be part of the Forward Festival EXPO area!
ILLUSTRATION & DESIGN (POR) Bráulio Amado, a NYC-based Portuguese designer and illustrator, runs BAD STUDIOS, creating bold posters and record covers.
SIDE EVENT Hop on board our classic Oldtimer bus for a wild ride through Vienna that’s far from ordinary.
SIDE EVENT Take a behind-the-scenes look at Vienna’s top creative studios on an exclusive tour!
MOTION DESIGN (UK) Found crafts innovative, research-driven 3D visual content that captivates audiences through refined aesthetics and a fresh perspective.
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HAPPENING Meet like-minded creatives and build new connections & friends for a lifetime!
SIDE EVENT Celebrate with us and the Forward Community!
DESIGN (BEL) Base Design is an international network of creative studios located in Brussels, New York, Geneva, and Melbourne. From strategy to execution, we design brands that are memorable—and crafted for good business.
ART DIRECTION & DESIGN (FRA) Floriane Rousselot is an Art Director and Graphic Designer based between Marseille and New York.
CULTURE & MUSIC (GER) Public Possession bridges the worlds of music, design, and collaboration.
ANIMATION & MOTION DESIGN (GER) Deveroe is a Berlin-based motion designer, multi-media artist, and creative director.
OPEN CALL Become a Speaker at Forward Festival 2025!
HAPPENING The Moon Exhibition is a virtual gallery for any creative discipline you can imagine.
STAY TUNED New program highlights are dropping regularly!
