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Nouns Fest isn’t just another festival—it’s the product of a daring collaboration between some of the most innovative minds in the world of animation and Web3.

Co-founded by award-winning animator Eric Towner, veteran industry executive Walter Newman, and a powerhouse team that includes Joshua Fisher, Goldy, Joel Cares, and Chris Waters, Nouns Fest was born from a shared belief in total creative freedom.

Together with the Nouns DAO community, they’ve created an unprecedented platform where animators can push the boundaries of their craft with no restrictions, all while retaining full rights to their work—setting the stage for a new era in animation.

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Eric Towner
Eric Towner is a nine-time Emmy-winning animator, producer, and co-founder of Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, the creative force behind Robot Chicken and a slate of acclaimed series, including Crossing Swords and Marvel’s MODOK. In the Nouns ecosystem, Eric made a splash with his proposal to fund the Nouns Rose Parade Float, an ambitious project that introduced Nounish creativity to over 30 million viewers. Eric’s passion for decentralized storytelling came full circle as a producer of the recently released Nouns documentary, capturing the unique energy of this community and its commitment to creative freedom.
Chris Waters is the Chief Product Officer at Playground Productions, where he leads innovative projects in animation and storytelling. Before joining Playground, Chris spent over seven years at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, where he served as Head of Development and played a key role in creating shows like Mickey Saves Christmas and Crossing Swords. A passionate advocate for decentralized storytelling, Chris’s connection to the Nouns ecosystem began with the Nouns Rose Parade Float, where he helped bring the Nounish vision to a global audience.
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Walter Newman
Walter Newman, former SVP of Program Development at Adult Swim, is no stranger to creating cultural icons. With credits on shows like Rick & Morty, Tuca and Bertie, Smiling Friends, and Black Dynamite, Walter brings a wealth of industry experience to Nouns Fest. After stepping away from Adult Swim to explore new opportunities in the comedy and animation space, Walter was introduced to the Nouns DAO by Joel Cares. Drawn to the DAO’s ethos of creative freedom, Walter now helps connect top-tier talent with Nounish projects.
Goldy is a visionary filmmaker whose hybrid production studio was Oscar-shortlisted for their innovative work. Within the Nouns ecosystem, Goldy is known for their contributions to the animated short film "The Wizard's Hat" and nounish ⌐◨-◨ storytelling under the original Nouns Stories proposal. Their work bridges technical innovation and artistic vision, bringing bold, decentralized narratives to life in ways that resonate globally.
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Joshua Fisher wears many hats in the Nouns DAO community: manager of Grammy-winning music producers, music publisher, SharkDAO representative, co-founder of The Noun Square, and narrative advocate. Whether shaping DAO proposals or fostering connections between creators, Joshua has been a consistent voice for bringing Nounish ideas into the broader cultural conversation. His dedication to decentralized creativity ensures that Nouns stories continue to reach new audiences.
Joel Cares is the creative mind behind Nerman, CEO of Lobal Global/ANOA, and a founding member of Nouncil. A key figure in the Nouns community, Joel blends humor, artistry, and storytelling to create projects that capture the essence of Nounish culture. From his role as a creative director to his contributions as a connector within the ecosystem, Joel’s work consistently pushes the boundaries of what Nouns can represent.
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Without the Nouns DAO—there is no Nouns Fest.

It all started when this team of award-winning primetime animation animators and executives teamed up to produce a comedic documentary film about the groundbreaking nature of the Nouns DAO and the web3 community and our weird journey of getting the Nouns featured in the Rose Parade.
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