Hi,



well here's the text. since we are working on pre-event hype, it might me nice to get the event out their. if that is okay, since their's lots of momentum.



we are also looking for collaborative web-designers who will work with MAF04 to relanch the website leading one week up to the festival. we'd like to post this out to Rhizome members who would like to volunteer in the festival.

yes, i'd be happy to review the next wave, i'd also be happy to do a feature on the mesuem of moving images. please let me know your format!



kind Regards



Tom Brecelic






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