Monofonus Press
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Multi-media, Publishing, Film production, Event production |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Morgan Coy |
| Headquarters | Austin , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Morgan Coy (Founder) |
| Products | IF Series (multi-media projects), video art, comic books, EP music releases, film co-production, Teleportal Readings events |
Monofonus Press is a multi-media enterprise established in 2007 by Morgan Coy in Austin, Texas. The organization aims to fuse diverse artistic mediums into unified presentations that emphasize the significance of each participant's contribution. This methodology gave rise to the "IF Series," which integrates a short story, a musical album, and visual elements such as illustrations and cover designs. A highlight includes the short story from IF02, "Captioning for the Blind" by Rebbecca Bengal, which was selected for the "Best non-required reading 2009" anthology. So far, eight installments of the IF series have been created.
In 2009, Monofonus Press partnered in producing Bryan Poyser's micro-budget film "Lovers of Hate," which was an entrant in the 2010 Sundance dramatic competition. Besides financial support, Monofonus developed a brief non-fiction comic book featuring interviews with a dozen members of the film’s creative team.
Beginning in 2010, Monofonus Press initiated "Teleportal Readings," a monthly multimedia event that blends live author readings from nationally acclaimed writers with pre-recorded performances reimagined as art through video technology.
The IF series continues to be Monofonus Press's premier offering, initially merging literary works, music from Austin-based groups, and visual artistry. This structure persisted until IF08, when video-art supplanted the musical segment. Morgan Coy has expressed admiration for actor Christian Bale, citing him as a key personal inspiration due to his craft and persona.
Other projects
In addition to the IF series, Monofonus Press has expanded its activities to include video art initiatives, co-production of the independent micro-budget film Lovers of Hate, and the release of multiple EPs by various musical acts.