The Art of Creating at Burning Man
Guided by the values expressed by the 10 Principles, Burning Man is a global ecosystem of artists, makers, and community organizers who co-create art, events, and local initiatives around the world. Most recognizably, tens of thousands of Burners gather annually to build Black Rock City, a participative temporary metropolis in the Nevada desert.
The nonprofit Burning Man Project produces the annual Burning Man event in Black Rock City, and provides year-round support, connection, education, and grants to an ever-growing network of Regional Burning Man communities in more than 40 US states and 35 countries.
The Art of Creating at Burning Man.
About
We join the absolutely fabulous NiNo Alicea and his crew as we go behind the scenes during Build Week at Burning Man. Through our short film, we aimed to highlight the side of Burning Man that most artists rarely discuss: The Build. For NiNo, it was crucial to portray the difficulties and struggles-the raw, unvarnished reality of Burning Man - that artists and their teams endure when bringing art to the playa. It’s in these moments- during dust storms, setbacks, and late-night planning - that people discover their strength, build resilience, and find connection. This is where real transformations happen: not just in the art they create, but during it's creation.
Process
Our process begins with in-depth research into the client’s objectives, past campaigns (including their successes and areas for improvement), their target market and audience, and the goals they aim to achieve. This is followed by a production call to review and confirm all details.
Next, we curate a tailored plan and schedule a pre-production call to reconvene, review the strategy, finalize shooting dates, and align on project timelines. We then maintain consistent communication with all stakeholders, handle travel arrangements, visas, location scouting, and secure necessary permits or permissions-essentially managing every detail.
We handle every detail of production, so the client can focus on their business as usual, trusting us to lead strategy and execution.
Credits
Produced entirely by M&E Films
Creative Team
NiNo, Mariesa & Evan - Concept
Mariessa & Evan - Script & Direction
Evan & Mariessa - Cinematography
Mariessa & Evan - Post-Production
Artist: NiNo Alicea
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