(Second Showing) FILM: Meow Wolf: Origin Story

In one of the highest adrenaline, most unlikely success stories you’ll ever see, Meow Wolf: Origin Story takes us through the meteoric rise of a penniless, anarchic art collective as it attracts the support of George R.R. Martin (Game of Thrones) and morphs into a multi-million dollar corporation in just a few short years.

With the opening of its instantly successful exhibition, House of Eternal Return, the group sets its sights on new exhibits around the world. How does a team of ragtag millennial artists become one of the most compelling new startups of this generation, and what will they do next?

Origin Story follows the seven eclectic founding members and hundreds of volunteers as they struggle with fracture, loss, success, and failure over a decade – while constantly redefining themselves and what art can really be. The film is an artistic explosion in and of itself, throwing down a kaleidoscope of color, sound, and music that brings this crazy, highly inspiring ride to life.

The artists involved in Meow Wolf bridge play, hard work and the question of financial viability in creating their work. Their communal approach to their projects and installations can bring a sense of play and interaction, but also reveal the push and pull of multiple creative visions and work styles. Can work and play co-exist?

This film screening takes place June 18, 7pm at the Magic Lantern Cinemas.

Part of the BIG IDEA project Free Play.

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS:

• SVMoA staff will wear face masks at the screening.
• No one will be allowed entry into the theater without a face mask. Please bring your own mask.
• Hand sanitizer will be available for staff & attendees.
• Please do not attend if you are feeling ill or if you’ve recently been in contact with someone ill.
• We will ensure that cleaning protocols are followed and will limit the number of tickets sold to ensure physical distancing.
• SVMoA staff will check in attendees outside the theater.
• Masks are required inside the building unless you are seated.
• A SVMoA staff member inside the theater will help with seating.
• At the end of the show, please use the exits at the front of  the auditoriums to the outer hallways and down the stairs (unless you require the elevator).
• Please pick up your trash and deposit it in the additional trash receptacles at those exits. This helps protect the staff while they sanitize the auditoriums for the next show

MORE INFO:

• For more info on SVMoA's health & safety protocols visit: https://svmoa.org/visit/coronavirus-preparedness
• For more info on Magic Lantern Cinema health & safety protocols: https://mlcinemas.com/