Motion North 2027 Line-Up Signals Where Motion Craft Is Heading

Who Is Worth Booking Into Motion North?

Motion North has announced its first wave of speakers for its 2027 edition at Freight Island in Manchester, running 10 and 11 March. The festival's line-up leans towards studios and artists who have been producing strong work in motion and 3D, from high-end product films to Oscar-winning VFX. Creative Boom's report also covers the workshops in Cavalry and Houdini, a portfolio review element, and a new marketplace where independent artists will sell prints, books and crafts.

For motion designers, animators and brand teams who commission this kind of work, the value is in seeing which studios are shaping the craft right now and how they approach it. Freight Island's three stages and hands-on sessions make it a practical place to learn techniques and meet collaborators. More speakers are due before the festival, so it is worth checking the official site again later in the year.