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Music Meets AI

EVENT EXECUTION
OPS SUPPORT
TALENT COORDINATION
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
NVIDIA's groundbreaking ETTA technology transformed the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus into an AI-powered music creation studio at GTC 2025, showcasing the future of creative technology.
Client
Sundae Songs
INDUSTRY
Music / Technology
YEAR
2025
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
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NVIDIA GTC 2025: Showcasing the
ETTA Technology

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus became the centerpiece for demonstrating NVIDIA's innovative text-to-audio technology at GTC 2025. This collaboration brought together Wu-Tang's RZA, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, and creators making AI-powered music in real time.

Fish & Friends provided comprehensive operational support for Sundae Songs Publishing's sponsorship, managing the planning and execution of this high-profile activation at Cesar Chavez Park. Working alongside the Lennon Bus team and NVIDIA's Media & Entertainment division, we helped create an experience that highlighted the intersection of music and cutting-edge AI technology. Our team facilitated demonstrations with industry leaders, including Sébastien Deguy (founder of Allegorithmic, acquired by Adobe), who explored ETTA's creative applications with its creator Sang-gil Lee.

25k+

Event Attendees

7

Days of Demos

1

Legend (RZA) +
CEO (Jensen) Meeting

100s

Visitos Experiencing ETTA

03-17-25

Event Date

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Boundless Imagination

The Visionaries Powering Nouns Fest

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.

Where Animation Breaks Free

Unleashing Creativity in Los Angeles

Since its launch in 2023, Nouns Fest has grown into a premier destination for cutting-edge animation. Held on October 10th, 2024, at the iconic United Theater in Downtown L.A., the multi-day festival brought together over 600 attendees to experience 50 original animated shorts funded by a $1M+ grant pool. From claymation to puppetry, to experimental mixed media, Nouns Fest challenges creators to dream bigger and weirder, all while weaving in the quirky essence of Nouns NFTs. With no strings attached, animators retain full creative control and ownership of their work, making Nouns Fest a hotbed for innovation and artistic freedom. It’s more than just a festival—it’s a playground for boundary-pushing animation and the future of independent storytelling.

Championing the Boldest Visions

Award-Winning Creators at Nouns Fest

Nouns Fest 2024 received over 500 submissions from talented animators around the globe, with 50 animators selected to bring their imaginative ideas to life. Each creator was granted between $7,500 and $20,000 to produce shorts that ran anywhere from 30 seconds to five minutes. The only requirement? Incorporate a Noun NFT character into the story. The Animation Excellence award went to David Lauer for Decapitation Vacation, a hilariously surreal take on virtual vacations. Other award winners include Millie Holten’s Midnight Kiss, which charmed its way to Best Short Short, and Mike Greaney’s The Holy Nountain, a bizarre and brilliant journey, which claimed Best Tall Short. These animators are now at the forefront of a new wave of independent creators, poised to inspire the future of animation.

Bringing Nouns Fest to Life

Donald Faison & Stoopid Buddy Stoodios

Donald Faison, best known for his role on “Scrubs,” brought his infectious energy and love for animation to Nouns Fest as the event’s host. Having previously worked with Stoopid Buddy Stoodios—the team behind “Robot Chicken”—Faison was the perfect fit to lead the event. Stoopid Buddy, known for its groundbreaking stop-motion work, contributed three original animated shorts made exclusively for the festival. Together, Faison and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios added their signature blend of humor and creativity, making Nouns Fest a celebration of animation's boundless potential.

Creative & Operational Powerhouse Behind Nouns Fest

Orchestrating Nouns Fest from Start to Finish

Fish & Friends, le by Josh Fisher and Hannah Crabtree, played an essential role in making Nouns Fest a reality. Initially brought on for project management, their involvement grew to include operations, account management, and even producing a few of the festival’s animated shorts. From managing animator relationships to balancing the creative and financial sides of the festival, Fish & Friends ensured that every aspect of the event ran smoothly and supported the Nouns Fest's vision of creative freedom.

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Everything You Need, One Point of Contact

We handle it all—from initial strategy to final execution and everything in between. Our services span the entire creative and operational spectrum, so you don't have to juggle multiple agencies or freelancers. You focus on the vision... we'll assemble the right team, manage the moving parts, and deliver the results.

We turn possibilities into cultural moments by uniting visionary thinking with precise execution. Our approach brings fresh energy to brand strategy, creative direction, and growth planning—turning "what if" into "what's next."

Key Services

* Brand Strategy + Creative Direction
* Growth Strategy Development
* Cultural Moment Creation
* Innovation Planning

More than just production—we're your creative catalyst. By activating extraordinary talent at the perfect moment, we amplify existing teams and bridge capability gaps to deliver unforgettable experiences.

Key Services

* Creative Production & Campaign Management
* Digital Marketing & Community Building
* Team Dynamic Enhancement
* Network Activation & Curation

Operational Excellence

We bring structure to creative ambition, ensuring every bold idea has a strong foundation. Our strategic oversight keeps projects moving without losing their creative spark.

Key Services

* Project Vision Alignment
* Process Design & Optimization
* Resource Allocation
* Quality & Impact Assurance

Everything You Need, One Point of Contact

We handle it all—from initial strategy to final execution and everything in between. Our services span the entire creative and operational spectrum, so you don't have to juggle multiple agencies or freelancers. You focus on the vision... we'll assemble the right team, manage the moving parts, and deliver the results.

We turn possibilities into cultural moments by uniting visionary thinking with precise execution. Our approach brings fresh energy to brand strategy, creative direction, and growth planning—turning "what if" into "what's next."

Key Services

* Brand Strategy + Creative Direction
* Growth Strategy Development
* Cultural Moment Creation
* Innovation Planning

More than just production—we're your creative catalyst. By activating extraordinary talent at the perfect moment, we amplify existing teams and bridge capability gaps to deliver unforgettable experiences.

Key Services

* Creative Production & Campaign Management
* Digital Marketing & Community Building
* Team Dynamic Enhancement
* Network Activation & Curation

Operational Excellence

We bring structure to creative ambition, ensuring every bold idea has a strong foundation. Our strategic oversight keeps projects moving without losing their creative spark.

Key Services

* Project Vision Alignment
* Process Design & Optimization
* Resource Allocation
* Quality & Impact Assurance

Jump In,
With Fish & Friends!

Connecting creative vision with expert execution.
We bring together the right people, processes, and
perspective to help ambitious projects succeed.
Questions?
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Jump In, With Fish & Friends!

Connecting creative vision with expert execution.
We bring together the right people, processes, and
perspective to help ambitious projects succeed.
Questions?
Fish&friends.logo.1color

Jump In, With Fish & Friends!

Fish&friends.logo.1color
Connecting creative vision with expert execution.
We bring together the right people, processes, and
perspective to help ambitious projects succeed.
Questions?
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