“Steampunk” started as a sub-genre of science fiction typified by a fascination with steam-powered machinery and alternative histories, with stories frequently set in Victorian England. Today, Steampunk has grown into an aesthetic movement all its own, with influence in art, fashion, design and music.

VINTAGE TOMORROWS examines the subculture via interviews with the writers and artists credited with galvanizing the movement, and the cultural historians and social scientists investigating the phenomenon. The documentary analyzes the spike in Steampunk cultural activity and poses the question: What can Steampunk tell us about history, humanity and our complicated relationship with technology?

WESTERCON 69 / GEAR CON 2016

Portland, OR, Friday July 1

Panel: 'Behind the Scenes of Vintage Tomorrows'

In attendance: Alan Winston, Sean Hutchinson, Paul Guinan, Anina Bennett, Samuel Coniglio, Katherine Becvar, Mikel Sauve

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SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Seattle, WA, Friday June 3 201

[Additional screenings in Renton, WA, May 29 and Kirkland, WA, June 5]

In attendance: Byrd McDonald, Alan Winston, Matthew Mercer, Brian David Johnson, James Carrott, Claire Hummel, Jordan Bodewell, Kevin Steil, Anthony Hicks, Diana Vick, Marshal Hunter, R. Martin Armstrong and more!

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CLOCKWORK ALCHEMY

San Jose, CA, Sunday May 29 2016

In attendance: Byrd McDonald, Alan Winston,

Samuel Coniglio, Katherine Becvar and Unwoman

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STEAMPUNK WORLD'S FAIR

Piscataway, NJ, Friday May 13 2016

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SCI-FI-LONDON

London, UK, Thursday April 28 2016

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MINICON 51

Minneapolis, MN, Saturday, March 26 2016

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ROSE CITY STEAMPUNK FILM FESTIVAL

Portland, OR, Saturday, March 12 2016

[Additional screenings at The Brass Screw Confederacy and GEAR Con]

In attendance: Byrd McDonald, Alan Winston, Paul Guinan, Anina Bennett and Mac McGowan

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GEEKFEST TORONTO

Toronto, ON, Sunday, February 14 2016

In attendance [via phone]: Byrd McDonald and Alan Winston

WINNER - BEST OF FEST

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BOSTON SCIENCE FICTION FESTIVAL

Boston, MA, Tuesday, February 9 2016

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OTHER WORLDS AUSTIN

Austin, TX, Saturday, December 5 2015

In attendance: Byrd McDonald

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RHODE ISLAND COMIC CON FILM FESTIVAL

Providence, RI, Sunday, November 8 2015

WINNER - BEST DOCUMENTARY

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DRAGON CON INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL

Atlanta, GA, Sunday, September 6 2015

In attendance: Alan Winston and Margaret Killjoy

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PORTLAND FILM FESTIVAL

Portland, OR, Wednesday, September 2 2015

In attendance: Byrd McDonald, Alan Winston, Sean Hutchinson,

Matthew Mercer, Michael Palmieri and Chris Parkhurst

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SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

San Diego, CA, Saturday, July 11 2015

VINTAGE TOMORROWS made its debut at one of the largest comics conventions in the world! Producer and director Byrd McDonald, editor and producer Alan Winston, and producer Sean Hutchinson were all in attendance to present the movie.

After the screening, Byrd and Alan were joined on-stage by VINTAGE TOMORROWS book co-author Brian David Johnson, and movie interview subjects Claire Hummel, Anina Bennett and Paul Guinan as they conducted a quick Q&A (seen at top left).

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VINTAGE TOMORROWS has garnered numerous reviews since our premiere at San Diego Comic Con. Here are a few of our favorites:

• “Byrd McDonald’s documentary, Vintage Tomorrows, changed my perception of the culture thanks to in-depth interviews with some of its most illustrious members” -Elizabeth Weitz, Forces of Geek
• "...what I’ve realized is, in the context of sci-fi genre, Vintage Tomorrows actually defamiliarizes the beauty and passion and art behind the sci-fi genre." -Travis Bean, Film Colossus
• “...provides a great introduction to the genre and culture, but also challenges the viewer to think about that culture at the same time.” -Brett Schenker, Graphic Policy
• “This is a much-needed comprehensive look, both informative and quite a lot of fun.” -Henry Chamberlain, Comics Grinder
• “Vintage Tomorrows features some really interesting people, and whether you’re familiar with their previous work or not, they are just fun to watch.” -Amy Nelson, Games Fiends
• “...it’s not just a documentary about some people who enjoy putting on spats and pairing it with rayguns, it seems to be a love letter to those who have found a passion and are living their life out loud in celebration of it.” -Christopher Stipp, Slashfilm
• "'Vintage Tomorrows' offers several important lessons that today’s consumer designers should consider taking to heart in order to bring more beauty, improved innovation, better resilience and a sense of ownership to our technology." -Daniel Rasmus, GeekWire
• "These people around the dinner table share their thoughts, their dreams, their aspirations. These are people of high intellect, imagination, creativity, and wit. Yet they are welcoming, encouraging and supportive of those who wish to read, listen, watch, or create something steampunk." -Toni Adams, FangirlNation Magazine