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Deep Dive: Reformat the Planet (2008)

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Reformat the Planet
Reformat the Planet captures the ChipTune movement, focusing on how artists use vintage video game hardware like the Nintendo Game Boy and Nintendo Entertainment System to create original music. Set in New York City, the film chronicles the first Blip Festival, a four-day event featuring over 30 international artists who redefine electronic music with low-bit video game consoles. The documentary not only celebrates the festival but also traces the origins of this underground scene, illustrating its importance in the global music culture. Through electrifying rhythms and innovative melodies, it reveals the untapped potential of retro technology in contemporary music creation.

Why Watch

  • •See the first Blip Festival in New York City.
  • •Meet artists like Tristan Perich and Haruhisa Tanaka.
  • •Find out how vintage consoles create modern music.

Did You Know

•The first Blip Festival featured over 30 international artists.
•The film has a duration of 72 minutes.
•The documentary was directed by Paul Owens.

Perfect For

Chiptune music fansVideo game enthusiastsElectronic music lovers